No or Low Calorie foods?

jesssargent2

I am a big snack person and new to myfitnesspal and I am looking for foods that are low in calories or have no calories. Any Suggestions?

Jess

meeper123

veggies lil hummus with it delish

jfauci

Agree with the veggies. If you are in need of a "not as healthy snack", try Boob Chicka Pop. If's really good popcorn and only 35 calories/cup.

sassysteph77

Pickles!!! Some varieties (usually the ones that say no sugar added) are 0 calories per serving, most are between 5 and 15.

meeper123

Pickles!!! Some varieties (usually the ones that say no sugar added) are 0 calories per serving, most are between 5 and 15.

for sure I grab these when I want something but am not really hungry

klyn7788

Jello pudding!

iDrix

no calories snack? rubber? sorry, jk. I recommend sunflower seeds, I believe 100 grams = 300 calories but it takes longer to consume, you have to crack it open by hands(pls don't use teeths) and you put a little work to crack it open. my 2 cents.

Guinivere

Not sure you will get much from those kind of snacks, why not work in healthy snacks like a handful of mixed nuts (not peanuts) in the morning and a handful of berries in the afternoon, they taste great and give you great fats and nutrients respectively.

I have found most things low or no fat to be loaded with processed sugar and really disappointing. Then I'd hunt for more sugar thirty minutes later. I have changed my snacking and still lost significant weight with the new choices. Why not give it a try and see if it works for you?


For the inevitable arguers:
The above is purely based on my personal experience and I am not making any broad claims, also I don't have any peer reviewed documents to back it up as I didn't write a journal whilst trying it out on myself. I'm just suggesting the OP tries it out because it worked for me. If I have used any generalisation it's because I can't speak for the whole planet and I don't know everything.

highflyer88

Most veggies are good low-cal snacks. Best thing to do is buy and cut them up and put into containers so you have them ready when you want them. Seems to be the best way to make sure you don't decide on something bad if you don't have to take the time to cut things up when you get the munchies. I try to keep a variety on hand. Although recently I've been doing pretty bad a t keeping in stock!
Also if you want something more snack like take a look at some of the 100 calorie snacks they sell...just read the labels as some are high in fat/sugar

aakaakaak

Not sure you will get much from those kind of snacks, why not work in healthy snacks like a handful of mixed nuts (not peanuts) in the morning and a handful of berries in the afternoon, they taste great and give you great fats and nutrients respectively.

I have found most things low or no fat to be loaded with processed sugar and really disappointing. Then I'd hunt for more sugar thirty minutes later. I have changed my snacking and still lost significant weight with the new choices. Why not give it a try and see if it works for you?


For the inevitable arguers:
The above is purely based on my personal experience and I am not making any broad claims, also I don't have any peer reviewed documents to back it up as I didn't write a journal whilst trying it out on myself. I'm just suggesting the OP tries it out because it worked for me. If I have used any generalisation it's because I can't speak for the whole planet and I don't know everything.

My argument has nothing to do with natural vs. processed. My argument is with nuts being low calorie. :smokin: I love me some legumes, and I know they're good for you, but man, they're high calorie for their size and satiety.

OP, a haiku for you,

Find veggies you like
Don't put any crap on them
You just eat them raw

Guinivere

Never said the nuts were low calorie but those are essential fats that the OP might be missing out on.

I agree with you that raw or cooked veggies with nothing on them are a great low calorie snack but not great at giving that satiated feeling particularly if you are starting out and getting into a new routine.

Smaller meals and more satisfying snacks can really help to keep me on the straight and narrow because I stay full longer and keep my blood sugar nice and even throughout the day.

I'd love to challenge the you or the OP to try 25g of nuts (not legumes) snack vs the veggie option and take note of how much time passes before they are hunting for food again. The results may surprise you!

Again no written reports available for this information (can you tell I'm sick and tired of being argued with on every tiny detail of what people say) but personal experience shared.

aakaakaak

Proteins and fibers are generally better at satiation. ;-)

Personally, I go crazy on carrots and they tend to fill me up after a couple big ones.

Still not picking on your about "clean eating". :laugh:

Shellz31

For the inevitable arguers:
The above is purely based on my personal experience and I am not making any broad claims, also I don't have any peer reviewed documents to back it up as I didn't write a journal whilst trying it out on myself. I'm just suggesting the OP tries it out because it worked for me. If I have used any generalisation it's because I can't speak for the whole planet and I don't know everything.

Haha, love it!

in4nomz

Sugar free jello, sugar free pudding (make some from the box and add a scoop or 2 of protein!), pickles, VEGGIES, fruit, rice cakes w/ a wedge of babybel cheese, string cheese, the list goes on

spectralmoon

I started snacking on cereal, to be honest. Measure it out and take it to work with you in a sandwich bag, and you have little things you can pick with your fingers and keep your mouth busy throughout the day. One serving of cereal can go between 100 calories to 230 (I'm comparing Honey Nut Cheerios to Cinnamon Toast Crunch for those numbers), and can last a while as long as you aren't using full fists to eat it. *


* I tend to do this when I'm alone at home on a day off from work, and my best advice is to stay away from salty snacks if this is the case.

Chris_58

Dust anyone? bit of dust?

In all seriousness, I'm sure I read that celery takes more calories to consume than it provides, so if you can "stomach it" so to speak, then I guess snack on that.

Siansonea

Ice has no calories. Can always chew on ice.

daniellemm1

I like to snack on cucumber slices!! They are low calorie, taste yummy and due to the water content they actually fill you up. String cheese and hardboiled eggs are low calorie snacks that will provide a little mid afternoon boost!!

Holly_Roman_Empire

Unfortunately, there's no such thing as no-calorie foods. Unless it's diet soda, but that's a beverage. What's your definition of low calorie foods? Vegetables are probably going to be your best bet.

JojoInTheForks

I like the frozen grape idea that I found on here! It somehow fools my brain into thinking I'm eating more...when in actuality I'm just eating slower. And they still taste great!

bikerist

I tend to pick a more calorie/protein dense snack, better satiety and I don't feel the need to overeat at my next meal. I work it into my calories

Snacks like a boiled egg, piece of fruit and a few nuts, slices of cooked meat, nuts and seeds, yogurt.

I personally do well on 3 meals and 1 afternoon snack if I'm hungry. I did try eating veggies as a snack, but most of the time I just end up hungrier. I eat them with my meals instead. You could use carrot, celery, cucumber, beetroot, sliced peppers, cherry tomatoes, sugarsnap peas and mangetout. You can also use natural yogurt as a dip and it's nice with peeled/chopped cucumber and fresh mint added - similar to Tzatziki.

Frozen grapes are good, watch the calories/sugar though because it's easy to lose count!

hep26000

For a low cal snack to curb a sweet tooth I would recommend a popsicle, lollipop or a no sugar fudgesicle. Or you can ever freeze a yogurt tube and have that. 100 calorie snack packs are great too because it is easy to not over indulge if you limit yourself to just one. Otherwise everyone else had great recomendations.

BTW- My sister was really heavy in between middle school and high school, during one summer she decided not to eat out of boredom and when she would get hungry, she would go for a walk with the dog to keep her mind off it. If she was still hungry 30 minutes later, she would eat a healthy snack.

I try to do that by just trying to get my mind off of eating out of boredom. Find a project at work, go for a walk around the block, clean your kitchen or do some laundry. Put on some music and dance.

Only eat when you are hungry...especially if you do not have healthy snacks.

twistedbutterfly

Celery without dip makes a pretty good nearly-non calorie snack. Pickles are really good too and I've used them many a time when I really needed somthing to eat but was short on calories left.

Ready2Rock206

There are no such things as NO Calorie foods - maybe ice would qualify.

Low calorie - veggies, sugar free jello, pickles

notsuchaskinnybitch

Blueberries, 10 almonds (70 calories), carrots, gherkins, cucumber

jkwolly

Ice has no calories. Can always chew on ice.

HAHAH! So refreshing!

twinketta

I am a big snack person and new to myfitnesspal and I am looking for foods that are low in calories or have no calories. Any Suggestions?

Jess

Hi Jess welcome to MFP and wanting to make a change in your life x

There are lots of low calorie foods I doubt there is anything with zero cals except water and some jelly type of stuff, which really is not going to satiate your snacking.

I don`t know how many calories you have been allocated by MFP but maybe, if you really prefer to snack, then split all those cals into lots of smaller snacks/meals?

Remember that anything that is high in proteins will make you feel fuller for longer (meats/fish/nuts/eggs/cheese) but they all have to be in moderation.

Fruit and veggies are low in calories but high in carbohydrates, so they will make you feel full short term.

Processed foods such as biscuits/bread/cakes will serve no real purpose.

Your biggest friend is your diary...try to plan it well...if you can add some exercise then you will get to add more to your food diary.

Good luck xx

lynnbatson

Pickles!!! Some varieties (usually the ones that say no sugar added) are 0 calories per serving, most are between 5 and 15.

Pickles are great but just a friendly reminder, they have a high sodium count.

Mangopickle

slice celery diagonally and poach it in chicken broth with some onion. whole tomatoes and cukes, diced and tossed with a tbsp. of ranch or Italian dressing. thick sweet onion slices roasted with tad Italian dressing. roasted okra with tad oil and sea salt. roasted bell peppers

TeaBea

air popped popcorn is low cal & high fiber

sugar free popsicles


When you're new & just starting out its helpful to keep a few things on hand. As you get better practice with timing of meals & snacks you can cut back on some of the "diet" items and use real food in it's place.

I be sure to add exercise so I can have a snack here & there

soul_nourish

Not sure you will get much from those kind of snacks, why not work in healthy snacks like a handful of mixed nuts (not peanuts) in the morning and a handful of berries in the afternoon, they taste great and give you great fats and nutrients respectively.

I have found most things low or no fat to be loaded with processed sugar and really disappointing. Then I'd hunt for more sugar thirty minutes later. I have changed my snacking and still lost significant weight with the new choices. Why not give it a try and see if it works for you?


For the inevitable arguers:
The above is purely based on my personal experience and I am not making any broad claims, also I don't have any peer reviewed documents to back it up as I didn't write a journal whilst trying it out on myself. I'm just suggesting the OP tries it out because it worked for me. If I have used any generalisation it's because I can't speak for the whole planet and I don't know everything.

What you say is spot on! We have fallen into the low calorie low fat trap but this does not assist in sustainable weight loss; paradoxically it is more likely to assist in weight gain! Snacks with healthy fats and low in sugar are more important if you want to lose weight. Find out more in my blog: http://soul-nourishment.com/will-fat-make-me-fat/