Good, healthy snacks/filler foods?

tjm12
tjm12 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have quite a bit of weight to lose (~70lbs) and as a result, I am in the process of looking to change my diet and increase fitness.

I am trying to limit sugar, carbs and sodium as much as possible (high blood pressure and cholesterol in addition to being overweight). Calories and fat aren't as much of a concern, but obviously I don't want to overdo it. The problem is that the last few days have looked like this:

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I know it isn't healthy to have this few calories, so I am trying to find foods that provide HEALTHY calories (nutritious, etc.) without adding too much sugar, carbs and sodium to my intake. Here is the kicker: I am hoping to find "on the go" and/or convenient options that will add ~200-300 calories to my diet. I know the obvious answer is vegetables (broccoli, carrots, etc.) but they simply don't work well within my lifestyle because I never seem to have/make the time to include.

Anyone have any ideas?

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  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Well if you going low carb these would be good: 9lwn74ihic3x.jpg

    Although you may want to rethink limiting carbs and sugar from healthy sources like fruits and veggies. Fruits make great snacks. I snack on Apples all the times. They're convenient, cheap, healthy, and tasty.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    edited January 2016
    If it were a matter of you being a hundred calories under goal, and already near normal sugar, carb and sodium levels, then I'd probably put more thought into it.

    However, being 800 calories short of your goal, I can safely say you're most likely being way too restrictive and with as much weight as you have to lose, if your "typical" day is 1100 calories you're surely not getting enough nutrients overall in your diet. This isn't the time to be worrying about micromanaging a small list of snacks you deem "healthy". Just eat more.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Brazil nuts
    Raspberries
    Blueberries
    Salad leaves
    Sugar free jelly/o
    Celery
    Hard boiled egg
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    If it were a matter of you being a hundred calories under goal, and already near normal sugar, carb and sodium levels, then I'd probably put more thought into it.

    However, being 800 calories short of your goal, I can safely say you're most likely being way too restrictive and with as much weight as you have to lose, you're surely not getting enough nutrients overall in your diet. This isn't the time to be worrying about micromanaging a small list of snacks you deem "healthy". Just eat more.

    Pretty much this.

    Nutrient dense snacks: nuts, cheese, fruits, veggies, greek yogurt, jerky, protein bars, protein shake
  • tjm12
    tjm12 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks everyone.

    I know I should simply eat more but knowing my own self-control (or lack thereof), having healthy nutrient rich go-to's is extremely use since I am so prone to go off base when I don't "micromanage."

    Really appreciate the help!
  • fnhairnfaith
    fnhairnfaith Posts: 16 Member
    Dairy is the worst. Not good for the body
    Nuts, non gMO popcorn, boiled eggs, apples, berries, Kind granola - I love the blueberry vanilla clusters- all non GMO and gluten free healthy grains
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    fnhairnfaith wrote: »
    Dairy is the worst. Not good for the body
    Nuts, non gMO popcorn, boiled eggs, apples, berries, Kind granola - I love the blueberry vanilla clusters- all non GMO and gluten free healthy grains

    There is nothing wrong with dairy or gluten unless you have a medical issue with either of them. Dairy has complete proteins which is very beneficial to the body. Gluten contains a lot of vitamins, such as thiamin that is mainly found in breads and oats. Many breads, can have a good amount of fiber and other beneficial nutrients such as folate, zinc, and magnesium.

    Ironically, most gluten free "grains" are higher in calories and contain higher amounts of added sugar in order to make it taste better. My wife has to be gluten free as there is an adverse association with her medical condition. But that doesn't mean it applies to the greater population.
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