What foods help you stay on track?

katolack
katolack Posts: 8
in Food and Nutrition
I recently discovered Icelandic yogurt (skyr). High in protein, low in sugar, and fat free - it's my new super food. I can't believe I never knew about it until now. It made me think, "what other super foods have I been missing out on? I thought I'd see what I could find here.
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  • envy09
    envy09 Posts: 353 Member
    Spaghetti Squash. It gave me back all those Italian recipes that called for pasta back. I freakin' loved spaghetti, so it's nice to have something like it. Heck, I like the way the squash tastes more than I ever did the pasta version.
  • Ampedette
    Ampedette Posts: 35 Member
    I like protein bars, especially in the morning. They keep me full for a long time AND quench my chocolate cravings. Just make sure it isn't too high in sugar as some can be very deceiving.
  • katolack
    katolack Posts: 8
    Yes! Spaghetti squash is amazing!
  • Bells89
    Bells89 Posts: 19
    Boiled eggs!! My superfood number one no doubt. 78 calories for one large and they keep you full for a long time. I eat at least 2 a day, either for breakfast or for lunch when I drink a smoothie for breakfast. Natural, low calorie and filled with protein.
  • sbjmorgan
    sbjmorgan Posts: 158 Member
    small amounts of really good dark chocolate, cheese sticks and feta are things I just LOVE that I can have.

    ETA: I've found all three go a long way in satisfying cravings for certain things, especially feta. One tablespoon on a salad is like a whole new salad. :)
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    water and I second the hard boilded eggs
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    Sweet potatoes and bananas. YUM and holds me over while I'm craving sweets.
  • Nettie96fb
    Nettie96fb Posts: 82
    Frozen berries have become my chocolate ... if that makes sense...they are my ultimate treat with low fat, low sugar yogurt...100 cals the whole lot...yummmmmmmm
  • Tuala42
    Tuala42 Posts: 274 Member
    I work at home, so for lunch nearly every weekday for months I have had the same thing---zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, all stir fried in a tiny bit of cooking spray, and Schwan's oven roasted chicken bites, cut into tiny pieces so I get chicken in each bite, and some seasoning. Makes a huge bowl (huge by my standards anyway) and fills me up with less than 200 calories.
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    Avocados and dates. Love them.
    Avocados because they taste great, are creamy and can be done so many ways.

    Dates for an incredible sweet snack.
  • newmanmb463
    newmanmb463 Posts: 44 Member
    Grilled chicken breast
    Grapes
    water
  • JossFit
    JossFit Posts: 588 Member
    Sweet potatoes and bananas. YUM and holds me over while I'm craving sweets.

    I eat sweet potatoes twice a day. I can't get enough of them!
  • MelissaG915
    MelissaG915 Posts: 7 Member
    I was a big potato chip eater, so baked kale chips and pork rinds were my substitute snacks, along with pea pods and carrots.

    granny smith apples
    reduced fat hard salami
  • dlrosen
    dlrosen Posts: 51
    Protein bars
    Granola bars
    Yogurt (Yoplait has some really yummy light ones)
    Bananas
    Cucumbers and cottage cheese (I like to eat them together)
    Frozen yogurt (when I'm craving something sweet)
    Lemon water (especially hot lemon water)
  • Tat2dDom0105
    Tat2dDom0105 Posts: 661
    Raw Almonds
    Egg Whites
    Oatmeal
    Protein Powder
    Peanut Butter
    Plain Rice Cakes
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    Chia seeds
    kefir
    apple
    peanut butter
    slimfast protein low carb shake
  • hww51
    hww51 Posts: 17 Member
    Dried fruits, in small portions, namely figs, prunes and dates. Actually, I've read that dates are as close as it gets to being the perfect food - lots of nutrients, fibre, and one or two medjool dates are sweet enough to provide me with a sugar fix instead of reaching for candy.
  • alli_baba
    alli_baba Posts: 232 Member
    When I was trying to lose weight, stir-frys became a big mainstay of my diet. I always used rice noodles (I'm a starch person) but I would load the skillet up with fresh veggies and protein (chicken, shrimp, beef), some homemade stir-fry sauce, and a smattering of slivered or ground nuts. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish including prep time (I've timed it), but the meal was always satisfying and super-delicious.
  • stellabobella79
    stellabobella79 Posts: 44 Member
    Let me preface this by saying I'm a fast food junkie and the question was, "What saves you?" For me, Lean cuisine spring rolls. Super delish...hot and crunchy with just enough grease to satisfy my desire to hit up a drive thru. Then special K fiber plus protein bars. Very filling and they taste like a candy bar. Coffee with a splash of milk.
  • PJClay57
    PJClay57 Posts: 16
    Wheat germ! I put it into my morning shake, add it to yogurt, or sprinkle it on veggies, etc. It keeps me full and not craving sweets!
  • Drop_it_Like_Its_Hawt
    Drop_it_Like_Its_Hawt Posts: 226 Member
    Protien bars, particularly Luna, Odwalla or Lara bars. The Odwalla ones are particularly filling, and having one between lunch and dinner seriously helps my chances of not blowing it big time between meals.
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    Pomegranet. it takes a long time to pick thru all those seeds.
  • Mountain_Hiker
    Mountain_Hiker Posts: 4
    Bell peppers and English cucumbers help me when I want snacks.
  • TheDarlingOne
    TheDarlingOne Posts: 255 Member
    baby spinach salad mix - i put that on everything!
  • Mountain_Hiker
    Mountain_Hiker Posts: 4
    Oh Pomegranates are a good one!
  • KarenJean91
    KarenJean91 Posts: 283 Member
    Kroger no sugar added fruit bars. They satisfy my sweet tooth and late night cravings for only 25 calories, 6 carbs and 1 gram of sugar.
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    High fiber foods.

    Foods with reasonable amounts of protein.

    Enjoy and Good Luck!
  • cmcy24
    cmcy24 Posts: 17
    Where do you buy Icelandic yogurt?? All of these were great ideas!

    Greek yogurt mixed with bran cereal
    A little peanut butter on whole grain bread
  • Corkline
    Corkline Posts: 107
    Edy's fruit bars, 45 calories each, and whole grapefruit. I like peeling and sectioning a bunch at a time, eating tiny nibbles, then use the bowl full of prepared fruit for lunch for the rest of the week.

    The biggest part of me staying on track, though, is my packed lunch!
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    Pomegranates here as well. I like to eat them one by one like shell on sunflower seeds. Can take me over an hour to eat half a cup.

    I also eat a lot of the small yellowfin tuna packs, Clif Builder Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars, raw almonds and walnuts, avocado, craisins, butternut squash, spaghetti squash and quinoa.

    I also have an occasional chocolate chip cookie....granted lately it has been every few days, but if I have the room in the calories then it is a nice treat and I don't feel like I am saying no to the things I love.

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