Best healthy snack (that doesn't taste like cardboard)

[isasir]

In an effort to lose some weight, I figure I'll try eating a lighter lunch than I usually do, but complement it with a late afternoon snack an hour or two before I head to the gym after work.

Any recommendations for a good snack to have that I'll still enjoy eating?

 

[iamme]

an apple?

 

[Ikonomi]

An orange?

 

[Gurck]

protein bar/shake, salad.

 

[Mr N8]

Light Yogurt
1/2 Pita w/Tuna (add mustard for flavor, not Mayo)
Fruit

 

[isasir]

Originally posted by: iamme
an apple?

Yeah, fruit is always good, but doesn't really have much substance to fill me, tho' I will have it occasionally as a snack. I'm looking moreso for namebrand protein bars or granola bars, or something along those lines.

 

[gistech1978]

nature valley trail mix bars - the fruit and nut kind.

i love em.

 

[DnetMHZ]

bacon!... eeer.. or a protien bar of some sort.
as gistech said, nature valley bars are pretty good.

 

[ThaPerculator]

Cottage Cheese with a low glycemic-index fruit on top. (strawberries, melon)

 

[ScoobMaster]

ALMONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I munch on a small container of 'em everyday (smoked/roasted).

yummy and good for you.

Almonds: Cholesterol lowering, heart-healthy snack

and

Almonds promote good health

 

[Ikonomi]

Originally posted by: ScoobMaster
ALMONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I munch on a small container of 'em everyday (smoked/roasted).

yummy and good for you.

Almonds: Cholesterol lowering, heart-healthy snack

and

Almonds promote good health

I never knew almonds could be so beneficial.

 

[zbalat]

Beef jerky

 

[PunDogg]

cardboard with peanut butter on it

Dogg

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Baby carrots make for an excellent snack.

 

[EmperorRob]

Most "protein bars" out there are "energy bars" with lots of sugar. But the EAS Carb Control bars are an exception. I could eat the Apple Cobbler ones all day.

 

[Thraxen]

I never knew almonds could be so beneficial.

Me either. I'm going to go buy a bag of almonds for snacks... just have to resist any that are embedded in chocolate

 

[Gurck]

Originally posted by: EmperorRob
Most "protein bars" out there are "energy bars" with lots of sugar. But the EAS Carb Control bars are an exception. I could eat the Apple Cobbler ones all day.

Maybe the energy bars you find in supermarkets and such, but protein bars you'd find on fitness nutrition websites are generally much better, very low fat/carbs. Be careful though, some of the cheaper protein bars taste like ass. I got a 12pack of these ones that tasted exactly like bowling alleys smell :disgust:. So much for getting a deal heh.. I hear Pure Protein brand is good, but I generally stick to the shakes as they're cheaper anyway.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Almonds are awesome! So is yogurt, cottage cheese....

 

[isasir]

Originally posted by: Thraxen

I never knew almonds could be so beneficial.

Me either. I'm going to go buy a bag of almonds for snacks... just have to resist any that are embedded in chocolate

AFAIK though, almonds still have a high fat content, even though they are healthy for you.

 

[prvteye2003]

Originally posted by: EmperorRob
Most "protein bars" out there are "energy bars" with lots of sugar. But the EAS Carb Control bars are an exception. I could eat the Apple Cobbler ones all day.

Also, the Atkins Advantage Bars are good. I mostly like the chocolate peanut butter ones though. 19g protein, 2g carbs, and only 1g sugar. The downside? 12g fat. I also like the chocolate delightful shakes. 20g protein, 2g carbs, 1g sugar....but again, 9g fat.

 

[isasir]

Originally posted by: gistech1978
nature valley trail mix bars - the fruit and nut kind.

i love em.

Picked up the Mixed Berry one during lunch today. Will give it a try. Thanks.

 

[CaseTragedy]

Originally posted by: ScoobMaster
ALMONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I munch on a small container of 'em everyday (smoked/roasted).

yummy and good for you.

Almonds: Cholesterol lowering, heart-healthy snack

and

Almonds promote good health

I agree. I go through a bag of almonds (Trader Joe's) every week.
A small handful is surprisingly filling.

 

[tomstevens26]

Originally posted by: Thraxen
Me either. I'm going to go buy a bag of almonds for snacks... just have to resist any that are embedded in chocolate

But dark chocolate is supposed to good for your heart I think!! Hey, work with me on this...

 

[tomstevens26]

Originally posted by: isasir
AFAIK though, almonds still have a high fat content, even though they are healthy for you.

But isn't it the good kind of fat?

 

[EmperorRob]

Yeah the thing about most of the protein products though is that they are expensive. It sucks to shell out $6 for a protein shake mix that tastes bad.