Favorite foods that help you stick to your calorie goal...

samanthajshep

Hey! Just thought it would be nice to have a few new ideas for foods that help you feel satisfied while staying in your calorie range...

Here are a few of my favorites-

Otria greek yogurt veggie dip in Cucumber Dill Feta...this stuff is awesome! Flavor and texture are wonderful, really helps me get in my daily raw veggie servings, and only 60 calories per serving!

http://www.marzetti.com/products/marzetti/dips/otria-greek-yogurt-veggie-dips/otria-cucumber-dill-feta-greek-yogurt-veggie-dip-875-oz.htm

Special K Cracker chips...especially the cheddar flavor. 27 to 30 chips per serving, a great snack for 110 calories or less!

http://www.specialk.com/cracker-chips/cheddar/

Larabars...love them! So few ingredients, and very filing! My favorites are lemon, ginger snap, peanut butter cookie

Luna bar minis... Love the Nuts over Chocolate mini bars when I have a sweets craving, and only 80 calories!

The laughing cow cheese wedges, both the light swiss and the graden vegetable cream cheese. Great as a sandwich spread, on crackers, a bagel, with pasta, etc.

http://www.thelaughingcow.com/products/light-swiss-original/

http://www.thelaughingcow.com/products/new-garden-vegetable-13-less-fat-than-cream-cheese/

I also love a microwaved sweet potato with some ICBINB spray as a filling, nutritious snack...

Anybody else have some favorite go-to foods?

samanthajshep

Bump...anybody have any more calorie friendly food suggestions?

Im_NotPerfect

Sounds weird, but I tend to rely on Lean Pockets. They're SO easy and a quick lunch. I know exactly how many calories I'm eating, and heck..they taste pretty good! LOL The other ones are instant oatmeal and yogurt (the 80 calorie Dannon Light and Fit).

Hab1978

Bump....def needing new ideas!

samanthajshep

I tried the Kashi heart to heart apple cinnamon instant oatmeal today...found it to be more filling than my usual Quaker instant oatmeal, FYI

KnitChick89

One cup of berries, one cup of milk and a tsp of sugar. Yum!!!

seekingstrengthX2

Almond butter spread on any type of cracker... love it.

EmilyLStuart

love apples! and pretty much any other fruit.

laughing cow cheese 35 cals with reduced fat wheat thins

100 cal packs of ready made chicken salad (by Starkist)

fresh steamer veggies (frozen in a bag) like whole green beans, California blend, or sugar snap peas

baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon and nutmeg; spritz with Parkay 0 cal butter

lots of baked and grilled chicken of course. shrimp (my fav!) , tilapia or salmon

sauteed asparagus with garlic, or steamed broccoli with 0 cal Parkay...I really do love this stuff

greek yogurt

scrambled eggs (1/2 cup egg whites + 1 egg)

turkey with light mayo, mustard, and lettuce on whole grain bread

addicted to pickles spears! 0 cals 0 carbs 0 fat...but also 0 nurtition and watch your sodium

pineapple1989

I like the Activia Snackpots (I'm from UK, not sure if they are available anywhere else) as they seem to keep me fuller for longer

I know its a bit boring but I also looooove celery, I believe it has hardly any calories in it as well which is a bonus!

If I a feeling a bit naughty I get a 2 finger kit-kat - less than 100 calories, yay!

Meaganandcheese

Green smoothies!

I make mine with Chobani, frozen strawberries, and a big hanfdul of spinach. Yummmm.

samanthajshep

Thanks for all of the great ideas! Bumping to see if we can get some more

NicNab

Thanks for sharing all these ideas! They will help me mix up my menus from day to day!

samntha14

Sugar free jello, baby carrots, greek yogurt, "ants on a log"

Sweet_Potato

Wasa Crisp 'n Light 7 Grain Crackers. They're 20 calories each and they have a large surface area, which makes them a great vehicle for smashed avocado, hummus, greek yogurt, tuna, egg salad, bean dip, nut butters, etc.

LoraF83

Air-popped popcorn
All natural yogurt with 1 tsp of honey and frozen fruit
Homemade egg mcmuffins - easy, low cal, filling breakfast
Egg roll and wonton wrappers - great way to make lower calorie appetizers and snack foods

justbecause2014

Cottage cheese my favorite!! 120 calories for a half cup, not to bad! I love it with mustard or light tuna!

alyson820

when I'm craving something salty I go for air-popped popcorn with some salt on it. I use archer farms midnight blend, so it comes out to about 35 calories for 2 cups popped.

my favorite sweet snack is pomegranate greek yogurt and granola (I love bear naked peak protein), for about 280 calories.

sma83

Belvita Breakfast Biscuts...they come in apple cinnamon, blueberry or golden oat. 230 cals for 4 and its like eating cookies! I add a cup of fat free milk and that will keep me full till lunch. I also keep Slim Fast snack bars on hand cus they are like eating candy bars and are 100-110 cals. Baby carrots and frozen broccoli are my favorite veggies and they are low cal and fill you up!

ninerbuff

Sushi

Beef Pho


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tessa022707

Trader Joe's reduced guilt woven wheats and laughing cow light blue cheese
Trader Joe's blueberry fiber cakes and a glass of water .....pretty much expands in your tummy
Boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice and herbs.....quick stir fry in pan....always in the fridge
Cuties
Olive oil popcorn ( yes Trader Joe's) 2 cups 130 calories and yummy
Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of homemade peach jam
All kinds of roasted veggies tossed over greens with Ken's northern Italian light dressing...

wilberfamily

Apples
Jerkey
Dill pickle spears
Red pepper strips with salad dressing to dip in
Snack sized bags of popcorn

Can't wait to see what else is suggested

Tajdancer

Mission Carb Balance tortillas, cut into quarters then baked until crisp. Spread a quarter with a tablespoon of hummus. Or mashed avocado and salsa.

Goal_Seeker_1988

One cup of berries, one cup of milk and a tsp of sugar. Yum!!!

Omg! Love goin berry pickin in the summer just to bring home some fresh berries to do this!!!

gogidget

Homemade Kale Chips - yummy!

sanura

Green smoothies!

I make mine with Chobani, frozen strawberries, and a big hanfdul of spinach. Yummmm.

I love green smoothies too!!!! also discovered kale chips

NicNab

For a dinner option, I love this South Beach recipe: portabella caps with pine nuts, goat cheese, and marinara sauce...umm..it is a great change up from chicken, and low carb...

lcteaches

I carry a ziploc bag of chocolate cheerios and peanut butter cheerios - 1 cup is about 150 calories and satisfies my sweet tooth (usually!)

NicNab

It sounds weird, but 'The Chew' had this recipe for 'tuna sweet potatoes'. They were awesome. You can find it on the show's website....(even my husband like it!)

miss_september

Lots of great ideas everyone, thanks! I'll add that I like pretzel sticks (watch sodium if that is a concern), Sensible Portions garden veggie crisps (110 calories for 16, taste awesome!) and they go well with Skotidakis jalapeno greek yogurt dip, and the Kirkland freeze-dried fuji apples and bananas with strawberries. I also like 90 calorie granola bars when I have a sweet tooth.

shaycat

Cottage cheese!

I love 1/2 cup after a good workout for protein or with honey and fruit for a nice desert.

Baby carrots, celery, cucumber for when I need a crunch.

Fruit for something sweet.

Light string cheese is a quick filling snack for only 60 calories.

Sackit

I carry a ziploc bag of chocolate cheerios and peanut butter cheerios - 1 cup is about 150 calories and satisfies my sweet tooth (usually!)

I am with you on the PB Cheerios and it has a large amount of Iron.