Favorite foods that help you stick to your calorie goal...

samanthajshep
samanthajshep Posts: 14 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Hey! Just thought it would be nice to have a few new ideas for foods that help you feel satisfied while staying in your calorie range...

Here are a few of my favorites-

Otria greek yogurt veggie dip in Cucumber Dill Feta...this stuff is awesome! Flavor and texture are wonderful, really helps me get in my daily raw veggie servings, and only 60 calories per serving!

http://www.marzetti.com/products/marzetti/dips/otria-greek-yogurt-veggie-dips/otria-cucumber-dill-feta-greek-yogurt-veggie-dip-875-oz.htm

Special K Cracker chips...especially the cheddar flavor. 27 to 30 chips per serving, a great snack for 110 calories or less!

http://www.specialk.com/cracker-chips/cheddar/

Larabars...love them! So few ingredients, and very filing! My favorites are lemon, ginger snap, peanut butter cookie :)

Luna bar minis... Love the Nuts over Chocolate mini bars when I have a sweets craving, and only 80 calories!

The laughing cow cheese wedges, both the light swiss and the graden vegetable cream cheese. Great as a sandwich spread, on crackers, a bagel, with pasta, etc.

http://www.thelaughingcow.com/products/light-swiss-original/

http://www.thelaughingcow.com/products/new-garden-vegetable-13-less-fat-than-cream-cheese/

I also love a microwaved sweet potato with some ICBINB spray as a filling, nutritious snack...

Anybody else have some favorite go-to foods?
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  • samanthajshep
    samanthajshep Posts: 14 Member
    Bump...anybody have any more calorie friendly food suggestions?
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Sounds weird, but I tend to rely on Lean Pockets. They're SO easy and a quick lunch. I know exactly how many calories I'm eating, and heck..they taste pretty good! LOL The other ones are instant oatmeal and yogurt (the 80 calorie Dannon Light and Fit).
  • Hab1978
    Hab1978 Posts: 57 Member
    Bump....def needing new ideas!
  • samanthajshep
    samanthajshep Posts: 14 Member
    I tried the Kashi heart to heart apple cinnamon instant oatmeal today...found it to be more filling than my usual Quaker instant oatmeal, FYI :)
  • KnitChick89
    KnitChick89 Posts: 56 Member
    One cup of berries, one cup of milk and a tsp of sugar. Yum!!!
  • seekingstrengthX2
    seekingstrengthX2 Posts: 771
    Almond butter spread on any type of cracker... love it.
  • EmilyLStuart
    EmilyLStuart Posts: 172
    love apples! and pretty much any other fruit.

    laughing cow cheese 35 cals with reduced fat wheat thins

    100 cal packs of ready made chicken salad (by Starkist)

    fresh steamer veggies (frozen in a bag) like whole green beans, California blend, or sugar snap peas

    baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon and nutmeg; spritz with Parkay 0 cal butter

    lots of baked and grilled chicken of course. shrimp (my fav!) , tilapia or salmon

    sauteed asparagus with garlic, or steamed broccoli with 0 cal Parkay...I really do love this stuff

    greek yogurt

    scrambled eggs (1/2 cup egg whites + 1 egg)

    turkey with light mayo, mustard, and lettuce on whole grain bread

    addicted to pickles spears! 0 cals 0 carbs 0 fat...but also 0 nurtition and watch your sodium
  • pineapple1989
    pineapple1989 Posts: 195 Member
    I like the Activia Snackpots (I'm from UK, not sure if they are available anywhere else) as they seem to keep me fuller for longer

    I know its a bit boring but I also looooove celery, I believe it has hardly any calories in it as well which is a bonus!

    If I a feeling a bit naughty I get a 2 finger kit-kat - less than 100 calories, yay!
  • Meaganandcheese
    Meaganandcheese Posts: 525 Member
    Green smoothies!

    I make mine with Chobani, frozen strawberries, and a big hanfdul of spinach. Yummmm.
  • samanthajshep
    samanthajshep Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for all of the great ideas! Bumping to see if we can get some more :)
  • NicNab
    NicNab Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for sharing all these ideas! They will help me mix up my menus from day to day!
  • samntha14
    samntha14 Posts: 2,084 Member
    Sugar free jello, baby carrots, greek yogurt, "ants on a log"
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    Wasa Crisp 'n Light 7 Grain Crackers. They're 20 calories each and they have a large surface area, which makes them a great vehicle for smashed avocado, hummus, greek yogurt, tuna, egg salad, bean dip, nut butters, etc.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Air-popped popcorn
    All natural yogurt with 1 tsp of honey and frozen fruit
    Homemade egg mcmuffins - easy, low cal, filling breakfast
    Egg roll and wonton wrappers - great way to make lower calorie appetizers and snack foods
  • justbecause2014
    justbecause2014 Posts: 371 Member
    Cottage cheese my favorite!! 120 calories for a half cup, not to bad! I love it with mustard or light tuna! :)
  • alyson820
    alyson820 Posts: 448 Member
    when I'm craving something salty I go for air-popped popcorn with some salt on it. I use archer farms midnight blend, so it comes out to about 35 calories for 2 cups popped.

    my favorite sweet snack is pomegranate greek yogurt and granola (I love bear naked peak protein), for about 280 calories.
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 479 Member
    Belvita Breakfast Biscuts...they come in apple cinnamon, blueberry or golden oat. 230 cals for 4 and its like eating cookies! I add a cup of fat free milk and that will keep me full till lunch. I also keep Slim Fast snack bars on hand cus they are like eating candy bars and are 100-110 cals. Baby carrots and frozen broccoli are my favorite veggies and they are low cal and fill you up!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    Sushi

    Beef Pho


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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • tessa022707
    tessa022707 Posts: 44 Member
    Trader Joe's reduced guilt woven wheats and laughing cow light blue cheese
    Trader Joe's blueberry fiber cakes and a glass of water .....pretty much expands in your tummy
    Boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice and herbs.....quick stir fry in pan....always in the fridge
    Cuties
    Olive oil popcorn ( yes Trader Joe's) 2 cups 130 calories and yummy
    Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of homemade peach jam
    All kinds of roasted veggies tossed over greens with Ken's northern Italian light dressing...
  • wilberfamily
    wilberfamily Posts: 99 Member
    Apples
    Jerkey
    Dill pickle spears
    Red pepper strips with salad dressing to dip in
    Snack sized bags of popcorn

    Can't wait to see what else is suggested
  • Tajdancer
    Tajdancer Posts: 82 Member
    Mission Carb Balance tortillas, cut into quarters then baked until crisp. Spread a quarter with a tablespoon of hummus. Or mashed avocado and salsa.
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    One cup of berries, one cup of milk and a tsp of sugar. Yum!!!


    Omg! Love goin berry pickin in the summer just to bring home some fresh berries to do this!!!
  • gogidget
    gogidget Posts: 70 Member
    Homemade Kale Chips - yummy!
  • sanura
    sanura Posts: 459 Member
    Green smoothies!

    I make mine with Chobani, frozen strawberries, and a big hanfdul of spinach. Yummmm.

    I love green smoothies too!!!! also discovered kale chips
  • NicNab
    NicNab Posts: 14 Member
    For a dinner option, I love this South Beach recipe: portabella caps with pine nuts, goat cheese, and marinara sauce...umm..it is a great change up from chicken, and low carb...
  • lcteaches
    lcteaches Posts: 13
    I carry a ziploc bag of chocolate cheerios and peanut butter cheerios - 1 cup is about 150 calories and satisfies my sweet tooth (usually!)
  • NicNab
    NicNab Posts: 14 Member
    It sounds weird, but 'The Chew' had this recipe for 'tuna sweet potatoes'. They were awesome. You can find it on the show's website....(even my husband like it!)
  • miss_september
    miss_september Posts: 153
    Lots of great ideas everyone, thanks! I'll add that I like pretzel sticks (watch sodium if that is a concern), Sensible Portions garden veggie crisps (110 calories for 16, taste awesome!) and they go well with Skotidakis jalapeno greek yogurt dip, and the Kirkland freeze-dried fuji apples and bananas with strawberries. I also like 90 calorie granola bars when I have a sweet tooth.
  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    Cottage cheese!

    I love 1/2 cup after a good workout for protein or with honey and fruit for a nice desert.

    Baby carrots, celery, cucumber for when I need a crunch.

    Fruit for something sweet.

    Light string cheese is a quick filling snack for only 60 calories.
  • Sackit
    Sackit Posts: 45 Member
    I carry a ziploc bag of chocolate cheerios and peanut butter cheerios - 1 cup is about 150 calories and satisfies my sweet tooth (usually!)

    I am with you on the PB Cheerios and it has a large amount of Iron.
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