What’s A Good Low Calorie Snack?
I get extremely hungry at work, because I work odd hours. My doctor put me on a low calorie diet, and the only thing at work to eat is from the vending machines…Ew. I have no energy, I need something that will pep me up, something I could just shove in my purse would be great.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
they make those 100 calorie snack packs that are awesome!! i always bring those to work (i work nites).
they come in
-oreo cookie
-cheese its
-chips ohoy cookies
-ritz chips
-wheat thins
-reeses pieces
there are a ton of new ones out too and they are small enough to fit in your purse-check your grocery store in the snack or granola bar aisle.
you can also try
-low cal pretzels or pretzel sticks
-small baggie of no fat popcorn
-quakers (made by quaker foods). they are little bite size rice cakes in several flavors.
-sugar free jello
-goldfish crackers
-an apple
-an orange
-bag of trail mix or mixed nuts
-granola bar
February 25th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Nuts are not low cal per say but very healthy. Yogurt or string cheese is good. How about crackers with the cheese or peanut butter already in them?
February 26th, 2010 at 1:21 am
My personal favorite is the Odewalla bar. There are so many different types and they are a good source of protein and fiber- things that keep you feeling fuller longer and give you the energy you need much more than simple carbohydrates (like the pretzels mentioned earlier). The only problem with them is cost- from 1.50 each bar is average. A second alternative that is cheaper- but not as tasty- is the Kashi go lean brand- they sell those by the box, and they too have the fiber and protein you need. Good luck and congratulations on the new life you have chosen!
February 26th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Any fruits are great. Bananas are easy. Or cut up carrot and celery in sticks at home and bring with you.
February 26th, 2010 at 6:55 am
Think natural:
Celery
Bell pepper strips
Baby Carrots
sun dried tomatos
apples
Berries/Grapes (Freeze them the night before)
broccoli
cauliflower
pickles (high in sodium maybe a problem if hypertensive)
cucumber
There is an organic company that makes some snacks I like. They arent super low cal but if you monitor portion size as you should with anything on a diet they are great.http://www.robscape.com/files/roberts_go…
As far as the energy thing talk to your doctor about adding some vitamins to your daily routine. This will add that pep without a crash and without calorie counting.
B6, B12, Royal Jelly, Sam-E, DHEA, and C are all good ideas in supplementing the active adult.
February 26th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Your best bet would be to pack a “lunch box” to keep with you – even if it’s just a little snack in a ziplock bag you can keep in your purse (as you said). Good options:
- Fruit: apples, bananas, etc – whatever you like
- Crudites: carrots, celery, cucumber, baby tomatos
- Dried fruit
- Nuts & seeds (a palm full of seeds or 10 nuts goes a long way)
- Hummus: I love dipping carrots & other crispy veggies in this
- Wholewheat crackers
- A boiled egg
- Popcorn (minus the salt & butter)
I usually go by the “one handful” portion rule.
And always stay away from pre-packaged things, like energy bars and the like (they disguise a LOT of extra calories).
Also, you have to beware of the sugar content in any snack – as high sugar causes your energy levels to “spike” and then rapidly go down again, thus making you hungry shortly after.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Take pretzel or cucumber it is a vegetable
February 26th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
apple
orange
handful of almonds
dried fruit mix
single serving low fat chocolate milk carton (or soy milk)
banana
February 26th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
a nice salad sandwich and a bottle of water.works for me.[grain bread]also wrap in alfoil it keeps for ages
February 26th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Pretzels…Nuts provide a lot of energy but high in calories