Struggling to reduce need for snacks

#1

Every morning I have a couple of large eggs with veg (e.g mushrooms, peppers, courgette, broccoli) scrambled in a tsp butter with 2 chipolata sausages and sometimes some sliced meats or halloumi in pesto. So it’s a decent breakfast, but I struggle to manage dipping energy levels and I get a headache a couple of hours before lunch. Anyone have suggestions of what I can do or know why this might be happening? The same happens in the afternoon and it’s getting me down. Btw, I’m not looking to lose weight, rather optimise my health.

(Lonnie Hedley) #2

Sounds like an issue with electrolytes. Maybe take a tsp of salt under your tongue or in a glass of water at breakfast.

#3

Will salt be enough or could I be short of other electrolytes too? If I am, what could I do about that? Thanks.

(Lonnie Hedley) #4

I believe sodium helps to regulate magnesium and potassium, so adding salt alone is often enough to help relieve the symptoms you’re experiencing.

Do you eat any greens other than broccoli (spinach, kale)? How about offal? These are good ways to get nutrients naturally without supplementing.

I’d start with the salt first to see if it helps.

(Edith) #5

When I get hungry within a few hours of eating, I always try salt first. If the salt doesn’t help then I figure I really am hungry.

#6

I often have spinach, lettuce, cucumber, asparagus and courgette too in terms of green veg. I’d really like to try some offal but it’s a challenge to locate some (is it worth buying organic since it’s organ meat? Plus which cuts and from what animal are typically considered more nutritious, do you know?)

Thank you both for the salt recommendation. I’ll make sure to increase my intake and see if it helps.

(Lonnie Hedley) #7

I believe beef liver is the king of nutrients.

But again, I’d start with salt and see how you do.

(Troy) #8

This
For me as well
In addition, I “ may get the occasional stomach gurgle or churning​:rofl::nauseated_face:
Depending on the intensity
For me it’s “ usually “ an indicator to eat OR Switch it up!!
From OMAD to 2MAD😉

Our body knows best😄
One day at a time

#9

That is a really good idea. I can see I’m going to need to carry a salt shaker w/ me in my bag, along w/ my bottle of stevia drops, and a couple of Kind bars. Going to need a bigger purse!!!

(Lonnie Hedley) #10

Not sure your goals, but there are better Keto bars. I’ve only checked a couple, but haven’t seen any less than 8g NET carbs. That’s almost half what several people suggest. IIFYM.

#11

There are 2 that aren’t too bad, and they’re the ones I keep on hand: Dark chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt has 9 net carbs and 6g of protein, while Madagascar Vanilla Almond has 9 net carbs and 6g of protein. I use them when I am feeling hypo (low BS) and need a boost. I usually will eat 1/2 a bar at a time. I need something w/ some carbs when I am low. Hopefully, as I get fully fat adapted AND I’m off all of my DM meds, I won’t be worrying about having hypos. As long as I am still taking insulin & glipizide, I run the risk of having a hypo, and I’ve had more hypos in the past 5 weeks than I have had pre-keto.