Looking for healthy snacks, please help!!

lawandabradley

Hi I'm looking for some new healthy snacks. I'm tired of eating the same thing each and every day. Would you all please share with me some of your snacking ideas? I would greatly appreciate it.

lorigen

Almonds are healthy and filling. About 12 of them per serving.

deb3129

I tend to snack mostly on fruit, usually apples or bananas or raisins. I also do carrot sticks and hummus and nuts. If I am at home I like air popped popcorn every once in a while It is good for you, you can eat a lot for not very many calories, and ther are a lot of tasty seasoning options. I also like to cut a banana in half and put PB2 (or regular peanut butter) in the middle, stick it back together, and eat it!

lawandabradley

Thank you guys, I appreciate your help

Fitmiss07

One of my favorite snacks is plain greek yogurt then I mix in my own toppings. I like to do apple and cinnamon, peanut butter, PB2, bananas, berries. The fruit adds good fiber while the greek yogurt is high protein and it keeps you full longer!

louloumelon

I love to have berries as snacks...blackberries and raspberries...they are so tastey and you can eat a cup of them for 60 or 70 calories...I love baby carrots as well

Beth24793

I look for low calorie crisps and crackers, i eat snack 'a' jacks, 20 calorie crackers, low calorie healthy yoghurt drinks and go bars.

I'm a fussy eater so i try and find things that are health/low calorie food that i enjoy


Good luck finding something new and tasty

Love_flowers

Fruits ( apples, grapes, peaches, pears, bananas, strawberries..)
Vegetables (red pepper, carrots, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn..)

Nuts ( almonds, pistachio, peanuts, cashew, brazil..)

Raisins are delicious as well

fox2star

My favorite right now is about a third of a cup of plain no fat Greek Yogurt, mix in one half scoop of vanilla protein powder, some pumpkin pie or apple pie spice, and top with a few crushed walnuts,,,yum!

lawandabradley

Thanks everyone. I haven't had any nuts in a while I will definitely have to get some. I also haven't had any greek yogurt in a while. I've forgotten about all of these things.

nefbaker

Hummus and celery.

Beki_87

1 apple cut into chunks, microwaved with cinnamon and topped with almond butter! nom

esbigpapa

Greek yogurt ( I use 3/4 cup) with a scoop of triple chocolate whey protein mixed in. It tastes like chocolate cake batter! 200 cals, 15 carbs, 2 fat, 32 protein.

lawandabradley

1 apple cut into chunks, microwaved with cinnamon and topped with almond butter! nom

sounds soooo good!!

lawandabradley

Greek yogurt ( I use 3/4 cup) with a scoop of triple chocolate whey protein mixed in. It tastes like chocolate cake batter! 200 cals, 15 carbs, 2 fat, 32 protein.

This sounds soooo good too!! Thank you!!

Sweet_Pandora

I just had celery and peanut butter, yum!

This afternoons snack is an apple and walnut halves.

Karen

jabrussl

I really like the Laughing Cow cheese wedges paired with apples, grapes, etc.

runningfataway

Check this website out:
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/40-crunchy-and-creamy-healthy-snack-ideas-under-200-calories

getitgirl11

Since I work the overnight shift as a Crime Scene Investigator, I rely on snacks a lot. I never know when I'm going to get a call and if i do, how long it is going to take! You have a lot of different options ( : I split them up into the main sections of your diet--protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Your body functions very well at a 40/40/20 ratio, meaining 40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fat. This allows the body to burn fat while gaining lean muscle and maintaining a fuller feeling and high energy level! ( :

Protein
Beef/Turkey Jerky
Protein bars (Pure Protein brand--I LOVE the Chocolate Peanut Butter ones)
Shakeology (with Shaker-cup)
Tuna (in easy-tear pouch)
Greek Yogurt (stays fine almost all day with fridge)
Whey protein drinks (with Shaker-cup)



Carbs
Pita Chips
Instant Oatmeal (if you can make water hot, you can poor it into the pouch)
“Cliff” bars (they are organic but be careful about carbs)
Whole wheat crackers (Full Circle or Annie's ares great organic brands)
Oranges
Bananas
Apples
Cherries
Blueberries
Raisins (careful about eating too much – they are high in fructose)
Rice Cakes
Granola* (careful about eating too much – it can be high in calories)
*NOT Granola bars, just granola cereal, low in sugar

Healthy Fats
Almonds
Peanuts
Cashews

I hope this gives you some ideas -- snack away! ( :

free8gent

Fruits ( apples, grapes, peaches, pears, bananas, strawberries..)
Vegetables (red pepper, carrots, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn..)

Nuts ( almonds, pistachio, peanuts, cashew, brazil..)

Raisins are delicious as well

These are my favourites! While I generally think fresh produce is best, I often bring raisins or dried apricots along with some nuts for a healthy and convenient snack.

Hard boiled eggs and healthy cereals are other favourites for on-the-go snacks.

lulabellarama

My current savoury faves are:
A hardboiled egg, mashed with chopped tomato and a little mayo - about 130cals
Mini oatcakes topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon - 4 for around 180cals
Slices of mature cheddar with grapes or an apple

I think the combo of protein and a bit of fat keeps me fullest for longest.

susanm160

Hi there,
Be careful with nuts for they are high in fats. These are the "good fatty acids" that promote heart healt (omega 3's) but they will add weight if eaten in excess. Also some people develop an intestinal problem (pollups) when they eat too many nuts and seeds.

susanm160

I like your oat cakes with cream cheese and salmon. I think I might have to try this. Thanks:)

igottaworkout

I love vegetables with dip... For the dip I mix no fat greek yogurt with 2% cottage.cheese and add spiced to taste.. So good, low cal and high in protein.

susanm160

Thanks! I got a lot of good alternatives for healthy and filling snacks.

coburngirl

Lots of great ideas on here. I had to do a low iodine diet for thyroid cancer and made a trail mix with home made honey roasted peanuts, dried pineapple, dried cranberries, and raisins. A little goes a long way and has a good mix of carbs and protein.

ChristineS_51

Rice cakes with slices of tomato & lots of black pepper - crunch, zip, and freshness!

Celery with whipped peanut butter as a dip (lots of celery, 15g pf peanut butter)

Almonds are great - about 15g - about 15 almonds

lawandabradley

My current savoury faves are:
A hardboiled egg, mashed with chopped tomato and a little mayo - about 130cals
Mini oatcakes topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon - 4 for around 180cals
Slices of mature cheddar with grapes or an apple

I think the combo of protein and a bit of fat keeps me fullest for longest.

Sounds really good, thanks!

lawandabradley

I appreciate everyones ideas, thanks!

Tujuannaevans

I love Michael Seasons baked gluten free cheese puffs (health food grocery store), Kirklands crunchy snack mix, peanut butter pretzels ( u can have 8 of them), skinny cow ice cream sandwiches (choc, van), skinny cow dreamy clusters (dark chocolate), skinny cow is the way to go for something different and tasty within calorie range. Sometimes u got to get away from all that boring rabbit food that leads folk to binging on what they really like! If you are eating small healthy meals, it is okay to snack like this, it will keep you in fat burning mode if you are active. Im a food lover!!! losing weight without depriving myself--oh yeah!!!!

jahogtum

make your own dried "apple crisps". slice several apples into thin slices, put on a piece of parchment on a baking sheet and dust with cinnamon and splenda (optional). Bake in the oven, OVERNIGHT ( or 8 hours) at 70 degrees Centigrade (150 F). When done, turn off oven and open the door - let them cool this way and they get crispy. Delicious!