what is a good flavorful low fat low cal food that you just

pussycat626
pussycat626 Posts: 129 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
I'm trying to figure out what I can add to my diet and not feel afraid of. I am having a hard time thinking outside of my box though

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  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    I saw someone posted earlier that she fries up lean ground beef or chicken. Sautes the meat with onions, garlic, diced tomatoes and any vegetable on hand. Cook that for 1 hr. Mix that with a carbohydrate, like, noodles, rice or potatoes. I am going to try this myself. Sounds good.
  • jnhu72
    jnhu72 Posts: 558 Member
    This might not really be thinking outside the box, but I like to cook up chicken breast, turkey breast, or pork roast and keep it in my fridge to snack on whenever I get hungry. I have a little scale on my table at all times and just weigh out a few ounces whenever I'm hungry.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Grapes!
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I add salsa to a lot of things and I also eat it without chips or anything else substituting as a salad. So flavorful:-)
  • stronglikebull
    stronglikebull Posts: 402
    Tzatziki! Basically, plain Greek yogurt with lemon juice, garlic, and cucumber. It can be used as a spread, dip, sauce, etc. There are a ton of easy recipes for it online and it is SO GOOD. I love it with grilled chicken or shrimp and some sliced onion, lettuce, and tomato in a pita or a wrappy thing.

    Also, if you staute some onions and mushrooms, stir in a Laughing Cow Herb and Garlic wedge and some low sodium chicken/veg broth, it makes a killer "fake" alfredo sauce. I like to eat it with shrimps or chicken and some steamed green beans or broccoli. I think I have a recipe for this too if you'd like.

    Equally delicious, take 1/4lb ground beef, divide it in half and form it in two patties. Make a little well indent in one patty and stick 1 tbsp of feta cheese inside and seal the patties together. Cook it up and stick it in 1/2 a pita with some diced onion and tomato.

    I'm sure I can think of some sweet things too.. good luck!
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    I'm assuming you mean more like snacks here, but it depends what type of food you're having trouble getting enough of. If you're very balanced then pick any of these options.

    If protein - just some sliced meat is good, stuff like string cheese, turkey jerky or lowfat beef jerky (or any jerky) is good. tuna fish is awesome, I do mine with mustard or lemon pepper and a little miracle whip and put it on wasa crackers or bread. Eggs cooked however you like are good too.

    If carbs - I like the reduced fat wheat thins as a quick carby-salty snack. Also just a slice of bread with jam or even plain fruit. I usually do some hummus on my wheat thins.

    If fat - nuts of any kind (also has the benefit of a bit more protein than most fat), avocado, avocado on toast if I've got carbs left over too.


    I know you said low fat but assuming you are cutting out a lot of fat from your diet already -you need to eat SOME healthy fats at least - its not a bad thing to cut out trans and saturated fats (although I don't bother) and it helps keep calories low but you need to replace at least some of it with 'good' fats. Avocado is nice because it adds fiber, nuts are nice becasue they add protein.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I add salsa to a lot of things and I also eat it without chips or anything else substituting as a salad. So flavorful:-)

    This, too. Pico is VERY tasty and versatile, but very low cal.
  • DarleneBl
    DarleneBl Posts: 4 Member
    My MIL and I have become addicted to Pomegranate arils. You can usually watch sales for Safeway and for $4 you can buy one get one free. 4.3 oz cup of them is 100 calories - and low in carbs too. I usually put them into tiny containers that hold 2 TBS each - it's a nice crunch, sour and satisfying snack.
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    Low fat homemade soups like split pea and lentil; rice and beans; roasted veggies; pb&; pb + banana + honey sandwhiches
  • tapp52000
    tapp52000 Posts: 52 Member
    1% Large Curd Cottage Cheese with a little pepper.....the best!!
  • Solomonre0
    Solomonre0 Posts: 143 Member
    To satisfy my sweet tooth I go for frozen yogurt. :)
  • chuckyp
    chuckyp Posts: 693 Member
    I like to make Tzatziki and Hummus. I usually eat both with pita chips, but you can save a lot of calories if you dip veggies or something.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I eat A LOT of black beans. They make soup, chili, burgers, tacos....even brownies.


    They are my very favorite protein/carb source.
  • HartsHeart
    HartsHeart Posts: 49 Member
    @ jnhu72 This is a great idea!!! I am going to have to try that! thanks for sharing!! :flowerforyou:
  • VinniF
    VinniF Posts: 51
    I add salsa to a lot of things and I also eat it without chips or anything else substituting as a salad. So flavorful:-)
    You can even use salsa as a "salad dressing" - yummmm
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