Celery! Boooring! Dips?

melkorxp
melkorxp Posts: 12
edited October 1 in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone,
This isn't so much of an issue for me as I have a decent calorie pool to consume each day.
consider this more of a curiosity of mine. Celery contains very little in terms of calories. I even read once that it costs more calories to digest?!?

The question is, as celery on it's own is rather boring to eat (in my opinion), what healthy dips would compliment it? Something that isn't too high in fats like humous. Maybe something like tzatziki?

What are your thoughts and/or personal habits for this type of snacking?

Thanks, :)

Tony

Replies

  • rebeccask
    rebeccask Posts: 140 Member
    I eat it with hummus or laughing cow cheese.
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    Low fat or fat free cream cheese, yum!
  • kac7700
    kac7700 Posts: 125 Member
    I love celery with hummus. Also, I like to cut it into bite size chunks when I'm at my desk at work I have something "mindless" to nibble on as a snack, then because my job is pretty mentally demanding, I don't realize how "boring" it really is!
  • FatDadSlim
    FatDadSlim Posts: 497 Member
    Peanut Butter
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    First of all, the negative calorie thing is a myth. Second of all, the fats in hummus come from olive oil. They're extremely healthy for you. I say dip away.
  • JustBreathe418
    JustBreathe418 Posts: 355 Member
    I eat mine with Better'n Peanut Butter, salsa, or guac
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    take Plain Greek Yogurt and add a tsp or 2 of the ranch dip mix in and Presto. High Protein Low fat dip :-) Taste great
  • transylvaniaxx
    transylvaniaxx Posts: 31
    I don't know if there's an Aldi store around you, but they have AMAZING hummus. It's in three different flavors, original, garlic [my favorite], and red peppers. It's super good for you and delicious! It's also really cheap, under two dollars for a lot of it. Hummus is sometimes really expensive, so it's a great deal!

    Although it seems like you're trying to get away from the hummus route, although it's time consuming, making your own bean dip could be something to look into. I buy raw beans and, although it takes hours, boiling them and then mashing and adding spices makes it healthy, filling, and totally worth it! I'd look into it =].
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Bump.
  • AquaFan
    AquaFan Posts: 309 Member
    I like to put some weight watchers light cream cheese and a smidge of garlic salt.
  • sandy2006
    sandy2006 Posts: 483 Member
    laughing cow cheese! my favorite!
    peanut butter
    hummus
    lite ranch
  • melkorxp
    melkorxp Posts: 12
    Great tips and advice guys!
    Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to shy away from humous. Just looking for alternatives :)
  • maria1993
    maria1993 Posts: 112
    Cottage cheese!!! It takes flavor really well. Black pepper and dried basil are great.. Or whatever seasoning you prefer
  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
    I like guacamole, lowfat humous, tzatsiki or extra light philadelphia cream cheese.

    Mmmmm.....
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