Thanks all for the ideas....popcorn is the one that really 'sings' for me! Can't wait to check the carb/protein counts out on the microwave popcorn that is available here (vastly limited from what is available in the USA).

Also the beets-I forgot about them. Crackers/rice cakes might work too. And, the desserts sound wonderful! I find I'm more a 'savory' person than 'sweet' person - although I do like my tea with a tab or two of AS and coconut milk or cream. A quick and easy cookie or bar that was higher carb/lower protein would be good to have on hand for those times when I do have a sweet craving.

I can have more variety with this WOE than I was having with VLC - which is nice. I'm having fun figuring it all out! It amazes me how increasing carbs from 20 to 40 (net) has made me rethink and reorganize my eating choices - I wouldn't have thought it would make that much of a difference given what I used to consume on the SAD.