Snacking
Jessalotts
Posts: 9
Right people please help me out !
I prefer savoury things over sweet every time and would automatically reach for bread, crisps, salty-goodness every time I need a snack but am trying to rectify this.
SO - what snacks can I consider instead? I know fruit etc is the natural choice but this doesn't work for me all the time - I crave something savoury!
Any ideas?
Thanks
I prefer savoury things over sweet every time and would automatically reach for bread, crisps, salty-goodness every time I need a snack but am trying to rectify this.
SO - what snacks can I consider instead? I know fruit etc is the natural choice but this doesn't work for me all the time - I crave something savoury!
Any ideas?
Thanks
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twiglets... or crackers0
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I shall stock up on crackers (with no butter, sob) - not a fan of twiglets
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Carrot sticks or celery with a cream cheese dip works nicely for me. Crispbreads too, healther and quicker than toast but the same satisfying crunch. Cheese in smallish quantities works well too and as a source of protein fills you up nicely, same for eggs.0
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* Pickles
* Seaweed... Nori is very flavorful and has no calories to speak of
* Nuts0 -
try making youur own pita crisps, tortilla chips, pumpkin seeds. If u make these yourself u can add your own blend of seasonings0
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Almonds, almonds, almonds.....0
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I like to dip veggies in hummus - sugar snap peas, baby carrots, red/yellow/orange bell peppers, cherry tomatoes.
Or for some sweet and salty, dip apple slices in a tablespoon of peanut butter.0 -
Almonds...
Veggies in red pepper hummus... Raw sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers work well here
Apple slices and crunchy peanut or almond butter0 -
Hummus, YES! Kellogg's cracker chips, Milton whole grain crackers, nuts, rice cheks cereal (or similar) dry like popcorn, popcorn, any leftover. See what calories you have left for snacks - MEASURE (cause snacks can get away from you easily.)0
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I also carve salty things when i snack. I found that roast chick peas are great. I used canned chick peas, just drain them and sprinkle in some seasoning, i like a little bit of curry, but i hear tacos seasoning is good as well. then just spread them out on a pan and bake them until they are crispy. Great substitute for chips!0
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You might want to try the 100 cal packs of prigles!0
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Get yourself an air pop popcorn maker...VERY low in calories. I use various seasonings
Depending what im hungry for on top, I love the dijon pampered chef or citrus basil ...its
Flavorful and you dont eat a lot of calories, just avoid putting melted butter on it0 -
I just got ryvita light crackerbread - only 19 calls a slice and its an excellent sub for stuff like bread! I'm the same as you - crisps and bread etc i sometimes crave soo much. I won't have crisps in the house anymore so I resist the temptation !0
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Whole Wheat pretzels, 5 Whole Wheat Ritz crackers and Natural peanut butter , celery sticks with pemento cheese0
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Baby Food Aisle - Gerber's Graduates Lil Snackers. They come in lots of flavors including banana, maple cinnamon, etc., and you can munch with zero guilt as they are super low in calories, carbs, & fat. They taste great too!
You can also get cheddar cheese snackers...all the pleasure of Cheetos and none of the guilt.0 -
Sesame rice crackers usually calm my salt craving, and are low-calorie (I like to eat in bulk).0
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Now most of you here are americans so you will understand what i say.... i love ****ing twinkies and beef jerky but they dont have that here like they got it in the states0
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Low fat crackers or pita crisps with just a little bit of a really strong, sharp cheese. (I can be satisfied with only a little cheese as long as its a really flavourful one)0
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You could also air pop popcorn in your microwave if you don't have a popper- use a brown paper bag (the lunch size bags), put in your popcorn, and tape it with scotch tape- the timing depends on your microwave/altitude (lived in NJ and 3-3:30 min was enough, now in Denver and it takes about 2 minutes and then starts burning), but it turns out great and is super easy!
Also, pistachios are a fantastic salty/healthy snack, too, in shell so they aren't as easy just to scarf down.0 -
Defo agree with popcorn. I made it will chilli powder before too, yum.
Also, I get little bags of bite size oatcakes and dip them in extra light phili with a bit of sweet chilli sauce. Mmmm.0 -
kale chips, sounds gross but taste delish you can even make your own0
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Almonds, almonds, almonds.....
almonds0 -
Did anyone say Veggie Straws/Chips? YUM!0
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Now most of you here are americans so you will understand what i say.... i love ****ing twinkies and beef jerky but they dont have that here like they got it in the states
WHERE are you? That you don't have beef jerky??0 -
i came here to say hummus as well. maybe you can also roast some nuts in seasonings?0
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To supplement the previous suggestions, I include things like Wasa Crackers (especially crisp 'n light) or the triscuit thins. You can top them with anything from cheese to veggies to smoked salmon. I also like snapea crisps (unlike potato chips, I can stop at one serving). If you have a microwave, you can pop corn in a paper bag and spritz it with olive oil and your favorite spices. They also have all different shapes of rice, kamut and other grain "cakes". I only like the thin ones -with peanut butter, cream cheese and cucumber, or anything you'd put on a sandwich. I also like a corn tortilla rolled up with some refried beans and salsa. They also have sandwich thins which I like as toast with whatever sounds good when I'm toasting them-peanut butter and banana, peanut butter and thinly sliced apple. Truthfully, I usually eat either pistachios or almonds everyday since they're quick to eat and fill me up.0
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I like both sweet and savory.....but I would suggest that you try Baby Bel light cheese rounds, they are 50 calories each and are delicious. You could pair them with any number of light crackers, where 5 or 6 crackers are 70 calories.....you should also try almonds, especially Marcona almonds from Costco; 28 nuts are 170 calories and they are tasty and have energy and fiber which keep you which keep you satisfied until the next snack in a couple hours. Enjoy.0
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reduced fat crackers and goat cheese
LF cottage cheese & grape tomatoes
all types of hummus & veggies
roasted veggies & chick peas
pistachios0 -
Awesome ideas thank you!
Definitely looking at a popcorn maker - they look amazing and forgot I liked houmous etc. It's just rmemebering these things when it's so easy to just grab a slice of bread/cheese!!
Thanks everyone0 -
i eat pretzels & hummus quite often. I just count out the serving size, 32 sticks for 110 calories, for the kind I buy + the hummus. Yummy!0
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