Raisins... A solution to all your cravings?

Dracoy · 03-17-2008, 09:30 AM

Went to the grocery store and saw some raisins so I decided to buy a few boxes. They are 130 calories, 33 carbs per box with about 30 grams of sugar. The only ingredient on them are grapes. These are basically excellent for a quick PWO snack with the protein shake.

I haven't had raisins in its "pure" form in a while. I've had raisin bread etc and it is damn delicious. Opened up a box of Sun Maid Raisins today and ate a few and holy crap, it is like biting into pure sugar. It is even a bit TOO sweet for me just eating it out of the box.

I'd think this would be a great substitute to grab if you are craving chocolate or something and are afraid you might cheat a lot. It is 30 grams of NATURAL sugar from the grape and is only 130 calories a box. Next time grab a box of raisins and see how that treats your cravings, maybe it'll work.

An idea =)

cyde · 03-17-2008, 09:33 AM

Raisins are pretty tasty. Will we have some protein raisin bread recipes coming soon?

Have you ever tried dried plums or apricots? They've got the potassium your body needs after a good sweat.

Dracoy · 03-17-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cyde

Raisins are pretty tasty. Will we have some protein raisin bread recipes coming soon?

Have you ever tried dried plums or apricots? They've got the potassium your body needs after a good sweat.

Don't get me started. Dried Plums are the most delicious thing in the world. I usually make chocolate covered dried plums but I go through them way too fast.

Haha protein raisin bread recipe o.o I was thinking more like raisin walnut banana muffin o_O

Yea I think I'm going to try eating a box of raisins next time I get a craving.

dgessler · 03-17-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dracoy

Don't get me started. Dried Plums are the most delicious thing in the world. I usually make chocolate covered dried plums but I go through them way too fast.

Haha protein raisin bread recipe o.o I was thinking more like raisin walnut banana muffin o_O

Yea I think I'm going to try eating a box of raisins next time I get a craving.

how about raisin double chocolate fudge walnut banana protein surprise muffins?

sieb · 03-17-2008, 09:57 AM

i put them in my oatmeal every morning before i nuke it, they go nice n soft after that

Dracoy · 03-17-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dgessler

how about raisin double chocolate fudge walnut banana protein surprise muffins?

o.o drool.

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Originally Posted by sieb

i put them in my oatmeal every morning before i nuke it, they go nice n soft after that

Yea thats what I did today, tried to eat them from the box but couldn't handle the sweetness.

Dm84 · 03-17-2008, 10:52 AM

I cook them in my oatmeal (stovetop). I have done the raisins + whey combo PWO in an emergency.

Oddball8945 · 03-17-2008, 11:09 AM

i rather dark chocolate , rasins are only good with oatmeal and in cookies

Dracoy · 03-17-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Oddball8945

i rather dark chocolate , rasins are only good with oatmeal and in cookies

What kind do you buy? I have the extra dark Hersey variety. Costs a bundle.

tsave31 · 03-17-2008, 11:39 AM

Dried apricots are heavenly addicting.....and cause some bad side effects an hour or so after i devour a whole bag.

bseidl · 03-17-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tsave31

Dried apricots are heavenly addicting.....and cause some bad side effects an hour or so after i devour a whole bag.

Haha I ate a whole bag of dried apricots once and after about an hour I thought I was going to explode. I was farting for about an hour straight and I stunk up the WHOLE apartment I was in. My roomates were pissed!

JennaClaire · 03-17-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bseidl

Haha I ate a whole bag of dried apricots once and after about an hour I thought I was going to explode. I was farting for about an hour straight and I stunk up the WHOLE apartment I was in. My roomates were pissed!

Makes for a good memory/story though.

theoryTim · 03-17-2008, 12:04 PM

I personally don't like the taste of plums and rasins by themselves. I can sometimes eat a lil' box of rasins but they get old tasting way too fast.

They are good fiber! Make ya poop better!

Sibrek · 03-17-2008, 12:18 PM

Ya those raisin cravings are KILLING me. I'll pick up a few boxes asap

SonnabenD · 03-17-2008, 12:28 PM

The good thing about raisins is that half the sugar comes from straight glucose, so they are ideal for restoring muscle glycogen as well as liver.

Captain Sagara · 03-17-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dracoy

Went to the grocery store and saw some raisins so I decided to buy a few boxes. They are 130 calories, 33 carbs per box with about 30 grams of sugar. The only ingredient on them are grapes. These are basically excellent for a quick PWO snack with the protein shake.

I haven't had raisins in its "pure" form in a while. I've had raisin bread etc and it is damn delicious. Opened up a box of Sun Maid Raisins today and ate a few and holy crap, it is like biting into pure sugar. It is even a bit TOO sweet for me just eating it out of the box.

I'd think this would be a great substitute to grab if you are craving chocolate or something and are afraid you might cheat a lot. It is 30 grams of NATURAL sugar from the grape and is only 130 calories a box. Next time grab a box of raisins and see how that treats your cravings, maybe it'll work.

An idea =)

Dude,are you hunted by cravings???

So many damn threads,craving this and craving that LOL

Dracoy · 03-17-2008, 12:58 PM

You dont know how much food is in my house. I have a HUGE jar of black sesame chunks right next to me. I love food too much.

This thread I didn't crave anything yet... Haha. Just thought raisins would be a good way to curb cravings if some time in the future I did want lots of chocolate =)

theoryTim · 03-17-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SickBoy_Cage

Dude,are you hunted by cravings???

So many damn threads,craving this and craving that LOL

Maybe hes pregnant? hahaha

Showjumper_000 · 03-17-2008, 04:34 PM

i LOVE raisins/sultanas, although once i start its hard to stop

dried dates are also awesome for a sugar craving fix

bobbybuilder1 · 03-17-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dracoy

Went to the grocery store and saw some raisins so I decided to buy a few boxes. They are 130 calories, 33 carbs per box with about 30 grams of sugar. The only ingredient on them are grapes. These are basically excellent for a quick PWO snack with the protein shake.

I haven't had raisins in its "pure" form in a while. I've had raisin bread etc and it is damn delicious. Opened up a box of Sun Maid Raisins today and ate a few and holy crap, it is like biting into pure sugar. It is even a bit TOO sweet for me just eating it out of the box.

I'd think this would be a great substitute to grab if you are craving chocolate or something and are afraid you might cheat a lot. It is 30 grams of NATURAL sugar from the grape and is only 130 calories a box. Next time grab a box of raisins and see how that treats your cravings, maybe it'll work.

An idea =)

Yea, you gotta lurve dried fruit don't ya.

Dracoy · 04-01-2008, 10:01 PM

Haha sweet, this thread made an article.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/manage_cravings.htm

=D

Raisins yay! Didn't know this until Tim told me about it, pretty cool.

Tussmann57 · 04-01-2008, 10:10 PM

They are amazing I must admit but I hate how calorie dense they are. I eat 1 serving like its a single fruit snack.

Dracoy · 04-01-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tussmann57

They are amazing I must admit but I hate how calorie dense they are. I eat 1 serving like its a single fruit snack.

Yea they work great when I'm bulking though. I'm a bit more lenient with my caloric intake. They arn't my favorite because it isn't juicy like grapes and fruit but it does work well taking the place of candy.

xMikroNx · 04-01-2008, 10:32 PM

grats.

Funny thing is I just picked up some raisins last week and started to use them in various meals/pwo.

FreddyC · 04-02-2008, 07:02 AM

Man wait till you try some of the strawberry raisins, they are bascially dried chewy strawberries instead of grapes, so nice in yohurts, MmMmMmMmmmm...

Dracoy · 04-02-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyC

Man wait till you try some of the strawberry raisins, they are bascially dried chewy strawberries instead of grapes, so nice in yohurts, MmMmMmMmmmm...

Holy crap, they make such things... Strawberries are my favorite...

My favorite DESSERT = Strawberries + Bowl of Honey, Dip strawberries in honey and eat away.

FreddyC · 04-02-2008, 09:24 AM

Yea, here's a link of some:

http://www.nutsonline.com/driedfruit...awberries.html

I haven't tried ones that big, but they look drooltastic.

echelon101 · 04-02-2008, 09:43 AM

Hmm I found it pretty weird for raisins to be suggested as a solution to cravings :S

Now pitted dates on the other hand :P

PersianCoco · 04-02-2008, 10:31 AM

Ah man you guys hit a weak spot for me. Rasins, dates, prunes!! All these are delicious and great for a pre and post workout snack. But the only problem is my own self control. I just cant stop and then 5 minutes later I realize I ate way too much!

Great alternatives when you have a craving for something sweet.

Dr_Adrenaline · 04-02-2008, 10:52 AM

Raisins are good. I keep them in my snack stash along with almonds and pumpkin seeds.