Almonds Bad Snack?

musicmint
musicmint Posts: 469
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been snacking on things like

Almonds

Pretzels

Graham Crackers



.....are these like horrible to have? I can't think of healthier snack ideas.. I already have 2 1/2 cups of veggies in my diet along with 2 1/2 cups of fruit...so I can't have those

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  • Diamond05
    Diamond05 Posts: 475 Member
    Almonds are great. They're a good source of calcium, protein and good fats. I'd skip the pretzel and graham cracker as my daily snacks... You could have a piece of cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, other nuts...
  • WilmaDennis91
    WilmaDennis91 Posts: 433 Member
    Almonds are healthier, but I suggest the unsalted kinds.
  • brynnsmom
    brynnsmom Posts: 945 Member
    Agree with the above. Pretzels and crackers just seem to make me hungrier! Cottage cheese is a great suggestion, if you like it. Snacks with more protein in them are more satisfying.
  • cingle87
    cingle87 Posts: 717 Member
    As a snack all nuts at great, amazing source of vitamins and minerals, but if you are like me its very easy for you to over eat them. I love cashew nuts and could easily have a bag a sitting, but this is way over 400+ calories a bag, so becareful just how many you portion out.
  • Capt_Inzane
    Capt_Inzane Posts: 733 Member
    Almonds are a really really good snack

    Pretzels aren't as bad as other chips since they're baked so if it helps you not eat other foods then continue to snack on.
  • crzycylr
    crzycylr Posts: 78 Member
    I eat almonds almost everyday. It is a great way to get in 'healthy fat' and if you eat them before a meal, they will make you feel full more quickly. :smile:
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    If you incorporate protein WITH the pretzels/graham crackers...then it's not that bad.

    A small/half serving of pretzels with an ounce of cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.
    A graham cracker "smudgie" (banana/peanut butter mixed together and spread on the graham.)

    No foods are "bad" foods. You can incorporate anything and make it work for you.
  • SilverLotusGirl
    SilverLotusGirl Posts: 537 Member
    I love almonds, they are filling and healthy. I just count out and bag up 25 or so and call that a serving. I also really really like to have 1 ounce portions of cheddar cheese.
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    I have been snacking on things like

    Almonds

    Pretzels

    Graham Crackers



    .....are these like horrible to have? I can't think of healthier snack ideas.. I already have 2 1/2 cups of veggies in my diet along with 2 1/2 cups of fruit...so I can't have those

    They're fine to eat. Watch the serving sizes...also, you can eat more fruits or veggies. 5 a day is just a recommendation. If you want to have some carrot sticks with hummus or yogurt dip and you've already had your 2 1/2 cups go on and have them. Want some apple wedges with peanut butter? Why not?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    Almonds are great, just watch portion sizes as they are calorie dense. If they fit into your calorie goal, go for it!
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    I'm a huge fan of nuts, particularly almonds, walnuts and pistachios. They can be a great way to get the calories you need after a workout without having to stuff your face. As a vegetarian, they are also one of the primary places that I get my dietary fat (and contrary to popular belief, fat in food can be a good thing).
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    Unsalted almonds are great as a snack! Though sparingly because they are high in calories and fat. However, the fat in them keeps you full and even just a few can give you a lot of energy. I'd say as a snack, 15 max is plenty :)

    The pretzels and graham crackers, not so much.

    Carrots or celery with hummus is another good healthy snack, 1/2 cup greek yogurt with 1/2 cup of berries, or an apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter, just to give a couple suggestions.
  • ash190489
    ash190489 Posts: 587 Member
    Almonds are great. They're a good source of calcium, protein and good fats. I'd skip the pretzel and graham cracker as my daily snacks... You could have a piece of cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, other nuts...

    This ^^^^

    Almonds are great!! Good choice. Just don't go crazy, use your scales to get correct calorie counts!

    Yes unsalted are the ones to choose!

    A snack I love that's quick and yummy is: wholegrain quinoa crispibread (like a low calorie cruskit) with either 1/2 or 1 tablespoon of all natural peanut butter or the same crispibread with avocado!!!

    Or else I have a small 130g can of baked beans or a small handful of mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts etc.) Yummm!

    I also love Greek yoghurt with strawberries, blueberries, etc. (although at the moment I'm cutting down on dairy)

    Or premade natural pancakes / piklets - 2 eggs + 1 banana in a blender (with added vanilla protein powder) and poor onto frying pan. Yumm!
  • O2Bslimagain
    O2Bslimagain Posts: 120 Member
    almonds are excellent, but just make sure you eat in moderation. Remember to eat a protein with each snack/meal. Hard boiled eggs are good, cheese and a piece of fruit, cottage cheese mixed with yogurt is really good. Almonds with a piece of fruit is good. I try to stay away from crackers and pretzels because they processed. I try and save them for special days or once a week. Whole grains are good too, hummus, pita bread, bagels with cheese. Lots of options.
  • jessicafunkyy
    jessicafunkyy Posts: 20
    Almonds are an awesome snack. Nothing to worry about there :) Just eat them in moderation. A good portion would be 20 or so almonds.

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