Craving Salty Crunch

dramallamaduck
dramallamaduck Posts: 97 Member
in Food and Nutrition
A lot of times I find myself craving something salty and crunchy.

I don't want to deny myself, because I know that doing that will trigger a binge (entire can of Pringles anyone?).

Can you recommend something that I can bring in my lunch that will satisfy that salty crunchy need without completely blowing my macros/cals for the day?
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  • howekaren
    howekaren Posts: 159 Member
    I like 5-6 Triscuit crackers (ingredients: whole grain wheat, soybean oil, sea salt - that's it!) with a wedge of Low fat Laughing Cow cheese. Very tasty, with a smidgen of protein too. Also, I will throw a few tablespoons (3-4)of popcorn kernels with a tsp of oil into a paper lunch bag, and microwave it. Roll the kernels around the bottom of the bag to spread the oil, and it takes 2-3 min to microwave it. A little salt and it's a pretty low cal, low fat treat, and a nice source of fibre.
  • StraubreyR
    StraubreyR Posts: 631 Member
    You could try air popped popcorn, smoked or other flavored almonds, one ounce of Sunchips or pretzels. As long as you can keep the portions reasonable, you should be able to fit it in your macros. I love salty/crunchy stuff too, and have managed to fit it in my calorie goals. I just can't buy the binge trigger snacks (cheetos!).
  • mrsolsonwaters3
    mrsolsonwaters3 Posts: 12 Member
    I like to pack a (small) amount of nuts, pistachios are lower calorie, I have the salty crunchy craving thing too. I used to bring the 100 cal popcorn bags, but they are not very good for you I guess. Pita chips and hummus is a good one too.
  • sck2008
    sck2008 Posts: 79
    I eat 16 Blue diamond nut-thins :) they are in your all organic ise :) i get the nut and rice flavored and YUMMO the salt craving GONE

    :)
  • mrsolsonwaters3
    mrsolsonwaters3 Posts: 12 Member
    I like to pack a (small) amount of nuts, pistachios are lower calorie, I have the salty crunchy craving thing too. I used to bring the 100 cal popcorn bags, but they are not very good for you I guess. Pita chips and hummus is a good one too.
  • _MG_
    _MG_ Posts: 453 Member
    Pretzels (with peanut butter).
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    A lot of times I find myself craving something salty and crunchy.

    I don't want to deny myself, because I know that doing that will trigger a binge (entire can of Pringles anyone?).

    Can you recommend something that I can bring in my lunch that will satisfy that salty crunchy need without completely blowing my macros/cals for the day?

    Blue Diamond has some small packs of sea salt almonds that are really tasty and crunchy that would probably be pretty satisfying.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Strangely enough, I find serving of Kashi Cinnamon Crunch does it for me. (No milk, just straight up cereal.)
  • Keepcalmanddontblink
    Keepcalmanddontblink Posts: 718 Member
    I like to pack a (small) amount of nuts, pistachios are lower calorie, I have the salty crunchy craving thing too. I used to bring the 100 cal popcorn bags, but they are not very good for you I guess. Pita chips and hummus is a good one too.
    Wait, what? :noway: :sad: I am munching on a bag of 100 calorie popcorn right now. What's wrong with it? Mmm to pita chips and hummus!! Love that stuff!
  • rak173
    rak173 Posts: 105 Member
    To satisfy this, I eat air popped popcorn or Special K chips. They aren't nearly as great as real chips, but you can have quite a few for about 100 calories.
  • jlynnm70
    jlynnm70 Posts: 460 Member
    I've bought baked lays chips, pretzels and even some veggie chips. Sometimes you just need to feel like you are eating a chip. When that small 1 oz serving just won't do - (evenings at home) Popcorn. So I add extra salt and drink extra water and don't worry about the scale (water retention) for a day or so.....at least the craving goes away then and I can move on.
  • childhoodshour00
    childhoodshour00 Posts: 23 Member
    Dry original Cheerios work for me :)
  • beachylove
    beachylove Posts: 137 Member
    I am a total salty snack person (I love chips and crackers) I have found the following help me through my afternoon salty craving:

    - Pretzel Crisps and Hummus
    - Air Popped Popcorn with a little sea salt
    - PopChips
    - Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts
    - Trisuits/Wheat Thins with some Laughing Cow Cheese
  • robertdc50
    robertdc50 Posts: 50
    Pringles makes an 8 pack of 100 calorie chip cups...I keep them around to satisfy that early evening salt craving :)
  • 04ward
    04ward Posts: 196 Member
    I eat 16 Blue diamond nut-thins :) they are in your all organic ise :) i get the nut and rice flavored and YUMMO the salt craving GONE

    :)

    ^^^^ This also! LOVE them and also the Blue Diamond flavored Almonds. Strawberry are my favorite. Low Carb but added Protein. Also, I've been eating SKINNY POP popcorn that has reduced my craving for potato chips! :)
  • The_GingerBeard_Man
    The_GingerBeard_Man Posts: 197 Member
    Try slicing up some peppers, carrots, or peas. Put them in a plastic bag then right before you are going to eat them add a little salt to the bag.

    I also will just eat a can of veggies and they are already preserved in salt.

    If you want a sweet and salty, try some apples with a little salt on them.
  • doctorsookie
    doctorsookie Posts: 1,084 Member
    pretzel sticks. you get a ton for few calories.... i like to suck off the salt and then enjoy the crunch.
  • dramallamaduck
    dramallamaduck Posts: 97 Member
    Thank you everyone!!!

    I've got to stock up on my salty/crunchy... I have raw almonds, but there's no salt... So they do ZERO for my salt cravings. I don't have any issues with my blood pressure, so there's no real reason that I need to keep a super strict eye on my sodium intake.

    Those 8 packs of Pringles sound like music to my ears... That's exactly what I need!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Pretzels.
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    I like a tsp of Kroger private selection cucumber dill yogurt dip spread on a celery rib and wrapped in a slice of light bologna. 70 cals a wrap. Salty, crunchy and just enough fat to make it fun!!
  • mxmkenney
    mxmkenney Posts: 486 Member
    Try "popped" chips - I love the ones at Trader Joe's in BBQ flavor. They taste just as good and crunchy as regular chips but you can eat 20 for 120 calories and only 3 grams of fat - and they taste WAY better than baked potato chips!

    I also really like Angie's sea salt air popped popcorn - 4 cups for 120 calories and it is really good. I prefer it to the microwavable butter flavored stuff any day. Plus you can eat a lot and not feel guilty!
  • MapleFlavouredMaiden
    MapleFlavouredMaiden Posts: 595 Member
    You need mayo donuts

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  • _MG_
    _MG_ Posts: 453 Member
    You need mayo donuts

    mayo.jpg

    That is soooo wrong. But I will, of course, have to do that to someone.
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    I don't "glow" when I work out. I sweat like a horse. This causes me to lose a ton of salt. To prevent the overconsumption of salty snack calories, I sprinkle celery, cucumbers, pickles, and carrots liberally with salt for a snack.

    Those are some nasty,yucky donuts! Slap that boy ruining a delicious treat!
  • April_KT
    April_KT Posts: 332 Member
    Veggie chips are great!!
  • April_KT
    April_KT Posts: 332 Member
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  • booboo68
    booboo68 Posts: 302 Member
    Salt and Vinegar almonds by Blue Diamond. Works every time!!
  • PLAID1977
    PLAID1977 Posts: 70 Member
    I like 5-6 Triscuit crackers (ingredients: whole grain wheat, soybean oil, sea salt - that's it!) with a wedge of Low fat Laughing Cow cheese. Very tasty, with a smidgen of protein too. Also, I will throw a few tablespoons (3-4)of popcorn kernels with a tsp of oil into a paper lunch bag, and microwave it. Roll the kernels around the bottom of the bag to spread the oil, and it takes 2-3 min to microwave it. A little salt and it's a pretty low cal, low fat treat, and a nice source of fibre.

    I also make the popcorn in a paper bag but I don't add any oil and it works just fine.
  • PLAID1977
    PLAID1977 Posts: 70 Member
    Salt and Vinegar almonds by Blue Diamond. Works every time!!

    I LOVE these! But I have to portion them out carefully as I could easily eat the entire container!!
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    You need mayo donuts

    I begged my husband to do this on April fools in his office. He wouldn't. Big weenie.

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