Best low-calorie (non-fattening) snacks for when you're hungry but just ate?
Fatvaporizer
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Hi, I'm curious to know what are some snacks that are filling and satiate hunger but are low in calories and 'healthy,' for when you're hungry just a few hours after you've eaten.
I already know apples are quite good, but do you have anymore ideas?
I already know apples are quite good, but do you have anymore ideas?
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Any vegetables. They are low calorie and some are nice and crunchy.
You should also look into your meal composition and see what combos make you more satisfied. This will be different for all, as some people need fibre and protein in their meal to feel satisfied, whereas others like more carbs, etc.1 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »Any vegetables. They are low calorie and some are nice and crunchy.
You should also look into your meal composition and see what combos make you more satisfied. This will be different for all, as some people need fibre and protein in their meal to feel satisfied, whereas others like more carbs, etc.
Thanks. But one question, even though carbs make you feel more satisfied, they're bad compared to proteins, right?
So if someone had the choice to eat carbs or proteins to satisfy them, then I'm assuming proteins would be the smarter choice.0 -
Carbs are not bad. They are energy. For some, they digest very fast and leave the eater unsatisfied so that's why someone may prefer another macronutrient.
Calories are king when it comes to weight loss. Macronutrient distribution is entirely personal.
I eat high fat (130g or more per day on average) because I find high fat more satiating than other macronutrients. I am still in a deficit, but I choose to eat high fat because I have a hard time feeling satisfied with carbs.
But others are different. They may need less fat and more carbs but as long as they are in a deficit, they will lose weight.
Protein is good for muscle retention/repair and satiety, but it isn't a hard and fast rule.5 -
Apples just make me feel more hungry1
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I always go over all my macros, but under my calories so I've been loosing wt consistently. one of the things i like to eat as snack is open face peanut butter & no sugar added jam. sometimes i'll only have 1 Tbs of P butter instead of 2, depending how many calories i want to save for later. Also 1 can of chicken breast is only 113 cal, sometimes i'll have a fiber or protein bar or make a fruit/veggie shake1
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samanthaluangphixay wrote: »Carbs are not bad. They are energy. For some, they digest very fast and leave the eater unsatisfied so that's why someone may prefer another macronutrient.
Calories are king when it comes to weight loss. Macronutrient distribution is entirely personal.
I eat high fat (130g or more per day on average) because I find high fat more satiating than other macronutrients. I am still in a deficit, but I choose to eat high fat because I have a hard time feeling satisfied with carbs.
But others are different. They may need less fat and more carbs but as long as they are in a deficit, they will lose weight.
Protein is good for muscle retention/repair and satiety, but it isn't a hard and fast rule.
I see.
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Beef jerky, and baby carrots.2
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I always go over all my macros, but under my calories so I've been loosing wt consistently. one of the things i like to eat as snack is open face peanut butter & no sugar added jam. sometimes i'll only have 1 Tbs of P butter instead of 2, depending how many calories i want to save for later. Also 1 can of chicken breast is only 113 cal, sometimes i'll have a fiber or protein bar or make a fruit/veggie shake
If you're going over all your macros and still under calories, there's an error in the macro calculations somewhere. Your macros should match up (or be very close to) your calorie intake. You're either under on one (or more) of your macros, or you're over on calories.2 -
I just ate a tomato with salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning on it. Just pick up a vegetable and put it in your mouth.3
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arditarose wrote: »I just ate a tomato with salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning on it. Just pick up a vegetable and put it in your mouth.
Salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning! Where have I been. What brand?0 -
100 calorie pop corn is great because you feel like you are eating more. I also like a protein bar if having a sweet tooth or some pretzels with jiff whips. Any raw veggies with some hummus or trechas seasoning.0
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barberellass wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I just ate a tomato with salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning on it. Just pick up a vegetable and put it in your mouth.
Salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning! Where have I been. What brand?
I think it's just called "Kernels" brand. I don't know. I saw it in my friend's closet the other day and started freaking out and she GAVE it to me. The first two times I used it I had like an allergic reaction because I ate so much. My mouth was confused.1 -
Rice cakes, currently into salt
And vinegar Snack a jacks.
With a smear of almond butter if I have the Fats spare0 -
Nakd crunch bars (107-ish cals), low-cal popcorn bags, raspberries, protein bars, cheese strings 1
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If you have eaten sufficient calories and are just wanting something to feel satisfied and full, I recommend making a pot of tea with a bit of milk in it. I do this when I have the craving to keep eating after dinner 0
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I keep a box of the Fiber One 90 calorie snack bars in my car for when I am late for lunch etc. The ones I like are the brownie, the mint brownie, lemon square and recently tried the pumpkin ones (they taste like gingerbread to me) - they have lots of fiber, so I can go at least another hour after eating one and not feel hungry. Obviously, fruits and veggies are best as they are not processed but I like to have these on hand in a pitch so I don't indulge in something higher in calories.1
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One snack I usually have is air-popped popcorn spritzed with a little tabasco sauce. A cup of this is only 32 calories, 6g carbs and 30mg sodium.1
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I usually just eat a big bowl of cut of veggies and fruits and drink a big glass of water to make me feel full0
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eat more times during the day. i mean - instead of snack, eat 'proper' food 5-6 times per day. by the time you start getting hungry (about 3 hours) it's time to eat properly again.
Works for some people anyway 1 -
Drink a cup of water. Wait 15 minutes. Evaluate. Sometimes that post meal hunger for me is because my meal didn't satisfy all the levels - crunchy, salty, sweet, bitter, creamy, etc. I fill in whatever the gap is. Many times it is "sweet." Fruity tea, dessert tea, Greek yogurt, fruit or a few nuts may do the trick.2
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I usually just go back for a second portion of the lowest calorie item from that same meal so it feels like a continuation of that meal, like a bowl of soup or more salad, unless I had something that didn't have leftovers, then I would just grab some tomatoes and cucumbers.
If I'm not hungry and just feeling munchy, I have sunflower seeds in shell because despite being high in calories, 150 calories of them takes a long time to eat when you have to shell every seed individually, so by the time I'm done the munchies are gone.
If I'm extra hungry, and I mean real hunger not random munchies, I do a tuna and potatoes salad which is as satisfying to me as a full meal, but for half the calories. A small can of tuna in water (70 calories), a smallish boiled potato (130), about 2 cups of romaine lettuce (15), 1 tbsp of light mayo mixed with vinegar to taste with 1 anchovy mashed into it for dressing (40) (you could mix in some greek yogurt for more dressing, but I like mine to barely coat). Salt, pepper, tarragon, MSG...etc whatever spices and herbs you like to taste. Totalling 250-260 calories. It's a bit higher in calories than most snacks, but also lasts longer for hunger than most snacks so you won't need to keep making trips to the kitchen nibbling hoping the next bite will be the magical one for your hunger which can really add up. If I don't want to fuss or be fancy I just do tuna with tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice for about 100 something calories (although not as satisfying as the option above but will do in a pinch).
For cold nights watching a movie or something, I make light hot cocoa a sweetener and low fat milk. The relatively rich drink compared to tea feels satisfying and warming. Alternatively, I do a huge cup of strawberry tea with milk for 40-50 calories which is reminiscent of that strawberry milk I used to have as a kid and very comforting.0 -
Fatvaporizer wrote: »Hi, I'm curious to know what are some snacks that are filling and satiate hunger but are low in calories and 'healthy,' for when you're hungry just a few hours after you've eaten.
I already know apples are quite good, but do you have anymore ideas?
I'm confused ...a few hours after I've eaten I'm generally ready for another meal or decent snack
An Apple is 80 calories
Other things that are around 80-100 calories include a small banana, a solero ice cream, a packet of quavers chips, 15g high quality chocolate
I find ice cream and ice lollies quite satisfying when I'm in snacking mood
Go up another 100 cals and in for
hummus and crudités and chips
bread, laughing cow light and cucumber
Scrambled egg white, mushrooms, spinach, ham on toast
100g chicken, beef, deli protein
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I eat large dill pickles, baby carrots, drink tomato juice- eat reduced fat/calorie popcorn, pretzels, a bunch of grapes. I try to make sure my meals have fiber or protein or both. They help me feel full, but there are days that my stomach is the abyss and nothing satisfies it, or so it seems. Drink a glass of water, and snack on some grapes or something...0
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Usually if you are hungry within a couple hours of eating either A. You didn't eat enough protein in your last meal or B. You aren't truly hungry but instead are not meeting a non food related need like not getting enough sleep, being overly stressed, feeling overwhelmed, or perhaps are dehydrated and need to drink a tall glass of water.0
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Sugar free jello, Boom Chick a Pop popcorn, cherry tomatoes with a light vinegarette, pickled beets or flavoured water.0
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TavistockToad wrote: »Apples just make me feel more hungry
I thought I was the only one like this!!!!!
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Apples can get out, they do the same to me!
2 wasa rye crackers and a light laughing cow cheese.0 -
For me the answer wasn't the right snacks. Since I was spending a significant amount of time exercising as well as dieting, I found my metabolism in high gear. That's not a bad thing, it's exactly what I wanted. I wanted to turn my body into a fat burning calorie-using machine. Well, that's what I got. What helped me was breaking down my meals from 3 larger meals a day plus snacks into 2 smaller meals, 1 larger meal and at two snacks a day. It comes out to about 5 meals a day like this:
Breakfast (fairly small) ~ 500 calories or less
Mid-Morning Snack (small) ~ 400 calories or less
Lunch (fairly small) ~ 500 calories or less if possible, sometimes it'll inch into 600ish
Dinner (larger) ~ 750-1000 calories
Late Snack (small) ~ 400 calories or less
The biggest hurdle for me was not having an afternoon snack, so I use gum for that. Seems to work. This way I'm adding food to satisfy my cravings every couple of hours with the exception of the afternoons. Now that I'm in maintenance and still doing the same level of exercise (up to a 1k calorie a day burn) I can bump those numbers up a bit if I want and not gain weight. When I was in a deficit I had to bump dinner down to 600-700ish and keep my mid-morning snacks to 250ish as well as my late snacks to meet my goals. But it still ends up the same way, 5 meals a day or so. There's also a pre-workout I take in the mornings very early, no calories to speak of, just a pre-workout drink and some extra water.0 -
I like pickles, stuffed olives, peppers.. just about anything pickled.
sunflower seeds
pretzels
popcorn
sugar free jello
sugar free puddings
sugar free popsicles, chocolate are awesome
sugar free gum
I like to add pink lemonade packets to ice water, sometimes, rather than just drink a glass of plain water.
string cheese
boiled eggs2 -
Protein will make you feel full, so something like yogurt or cottage cheese (or any other lean protein) is a great option.
If I'm feeling hungry, I usually start with fruit or veggies. See if some carrot sticks or strawberries fill you up, if not, go for protein.
But sometimes, you just deserve something good. I have to get my chocolate fix every day. I always make sure I have enough calories at the end of the day to have some Halo Top ice cream, a pudding cup, or some other kind of dessert. Make sure you reward yourself for a good day.
Also, sometimes your body interprets thirst as hunger. I've heard a lot of people say that they drink a glass of water before they eat in order to rule out eating when they're just thirsty.0
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