going to store. what to buy?
1GeorgiaPeach
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What are some good lunch and snack food to buy that wont break the bank also i have a sweet tooth and instead of going for cookies what are some more healthy choices I should reach for Thanks
What are some good lunch and snack food to buy that wont break the bank also i have a sweet tooth and instead of going for cookies what are some more healthy choices I should reach for Thanks
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Apples, tangerines, carrots all good0
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Nuts, seed, veggies, pita chips (check ingredients!)....
For lunch....salads, tuna, sandwich wraps, etc....0 -
Quick meal components:
- eggs, esp. hard-boiled
- avocado
- lettuce for salads, as well as lettuce wraps
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumbers
- vegetables in general
- cheese slices
- deli turkey
- cooked, shredded chicken
- chicken breasts or tenderloins
- whole-grain tortillas
- a variety of low-calorie salad dressings
- cheese crumbles, e.g., feta
- smoothies
- low-calorie, low-sodium soup options
- canned tuna or salmon
Snacks:
- cheese sticks
- apples; this time of year, look for my favorite variety: ambrosia
- apple (or banana) chips: http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2012/1/2/homemade-apple-chips.html
- yogurt; plain, artificially sweetened, or very low sugar
- nuts
- carrots sticks
- peanut butter; browse health food sections for PB2 and PB2 Chocolate; pair with celery sticks
- edamame
- whole-grain crackers
- hummus
- roasted chickpeas: http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2011/07/sweet-and-salty-roasted-chickpeas-cheap.html
- Larabars, e.g., http://www.afinninthekitchen.com/2012/10/almond-joy-larabar.html
For your sweet tooth:
- yogurt; dress it up with flavored syrups, honey, fruit, granola, etc.
- strawberries
- fruit in general; always a better alternative to cookies!
- frozen fruit, e.g., grapes, pineapple, watermelon, bananas
- smoothies
- single serving cake: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/522374-3-2-1-cake-single-serving-cake
- pudding pops: http://craftifyit.blogspot.com/2011/11/25-calorie-pudding-pops.html
- berry ice cream: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/1-minute-berry-ice-cream
- banana ice cream; add cocoa powder, peanut butter or other flavor enhancers of choice: http://www.wholeliving.com/176627/banana-ice-cream0 -
my favourite snacks are apples, bananas, tangerines, oranges, etc... easy to grab and go. to add protein, eat with peanut butter or a 1/4C of nuts.
carrots, celery, cucumber... cut into sticks and grab a handful for a snack. to add protein, eat with peanut butter or hummus.0 -
Fruits for your sweet tooth
Cheese Sticks
Applesauce cups (they have lite only 50 cals)
Fiber One bars (they have generic that are less pricy)0 -
Other threads which may interest you--
More ideas for your sweet tooth: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/879270-ideas-for-a-little-desert
Visuals from my table: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/761105-foodography0 -
Coleslaw mix is always on my list....add whatever kind of dressing you like and some protein and voila lunch!0
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Quick meal components:
- eggs, esp. hard-boiled
- avocado
- lettuce for salads, as well as lettuce wraps
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumbers
- vegetables in general
- cheese slices
- deli turkey
- cooked, shredded chicken
- chicken breasts or tenderloins
- whole-grain tortillas
- a variety of low-calorie salad dressings
- cheese crumbles, e.g., feta
- smoothies
- low-calorie, low-sodium soup options
- canned tuna or salmon
Snacks:
- cheese sticks
- apples; this time of year, look for my favorite variety: ambrosia
- apple (or banana) chips: http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2012/1/2/homemade-apple-chips.html
- yogurt; plain, artificially sweetened, or very low sugar
- nuts
- carrots sticks
- peanut butter; browse health food sections for PB2 and PB2 Chocolate; pair with celery sticks
- edamame
- whole-grain crackers
- hummus
- roasted chickpeas: http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2011/07/sweet-and-salty-roasted-chickpeas-cheap.html
- Larabars, e.g., http://www.afinninthekitchen.com/2012/10/almond-joy-larabar.html
For your sweet tooth:
- yogurt; dress it up with flavored syrups, honey, fruit, granola, etc.
- strawberries
- fruit in general; always a better alternative to cookies!
- frozen fruit, e.g., grapes, pineapple, watermelon, bananas
- smoothies
- single serving cake: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/522374-3-2-1-cake-single-serving-cake
- pudding pops: http://craftifyit.blogspot.com/2011/11/25-calorie-pudding-pops.html
- berry ice cream: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/1-minute-berry-ice-cream
- banana ice cream; add cocoa powder, peanut butter or other flavor enhancers of choice: http://www.wholeliving.com/176627/banana-ice-cream
Wow thank you, you really outdid yourself!! great ideas 0 -
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weightwatchers ice cream bars0
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Other threads which may interest you--
More ideas for your sweet tooth: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/879270-ideas-for-a-little-desert
Visuals from my table: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/761105-foodography
Sweet Jesus you can COOK0
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