Good, healthy snacks/filler foods?

tjm12

I have quite a bit of weight to lose (~70lbs) and as a result, I am in the process of looking to change my diet and increase fitness.

I am trying to limit sugar, carbs and sodium as much as possible (high blood pressure and cholesterol in addition to being overweight). Calories and fat aren't as much of a concern, but obviously I don't want to overdo it. The problem is that the last few days have looked like this:



I know it isn't healthy to have this few calories, so I am trying to find foods that provide HEALTHY calories (nutritious, etc.) without adding too much sugar, carbs and sodium to my intake. Here is the kicker: I am hoping to find "on the go" and/or convenient options that will add ~200-300 calories to my diet. I know the obvious answer is vegetables (broccoli, carrots, etc.) but they simply don't work well within my lifestyle because I never seem to have/make the time to include.

Anyone have any ideas?

ahamm002

Well if you going low carb these would be good:

Although you may want to rethink limiting carbs and sugar from healthy sources like fruits and veggies. Fruits make great snacks. I snack on Apples all the times. They're convenient, cheap, healthy, and tasty.

juggernaut1974

If it were a matter of you being a hundred calories under goal, and already near normal sugar, carb and sodium levels, then I'd probably put more thought into it.

However, being 800 calories short of your goal, I can safely say you're most likely being way too restrictive and with as much weight as you have to lose, if your "typical" day is 1100 calories you're surely not getting enough nutrients overall in your diet. This isn't the time to be worrying about micromanaging a small list of snacks you deem "healthy". Just eat more.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

Brazil nuts
Raspberries
Blueberries
Salad leaves
Sugar free jelly/o
Celery
Hard boiled egg

psuLemon

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

If it were a matter of you being a hundred calories under goal, and already near normal sugar, carb and sodium levels, then I'd probably put more thought into it.

However, being 800 calories short of your goal, I can safely say you're most likely being way too restrictive and with as much weight as you have to lose, you're surely not getting enough nutrients overall in your diet. This isn't the time to be worrying about micromanaging a small list of snacks you deem "healthy". Just eat more.

Pretty much this.

Nutrient dense snacks: nuts, cheese, fruits, veggies, greek yogurt, jerky, protein bars, protein shake

tjm12

Thanks everyone.

I know I should simply eat more but knowing my own self-control (or lack thereof), having healthy nutrient rich go-to's is extremely use since I am so prone to go off base when I don't "micromanage."

Really appreciate the help!

fnhairnfaith

Dairy is the worst. Not good for the body
Nuts, non gMO popcorn, boiled eggs, apples, berries, Kind granola - I love the blueberry vanilla clusters- all non GMO and gluten free healthy grains

psuLemon

fnhairnfaith wrote: »

Dairy is the worst. Not good for the body
Nuts, non gMO popcorn, boiled eggs, apples, berries, Kind granola - I love the blueberry vanilla clusters- all non GMO and gluten free healthy grains

There is nothing wrong with dairy or gluten unless you have a medical issue with either of them. Dairy has complete proteins which is very beneficial to the body. Gluten contains a lot of vitamins, such as thiamin that is mainly found in breads and oats. Many breads, can have a good amount of fiber and other beneficial nutrients such as folate, zinc, and magnesium.

Ironically, most gluten free "grains" are higher in calories and contain higher amounts of added sugar in order to make it taste better. My wife has to be gluten free as there is an adverse association with her medical condition. But that doesn't mean it applies to the greater population.