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Snack ideas

JHa123X
JHa123X Posts: 19
edited February 1 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi - can anyone help please - I need snack ideas - I like to eat a lot of fruit but it is taking me over my sugar limit / intake.
How are you all getting around this please?
thanks

Replies

  • BrofessorPHD
    BrofessorPHD Posts: 42 Member
    nuts.. i prefer almonds


    easy to store..keep at work..lasts forever..fills you up with just a couple. boom perfect
  • palmerar
    palmerar Posts: 489 Member
    Ignore sugar limits on MFP. Eat fruit.
  • agwodke
    agwodke Posts: 23 Member
    boiled egg, veggies and hummas
  • lrmoran1989
    lrmoran1989 Posts: 4
    SOMETHING SWEET!!!
    SOMETHING CRUNCHY!!!!

    QUAKER: Blueberry Multigrain Fiber Crisp
    Serving Size: 13 peices
    Fat: 1.5g
    Sugar: 6g
  • bluefish49
    bluefish49 Posts: 102 Member
    My "Go-to" is Quaker reduced sugar granola bars, 100 cal, 5g sugar. If anyone knows of a 100 cal bar with less than 5g sugar, please let me know!
  • Drej3735
    Drej3735 Posts: 12
    Nuts..a handful usual will fill you!
  • sharonfoustmills
    sharonfoustmills Posts: 519 Member
    the majority opinion on MFP is that unless you are diabetic, ignore the sugar number as long as your sugar is coming from fruit and not from processed junk

    I love to snack on:
    apple with peanut butter
    strips of bell peppers
    nuts
    cereals
    there are lots of new snacks on the market, wheat thins tomato basil chips taste a lot like the nacho cheese doritos
    seasoned croutons, but be sure you actually count out a serving
    turkey with guacamole rolled up in it (oh yum)
    baked tortilla chips with hummus (if you haven't tried hummus, now's the time, tastes a lot like a bean dip)
    pretzels

    eta: oh, forgot my favorite thing, fiber one oats and chocolate bar
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Aim for snacks that contain a decent amount of protein and fat. These macros will keep you fuller for longer.

    e.g.

    string cheese
    Greek yoghurt
    nuts / seeds
    peanut butter with apple
    hummous with veggies
    jerky
    eggs
    milk
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
    Celery with low fat/natural peanut butter
    Wheat Thins with veggie dip
    Bell pepper slices
    Nuts
    Plain Greek yogurt mixed with 1/4c-1/2c fruit
    Cottage cheese mixed with 1/4c-1/2c fruit

    All have some sweetness to them, yet aren't full of sugar either. Good luck!
  • CharityC2182
    CharityC2182 Posts: 38 Member
    If your not looking for taste, broccoli does the trick..I actually enjoy it because it can keep you so full for awhile even just a cup. A cup only has 30 calories. If you'd liek to add taste, I would add some marinara sauce to the top or your favorite spaghetti sauce. It's actually quite tasty like that! All for no more then a 100 calories. You will like you just ate a big meal.
  • CloudyMao
    CloudyMao Posts: 258 Member
    nothing wrong with the sugar in fruit tbh. Though if you feel you need variety, try something more savoury - rice cakes with almond butter, vegetable sticks with dip etc.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Ignore sugar limits on MFP. Eat fruit.

    I once read an article where a scientist said: "Show me someone that got diabetes from eating too many strawberries and I'll eat my hat."

    Healthy snack ideas:
    -apple slices with almond butter
    -Muesli (I like the Muesli Fusion brand, can be served hot or cold
    -Sliced mozzarella and fresh tomatoes sprinkled with a little balsamic vinegar and sea salt
  • JHa123X
    JHa123X Posts: 19
    Thanks everyone - huge help and some great ideas that I will be trying. I'm not going to get too hung up on the natural sugars in fruit but will be mindful. :0)
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