Help...Craving salty snack

kscm02
kscm02 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 14 in Motivation and Support
I'm always craving something salty with lunch. Has anyone else conquered this craving or found a weightloss friendly alternative to the baddies (chips, etc...)

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  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    How about a serving of chips?
  • LandyBreigh
    LandyBreigh Posts: 207 Member
    Pretzels or a nuts. I like peanuts, cashews and pistachios. Pistachios are nice because it takes time to remove the shell and eat. It slows me down and keeps me from taking a handful of them and shoving them in my mouth.
  • Deena_Bean
    Deena_Bean Posts: 906 Member
    Unless you have a medical issue associated with sodium limitations - I'd say eat something salty and be done with it. One serving. I just had a salty trail mix serving. It was super.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    Olives! I had that same craving last night and a serving of olives was the trick!
  • futuremanda
    futuremanda Posts: 816 Member
    A serving of crackers is a nice addition to a lunch.

    Dill pickles work too.

    Also, I don't know what you're eating for lunch, but if it's something you could add salt to, then do so.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    How about a serving of chips?

    Seems too good to be true.
  • cotewalter
    cotewalter Posts: 111 Member
    Beef jerky. Salt and protein!
  • missmegonline
    missmegonline Posts: 15 Member
    Chex mix!
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Definitely agree with the dill pickles thing. Sodium goes through the roof with them but super super low calorie.
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    How about a serving of chips?

    Seems too good to be true.

    Maybe it's the lack of sleep, or coffee... but what do you mean? I don't get it... I'm like really dense today. :laugh:
  • Kida_Adeylne
    Kida_Adeylne Posts: 201 Member
    If you can't fit in actual chips to your calories, or can't stop yourself from eating to many, cracker chips are a great low cal alternative. (Special K and Pepperidge Farms both have many varieties).
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    nori chips! in asian supermarkets or make your own
  • sdado1013
    sdado1013 Posts: 209 Member
    air popped popcorn, spray with cooking spray, add some salt, wahlah
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    See if your grocery store sells Pictsweet (brand) edamame in the pods, seasoned with sea salt. Microwave for ~5 minutes and split the bag into 2 servings. (One today, one tomorrow.) 110 calories, good source of protein and its awesome. Note: put the 2nd serving away before you start eating. If I don't, I'll eat the whole thing. I did one day last week. :)
    kscm02 wrote: »
    I'm always craving something salty with lunch. Has anyone else conquered this craving or found a weightloss friendly alternative to the baddies (chips, etc...)

  • mrsmalloryevers
    mrsmalloryevers Posts: 34
    pretzels and popcorn!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I'll eat chips if they're what I really want. Sometimes you just gotta do it. And if you're trying to save calories, you don't have to even eat a whole serving. Just eat a few to get the taste. Sometimes I'll have half a serving of Cheez-its for a bedtime snack if I don't have enough calories. Also olives and dill pickles are just general good salty snack ideas.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Oh yeah, and string cheese. Low Moisture Part Skim mozzarella is about 60 calories a stick, with about 7 grams of protein.
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    Ooh, and there is the option of cheddar cheese & apple slices. They work well together, and I love adding a dash of salt to mine. Sweet & salty all together.
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 809 Member
    Roasted Chickpeas

    *Preheat oven to 425
    *Spray cookie sheet with Pam
    *Rinse and drain 1 can chickpeas
    *Spread out in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
    *Spray chickpeas with Pam
    *Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp dry Italian or ranch dressing mix
    *Bake for 40-45 minutes, tossing 1/2 way through.


  • Deena_Bean
    Deena_Bean Posts: 906 Member
    njitaliana wrote: »
    Roasted Chickpeas

    *Preheat oven to 425
    *Spray cookie sheet with Pam
    *Rinse and drain 1 can chickpeas
    *Spread out in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
    *Spray chickpeas with Pam
    *Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp dry Italian or ranch dressing mix
    *Bake for 40-45 minutes, tossing 1/2 way through.


    Ok, that sounds good - do you have nutrition info handy?
  • kscm02
    kscm02 Posts: 24 Member
    I ate a whole can of chickpeas peas I'd roasted in one day. If you don't think it's possible think again. Love edemame, but again it's the portion controlling. Chips? They are a total sabotage food for me. Can't keep them in the house. P
  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
    Buy or make malt salt seasoning. It's good on any homemade snacks from air popped popcorn,to kale chips, to grilled veggies(sweet potato fries!). It's super flavorful and can satisfy cravings.

    Also, miso roasted vegetable chips with sesame or furikake, tamari/soy sauce almonds, or a hard boiled egg topped with salt and pepper usually work for me, but there are lots of ways to enjoy salted snacks in moderation.
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    salted and roasted broccoli and/or bacon helps me with the salty fixes, without demolishing a bag of chips :) I also hate that chips get stuck in my teeth, same with popcorn, drives me nuts!
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