Craving crackers

snowstormy8

No matter how many times I try to cut back certain bad foods I always have the hardest time with cutting out crackers. Things that are crunchy, like Cheez-itz, cheetos, even granola. Vegetables never satisfy that craving and I haven't seen many low cal/carb good alternatives. Any suggestions?

samuelgina91

Have you tried puffed rice? Or even plain popcorn, no additives?

cityruss

Eat the things you like in the proportions that meet your goals.

kommodevaran

Calling food you like "bad", makes it impossible not to crave them, and then overeat when you either "indulge" or "cave".

Don't worry about low cal/carb food. Just hit your calorie goal. You're not supposed to go so low that you need special food. Eat what you like in appropriate amounts. Your total calorie goal is "appropriate amounts".

Queenmunchy

Serving size is surprisingly big

Queenmunchy

My go to is usually any brand (Aldi typically) of pea crisps

perkymommy

Keep them within your goal if you eat them. I had 4 saltine crackers yesterday with a tbsp of PB spread on them and didn't feel bad because they fit in to my goal for the day.

Lounmoun

You can eat crackers just don't eat an amount that causes you to go over your calorie goal.
My issue with crackers or cheetos is not much nutrition for the amount of calories and high sodium.

Are you craving crunch or salt?
Popcorn, roasted chickpeas, wasabi peas, nuts, pretzels, granola, vegetable chips, freeze dried fruits or vegetables, raw vegetables, raw fruits
Pickles, cheese, olives, sauerkraut, pepperoni, beef jerky

yayamom3

I'm having 8 Ritz crackers with my sweet & spicy tuna for lunch today. That's 128 calories of crackers that I will enjoy and savor every crunchy bite. No guilt here.

ritzvin

If the problem is that you go overboard with them, then try pre-portioning them out...Put x number in a baggie or small container - it makes you a bit more conscious of going over what you deemed a serving. And see if you can find a lower calorie version (saltine-type crackers are generally the lowest at 12-15 calories per except for the rice thins which are smaller and may not satisfy the same craving; oily ones like ritz have way more calories).

Crackers go very well with other foods that are healthy (Soup, hard boiled eggs, egg salad/tuna salad,...), so no great reason to cut them out unless you have a wheat allergy or have self-control issues around them.

fit_chickx

I can't keep crackers in my home. I know I can't stop at a few. I'm eating a high protein diet. I found a few things that take the craving away for me.
Quest chips. 21 g protein 130 calories I dip them in salsa.
Parmesan crisps - 100% parmesan cheese baked. They are crunchy.
Beef or turkey jerky - takes the salty craving away

ladyannique2017

I'll just add cheese and crackers or tortilla chips and salsa to a lunch or dinner....if I make chips/crackers part of an actual meal then I don't get the urge to snack on them as much. I do nibble on rice cakes now and then as a snack.

Jruzer

kommodevaran wrote: »

Calling food you like "bad", makes it impossible not to crave them, and then overeat when you either "indulge" or "cave".

Don't worry about low cal/carb food. Just hit your calorie goal. You're not supposed to go so low that you need special food. Eat what you like in appropriate amounts. Your total calorie goal is "appropriate amounts".

Yes, None of these foods are "bad".

JeromeBarry1

Crackers, Cheesy crackers, Goldfish, Triscuit. I've logged many a diary entry with those. Victory happened when I was able to weigh the portion I would have, have that, and stop.

cerise_noir

What's wrong with crackers, and why are you calling foods "bad". Do you have a medical reason to stay away from them?