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snacks
I'm eating too much unhealthy junk food. What are some healthy snacks I can eat instead of chips and sodas?
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Personally- I like to eat spreads that are healthy on veggies.
I really enjoy a honey and carob spread and a honey and sesame seed spread that I got from this website (www.holyfoodimports.com)
Then you're eating healthy veggies and it's still delicious
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Whatever you do, don't get the "healthy" olean-based chips: olean is basically mineral oil, and it'll go right through you, loosining up everything in your digesitve tract, and... eww.
I'd have to say the apple proponents are right. Granny Smith (tart, wonderful) and Russets (neat, matte skin, mellw flavour) are my favourites. Another healthier snack which tastes fantastic is whole wheat pita or crackers with baba gannouj (Lebanese eggplant dip) or nice strong cheese (sharp cheddar, blue, stilton)... the fat content is there in the cheese, but it's an intense experience so you're unlikely to overeat.
A little brown or wild rice will fill you up quickly, as will celery and carrots.
Almost anything you bake yourself will taste better, and although it may not be low in fat or sugar (although there are some recipes which are), you'll miss or at least drastically reduce all those yummy preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers and artificial colours/flavours.
The trick is to eat in moderation. The trick to eating in moderation is to eat good, healthy meals between your snacks, stay busy, and eat tasty, filling stuff.
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instead of soda, water (once you start drinking water, it's hard to stop! It just tastes so much better than soda.) juice, or smoothies, and if you're hungry and want a really quick snack that will give you energy, try peanut butter on crackers. also put peanut butter on bananas, apples, celery, and anything else you can think of. banana and apple chips are really good. and raisins and apricots.
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Flavored rice cakes
Apple chips (usually in the fruit section of the grocery store)
Bottled water (usually an option at soda machines)
String cheese
A salad with a fancy dressing like rasberry sauce or a tangy red wine vinegrette.
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Fruit juices (orange juice rocks!), whole-wheat crackers, various fruits or vegetables. I love to eat celery dipped in peanut butter with raisons. It tastes awesome and it's incredibly healthy for you.
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Milky Ways. I have one (or 2) for lunch everyday.
Also, you may wanna try Chicken salad (unless youre a vegetarian)
Just get some chunky chicken ( you can get single serving packs), some mayonase, and about a drop of mustard for flavor. Its VERY GOOD and its actually good for you. And potatoes. Eat lots of baked potatoes. and steak. Its good for your heart--as long as you dont eat the fat. which you probably won't
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Some good ones are grapes, apples, bananas, anything sweet and fruity should do the trick. And you can make salads if you get sick of fruits. Mmm.....this is making me hungry already....
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i like to eat healthy food. i find that it does more for me than junk food. instead of reachin for that stuff, go for some veggies or fruits. its amazing how good they taste once you give them a chance. try maybe puttin a lil seasoning or dressing on it...its pretty good!
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Well are you eating because you are low on energy? I say eat an apple. Apples give you 75% more energy than soda does and 3x faster! If you dont like fruit, try some yoghurt or some cheese :0). Hope this helps
-soni
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Well, fruit is good. So are veggies. I would advise just going to the store and just start picking up whatever looks good, and read the Nutrition Facts on the side to see if it's healthy. You could also read some advice books if you want to be really ambitious.
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Apples.
Apples are the perfect fruit. There is nothing in this world better than apples.
And you know what's better than an apple?
TWO APPLES!
Apples work best in pairs.
In place of sodas, apple juice.
Also: orange juice, grape juice, milk, water, water, water, water, and water.
More snacks: Peanut butter on celery, fruits, vegetables, granola, very small rocks, grass, tree bark (but not willow trees, as that contains salycilic acid, a precursor to aspirin, which can cause ulcers with extended use), small woodland creatures, human flesh, meat, and crackers.
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A little bit better option would be to get the new baked chips available now, or the ones that use olean to substitute for fat content. Celery sticks with low-fat peanut butter will provide the crunch and saltiness of chips without the calories. Fruit juices are also available that have a good amount of flavor with the added benefit of containing vitamins.
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Peanut butter and ritz crackers are good for all occasions. I also suggest eating (healthy) cereal, as it is not only a breakfast food. Fruit is always an option as well.
As for drinks, juice is generally healthier than soda, although some types are better than others. Try to avoid overly sugary drinks. If all else fails, water and milk will serve you well.
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