What's your favorite 'biggest bang for your buck' food/snacks?

JustinAnimal · February 2015

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Do you mean literally biggest bang for your buck, as in most nutrients per cost? If so, I'd go with dried beans.

Or did you mean most filling for the calories? If so, I'd go with spaghetti squash.

Wouldn't literally be the most explosion for your horse's rearward kick?

JustinAnimal · February 2015

Sorry, bored, acting the foo...

Anyway, mine's cottage cheese!

CJisinShape · February 2015

Biggest bang most definitely, my lunch:

I sauté red onions, spinach, carrot matchsticks, celery, cilantro, and sometimes broccoli in olive oil. Then I add a rotisserie chicken breast and some hot sauce. Once all the flavors mingle, I pour it out in a bowl and put a packet of soy sauce on it. Yum, Yum! 400 calories or less, incredibly filling.

Others:

Microwaved sweet potato and butter. So creamy, and the heat and texture can solve craving issues.

Frozen box of chocolate truffles. When you are having those chocolate cravings, take out one and let it defrost. Then eat it slowly. It's much more satisfying than a candy bar.

karllundy · February 2015

I don't have anything to add that hasn't been said, except peanut butter. An apple with a tablespoon or two lasts a long time. Otherwise, agree with almonds, sweet potato and greek yogurt.

hesn92 · February 2015

Broccoli lol

simplydelish2 · February 2015

Go to snack foods include raw veggies with hummus; fiber one bars or atkins bars; fruit; etc.

Go to meals include chicken and zucchini (grill both and a huge meal is about 250 calories); beef and broccoli (I use a touch of soy sauce - but stay clear of the calorie ridden sauces).

Favorite protein drink - CLICK espresso protein in Mocha

Good luck!

SuggaD · February 2015

spaghetti squash. very filling

heyhey2015 · February 2015

Add another vote for spaghetti squash, avocados on sale, and protein shakes

BeckiSwim19 · February 2015

Quinoa - use this in pasta bakes instead of the pasta. And tastes amazing too! Can use instead of rice also. Accompany with various lentils to add variety of colours and textures whilst maintaining healthy low calorie meals that sustain energy levels for prolonged periods of time

robbypink · February 2015

one celery stalk about 7 to 8 inches long
1.5 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons raisins
It is crunch sweet and satisfying!
about 210 calories

PurpleYFronts · February 2015

Cous cous for me, just add water to a normal packet and it'll fill you for ages. Drinking water with really as to the full feeling!

ahavoc · February 2015

Hmmm, well, I don't eat low calorie foods. Low calorie foods make me hungry. I eat clean healthy food. An avocado, for me, fills me up and satisfies me for a long time.

47Jacqueline · February 2015

Fat free sharp cheddar cheese - high protein, low fat, 40 calories/oz, great taste - just don't cook with it.

VeryKatie · February 2015

Fish. And I'm sad I can't eat it more often without risking mercury issues.

Tony302 · February 2015

I like cucumbers and onions with a little red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. It's filling and light on the pocket, just clean up your breath before talking to anyone

Sydking · February 2015

Lean ground beef and lentil stew sort thing at the moment

salembambi · February 2015

potatoes

kristen6350 · February 2015

Garlic hummus and carrots..

tamelamcmurray · February 2015

Veggie chips from the Dollar Tree. You can eat about 21 for a serving and they are delicious and not too high in sodium.

tamelamcmurray · February 2015

Quick oats or other types. I add a tablespoon of preserves, a cup of water, and top with cinnamon and heat in the microwave or just use hot water from my Keurig. You can add berries or anything else you need. Oatmeal has protein and is low in sodium too. I never used to eat it much, but now I have it every night- very filling!