What is your favorite "Diet" food/treat discovered?

DanOhh
DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
Since dieting I've found a new fondness of vegetables. Not that I didn't like them before but I like them a lot more now. What I have enjoyed the most of "diet" foods this time around had been Progresso Light soups. They might not look as good when you open the can as non-"diet" soups but I have found that they taste even better. What are some of your favorite "Diet" foods you have discovered?
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  • lindslove115
    lindslove115 Posts: 12
    I love fruit, and clementines are my additcion lol...they are great and packed full of fiber. Also, steamed sweet potatoes with a bit of honey, milk, and cinnamon, no butter...really yummy too! Ohhh, and cherry tomatoes, and low fat yogurt!
  • lindslove115
    lindslove115 Posts: 12
    addiction*
  • MirandaJayne
    MirandaJayne Posts: 600 Member
    For the ice cream lovers out there check this out:

    chop up 2 bananas
    Freeze them
    Toss them into a food processor/blender
    Blend until smooth

    Banana "ice cream"

    You can add cocoa powder or vanilla extract for some flavour. I top with some granola and eat it like a parfait.
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    I had never even heard of Spaghetti Squash before I started this Journey. Even though I don't like to cook, and I am not very good at it, Spaghetti Squash is so easy to cook--and so low in calories--that even I can cook it. Add some Mrs Dash and a few sprays of "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" or a few spoonfuls of marinara sauce and it is GREAT!
  • LongMom
    LongMom Posts: 408 Member
    Guacamole! Hummus! Spaghetti Squash!

    I have a box of Quinoa on my counter than I'm going to try any day now (it's been a crazy week). Looking forward to it!
  • jenners22
    jenners22 Posts: 91
    I love the 90 calorie Fiber One Chocolate and Peanut Butter bars! So delish and so filling!
  • TracieJ65
    TracieJ65 Posts: 645 Member
    Vitalicious Vitatops and Vitamuffins! I have done pretty good with my sweet tooth except for one specific category! ~~Chocolate Peanut Butter!~~ I crave it alot! But, hands down, these have helped me and satisfy my chocolate peanut butter combination craving.
  • becky123456
    becky123456 Posts: 75 Member
    Korean Shingo Pears! Satisfies that "crunchy" need and very low in calories.. They are HUGE - about the size of a grapefruit.. YUM.. I found them at BJs.
  • CaseyLynn216
    CaseyLynn216 Posts: 19 Member
    Sounds silly...but I love sandwiches! I'm a high school student so lunch for me usually consisted of all things fried. I always had a choice of eating healthier but I could never bring myself to do it. Now, ham on wheat with a pinch of mustard never gets old. :)
  • Positively_Me
    Positively_Me Posts: 1,499 Member
    For the ice cream lovers out there check this out:

    chop up 2 bananas
    Freeze them
    Toss them into a food processor/blender
    Blend until smooth

    Banana "ice cream"

    You can add cocoa powder or vanilla extract for some flavour. I top with some granola and eat it like a parfait.

    OMG...Thank you!!
  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    I forgot how I liked Spaghetti Squash. I'm going to have to put that on my menu again.
  • ashleynicoleb
    ashleynicoleb Posts: 376 Member
    I absolutely love fruit! I also like the Special K 90 calorie bars..especially the strawberry flavor :)
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Talapia, Turkey breasts (and it's not Thanksgiving), Steamed or grilled veggies of all kinds. Super lean cuts of beef. And not eating grains, breads, corn, potatoes.

    My favortie new found treat is an apple sliced up and dipped in melted peanut butter. (YUMMO! (as they say)).
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    yeah, definitely avocado and tomato (home made guacamole, pico de gallo) and black beans !! I could eat black beans everyday!
  • justann
    justann Posts: 276 Member
    Spaghetti squash, eggplant and hummus. I've never had any of these before my journey began and neither has my 80 yr old mother who has been coming for dinner once a week to experience my new dishes. :happy:
  • kimberly428
    kimberly428 Posts: 237
    For the ice cream lovers out there check this out:

    chop up 2 bananas
    Freeze them
    Toss them into a food processor/blender
    Blend until smooth

    Banana "ice cream"

    You can add cocoa powder or vanilla extract for some flavour. I top with some granola and eat it like a parfait.

    I am going to try this with my daughter!!!!
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    ^^me too! I did sliced banana's with chocolate chips the other day and maybe as an ice cream, the girls will be likely to try this. Perfect for those overripe 'naners too!
  • cardswimmom
    cardswimmom Posts: 71
    For the ice cream lovers out there check this out:

    chop up 2 bananas
    Freeze them
    Toss them into a food processor/blender
    Blend until smooth

    Banana "ice cream"

    You can add cocoa powder or vanilla extract for some flavour. I top with some granola and eat it like a parfait.


    Wow - this sounds amazing! I am thinking of all of the other fresh frozen fruit to add to this...strawberries, raspberries, blueberries. I am definitely giving this a try....tonight! Ice cream is my one weakness and this will be a great sub, thanks so much!
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    i was never picky before i started on here. i would try just about anything. (now i avoid trying things that i know are not beneficial to a healthy diet). anyways, to stay satisfied and in my calorie allowance for the day, these are some staple things i go to:

    greek yogurt with fruit!!!! i'm obsessed
    wraps with beans, salsa, cheese, and veggies
    fresh veggies/ hummus
    salad with nuts or beans on top
    stir-fry with brown rice, chicken, veggies, and teriyaki
    oatmeal with fruit and almonds
    frozen fish filets such as tilapia, mahi-mahi or tuna topped with salsa and rice
    sushi from the grocery store to pick up for an on-the-go dinner
    plain brown rice cakes with various sweet fruit/nut toppings
  • cildawg1
    cildawg1 Posts: 14
    There are a lot of 100 calorie snacks out there that I like - especially the Cheetos. But I find it hard to eat just one serving. I think I'm going to try the banana ice cream recipe. It sounds like a winner.
  • jroberts8
    jroberts8 Posts: 1
    Absolutely love "Skinny Cow" ice cream sandwiches---cookies and cream is my fav!!!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Fiber granola bars. I buy the Active Lifestyle Chewy bars - right now I have Oats & Chocolate. 140 calories for one and 9g of fiber! They're so tasty and they help me reach my fiber goals!
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    Strawberries

    Green Giant Just for One Veggie Tray's.
  • shellshalla
    shellshalla Posts: 263 Member
    Bananas and Peanut Butter....actually I knew of this before "dieting" but now It's my treat that's not bad for me! Love it! I think I'm going to try the "banana ice cream" mentioned above and add a little peanut butter! Yum! :)
  • foxfirekenzie
    foxfirekenzie Posts: 244 Member
    Well, I love portobello mushrooms! They are so delicious!
    This morning I cooked one upside down (stem up) in a pan with a bit of non stick spray (or olive oil) topped with skim ricotta cheese mixed with minced garlic. So easy and delicious and very low calories.

    Quinoa is also delicious with a nice texture.

    One more is fresh mozzarella over fresh tomatoes topped with a fresh basil leaf and drizzled with balsamic vinegar reduction. TO DIE FOR and oh-so-fresh!

    I could go on for days so I'll stop now. I am a bit of a foodie :love:

    http://foxfirekenzie.blogspot.com/2010/04/tasty-lunch-omine.html
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    For the ice cream lovers out there check this out:

    chop up 2 bananas
    Freeze them
    Toss them into a food processor/blender
    Blend until smooth

    Banana "ice cream"

    You can add cocoa powder or vanilla extract for some flavour. I top with some granola and eat it like a parfait.


    To make this yummy treat a balanced meal/snack, you could blend in some protein powder (like Vanilla Zero Carb Isopure). And I would note that 2 bananas would be atleast 2 servings of ice cream. I would add 1/2 scoop of the powder for each banana.
  • MirandaJayne
    MirandaJayne Posts: 600 Member
    For the ice cream lovers out there check this out:

    chop up 2 bananas
    Freeze them
    Toss them into a food processor/blender
    Blend until smooth

    Banana "ice cream"

    You can add cocoa powder or vanilla extract for some flavour. I top with some granola and eat it like a parfait.


    To make this yummy treat a balanced meal/snack, you could blend in some protein powder (like Vanilla Zero Carb Isopure). And I would note that 2 bananas would be atleast 2 servings of ice cream. I would add 1/2 scoop of the powder for each banana.

    Hmmm I didn't know that it would make two servings. Interesting! :smile:
  • justgnee2u
    justgnee2u Posts: 7
    The new Jello Mousse Delights are delicious, a nice little treat in the evening and only 60 calories! Chocolate, Dark Chocolate & Caramel. Yumm.
  • medrewiske
    medrewiske Posts: 51 Member
    Frozen Jenny-O turkey burgers. They come individually wrapped. I just throw them in the broiler for about 15 minutes, and top them with some salsa. Easy, quick & tasty.
  • coach_anaya
    coach_anaya Posts: 7
    That sounds DELICIOUS!!!! Bananna Icecream w/a spoonful of peanut butter and some chocolate!!!! MMMMM...I'm gonna go try that ASAP
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