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I just went on vacation and was looking for a quick snack. I did the rice cakes with almond butter. Definitely a good choice. I love rice cakes! Another go-to-snack for me is raw cashews.
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Ignore the sugar content. As long as your intake is coming from natural sugars (aka fresh fruit) you'll be fine. Plus, you are not overdoing the fruit (15 apples, etc). With the fruit you are getting all the beneficial fiber, vitamins, and minerals along with it :)
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What kinds of other stuff are you eating? If you try boosting your protein intake, it might help you feel fuller. The same goes for fiber rich foods. Fruit is definitely a better option than a candy bar or other sugary foods.
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That's great about the working out part. Once you get a schedule set with working out, makes it easier to stick to. Also, if you are working out, you shouldn't have to worry "as much" if you cheat on some days with the food. Snacking is such a big thing for me. If I wait too long to eat, I feel like I've gone stark raving…
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Maybe adding your veggies to other recipes. Like if you are making pasta, adding the veggies to the gravy (or sauce as some call it). Also, with the veggies wasting, you could always use them fresh and then cut and freeze them. Then, you can use them later in hot dishes and not waste. Adding extra veggies to soups,…
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I would say for the water to maybe add a splash of lemon or some seltzer for a spritzer, that is if you don't like the taste. Also, fruits and vegetables and other foods count towards your fluid intake.
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I am recent graduate with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. I am currently in a Dietetic Internship. I love learning about nutrition and teaching/helping others. I'd love to get more involved with this community and use my knowledge to help others. :)
