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Some favorite substitutions for high-calorie/high-fat foods?

GTOgirl1969
GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I used to :love: Snickers bars, but at 250 calories and who knows how much fat per bar, they add up quickly. I just found a new favorite...Fiber One oats and chocolate bars. The ones I got were only 140 calories each and they have over a third of my daily intake of fiber. mmmmmm good!

What are some of your favorite foods that are replacements for other things that are "less good for you"?

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  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
    I used to :love: Snickers bars, but at 250 calories and who knows how much fat per bar, they add up quickly. I just found a new favorite...Fiber One oats and chocolate bars. The ones I got were only 140 calories each and they have over a third of my daily intake of fiber. mmmmmm good!

    What are some of your favorite foods that are replacements for other things that are "less good for you"?
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    I like the Fiber One Oats and Caramel bars in place of cookies. They taste just like those oatmeal cookies with butterscotch chips.

    I tend to find that if I'm craving some thing, say cheese cake, the only thing that will satisfy that craving is the actual food. So I will usually just eat the real thing and cut back elsewhere.
  • schoonmp
    schoonmp Posts: 175
    :heart: I love Reece Cups. The Fiber One with oats and peanut butter is delicious. Only has 150 calories.
  • Poison5119
    Poison5119 Posts: 1,460 Member
    Kashi cookies -- If I don't feel like chewing on them (they tend to be grainy and too crunchy for my failing teeth), I break them up into a bowl of bran flakes for e x t r a fiber.
  • vanessadawn
    vanessadawn Posts: 249
    Veggie burgers on low fat buns with pickles and veggie cheese. Do I dare say... better then a greasy cheeseburger! :bigsmile:
  • gnicolecan
    gnicolecan Posts: 293 Member
    Dark chocolate! It's very yummy and I eat 2 pieces per day to keep the BAD cravings away.

    Turkey Bacon- WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better for you and very tasty!

    1 egg plus 2 whites instead of 3 egg omlette.

    Double Fiber Wheat Bread instead of white.

    No cheese on subs/sammys/burgers and no bun sometimes!

    Thats all i can think of :)
  • faythe
    faythe Posts: 245
    Turkey burgers on whole grain buns with broccoli instead of burgers and fries. Still downright tasty, and so many calories saved! :love:

    Oh, and 100-calorie packs of Oreos and Chips Ahoy! instead of the real deal. They're a good substitute, although sometimes I just crave the real thing.
  • Chellekk
    Chellekk Posts: 421 Member
    MINIS! Our department at work keeps a bag of mini candy treats. I go have one and I'm done. Some are 50 calories, which is a bit high for a bite, but it's better then 200 or more!
  • Chellekk
    Chellekk Posts: 421 Member
    Oh...and Jello pudding. mmmm...pudding. :bigsmile:
  • pamelaeilf
    pamelaeilf Posts: 48
    Ocean spray drink mixes instead of full sugar juices. At 5 calories for 16 oz, its a great substitue and I don't feel like I am missing a thing.

    Walmart brand, apple, sunrise orange and cranberry apple are good too!
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Veggie burgers on low fat buns with pickles and veggie cheese. Do I dare say... better then a greasy cheeseburger! :bigsmile:

    I agree with this. I find myself craving the veggie burgers more than those greasy fast food burgers. :drinker:
  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
    I've been wanting to try the veggie burgers, but I'm afraid to. Are they made with soy protein or something like that?
  • STACYESPARZA
    STACYESPARZA Posts: 308 Member
    I think the veggie burgers are soy and veggies and very very good.
    I really like the boca
  • TexasBuckeye
    TexasBuckeye Posts: 57
    I now crave the Jennie-O cheddar brautwurst.....so yummy!
  • vanessadawn
    vanessadawn Posts: 249
    Depends on what kind you get. Gardenburgers are my favorite, they are made from vegetables. They don't try to recreate a beef burger flavor like soy burgers. Gardenburgers have their own unique, texture-filled deliciousness!
  • STACYESPARZA
    STACYESPARZA Posts: 308 Member
    You guys should check out hungrygirl.com.
    She has the low down on all kinds of yummy alternatives, recipes, and tons of snacks with low cals and fat.
    I found a recipe for Onion Rings and it was really good.

    You use fiber one cereal, egg beaters, some pam, and a whole onion,
    and you bake it and you can eat the whole thing!!!
    Check it out!
  • kak1018
    kak1018 Posts: 183 Member
    I make chicken tenders by dipping them in egg whites, and coating them with crumbled almonds, then bake them at 350 for aproximately 25 minutes. A little Asian spicy mustard mixed with regular mustard for dipping and they are YUMMY!
  • saktii
    saktii Posts: 8
    I am absolutely addicted to my morning coffee.. I used to pour in tons and tons of sugar and creamer.. Now I just put in 3 or 4 tablespoons of Silk brand vanilla soy creamer and that satisfies both the creaminess and the sweetness I like in a good cup of coffee without all of the fat and calories.
  • Renae_Nae
    Renae_Nae Posts: 935 Member
    green beans! When you dump a can on your plate and it fills up over half your plate for only 70 calories...that is awesome!!!!

    I also like a couple slices of ham lunch meat with my eggs instead of sausage or bacon.
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    Ballpark Turkey bacon, Turkey Sausage and Egg Beaters ...great for when my family wants a big breakfast on the weekends.

    Fat free cheese--any kind, and 100% whole wheat Nature's Own bread( 50 calories per slice)
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    I now crave the Jennie-O cheddar brautwurst.....so yummy!

    I was looking for them again today....no luck :cry: ....you'll just have to eat a couple for me.!
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    I just ate a banana and peanut butter on extra crisp orowheat muffins (half) with a drizzle of honey. OH MY HEAVENS!!! YUMMM!!! Reminds me of french toast :)
  • gnicolecan
    gnicolecan Posts: 293 Member
    I can't believe I forgot that one. I LOVE and dedicate myself to drinking sugar free Kool Aid and I worship the Walmart brand!
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    OH......skinny cow ice cream sandwichs.......great for when you want that ice cream fix.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    I make chicken tenders by dipping them in egg whites, and coating them with crumbled almonds, then bake them at 350 for aproximately 25 minutes. A little Asian spicy mustard mixed with regular mustard for dipping and they are YUMMY!

    ooh, that's a good idea...thanks!
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