Help...Craving salty snack

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kscm02
kscm02 Posts: 24 Member
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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
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    How about a serving of chips?
  • LandyBreigh
    LandyBreigh Posts: 207 Member
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    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
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    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
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    Olives! I had that same craving last night and a serving of olives was the trick!
  • futuremanda
    futuremanda Posts: 816 Member
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    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
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    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    How about a serving of chips?

    Seems too good to be true.
  • cotewalter
    cotewalter Posts: 111 Member
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    Beef jerky. Salt and protein!
  • missmegonline
    missmegonline Posts: 15 Member
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    Chex mix!
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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: 1,171 Member
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    nori chips! in asian supermarkets or make your own
  • sdado1013
    sdado1013 Posts: 209 Member
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    air popped popcorn, spray with cooking spray, add some salt, wahlah
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
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    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
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    pretzels and popcorn!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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: 814 Member
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    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
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    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?

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