Work snacks

stephanieclayton65
stephanieclayton65 Posts: 12 Member
edited November 24 in Food and Nutrition
I work 16 hour shifts. I stay starving. What are the best snacks to keep full and for on the go

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    If you're starving all the time, the issue may be your calorie goal and not your snacks. How many calories are you eating per day?
  • stephanieclayton65
    stephanieclayton65 Posts: 12 Member
    1200 on days off 1600 days i work
  • Alzzi76
    Alzzi76 Posts: 504 Member
    cashews,.. or i have a recipe its a whole lot of different dried fruit and nuts mixed. Its called trail mix and in mfp recipes.
    Or...
    Ive heard of some people having hard boil eggs in there servival kit.
    Or..
    Another thing i was thinking of having little ham and cheese wraps cut in halves..
    It really depends on what u do and if it need s to be kept cold etc...
    I hope that's helpful..
    ATB... i hope u find something..

    Cheers
  • stephanieclayton65
    stephanieclayton65 Posts: 12 Member
    I do have a fridge, im a fridge , and how many calories are in this cashew mix and how do i find it ?
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    stephanieclayton65 wrote: »
    1200 on days off 1600 days i work

    Without knowing anything about your current weight and activity level, it's impossible to know whether that's appropriate for you. Where did you get those calorie goals?
  • Alzzi76
    Alzzi76 Posts: 504 Member
    VII. SNACKS
    CRAZY SEXY TRAIL MIX
    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Makes: about 2 cups or 480 ml (about six 1/3-cup or 80 ml servings)
    Note: Double recipe for 2 people
    1/2 cup (67 g) Brazil nuts
    1/2 cup (62 g) raw walnuts
    1/3 cup (40 g) raw cashews
    1/3 cup (48 g) dried mulberries or raisins
    1/3 cup (25 g) dried goji berries
    2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut (optional)
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
    1. Put all ingredients in your work area.
    2. Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to wide-mouth mason jars or to a
    large glass storage container.
    STORAGE TIP: Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.
    MAKE IT NIGHTSHADE-FREE: Use unsweetened dried cherries, mulberries, or raisins in
    place of the goji berries.
    MAKE IT NUT-FREE: Make the Crazy Sexy Trail Mix (Nut-Free Version) listed next.
    Nutrition information per serving: 181 calories, 15.3 g total fat, 1.2 g saturated fat, 4.5 g polyunsaturated fat,
    2.8 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 24 mg sodium, 94 mg potassium, 8.5 g total carbohydrates,
    2.2 g fiber, 3.7 g sugar, 4.5 g protein, 2.3% calcium, 6.3% iron
  • Alzzi76
    Alzzi76 Posts: 504 Member
    There's a nut free version too.
  • Alzzi76
    Alzzi76 Posts: 504 Member
    Its a Kris Carr recipe. I dont know but there's probably some guys on here from her group.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    I love having stuff at work so I don't just grab bad crap and eat it.
    I always keep some peanut butter and apples, bagels, baked pita chips and hummus, dark chocolate, carrots, anything I can easily through in a bag and keep at my desk or in the breakroom fridge.
  • AlyssaPetsDogs
    AlyssaPetsDogs Posts: 421 Member
    My favorite snacks vary. Right now, it’s full fat cottage cheese or hard boiled eggs. I consistently have a low fat string cheese (Aldi’s fit and active is 50 calories a stick). Carrots are great too!
  • fitjcf
    fitjcf Posts: 17 Member
    It may sound boring but I bring an Envy Apple, I eat it in the middle of the afternoon while drinking some tea, keeps me full until dinner.
  • LaurenD63
    LaurenD63 Posts: 57 Member
    I like to eat apples, lightly salted popcorn, and other fruit for my snacks. I love cashews but I found that nuts can quickly creep up on you with the calorie count.
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    I have a tub of nuts on my desk. I also like an apple cut into chunks with a little almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Boiled eggs are also good.
  • Alzzi76
    Alzzi76 Posts: 504 Member
    Riskay123 wrote: »
    I have a tub of nuts on my desk. I also like an apple cut into chunks with a little almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Boiled eggs are also good.

    Nice ideas
  • chellycakes
    chellycakes Posts: 347 Member
    Quaker protein oatmeal and pumpkin seeds are my lifesavers.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I get salted cucumber or raw broccoli. I think I've finally learned my lesson about snacks. I've had much more success when I keep them very low calorie.
  • Bechler77
    Bechler77 Posts: 65 Member
    Oatmeal, boiled eggs, smoked almonds, lots of raw veggies with hummus, deli meat and water! Lots and lots of water!
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