Low calorie Low carb snacks
Nightmare_Queen88
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I usually eat 100 calorie smartfood white cheddar popcorn, 90 calorie granola bars, laughing cow light cheese squares, fat free string cheese or if I'm really hungry a slice of whole wheat bread, toasted, with Sun butter, half a banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon. What I'm looking for is something low carb and no more than 150 calories that's both delicious and won't cause me to go over my calorie limit. Which is 1400. But I usually eat under 1300. Any help would be great. 
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Shrimp or lobster -- delicious, low carb, and low cal.3
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Greek yoghurt with berries. Cottage cheese with, diced tomato and salt and pepper. Raw veggies and hummus/nut butter. Protein shakes. Quest bars (a bit over 150 usually but worth it).0
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Greek yoghurt with berries. Cottage cheese with, diced tomato and salt and pepper. Raw veggies and hummus/nut butter. Protein shakes. Quest bars (a bit over 150 usually but worth it).
I usually drink my protein shakes in the morning as a meal replacement for breakfast. But as far as the other stuff I'll try it. Cottage cheese however is high in sodium and I have to watch my intake of that. But I love Greek yogurt. I'll probably get some more of those 100 calorie ones. 0 -
Try plain yogurt with your banana (or other fruit) plus cinnamon.0
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Hummus and breton mini-toast crackers work for me for an afternoon snack.... I usually portion a tablespoon of the hummus and 4 of the crackers. Gives me a bit of protein and carb ....and isn't loaded with sugar.1
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dahliagrower11 wrote: »Hummus and breton mini-toast crackers work for me for an afternoon snack.... I usually portion a tablespoon of the hummus and 4 of the crackers. Gives me a bit of protein and carb ....and isn't loaded with sugar.
That sounds delicious. I've been trying to find some good low fat crackers. I've never tried hummus though. Does it taste good?0 -
hummus and bell peppers, 3 tbsp. of heavy cream in diet root beer, pepperoni, Kind Bars (but those are 200 calories), nuts, full fat cheese.0
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I like Sabra's Roasted Red Pepper Hummus the best.0
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Sugar snap peas w ranch dip
Apple slices w pnut butter
Fresh strawberries
Cucumber w lime and salt
Baby carrots w hummus
Celery w low fat whipped cream cheese1 -
Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »Greek yoghurt with berries. Cottage cheese with, diced tomato and salt and pepper. Raw veggies and hummus/nut butter. Protein shakes. Quest bars (a bit over 150 usually but worth it).
I usually drink my protein shakes in the morning as a meal replacement for breakfast. But as far as the other stuff I'll try it. Cottage cheese however is high in sodium and I have to watch my intake of that. But I love Greek yogurt. I'll probably get some more of those 100 calorie ones.
Just keep in mind true protein shakes aren't designed as a meal replacement but as a supplement. You can get meal replacement shakes. The difference is that a protein shake should be mostly protein (80% +) whereas a meal replacement should have a mix of protein, fat and carbs. Just something to keep in mind as it will help with satiety and balance.
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How low carb are you wanting to go? Consider joining the low carb group. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group0
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One ounce of nuts, eaten one at a time!0
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0% Greek yogurt, add 1/2tbsp of organic cocoa powder,cinnamon and a bit of stevia. On its own or as a dip for fruit.0
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »Greek yoghurt with berries. Cottage cheese with, diced tomato and salt and pepper. Raw veggies and hummus/nut butter. Protein shakes. Quest bars (a bit over 150 usually but worth it).
I usually drink my protein shakes in the morning as a meal replacement for breakfast. But as far as the other stuff I'll try it. Cottage cheese however is high in sodium and I have to watch my intake of that. But I love Greek yogurt. I'll probably get some more of those 100 calorie ones.
Just keep in mind true protein shakes aren't designed as a meal replacement but as a supplement. You can get meal replacement shakes. The difference is that a protein shake should be mostly protein (80% +) whereas a meal replacement should have a mix of protein, fat and carbs. Just something to keep in mind as it will help with satiety and balance.
My shake usually consist of:
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2Tbsp pecan chips
6-7 frozen strawberries
2 egg whites
If I'm not adding enough carbs or fat, what can I add to make it a meal replacement?0 -
LindaGraziano1 wrote: »0% Greek yogurt, add 1/2tbsp of organic cocoa powder,cinnamon and a bit of stevia. On its own or as a dip for fruit.
Plain yogurt? It sounds like it'd be good. I've got two of those ingredients. I'll have to get the other ones though.0 -
Roasted Seaweed (Trader Joe's has a good one)
You can eat the whole package if you wanted to and it's only 60 cals and 2g of carbs.
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »Greek yoghurt with berries. Cottage cheese with, diced tomato and salt and pepper. Raw veggies and hummus/nut butter. Protein shakes. Quest bars (a bit over 150 usually but worth it).
I usually drink my protein shakes in the morning as a meal replacement for breakfast. But as far as the other stuff I'll try it. Cottage cheese however is high in sodium and I have to watch my intake of that. But I love Greek yogurt. I'll probably get some more of those 100 calorie ones.
Just keep in mind true protein shakes aren't designed as a meal replacement but as a supplement. You can get meal replacement shakes. The difference is that a protein shake should be mostly protein (80% +) whereas a meal replacement should have a mix of protein, fat and carbs. Just something to keep in mind as it will help with satiety and balance.
My shake usually consist of:
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2Tbsp pecan chips
6-7 frozen strawberries
2 egg whites
If I'm not adding enough carbs or fat, what can I add to make it a meal replacement?
Oh no, that's a smoothie then really with protein powder in the mix. I'd say it's probably okay as a meal replacement. What does it come out to macro wise?
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There's nothing wrong with carbs. Eat an apple or a banana. Or peel some carrots, those are awesome! Baby carrots don't have the same flavour because of how they're made.0
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »Greek yoghurt with berries. Cottage cheese with, diced tomato and salt and pepper. Raw veggies and hummus/nut butter. Protein shakes. Quest bars (a bit over 150 usually but worth it).
I usually drink my protein shakes in the morning as a meal replacement for breakfast. But as far as the other stuff I'll try it. Cottage cheese however is high in sodium and I have to watch my intake of that. But I love Greek yogurt. I'll probably get some more of those 100 calorie ones.
Just keep in mind true protein shakes aren't designed as a meal replacement but as a supplement. You can get meal replacement shakes. The difference is that a protein shake should be mostly protein (80% +) whereas a meal replacement should have a mix of protein, fat and carbs. Just something to keep in mind as it will help with satiety and balance.
My shake usually consist of:
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2Tbsp pecan chips
6-7 frozen strawberries
2 egg whites
If I'm not adding enough carbs or fat, what can I add to make it a meal replacement?
Oh no, that's a smoothie then really with protein powder in the mix. I'd say it's probably okay as a meal replacement. What does it come out to macro wise?
26g protein
18g carbs
13g fat0 -
There's nothing wrong with carbs. Eat an apple or a banana. Or peel some carrots, those are awesome! Baby carrots don't have the same flavour because of how they're made.
I love bananas. Especially on some whole wheat toast with sun butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's delicious. But I don't eat that all of the time. I'm not cutting out carbs completely. I'll eat anywhere between 100-122g per day. But I am going to start eating only around 100g.0 -
Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »There's nothing wrong with carbs. Eat an apple or a banana. Or peel some carrots, those are awesome! Baby carrots don't have the same flavour because of how they're made.
I love bananas. Especially on some whole wheat toast with sun butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's delicious. But I don't eat that all of the time. I'm not cutting out carbs completely. I'll eat anywhere between 100-122g per day. But I am going to start eating only around 100g.
If you're not diabetic, do yourself a favour and don't cut carbs. You need them for energy and brain function. Start tracking your fibre and make sure you get enough every single day. 96% of people in the US are deficient in fibre and eat far too much protein. If anything, you might need to cut protein and fat down a little bit to help round them out with your carbs.0 -
@MaiLinna I'm not diabetic, no. But I have a history of it in my family. I had my macros originally set to 122g Protein 122g Carbs and 47g Fat. I've adjusted it so now its 105g Protein 105g Carbs and 60g (I believe) Fat.0
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black berries, a 1/4 cup of pecans is low carb/220 cals, hard boiled egg, brocolli,0
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »@MaiLinna I'm not diabetic, no. But I have a history of it in my family. I had my macros originally set to 122g Protein 122g Carbs and 47g Fat. I've adjusted it so now its 105g Protein 105g Carbs and 60g (I believe) Fat.
That's...really American, I'm sorry. The average amount of necessary protein per day is 42g, period. If you're an active female, 52g, active male, 62g. More than that is just excess, and the amount of excess depends on how quickly your kidneys start losing their effectiveness. Because of societal norms, men eat on average 3-4x the amount of protein they actually need, resulting in those wonderful kidney stones that have seemingly become the norm.
I suggest taking a break from tracking your macros and focusing more on micronutrients that most Amercans don't get on the SAD. (Standard American Diet.) It will really open your eyes to the plague of deficiencies the US faces. Fibre is so important for your gut, and it really astounds me how little I was eating growing up in America. It's fairly easy to get when you start actively looking for it, and I don't mean in those darn "Fibre One" bars.
Also, on fat and fad diets:
"Some low-fat vegan diets strive for fat intakes that are as low as 10% of calories. But the World Health Organization says that no one should go below a 15% fat diet and that women of childbearing age should consume diets that are at least 20% fat. They suggest that intakes up to 30 or even 35% of calories can be healthful."
So, my advice here would be to:
Set your diary to 25% fat
Set your protein no lower than 42g, but no higher than 62g
Go grocery shopping and plan your meals in a way that you will get 25g of fibre a day, every day
See what happens then. I lost my weight, and when I return to the states I'm going to uni for health and nutrition because I love helping people and I love studying our bodies and what food does inside of them. Best of luck to you!
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Nuts and berries are normally the best option. Chía seeds have become my go to option. Low carb, relative high protein, and little fat. Plus you take them with water... So yeah.1
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »@MaiLinna I'm not diabetic, no. But I have a history of it in my family. I had my macros originally set to 122g Protein 122g Carbs and 47g Fat. I've adjusted it so now its 105g Protein 105g Carbs and 60g (I believe) Fat.
That's...really American, I'm sorry. The average amount of necessary protein per day is 42g, period. If you're an active female, 52g, active male, 62g. More than that is just excess, and the amount of excess depends on how quickly your kidneys start losing their effectiveness. Because of societal norms, men eat on average 3-4x the amount of protein they actually need, resulting in those wonderful kidney stones that have seemingly become the norm.
I suggest taking a break from tracking your macros and focusing more on micronutrients that most Amercans don't get on the SAD. (Standard American Diet.) It will really open your eyes to the plague of deficiencies the US faces. Fibre is so important for your gut, and it really astounds me how little I was eating growing up in America. It's fairly easy to get when you start actively looking for it, and I don't mean in those darn "Fibre One" bars.
Also, on fat and fad diets:
"Some low-fat vegan diets strive for fat intakes that are as low as 10% of calories. But the World Health Organization says that no one should go below a 15% fat diet and that women of childbearing age should consume diets that are at least 20% fat. They suggest that intakes up to 30 or even 35% of calories can be healthful."
So, my advice here would be to:
Set your diary to 25% fat
Set your protein no lower than 42g, but no higher than 62g
Go grocery shopping and plan your meals in a way that you will get 25g of fibre a day, every day
See what happens then. I lost my weight, and when I return to the states I'm going to uni for health and nutrition because I love helping people and I love studying our bodies and what food does inside of them. Best of luck to you!
There are conditions other than diabetes that low carb diets benefit. I am not diabetic but also have a strong family history of it. I have pcos and am insulin resistant with a very stubborn history of low vitamin d. I have no problems with energy at all on low carb, in fact feel much better on it, even my sleep patterns have improved. I do not believe that carbs are bad, just not as well tolerated by some people. I average just under 50g of carbs per day. My fat percentages are much higher as are my protein levels.
Of course when you track macros, it is still necessary to track calories to maintain a deficit. Macro percentages vary from person to person, so you have to experiment to find the ones that work for you and keep you satisfied.0 -
"A diet that addresses cardiovascular risk factors is appropriate for women with PCOS. Roughly half of women with PCOS are obese, and losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of weight results in a resumption of menstrual periods and a decrease in androgen hormones.
A plant-based diet is the best option for women with PCOS. The majority of women with PCOS also suffer from insulin resistance. If insulin isn’t working properly then hormones get out of kilter, among other mishaps. Fiber helps tremendously with hormone issues, and of course fiber is only found in plants!"
First thing I found when I Googled PCOS. I love how fibre is once again brought to the forefront. I think calories are something that need to be regulated after you learn what healthy foods you like and after you learn how to get enough nutrients. Chances are, if you're hitting your fibre goals, your calories have already dropped a good 10-20% alone. At least that's what happened a long time ago to me when I'd failed after a 1200 calorie a day junkfood diet.
I'd been reading about fibre because I've had a history of chronic constipation. That first week hitting my fibre goals had already cut my calories naturally. You have to take baby steps. Exploring foods is very important to adjusting your lifestyle.0
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