DIABETIC snacks/drinks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

walrus · 08-30-2016, 06:04 AM

Water mostly, but I like crystal lite lemonade and diet soda to give me variety and keep me drinking fluids.

For snacks I like nuts, however I know that could be another issue for some of us. I have a jar of creamy p-nut butter stashed onboard. Dried fruits like cranberries, apples, raisins, provide some natural sugars for the sometimes needed energy boost.

I've used protein drinks from Costco in the past, they're very good I just don't like them warm when out on the water (personal preference).

Carrots, cucumbers, and oranges will also hold up in the heat.

Mr_Fixit · 08-30-2016, 08:04 AM

I am also diabetic. I certainly stay away from sugary drinks (Gatorade has LOTS of sugar!). To get me going, I have a Diet Mt. Dew. Once you get used to the taste, its not bad, but its hard to get used to. Then I have a fairly large bottle of water that lasts me all day. As for food, I usually have a few beef sticks (Old Trapper) and mixed nuts. I do carry a couple candies along just in case I get into a sugar crash.

makobob · 08-30-2016, 09:02 AM

Thank you guys, this helps point me in the right direction, all your suggestions are appreciated. Tight Lines.

RedSledTeam · 08-30-2016, 10:30 AM

Ok, Ok, hydration is serious stuff... This stuff is used by more athletes than you know...Pedi.jpg

WARRIORMIKE · 08-30-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

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tacmik · 08-30-2016, 02:26 PM

People, people, people. READ the labels.

diet soda is toxic, Gatoraide and other sports drinks loaded with sugar. (fructose is sugar) Best way to hydrate is plain old h2o. (beer a close second). Look at the label on crystal lite, NO lemon. All chemicals. Try putting lemon and cucumbers in your water to spice it up. Nothing better for you than good old water.

JJ · 08-30-2016, 02:44 PM

The best hydration drink is one that you can make yourself very easily.

Use coconut water. Read the label on this. Make sure it says coconut water only. Some brands have other additives. Ignore those.
Lemon or lime juice, as much or as little as you want - I prefer lime.
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. You can adjust this to taste.
I use honey or agave. For diabetics, use your favorite sweetner. Turvia is excellent and can be purchased at Costco.

The sea salt and coconut water have amazing hydration and electrolyte replacement qualities. You can also dilute with water to taste.
The sugar content in lime or lemon is not much at all.
I believe on average one lemon has 1.5g of sugar. One lime has more or less 1.1g of sugar.
If that creates a problem, reduce the amount or replace with something else.

Hope this helps. Enjoy.

-JJ-

08-30-2016, 06:04 AM	#1
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Water mostly, but I like crystal lite lemonade and diet soda to give me variety and keep me drinking fluids. For snacks I like nuts, however I know that could be another issue for some of us. I have a jar of creamy p-nut butter stashed onboard. Dried fruits like cranberries, apples, raisins, provide some natural sugars for the sometimes needed energy boost. I've used protein drinks from Costco in the past, they're very good I just don't like them warm when out on the water (personal preference). Carrots, cucumbers, and oranges will also hold up in the heat. __________________

08-30-2016, 09:02 AM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Thank you guys, this helps point me in the right direction, all your suggestions are appreciated. Tight Lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-30-2016, 02:26 PM	#6
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	People, people, people. READ the labels. diet soda is toxic, Gatoraide and other sports drinks loaded with sugar. (fructose is sugar) Best way to hydrate is plain old h2o. (beer a close second). Look at the label on crystal lite, NO lemon. All chemicals. Try putting lemon and cucumbers in your water to spice it up. Nothing better for you than good old water. __________________

08-30-2016, 08:04 AM	#2
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	I am also diabetic. I certainly stay away from sugary drinks (Gatorade has LOTS of sugar!). To get me going, I have a Diet Mt. Dew. Once you get used to the taste, its not bad, but its hard to get used to. Then I have a fairly large bottle of water that lasts me all day. As for food, I usually have a few beef sticks (Old Trapper) and mixed nuts. I do carry a couple candies along just in case I get into a sugar crash.

08-30-2016, 10:30 AM	#4
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Ok, Ok, hydration is serious stuff... This stuff is used by more athletes than you know...Pedi.jpg

08-30-2016, 02:44 PM	#7
JJ Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 80	The best hydration drink is one that you can make yourself very easily. Use coconut water. Read the label on this. Make sure it says coconut water only. Some brands have other additives. Ignore those. Lemon or lime juice, as much or as little as you want - I prefer lime. 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. You can adjust this to taste. I use honey or agave. For diabetics, use your favorite sweetner. Turvia is excellent and can be purchased at Costco. The sea salt and coconut water have amazing hydration and electrolyte replacement qualities. You can also dilute with water to taste. The sugar content in lime or lemon is not much at all. I believe on average one lemon has 1.5g of sugar. One lime has more or less 1.1g of sugar. If that creates a problem, reduce the amount or replace with something else. Hope this helps. Enjoy. -JJ-