Snacks you eat that are low calorie, low fat, low sugar and help with hunger
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goddessofawesome wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »I get what I call Diet Fatigue. I get tired of my food fairly easily. I am also a snacker. I'd rather snack than eat a whole meal, but I find it difficult to find healthy snacks that actually have taste. If you have a recipe you'd like to share that would be great too! Thanks in advance.
List some low calorie snacks that you eat that are low calories, low fat, low sugar and help with hunger. List also the amount that you usually eat. I'
There's no such thing but water
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, 2 TB of hummus, vegetables . . . I just made tuna salad and it was low in calories, fat, sugar etc. There are plenty of low fat/low sugar/low cal foods out there that aren't "diet".
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are not snacks though. Nor is pork tenderloin. Hummus is high fat, it's over 60% fat. Vegetables are mostly carbs which are sugars, thus they don't qualify either.
I guess that depends on your definition of snack- I don't eat big meals- so all of my foods are "snack sized" up till my 'after gym' meal- which is usually fairly large.
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Actually, I had a really nice "snack" of rotisserie chicken breast today. I went to Costco this afternoon (yes, I'm a masochist this close to Christmas), couldn't resist buying one and ended up snacking on about 4 ounces of white meat while watching TV.goddessofawesome wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »I get what I call Diet Fatigue. I get tired of my food fairly easily. I am also a snacker. I'd rather snack than eat a whole meal, but I find it difficult to find healthy snacks that actually have taste. If you have a recipe you'd like to share that would be great too! Thanks in advance.
List some low calorie snacks that you eat that are low calories, low fat, low sugar and help with hunger. List also the amount that you usually eat. I'
There's no such thing but water
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, 2 TB of hummus, vegetables . . . I just made tuna salad and it was low in calories, fat, sugar etc. There are plenty of low fat/low sugar/low cal foods out there that aren't "diet".
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are not snacks though. Nor is pork tenderloin. Hummus is high fat, it's over 60% fat. Vegetables are mostly carbs which are sugars, thus they don't qualify either.
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goddessofawesome wrote: »goddessofawesome wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »I get what I call Diet Fatigue. I get tired of my food fairly easily. I am also a snacker. I'd rather snack than eat a whole meal, but I find it difficult to find healthy snacks that actually have taste. If you have a recipe you'd like to share that would be great too! Thanks in advance.
List some low calorie snacks that you eat that are low calories, low fat, low sugar and help with hunger. List also the amount that you usually eat. I'
There's no such thing but water
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, 2 TB of hummus, vegetables . . . I just made tuna salad and it was low in calories, fat, sugar etc. There are plenty of low fat/low sugar/low cal foods out there that aren't "diet".
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are not snacks though. Nor is pork tenderloin. Hummus is high fat, it's over 60% fat. Vegetables are mostly carbs which are sugars, thus they don't qualify either.
I've snacked on chicken and pork. You don't have to sit down and have it as a huge meal.
For real, I'll snack on whatever I want. I'd take an ounce or two of chicken over a stupid banana any day.-1 -
furioushummingbird wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »People say that, but it doesn't work for me at all. Some foods are the devil. I know this is supposed to be the current thinking, but I think people have to listen to their own bodies because everyone is different. If I ate like you, even in small portions I'd easily weigh over 200 lbs.
You don't even know how I eat.
I, like many others, are only pointing out that eating certain foods do not make you gain weight. Overeating makes you gain weight.
I think that when you are your age, that is probably true. But when you are my age, its really about WHAT you eat as much as it is how much you eat. I could eat 1300 calories a day with sugar or bread or added fat and I won't lose weight. I am allergic to sugar and wheat. So see you can't just say this is the way it is for everyone. Everyone is different.0 -
princessnarmor wrote: »furioushummingbird wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »People say that, but it doesn't work for me at all. Some foods are the devil. I know this is supposed to be the current thinking, but I think people have to listen to their own bodies because everyone is different. If I ate like you, even in small portions I'd easily weigh over 200 lbs.
You don't even know how I eat.
I, like many others, are only pointing out that eating certain foods do not make you gain weight. Overeating makes you gain weight.
I think that when you are your age, that is probably true. But when you are my age, its really about WHAT you eat as much as it is how much you eat. I could eat 1300 calories a day with sugar or bread or added fat and I won't lose weight. I am allergic to sugar and wheat. So see you can't just say this is the way it is for everyone. Everyone is different.
That is just because you are allergic to those things then. Otherwise, it's about calories in vs. calories out.0 -
goddessofawesome wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »I get what I call Diet Fatigue. I get tired of my food fairly easily. I am also a snacker. I'd rather snack than eat a whole meal, but I find it difficult to find healthy snacks that actually have taste. If you have a recipe you'd like to share that would be great too! Thanks in advance.
List some low calorie snacks that you eat that are low calories, low fat, low sugar and help with hunger. List also the amount that you usually eat. I'
There's no such thing but water
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, 2 TB of hummus, vegetables . . . I just made tuna salad and it was low in calories, fat, sugar etc. There are plenty of low fat/low sugar/low cal foods out there that aren't "diet".
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are not snacks though. Nor is pork tenderloin. Hummus is high fat, it's over 60% fat. Vegetables are mostly carbs which are sugars, thus they don't qualify either.
I can't do the hummus, tried that. But veggies are definitely in. When I stopped eating wheat in sandwiches for lunch and substituted grilled chicken salad, I started losing weight.
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goddessofawesome wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »I get what I call Diet Fatigue. I get tired of my food fairly easily. I am also a snacker. I'd rather snack than eat a whole meal, but I find it difficult to find healthy snacks that actually have taste. If you have a recipe you'd like to share that would be great too! Thanks in advance.
List some low calorie snacks that you eat that are low calories, low fat, low sugar and help with hunger. List also the amount that you usually eat. I'
There's no such thing but water
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, 2 TB of hummus, vegetables . . . I just made tuna salad and it was low in calories, fat, sugar etc. There are plenty of low fat/low sugar/low cal foods out there that aren't "diet".
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are not snacks though. Nor is pork tenderloin. Hummus is high fat, it's over 60% fat. Vegetables are mostly carbs which are sugars, thus they don't qualify either.
I guess that depends on your definition of snack- I don't eat big meals- so all of my foods are "snack sized" up till my 'after gym' meal- which is usually fairly large.
You eat like me!
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arditarose wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »furioushummingbird wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »People say that, but it doesn't work for me at all. Some foods are the devil. I know this is supposed to be the current thinking, but I think people have to listen to their own bodies because everyone is different. If I ate like you, even in small portions I'd easily weigh over 200 lbs.
You don't even know how I eat.
I, like many others, are only pointing out that eating certain foods do not make you gain weight. Overeating makes you gain weight.
I think that when you are your age, that is probably true. But when you are my age, its really about WHAT you eat as much as it is how much you eat. I could eat 1300 calories a day with sugar or bread or added fat and I won't lose weight. I am allergic to sugar and wheat. So see you can't just say this is the way it is for everyone. Everyone is different.
That is just because you are allergic to those things then. Otherwise, it's about calories in vs. calories out.
This.
Why didn't you mention your allergies before? Are you really allergic or just don't want to eat them for fear of gaining weight? That would mean you can't eat A LOT of things... Would be nice to know your dietary restrictions BEFORE everyone gave you advice...
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princessnarmor wrote: »furioushummingbird wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »People say that, but it doesn't work for me at all. Some foods are the devil. I know this is supposed to be the current thinking, but I think people have to listen to their own bodies because everyone is different. If I ate like you, even in small portions I'd easily weigh over 200 lbs.
You don't even know how I eat.
I, like many others, are only pointing out that eating certain foods do not make you gain weight. Overeating makes you gain weight.
I think that when you are your age, that is probably true. But when you are my age, its really about WHAT you eat as much as it is how much you eat. I could eat 1300 calories a day with sugar or bread or added fat and I won't lose weight. I am allergic to sugar and wheat. So see you can't just say this is the way it is for everyone. Everyone is different.
Age is nothing to do with it - that's just making excuses.
The bottom line is eating the right number of calories to achieve your weight goals.
Are these real and properly diagnosed allergies? All sugars or just one type in particular?0 -
arditarose wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »furioushummingbird wrote: »princessnarmor wrote: »People say that, but it doesn't work for me at all. Some foods are the devil. I know this is supposed to be the current thinking, but I think people have to listen to their own bodies because everyone is different. If I ate like you, even in small portions I'd easily weigh over 200 lbs.
You don't even know how I eat.
I, like many others, are only pointing out that eating certain foods do not make you gain weight. Overeating makes you gain weight.
I think that when you are your age, that is probably true. But when you are my age, its really about WHAT you eat as much as it is how much you eat. I could eat 1300 calories a day with sugar or bread or added fat and I won't lose weight. I am allergic to sugar and wheat. So see you can't just say this is the way it is for everyone. Everyone is different.
That is just because you are allergic to those things then. Otherwise, it's about calories in vs. calories out.
Still not entirely true. What about those who are diabetic, insulin-resistant, have PCOS, thyroid issues, etc.? It's not always about CICO for anyone who doesn't have allergies. It would be more realistic to say "Unless you have an underlying medical condition, it's about CICO." Oftentimes, that gets the OP to state they have a condition they previously omitted mentioning.0 -
How low? Makes a difference, lol.
Most filling: Nature Valley Crunchy Granola bars.
Fruit - in season or frozen
Rice cakes are great, if you like them. There is a generic caramel one that is fantastic. Rice cakes are very hit or miss, though. I have certain ones I love and others that I don't even want to eat.
Salsa with lettuce or Soecial K popcorn chips.
A hot dog and some beans is a very filling snack and can easily come in around 100-150 calories if you do it right.
I mix rasins, Craisins, dried cherries and no-salt, dry-roasted peanuts together, but a handful of that is not without it's calories. Can't go crazy on that.0 -
I find high fat helps with hunger. Nearly all of my go-to portable proteins also have fat content. Any food can be low-calorie if you cut it fine enough.0
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My go-to is popcorn! I like the air popped white cheddar popcorn by SmartFood... it is 35 calories per 1 oz serving, and since popcorn is so light, it feels like you get a lot in that serving. The fiber keeps it pretty filling for me at least, and if you eat 2 servings, you've still only had 70 calories. Hard to go wrong there! I also find carrots to be a satisfying snack (add some sort of nut butter to make it extra filling, but it does add some calories...personally I'd rather just eat a whole bunch of carrots by themselves!), as well as fruit leathers (though I know you said low-sugar, so those may not be viable for you). I tend to fill up pretty easily so these might not be super-filling for you, but it's worth a shot!
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I love how air-popped popcorn is coming back.KatieMusselwhite92113 wrote: »My go-to is popcorn! I like the air popped white cheddar popcorn by SmartFood... it is 35 calories per 1 oz serving, and since popcorn is so light, it feels like you get a lot in that serving. The fiber keeps it pretty filling for me at least, and if you eat 2 servings, you've still only had 70 calories. Hard to go wrong there!
I remember when we got a popcorn popper. Some sales guy gave my Dad a "Choose Your Own Gift" book (those were so awesome!) and we all decided on the popcorn popper. It was so exciting when it arrived, but mom said we would wait for Dad to get home and do it all together. It was so much fun watching it pop and seeing the butter melt in it's little tray. Every time we made popcorn was an event.
Then microwaves and microwave popcorn showed up and the air-popped stuff went away.
The microwave bags are easier and can add flavors with sogginess, so I get why we all switched, but it's fun to watch it pop. Every kid should get to do that. IMO. I'm glad they're making a comeback.0 -
I try and not snack. The few times I've been really hungry I have had a cerial bar! I used to try and snack on grapes but that would make me hungrier than I was to start! X0
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Cereal bars have a lot sugar
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Have you tried a banana w some almonds? 0 -
Herb tea, diet jello, oranges, green smoothies, and edaname, steamed in microwave, coated with salt...0
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Fruit fits your categories
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chicken boob cooked with adobo seasoning. I make it by the three pound (Uncooked) weight for the week, and snack on it by the handful. Nightly.0
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^^chicken boob0
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Portabello mushroom with gerlic and a tablespoon of parmesan, grilled until the cheese is brown and the mushroom is juicy.0
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This this this!furioushummingbird wrote: »As a rule, I do not eat "diet" anything or low fat anything. Fat is satiating. Fat is not the devil it's made out to be. "Diet" or "lite" food has more additives and preservatives and crap in it than it's worth.
That being said, you can't go wrong with a combo of carb and fat or protein and fat.
I like cut veggies + cheese
Cut veggies + hummus
Cut fruit + plain Greek yogurt
Tuna or Boar's Head deli meat with crackers
Lunch meat and cheese "roll ups"
Apples or celery + peanut butter
Nuts + dried fruit
Popcorn
Can't go wrong with a protein shake or bar either. Plenty of brands offer low sugar options.
I'd also add raw almonds and dark chocolate!
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^^I would never consider almonds low cal. So many calories for so little. I want to eat like handfuls upon handfuls of nuts once I start.0
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greek yogurt or regular yogurt - half a cup
cottage cheese- half a cup
an apple or half a cup of raspberries with cinnamon
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Weight watchers has some good snacks. Also Murray cookies has low calorie, no sugar cookies.0
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arditarose wrote: »^^I would never consider almonds low cal. So many calories for so little. I want to eat like handfuls upon handfuls of nuts once I start.
True, but I find once I measure out my little portion and eat it with fruit/dried fruit, I'm totally satiated. Fat is a lovely thing (for me, anyway)!
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Try out graze boxes, they're cheap and tasty and really great snacking ideas all made up for you! I get them sent out weekly x0
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Also the people who are commenting "water" aren't really being helpful, it drives me crazy. I just don't see the point in commenting something like that. The OP is just looking for some helpful advice and snack ideas.0
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AbbieBeckett wrote: »Also the people who are commenting "water" aren't really being helpful, it drives me crazy. I just don't see the point in commenting something like that. The OP is just looking for some helpful advice and snack ideas.
I think people started suggesting water only after the OP came out with reason after reason as to why the suggestions put forth, such a high-fat snacks or practising CICO, weren't compatible with her "needs". So if you've read the whole thread, you'd see that water is the only thing that does fit her requirements, and they are thus, being helpful.0 -
Arctic Zero.
144 calories per pint. Coconut is awesome.
Let it soften a bit before you eat it.0
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