If You Could Choose ONE Food that you Can't Diet Without ...

TrainerRobin
TrainerRobin Posts: 509 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
In the interest of keeping this thread super helpful to everyone, but concise and to the point, tell us the ONE food or drink that is the MOST helpful to your staying on track, calorie and nutrition wise. I can't wait to find out what your little "gem" is! Maybe we'll all add it to our food repertoire, too!
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  • TrainerRobin
    TrainerRobin Posts: 509 Member
    NATURE'S GRAIN CARB CHECK DOUBLE FIBER BAGELS
    150 calories, 19 grams of fiber, 14 grams of protein, 2 grams of sugar.
  • mbowman323
    mbowman323 Posts: 216
    Water really. I use to be addicted to coca-cola classic. Like 6 cans a day or more. That's scary considering each one is like 240 calories.
  • ladyphoebe
    ladyphoebe Posts: 46 Member
    WATER!!! I find if i dont get enough water during the day I just feel flat.
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    Hard boiled eggs.... I know...I am strange... LOL
  • EZGruv
    EZGruv Posts: 215 Member
    I'd have to say non-fat yogurt. It's the perfect blend of protein and carbs for me.
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    Tuna...lots of protein....
  • alpepp
    alpepp Posts: 55 Member
    Jello Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Pudding - 60 calories

    Satisfies the sweet tooth so I don't go off the edge into a huge Hershey's bar!
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Granny smith apples. Delicious, cheap, portable, non-processed and a great afternoon snack to keep you going until dinner.
  • LJSpady
    LJSpady Posts: 311 Member
    Popcorn! Popped myself, not from a bag, with no butter on top, but a low sodium seasoning. It's about 170 calories, and it's very filling, sometimes it takes me 30 mins to finish it.
  • tmdugger
    tmdugger Posts: 132 Member
    Walmart Vanilla Ice Cream Cups: 100 Cal.

    Ice cream is my weakness and there is nooooo way I can control myself....1/2 cup just looks so small. So these preportioned beauties allow me to indulge my craving, without going overboard (Typical serving that I scoop for myself is 320 cal; no self control lol)
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    Fresh tomatos

    &

    Water!
  • pammbroo
    pammbroo Posts: 550 Member
    Ricotta cheese - lower sodium than cottage cheese, low sugar, protein source. Love it!
  • ashley0616
    ashley0616 Posts: 579 Member
    Greek yogurt. I use it in everything now!
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    Peanut butter ( all natural no sugar added) and bananas yeah its an elvis thing I think LOL
  • TrainerRobin
    TrainerRobin Posts: 509 Member
    Ricotta cheese - lower sodium than cottage cheese, low sugar, protein source. Love it!

    I use it when I make lasagna and other pastas, but how do you use ricotta on a daily basis? You have my attention! :)
  • Tomhusker
    Tomhusker Posts: 346 Member
    Bananas. They have replaced the sweets I used to indulge in.
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    Avocados. :love:
  • AllyS7
    AllyS7 Posts: 480 Member
    Choose just ONE?! It's not a food, but it would be water.

    My father-in-law manages a RC Cola Plant and gets a ridiculous amount of RC, Sundrop, RedBull..ect My husband and I could go through 6 (12 pack) can cases in about a week.

    It have made me feel better and helped me make better food choices.
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    Marie's Yogurt Dressing (blue cheese). I eat salad almost everyday with this stuff.
  • nyctraveler
    nyctraveler Posts: 305 Member
    2% Cheese Stick / All Natural Peanut Butter / Eggs / Multi Grian Oatmeal with Flaxseed (Whole Foods brand)
  • Painten
    Painten Posts: 499 Member
    I'm finding it hard to put my finger on one. I think probably Cathedral City lighter, it's a lower fat cheese. I didn't realise how much cheese we eat in this house so that has been a life saver. In my house if i sprinlkle cheese on it my OH will most likely eat it and hates pretty much everything i cook nowadays.
  • mkingraham
    mkingraham Posts: 445 Member
    Oats with cinnamon and 1/4 cup of nonfat vanilla greek yogurt all mixed together.. best breakfast EVER
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Hummus!!! drool.gif
  • bryony_pie
    bryony_pie Posts: 40
    Homemade yogurt - I use half 8th Continent Light Soymilk and half Skim Milk, with two Fage 0% Greek Yogurt starters. One serving is a full 8oz cup (larger than most ready-made yogurts) and has only 75 calories. I have it every morning for breakfast, sometimes mixed with honey as a fruit dip, and I bake with it constantly. Couldn't live without it!
  • TrainerRobin
    TrainerRobin Posts: 509 Member
    Marie's Yogurt Dressing (blue cheese). I eat salad almost everyday with this stuff.

    Sounds good. Is it reduced in fat or calories?
  • AdoraK
    AdoraK Posts: 724 Member
    I use this on sandwich wrap and salad ... Anything to add moisture and flavor.

    Boathouse Farms - Creamy Yogurt Dressing Honey Mustard
  • bettertracie
    bettertracie Posts: 196 Member
    Kelloggs fiber plus antioxidants snack bars (choc chip or pb choc) with my fav pink lady apples... makes for a satisfying small meal or great temptation buster when my employees bring their fast food in my break area and I have to smell it... most days, I tell them how gross their food is, but somedays... it just doesn't matter and you want a bite of everybodys food court creations!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Eggs. I hardly touched them before I joined MFP, but they're now my easy protein of choice and make me feel nice and full for a weekend breakfast, post-run top-up or mid-week eating alone dinner. Sadly I can't do the ultra-healthy whites-only thing as I don't like them. It has to be all-in omelet or scrambled, or just the yolks of boiled or poached eggs. Sorry cholesterol levels!
  • ExerciseGeek
    ExerciseGeek Posts: 183 Member
    Eggs probably!!! :tongue:

    Love advocados too!!! :tongue:
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    Sounds good. Is it reduced in fat or calories?

    Yes. It has about half the fat and cals of regular dressing. I was skeptical at first because it sounded kinda strange and I have never found a light dressing I liked. I didn't think it would be as good as the Kraft Roka blue cheese that I like, but it totally is.
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