
Posted: 5/9/2002 10:28:29 AM EST
My fiancee and I (especially her) have a penchant for unhealthy snacks. However, that is over. I went to the store and bought broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumber, and tomato. That and some low-fat dip and we were good to go. The great thing is that I love this stuff, but I couldn't get her to partake. That's changing though.
So throw out the additive/preservative/fat/salt/... laden snacks!
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What does everyone else think about some other good low-fat/no-fat snacks?
Baked Lay's Potato chips are too expensive for me. However, I can afford Fat-Free Pretzels. I love carrots dipped in salt or some kind of sour-cream/frenchonion dip.
Awe SHIT! That frickin' wine is kicking in. I am drinking a bottle of wine for dinner today, as I am away from home, and am busy drafting a building to meet deadlines that are tomorrow morning.
I sure hope I don't [puke] tonight.
I am celebrating a great score on a final exam today. I think all will go well with me this semester.
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Not sure how healthy, but here are a few I like:
1. Tomatos sliced with a [i]little[/i] bit of salt, lots of pepper, some dried oregano, and some dried basil. Follow up with some [u]very good quality[/u], [b]light[/b] olive oil.
2. I also like to take sliced tomatos, cucumbers, carrots and cover them with a little salt and lots of pepper. Makes a great snack.
Where's that damn recipe forum???
Edited to add: Congrats on the great exam score!! [beer]
Have you moved yet?
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Chimborazo,
Are you trying to replace this forum with your proposed "Recipe forum" [:D]
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Originally Posted By Chimborazo:
Edited to add: Congrats on the great exam score!![beer]
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In moderate amounts, roasted & salted peanuts!
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Originally Posted By EdAvilaSr:
Chimborazo,
Are you trying to replace this forum with your proposed "Recipe forum" [:D] View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Chimborazo:
No, why do you ask? DonR is the one who proposed it. What makes you think I want one?
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actually, be careful with peanuts, they are LOADED with fat.
the lay's WOW chips and doritos(especially the doritos!!!) are pretty good, despite all of the rumors about them causing gastro problems.
i found i lost more weight by cutting out pop than anything else. a good alternative is the wal-mart flavored water, that stuff rocks!!!! .58 cents for a half liter too.
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Originally Posted By EdAvilaSr:
[b]I think what we need is a recipe forum,so that fool can learn to cook.[/b]
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Originally Posted By Chimborazo:
Not sure how healthy, but here are a few I like:
1. Tomatos sliced with a [i]little[/i] bit of salt, lots of pepper, some dried oregano, and some dried basil. Follow up with some [u]very good quality[/u], [b]light[/b] olive oil.
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Healthy snacks... can of tuna, small bowl of cottage cheese, protein bar. The protein lasts longer as an energy source than carbs... most of which are simple carbs.
A lot of the snacks y'all are suggesting are incredibly high in sodium. Salt is not a bad thing.. you need it if you are working out and sweating a lot... but if you are trying to lose weight, excessive salt in your diet will lead to water retention (as will caffeine and alcohol). When you retain a ton of water it's harder to see results... a lot of times people get frustrated and will give up when that happens.
I save the veggies, etc, to go with my chicken breast, fish or steak. Or pork chops. Mmmmmm. I love meat. [:D]
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iNuhBaDNayburhood,
I have an edit to that...instead of using dried basil, I found finely chooped basil in a jar. Much better! To be more specific, it looks like the jars that you find diced or chopped garlic in, and the basil was done basically the same way. I have only recently become a HUGE fan of basil.
AAAAHHHHHH!!!! I forgot something that can drastically improve this. Get some [b]fresh, good quality[/b] mozarella(sp?) and slice it thinly. Arrange it on the plate with the tomato [i]before[/i] you add the oil, spices, etc. Damn, I can't believe I forgot that. This is sure to be loved by the ladies!
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Adding cheese... plus the oil already in it and it's good eatin' but not so healthy a snack anymore.... [:D]
If you are really interested in "impressing the ladies" with your cooking, bookmark this site [url]www.epicurious.com[/url]. This website has a catalog of all of the Bon Appetit and Gourmet Magazine recipes. I can't recommend this website enough!
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Originally Posted By Miss_Magnum:
Adding cheese... plus the oil already in it and it's good eatin' but not so healthy a snack anymore.... [:D]
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So do you think this is a healthy snack?
Sweet Strawberries covered in Sweet Swiss Milk Chocolate:
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Add peanut butter and ask DonR [BD]
heheehe!
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I'm not a big fan of veggies. I usually have a protien shake, banana and a couple fig newtons in b/n meals. But, I'm trying to put on weight in the form of muscle so my snacking is used to increase my caloric intake.
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"preservative/fat/salt"
sounds good!,lets eat[^]
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Genisoy Soy Crisps are great. The barbeque flavor is the best. They look like hte rice crackers, but they actually have flavor, and a decent amount of protien. I also like their soy nuts, roasted soy beans, especially the ranch flavor. Lower in fat and higher in protien than peanuts, not quite as good tasting though, but still pretty good.
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Munching on carrots (plain) right now.
What's up Doc?
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Originally Posted By Shadowblade:
Munching on carrots (plain) right now.
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I lift weights a good deal, and I find that a good protien shake is what really hits the spot. To me it is like candy.
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Originally Posted By killingmachine123:
I lift weights a good deal, and I find that a good protien shake is what really hits the spot. To me it is like candy. View Quote |
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For me, fresh fruit and veggies are cheap and easy, and involve essentially no preparation.
In my (humble) opinion, if you're gonna put peanut butter on something, then you might as well add some Nutella too.
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Oh man, I love Nutella!! Haven't had it in years though.
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I like salted soy beans, Almonds, cauliflower, carrots, and chex mix.
Ooh and more salt !
Chips and salsa and guacamole !
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I like to eat healthy too. But...have you ever noticed how much more it costs and why??
Man I can pull away from Wendy's with a bag full of grub for like $7.00 to $8.00 bucks that will feed four. I leave the super market with two tomatoes one cantaloupe and a bag of lettuce and I'm easily into $7.00 bucks and can only feed one.
Chili is relatively cheap to make and full of protein. Ask Ilikelegs for his recipe!
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