What do you do for snacks??

raygen12
raygen12 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 23 in Food and Nutrition
I struggle with the time in brethren meals and not snacking on little things. The problem is if I eat like one cheese stick it just makes me hungrier!!! What do you guys do for snacks???
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  • raygen12
    raygen12 Posts: 8 Member
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  • Lady_Lyrico
    Lady_Lyrico Posts: 35 Member
    I only have 2 snacks a day, a homemade oat cookie at around 11 am and some fruit at around 3:30pm. If I have enough calories left I might have an additional oat cookie with a cup of coffee after dinner. I seem to be managing on this and not finding that I get too hungry. I have cut sweets out of my eating plan over the last 3 weeks while following a low FODMAP diet to control my IBS symptoms. My diary is open (I think) so feel free to have a look if you want.
  • UrbanLotus
    UrbanLotus Posts: 1,163 Member
    I eat cheese (full fat, it really satisfies me), almonds, yogurt, fruit, veggies, protein shakes
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  • brilynn79
    brilynn79 Posts: 86 Member
    I've been eating popcorn lately.
  • smabus51
    smabus51 Posts: 11 Member
    Yoplait light yogurt
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I need to combine things for my snacks.

    Lettuce with cheese (goat, feta, or blue) and vinegar/Dijon mustard dressing
    Greek yogurt and fruit
    Cheese and fruit
    Nuts and fruit (or nut butter and fruit)

    But really if I'm hungry enough for a snack, I won't be satisfied with anything under 200 calories (except that goat cheese salad for some odd reason).
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    Nature Valley granola bars, Skinny Cow chocolate truffle ice cream bars, blueberries, banana and peanut butter, fresh fruit and Orville Redenbacher Kettle corn popcorn single serving.
  • pdxwine
    pdxwine Posts: 389 Member
    I have unsalted dry roasted almonds around 11AM. Around 5PM, it is hummus and vegetables.
  • callmejessica
    callmejessica Posts: 1,868 Member
    almonds, fruit, edamame, green juices
  • Nckr66
    Nckr66 Posts: 31 Member
    Hummus and veg sticks (I find carrots great if I'm hungry), mixed nuts with small amount of dark choc if I have the calories to spare, plain popcorn or fruit. I drink alot of water in between meals too, helps a bit with the cravings.
  • tyediri
    tyediri Posts: 183 Member
    I usually have a satsuma after breakfast, before I start getting hungry and another just after lunch. They don't pack a lot of calories and does nothing if I have them when I am hungry, but it I have them when I am no longer feeling full but just before the hunger starts, it seems to help delay the hunger.
    I also have a banana and a home made granola bar, 1 just before I finish work as a pre-workout snack and the other at some point during the day when I feel hungry (usually before lunch).
    I also sip peppermint tea in the afternoon after lunch so it feels like I am "snacking", but they have no calories at all.
    If you don't like herbal tea you could have black coffee or diet coke (although these aren't really healthy options) as they contain zero calories.
    I have to add though that it took me awhile to figure out the snacks/timings that worked for me to keep the hunger at bay. I had to experiment with different snacks and timings to figure out a snacking plan within my calorie goal. :)
    Good luck!
  • mejod6
    mejod6 Posts: 15 Member
    Here are some snacking suggestions that I like:
    1)Green bell peppers with some greek yogurt
    2) A small serving of fruit
    3) A cup of green tea or a large glass of lemon water
  • deannaaaaaaaaa
    deannaaaaaaaaa Posts: 238 Member
    i find that eating no sugar added pickles satisfies my need to chew something...
  • eniola2
    eniola2 Posts: 1 Member
    Mixed un salted nuts does the tricks. Like 1 cup
  • raymax4
    raymax4 Posts: 6,070 Member
    many of the things above, protein drinks, corned beef, and turkey jerky
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I eat a lot of fruit, nuts, and seeds. occasionally I'll have a yogurt or some beef jerky, etc. I rarely have cheese as I love dairy and once I get going I'll plow through 1/2 Lb of good cheddar without blinking.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    For under 200 calories, I find this really filling and yummy. Add nuts to make it more substantial:

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    I find this really filling due to the oats. I let the yogurt "cook" the oats for an hour or so before I eat it:

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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I just had a big serving of nonfat plain Faje Greek yogurt with a bit of stevia and a peach mixed in. Delicious, filling, and only 170 calories.
  • barbi_jean
    barbi_jean Posts: 87 Member
    Yogurt, pistachios, fruit
  • KrisiAnnH
    KrisiAnnH Posts: 352 Member
    I like to keep my kitchen stocked with 100ish cal snacks, so that if need be I can grab one without worrying about it denting my goal too much.
    I have a sweet tooth so things like cereal bars (maize based usually) , kitkats, 2 oreo packs etc. I also have sugar free jelly pots in the fridge which are only 5 cals each!
    Other things like low calorie crackers with low cal (laughing cow) cheese triangles spread on them 20cal cracker + 25 cal cheese means I can have 2 for under 100 cals!
    I also get Graze boxed delivered- they're great and I can set it so they're all under 150cals, means I can grab one when I leave for work without worrying it'll break the calorie bank :)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    KrisiAnnH wrote: »
    I like to keep my kitchen stocked with 100ish cal snacks, so that if need be I can grab one without worrying about it denting my goal too much.
    I have a sweet tooth so things like cereal bars (maize based usually) , kitkats, 2 oreo packs etc. I also have sugar free jelly pots in the fridge which are only 5 cals each!
    Other things like low calorie crackers with low cal (laughing cow) cheese triangles spread on them 20cal cracker + 25 cal cheese means I can have 2 for under 100 cals!
    I also get Graze boxed delivered- they're great and I can set it so they're all under 150cals, means I can grab one when I leave for work without worrying it'll break the calorie bank :)

    I love Graze but you have to keep in mind that most snacks are 10 to 20% more calories than what the package says (the flapjacks are often 60 more calories!).
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,868 Member
    I eat 3 cups of popcorn cooked in oil at 170 calories. Is a great TV snack. I use s cereal bowl and measured out the popped corn. My husband eats the rest. Salt, no butter.
  • KrisiAnnH
    KrisiAnnH Posts: 352 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    KrisiAnnH wrote: »
    I like to keep my kitchen stocked with 100ish cal snacks, so that if need be I can grab one without worrying about it denting my goal too much.
    I have a sweet tooth so things like cereal bars (maize based usually) , kitkats, 2 oreo packs etc. I also have sugar free jelly pots in the fridge which are only 5 cals each!
    Other things like low calorie crackers with low cal (laughing cow) cheese triangles spread on them 20cal cracker + 25 cal cheese means I can have 2 for under 100 cals!
    I also get Graze boxed delivered- they're great and I can set it so they're all under 150cals, means I can grab one when I leave for work without worrying it'll break the calorie bank :)

    I love Graze but you have to keep in mind that most snacks are 10 to 20% more calories than what the package says (the flapjacks are often 60 more calories!).

    That's nuts! I love the flapjacks and brownies too :( I only get the 150cals or less boxes though so at least the margin of error on those is a little smaller, will definitely bear it in mind though
  • jsmit17
    jsmit17 Posts: 28 Member
    I find that I have the same problem when it comes to snacking! I love cheese and can never just have one cheese stick and I also love sweet treat here and there. I have been resisting the urge to snack by prepacking my food. I pack so I can have breakfast, a snack, lunch, and another snack before dinner and eat every 3 hours. Cucumbers satisify my urge to snack alot of the time.. I also LOVE frozen grapes! Even some cottage cheese and fruit. For a crunchier snack zuccini chips are always a safe bet.. Take a zuccini slice it thin sprinkle a little sea salt and/or seasoning on them and cook them at 350 until crisp. If you want something a little sweeter weight watchers makes some great recipies! One of my favorites is low fat cool whip between two low fat chocolate grahm crackers frozen, it makes an awesome ice cream sandwich! I hope that helps. :)
  • kelseymallen
    kelseymallen Posts: 85 Member
    For snacks I like:

    Almonds
    Cashews
    Open-faced sandwiches
    100 calorie popcorn packs
    Greek yogurt
    Half portion protein shakes
    Half a Quest Bar
    Raw veggies (I love raw veggies)
  • lucyywombat
    lucyywombat Posts: 3 Member
    Enlightened crisp roasted broad beans! (100 calories, 7g protein, 3g fiber
    Tosi organic superbites (nut bars with seeds, very high energy)
    celery with peanut butter
    cucumber slices with hummus
  • kiittenforever
    kiittenforever Posts: 478 Member
    I'll have a snack or two daily..
    Banana
    Raw veggies and hummus
    Hard boiled egg
    Almonds 100 calorie pack
    Fibre one bar
    Kind bar
    Nature valley bar
    Skinny cow frozen treats
    Can of tuna
    Sardines
    Plain popcorn
  • gerardokeefe
    gerardokeefe Posts: 7 Member
    I have these two every day - body under 200kcal:
    1. 20g almond butter spread on two corn cakes (166kcal)
    2. 30g Almonds (174kcal)
  • Strawblackcat
    Strawblackcat Posts: 944 Member
    I tend to like meal-type foods for snacks. Baked sweet potatoes (I usually bake 2-4 at a time and put leftovers in the fridge), steamed veggies, cheese bread, mini-pizzas. If I want something sweet, I usually go for a healthier sweetened cereal, oatmeal, or homemade sweets. My trick for not wanting to go back for more snacks is to immediately drink something like coffee or tea to flush the flavor out of my mouth as soon as I'm done eating. Not tasting the snack anymore helps me to forget about it.
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