Healthy Snacks

[JuanFitbit]

Hi everyone!

Times have changed, and a lot of us are sitting a lot during these times, mostly on a pc or our desks. 

During the day we tend to have small snacks instead of a full healthy meal, due time-, space-limitations or other causes. 

The most common snacks, we tend to take are chips, fries, sandwiches, sweet bread, cookies, chocolate bar, etc! 

A lot of them are known of having big amounts of sugar and/or fat. 

I've tried to change those for cut veggies, like cucumbers, and carrots. 

I love that you can eat them raw, just a pinch of salt and some lime juice, or if you have a bit more time, combine them with a nice dressing. 

A small plate of fruits, left on the table, also are fine to snack on them every time I pass by.

Dehydrated fruits or/and nuts are other possibilities. 

I haven't felt as inflated as I used to be after a bag of chips since. 

 What would you consider healthy snacks? 

Do you have receipts, tips or ideas?

How do you prepare them?

I'll love to hear your tips, tricks and thoughts. 

[Odyssey13]

@JuanFitbit  popcorn! Got this simple glass microwave popcorn popper and have been enjoying it. One quarter cup of kernels and in three minutes, I have a big bowl of popcorn to munch. I use salt substitute and some spray butter. For me, it's the crunch value. If I just mindlessly eat chocolate or ice cream, there is no crunch. If I eat chips all the time, it's not good for me. Popcorn provides the crunch and flavor. Here is a picture of my popper. 

[JuanFitbit]

@Odyssey13 , wow. Good choice! I haven't thought about it, as I always relate popcorn with butter. Tasty! But after reading your post, I tried them without a thing on them, and they seem a very good alternative. Eating the popcorn I was also thinking about the rice cookies (inflated rice) !

Maybe other Community members have more tips, and thoughts. 

[tambas]

I make a veggie dip with cream cheese and ranch dip mix that is very good. it is 1 8oz package of cream cheese and 1 1oz package of ranch dip mix. 

[JuanFitbit]

Hi @tambas , nice to see you see you here. Wow! Sounds great! I'll have to try it sometime. Have you tried cottage cheese with lemongrass, as a dip?

Fine chopped lemongrass, cottage cheese and a few olive oil drops. Highly recommended.

[free4now]

Hello Here is a few things I do to help me through the snack time:   ( I was on Keto at the time not counting calories, so this list might not be for ever diet )  

1)  Blueberry's & Strawberry's with heavy cream. 

2)  Hard boiled eggs

3) rolled up Ham Slices, many different flavors like Applewood, Smoked, Maple etc.

4)  Johnsonville Summer Sausages I would thinly slice, and add cheese on top.  super good!

5) Sugar free Jell-O /Sugar free Pudding    -with the Jell-O i would sometimes add fresh fruit.

6)  Cheese Cubes ( for those following Keto /low carb ) 

7)   Atkins Bars :  low sugar 1G / low carbs  many too choose from,  I like the peanut butter cups,  Carmel squares ,  ( find them in the pharmacy dept. 

😎  Sugar free -  zero calorie Fruit Juice - I enjoyed the Ocean Spray 5 Calorie Fruit juice, I usually find it on the top shelf. dont let the "Cran" scare you off you will not taste any cranberry.  ( Blackberry, Cran-Mango -Cran-Grape  etc all taste great ) 

I hope this is helpful for someone (?)

[Odyssey13]

Hello @free4now  What is it with people being afraid to drink anything cranberry? It blends nicely with other flavors. Now I have to get some juice from the grocery store. Good suggestions!

[free4now]

I agree.  With only 5 calories they really help when i have a sweet tooth & healthy drink to boot.  While i do drink water, I have to admit it gets very boring.   *  also those powder suger free - zero calorie Crystal light strawberry Kiwi is my favorite. 

[JuanFitbit]

Nice suggestion @free4now ! I agree, drinking only water is sometimes a bit boring. Luckily I have access to a lot of fresh fruits, and try to have fresh fruit juice most of the times. I have to confess that sodas sometimes get me! I'm weak ! But normally I try to avoid them.