Guest guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Speaking of snacks,. . . . normally I do not eat candy, but have found that when on a backpacking trip, after say, maybe 3-4 days, I begin to crave something sweet, and tangy. I'm probably starting to be carbohydrate starved by then, which is maybe why I don't have the desire earlier in the trip. Candy that I used to enjoy were spiced jelly beans (which are still okay!), sour gummi bears, & hot tamales. Dried fruit is good (and is packed too), but does not satisfy in the same way a couple of gum drops do. Does anyone have a suggestion for some candy that does not melt easily, is unwrapped (don't want the extra bulk of cellophane or paper to deal with), and is tangy or sharp flavored, and of course vegetarian? I'm not a chocolate fan. Peggy K. Yesterday is history ~ Tomorrow a mystery ~ Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 > have found > that when on a backpacking trip, after say, maybe 3-4 days, I begin to > crave something sweet, and tangy. I'm probably starting to be > carbohydrate starved by then, which is maybe why I don't have the desire > earlier in the trip. Hmmm.If so, I'd not say candy was the best thing for you - the sugar gives you a fast 'rush' and then leaves you craving more! However, you no doubt want the candy and the body follows _your_ craving, not your craving indicating the body's need, imho. However, here we go, on a slimming group (of all things!) discussing *candy*!!!!! LOL OK, if one must indulge, then perhaps it's good to find something that works for campers. I'd have thought the dried fruit would be ideal - tasty and sweet as well as healthy. I don't know about the ones you mention - but remember that many jelly beans etc. have gelatin (animal gelatin) in them, although there are of course vegetarian varieties. But hey! Have a heart!!! There are people here who gained weight because they love sweet things rather too much, and you have made their mouths water. BTW, a note to any vegans reading this: soooo many organic vegetarian candies are nicely coated so not to be sticky, but that coating contains beeswax Happy backpacking - I note in our local shop for such things that there are dried 'meals' that contain carbs (eg. pasta primavera) made specifically for campers and backpackers - and some of them, like the pasta named above, are vegetarian and even vegan. What's the world coming to, eh? I'd think that your best deal would be to re-think the meals that you are packing on your trip. Vegetarian meals that are packable invariably contain carbohydrates so I don't quite see the problem. Most people say the problem is to provide enough fresh fruits and vegetables - or am I overlooking something???? Anyway, good luck! Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Perhaps a tarter variety of dried fruit, like cranberries or goji berries? -Erin http://www.vegandonelight.com , pkinnetz wrote: [...] > Candy that I used to enjoy were spiced jelly beans (which are still > okay!), sour gummi bears, & hot tamales. Dried fruit is good (and is > packed too), but does not satisfy in the same way a couple of gum drops > do. Does anyone have a suggestion for some candy that does not melt > easily, is unwrapped (don't want the extra bulk of cellophane or paper to > deal with), and is tangy or sharp flavored, and of course vegetarian? > I'm not a chocolate fan. > > > Peggy K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 You could find a nice trail mix type thing. Our co-op sells bulk of a variety of stuff. You can get protein based ones, lots of nuts & soy nuts or various dried fruits & nuts. Cindi pkinnetz wrote: Speaking of snacks,. . . . normally I do not eat candy, but have found that when on a backpacking trip, after say, maybe 3-4 days, I begin to crave something sweet, and tangy. I'm probably starting to be carbohydrate starved by then, which is maybe why I don't have the desire earlier in the trip. Candy that I used to enjoy were spiced jelly beans (which are still okay!), sour gummi bears, & hot tamales. Dried fruit is good (and is packed too), but does not satisfy in the same way a couple of gum drops do. Does anyone have a suggestion for some candy that does not melt easily, is unwrapped (don't want the extra bulk of cellophane or paper to deal with), and is tangy or sharp flavored, and of course vegetarian? I'm not a chocolate fan. Peggy K. Yesterday is history ~ Tomorrow a mystery ~ Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 For tangy, you might go with the tropical dried fruits - pineapple, papaya, etc. or cranberries (though I have yet to find dried cranberries that are not loaded up with sugar.) Pam On 7/20/07, Cindi <cindi93069 wrote: > > You could find a nice trail mix type thing. Our co-op sells bulk of a > variety of stuff. You can get protein based ones, lots of nuts & soy nuts or > various dried fruits & nuts. > Cindi > > pkinnetz <pkinnetz%40juno.com> wrote: > Speaking of snacks,. . . . normally I do not eat candy, but have found > that when on a backpacking trip, after say, maybe 3-4 days, I begin to > crave something sweet, and tangy. I'm probably starting to be > carbohydrate starved by then, which is maybe why I don't have the desire > earlier in the trip. > > Candy that I used to enjoy were spiced jelly beans (which are still > okay!), sour gummi bears, & hot tamales. Dried fruit is good (and is > packed too), but does not satisfy in the same way a couple of gum drops > do. Does anyone have a suggestion for some candy that does not melt > easily, is unwrapped (don't want the extra bulk of cellophane or paper to > deal with), and is tangy or sharp flavored, and of course vegetarian? > I'm not a chocolate fan. > > Peggy K. > > Yesterday is history ~ Tomorrow a mystery > ~ Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present! > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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