[rdricks]

I take my lunch to work most days. Usually it is a sandwich, and usually it spikes my glucose levels.

Any ideas for things I can pack in my lunch? With my schedule it needs to be either quick to make, or something I can make ahead of time and quick to pack. What do some of you do for lunch on the run?

-Ryan

[acktennislady]

Have you tried greek yogurt and fruit with some nuts-if you have a cold pack or refridge this will work and is quick and easy-one greek yogurt (look at carb count on back)-Fage has total carb count of 8-9 and loaded with protien, add some cut fruit-I prefer strawberries and about 8-10 almonds and you have a quick lunch loaded with protien balanced with carbs that shouldn't spike your sugar. Read the back of the yogurt- yogurt is loaded with carbs, but if buy the greek plain ones you will be amazed at how low the carb count is. Yogurt is also a great replacement food after you exercise.

Can you make a sandwich without the bread? Lunch meat rolled up is also a quick lunch for me with some carrot stick and celery. I had this problem of the quick lunch when I was getting serious about diet and it is hard. I was a big skipper of meals and now, I have food with me all of time, protien bars, nuts, fruit, single servings of peanut butter, it may take a few minutes more of planning, and cost a little more but well woth it in the end if you feel better and can get your sugar under control.

[charm]

I saw a program on tv about diabetes, they were saying that rye bread does not raise your blood sugar.

[zion]

If you like sandwiches try tuna or salmon salad on Ezekiel bread. Won't elevate sugar the way regular bread does. You can find it in a health food store or a good grocery store that carries health food products

[hinky1]

I have been having pretty good luck with the new "Sandwich Thins", Multi-grain flavor. They seem to work for my numbers better than the Whole-Wheat version. I can't remember who makes them but it is a name brand and they seem to sell them at all the stores.

[habenson]

I put peanut butter in my celery and put it in a sandwich bag. and then in a container I put some lettuce and some kind of meat with mayo and mustard on it and put cheese on top of that and maybe some pickles. It is really good and filling and I don't feel like I am missing anything. and it dose not cause any spikes. If I am to low I eat all natural applesauce and that is what works for me.

[angieto]

I've really fallen in love with adding a couple of teaspoons
of flaxseed meal into my yogurt, as it provides fiber and omega-3
they are also low in carbs, some say it helps with your cholesterol and
blood sugars...I don't know about that first hand but the flaxseed
meal adds sustenance to the yogurt to keep you satisfied and fuller longer.
Great as a snack too!

[scottie43]

How about protein shakes with whey? Lettuce wraps for sandwiches as any bread is going to have at least 10 carbs.

[jiffyjeff]

I bought a bread machine and make my own bread. I found a lot of recipes on line, and pumpernickel is great about not raising my levels. I have tuna or salmon without mayo, add some spices other than salt and really enjoy them.

[dano]

jiffyjeff;

If you are into making your own bread, you may want to give this one a try. I don't know the carb content, but I am sure that you can find it. It uses no flour.