Snacks I Bring to Work

1 Wasa whole-grain cracker w/ 1tbsp light cream cheese
Special K crackers w/ 1 wedge of Laughing Cow cheese
light pringles
cucumbers
Emerald Berry Blend trail mix
Ritz 100 cal packs
Kashi bars

for my take along snacks i usually eat bananas, apples, or peaches with either walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds. Or dry kashi cereal, or kashi bar. U can find all the nutritional value in the food search.

Greek yogurt and a piece of fruit in the am,
Protien bar in the afternoon (usually a zone bar) YUM!

For my morning snack I eat an apple and 100 calorie pack of almonds.
Afternoon snack I eat greek yogurt.

I've always wanted to try greek yoghurt but dunno where to buy it? store and aisle?

Stoneyfield Farms makes a great organic one with honey. I get it at Sprouts.

hey linz...I was actually thinking of your post last week when I made this post!
What is the difference between greek yogurt and regular yogurt? Taste differences? I've wanted to try it, but I haven't found any in "smaller" sizes!

Greek yogurt is a lot thicker than regular yogurt...kind of like sour cream. It has a lot more protein than regular yogurt as well. You can actually use it in recipes that call for sour cream.

I really like the Fage Total 0% brand and then I add a tablespoon of honey.

hey linz...I was actually thinking of your post last week when I made this post!
What is the difference between greek yogurt and regular yogurt? Taste differences? I've wanted to try it, but I haven't found any in "smaller" sizes!

Greek yogurt is a lot thicker than regular yogurt...kind of like sour cream. It has a lot more protein than regular yogurt as well. You can actually use it in recipes that call for sour cream.

I really like the Fage Total 0% brand and then I add a tablespoon of honey.

so do you ever eat it plain or do you typically add either honey or fruits and things?? and is greek yogurt organic yogurt?

Not all greek yogurt is organic. It's very thick and tart. If you're used to eating the sugar laden crap it'll be a shock the first time you eat it. I also like the Fage 0% but strawberry or blueberry because it's a bit sweeter and more palateble.

I usually have:
greek yogurt
almonds
carrots
prunes
left over quinoa or brown rice

Cheerios - That's right everyone I eat dry cheerios out of a baggie. My coworkers always point out that their 5 year-olds do the same thing but I don't care they are yummy and good for you!

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Oooh, I do the same thing. I can't stand milk in my cereal so this is how I always eat my cereal. :bigsmile:

What kind of kashi cereal do you like? I have tried a few and haven't enjoyed the taste. Do you usually add fruit with the cereal to improve taste?

I LOVE Kashi Go Lean Crunch!! It's super yummy and IMHO better than the other Kashi cereals I've tried.

I work out at Lifetime fitness and they have a cafe where they have quinoa on the menu...I saw it mentioned earlier...but I have no idea what it is...can you tell me?? :embarassed:

I always bring multigrain cheerios (I as well, can't stand milk in my cereal..or milk in general) and eat them dry. I like the Kashi Summer Berry granola mixed with yogurt. Be careful, though...the granola isn't low calorie but is good for you.

I like 100 calorie pack oreo thins for my sweet tooth after I eat lunch.

Cut up veggies and fruit...I especially like cucumbers and jicama. Srinkle any spicy flavored spice (if that makes sense) on jicama and it is GREAT...I use a brand that you can only buy in Mexico and I don't know what it's called:(

Pumpkin seeds - its the perfect time of the year for them!

Almonds

Cut up veggies and fruit...I especially like cucumbers and jicama. Srinkle any spicy flavored spice (if that makes sense) on jicama and it is GREAT...I use a brand that you can only buy in Mexico and I don't know what it's called:(

Pumpkin seeds - its the perfect time of the year for them!

I love jicama-most people have never heard of it. Being a veghead I have probably eaten more fruits, veggies, and grains than most people have ever had, lol. Do you like daikon (japanese raddish)?-so tasty with a little salt and pepper or lemon juice...my mouth is watering.

I've never had diakon. I see it at the grocery store all the time, but have never had it. I'll have to try it. I'm craving jicama now, though. You're right - most people have never heard of it. I go to Mexico with my boyfriend to work at an orphange (I live in Texas so its not TOO far away) and one of my favorite things, besides the kids there of course, is the traditional Mexican snacks. They have stands on the streets that sell cups of fruits and veggies like jicama, cucumber, carrott, and pineapple drizzled with chile sauce and lime juice. SOOO delicious! Helotes are also delicious..but EXTREMELY unhealthy. I don't know why I even mentioned it, haha.

I love jicama too! didn't know they sold that in the US.

I get mine at Publix (my Publix has a lot of 'gourmet' items that are hard to find in other stores).

I wanted to start a thread to see what types of healthy snacks everyone likes to bring to work/school/trips...or even something easy at home. I figured this could help some of us out who have a hard time thinking of what to bring with us to work. Such as ME!

:happy: I have the following to start off...


Frigo Light Cheese = 60 cals
Emeral natural almonds (100 calorie pack) = 100 cals
6 Ritz whole wheat crackers & 1oz mozz cheese = 170 cals
carrots & 1 TBSP hummus = 60 cals
apple & 1 TBSP PB = 160 cals
1/4 c. whole wheat Chex + 1 TBSP peanuts + 1 TBSP craisins = 172 cals
3/4 c. dry Special K fruit n' yogurt = 120 cals

and of course fruits...oranges, bananas, grapes, strawberries...etc.

it's scary how close this is to my snacks.
Difference?

no chex, no special K no Ritz
instead I bring
Carb control lite n fit yourt
1 serving of whole wheat snyders honey wheat pretzels
low sodium v8
sometimes on the way to work I'll have a baggy of Newman's Own
Sweet Enough Honey Flax Flakes Cereal