No prep healthy snack ideas?

[morkus64]

Short of actually getting some semblance of self control, I'm thinking I should do SOMETHING to try to eat a little healthier. What are some ideas for things I can keep around the house to mindlessly munch on in lieu of less healthy snacks?

(I should note, it's not like I'm even overweight, I'm 5'10 and 150 lbs. I'm just trying to shift things slowly toward a healthier lifestyle.)

TIA!

 

[MustISO]

Fruits, veggies (carrots, celery, toasted kale), roasted nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese, homemade granola (requires prep but can be done once for a large portion that will last over the week).

 

[morkus64]

Fruits, veggies (carrots, celery, toasted kale), roasted nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese, homemade granola (requires prep but can be done once for a large portion that will last over the week).

Thanks for the ideas - I have replaced chips with almonds recently. I don't know much about which nuts are ok and which to avoid.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Thanks for the ideas - I have replaced chips with almonds recently. I don't know much about which nuts are ok and which to avoid.

They're pretty much all good - they're just calorie dense. My go-to is carrot/cucumber and hummus with a side of fruit (apple, strawberries, or grapes usually). No prep really, especially with baby carrots.

 

[morkus64]

They're pretty much all good - they're just calorie dense. My go-to is carrot/cucumber and humus with a side of fruit (apple, strawberries, or grapes usually). No prep really, especially with baby carrots.

My wife eats tons of baby carrots - i just can't stand the taste. Grapes are a great idea though. I'll have to start keeping more around the house.

 

[jaedaliu]

raw trail mix (the non-roasted nuts are slightly healthier because the roasting process isn't good for you. But the roasted nuts taste way better. Your choice how healthy you want to go.

yogurt or string cheese is pretty healthy, too.

To me, it sounds like moderation is key. An easy way to fake self control is to leave the chips bag in the pantry, and only take out a small handful/cupful with you to eat.

 

[Cappuccino]

Off topic - Eat vitamin supplements. It's easy and fast!

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Off topic - Eat vitamin supplements. It's easy and fast!

No. As I said elsewhere, these don't prove to benefit healthy people and they do not make up for a crappy diet.

 

[interchange]

What SC said.

And also you don't need to snack.

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