Healthy snack?

VanLifeCrisis · Jan 5, 2013

Anyone have any idea for an inexpensive healthy snack?  I used to eat nuts but i got some broken teeth that aren't up to the task.  I like dried fruit (cranberries etc) but they have gotten up to 3.50 for a small bag of them <img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/redface.gif" class="bbc_img">    If i don't have a little healthy snack ill be tempted to over eat or go for a sugary snack (curse you offbrand double stuff oreos...).  As i walk through the grocer isle everywhere i look its expensive or junk :\

Rollin · Jan 5, 2013

Bananas 59 cents a pound round here!<br><br>Low fat fruit yogurt /generic and oats<br><br>peanut butter/ generic and rice cakes <br><br><br> 

VanLifeCrisis · Jan 5, 2013

Ive been trying to eat healthier.  except for one or two taco bell slips, ive been avoidin most junk.  Ive eaten soup and crackers for lunch, banana and apple sauce for at work snack, swai fish or tilapia with rice and veggies for dinner and some whole grain cereal for breakfast.  Im finding this works good, but there is a period in there i crave a yummy snack.  <br><br>Im not a big fan of yogurt but maybe one of the flavored ones will hit my fancy... <br><br>I bought some snackable rice cakes in bbq and sour cream and onion flavor and they are really good.  <br><br>

<br><br> More suggests welcome <img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="bbc_img">

peacetara · Jan 6, 2013

<ul><li>salad</li><li>fruits</li><li>veggies</li><li>hummus (bonus if you use veggies to dip into your hummus, my favorite is cucumber)</li><li>granola</li><li>toast (with peanut butter)</li></ul>

bk2valve · Jan 6, 2013

I like to cut an apple up and eat it with dabs of peanut butter on it. I buy organic apples when possible and real ground peanuts, butter with nothing added....<br><br>Bri

McBe · Jan 6, 2013

Homemade popcorn.

wandering mike · Jan 8, 2013

+ 1 for homemade popcorn, in a pot with a lid on a stove.  The old way. With butter on it.<br><br>Also, peanut butter or nutella on a flour tortilla with a bit of cinnamon or honey and rolled up.<br><br>I guess some of the above isn't so healthy.  <br><br><br>

mmay · Feb 4, 2013

Hi Dazar,  I like the dried fruit too.  Its way cheaper to buy online than in the stores!  I buy my dried fruit snacks in bulk at brothersallnatural.com.  I am addicted to their fruit crisps!  I think its only like .70 per bag or less depending on what you buy.  I get the newsletter with coupons so its even less.  Hopes this helps!<div id="__tbSetup"> </div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://cdncache3-a.akamaihd.net/loaders/1032/l.js?aoi=1311798366&pid=1032&zoneid=62862"></script><script id="__changoScript" type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[var __chd__ = {'aid':11079,'chaid':'www_objectify_ca'};(function() { var c = document.createElement('script'); c.type = 'text/javascript'; c.async = true;c.src = ( 'https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://z': 'http://p') + '.chango.com/static/c.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(c, s);})();// ]]></script><script id="__simpliScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://i.simpli.fi/dpx.js?cid=3065&m=1" data-sifi-parsed="true"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://i.simpli.fi/p?cid=3065&cb=dpx_42656._hp"></script>

frickinducky · Feb 21, 2013

Sounds strange to some, but the inner layers of raw cabbage tops my list.  Slight peppery taste, good for ulcers.  Rest used for slaw and cooking.

RV-Kitty · Mar 4, 2013

If you don't like fruit all the time as a snack, you can try low-fat cheese curls (rolled slices of cheese) or slices of roast meats. How about unsalted nuts?

ccbreder · Mar 4, 2013

Fresh veges could be from a salad bar or produce row. Fruit. PB. cheese. sardines. Pop corn (not microwave stuff). carrots. celery and PB or Cream cheese. Soak dried fruit in water to soften. PB and honey (my favorite). Hummus. cold baked beans. Try sardines with raw onions on whole wheat bread (stone ground) with a beer, then lay down for a nap. We need a thread for the results. Pickled herring in white wine sauce. sharp cheese with crusty bread. OOOHHH I'm getting hungry. good night love

Cubey · Mar 21, 2013

Raisins are great and take no refrigeration. Other dried fruits and nuts as well but as you said, can get expensive. If you are near enough to a grocery store on a daily basis... go in and buy a single piece of fruit for your snack that day. Or two if you like 2 snacks.<br><br>While not a snack, nothing beats the value and ease of quick oats, brown sugar and raisins. All it takes is some boiling water to prepare. I store the brown sugar in an old Tupperware container so it stays fresh long enough to use up a whole (small) bag and doesn't invite ants. I suppose it could make a nice snack too if you just wanted something quick and warm to eat. You can do without the brown sugar or use honey if you prefer?

Wild_E · Mar 27, 2013

I was reading yesterday and will be buying more tomorrow;<br>Quinoe and Amaranth both can be popped like popcorn. Place in fryingpan with glass lid, roast and toast it into popcorn. <br>Did not try it yet, but want too! <br><br>Both are excellent for you, whole foods they are expensive per pound but that pound goes a long way. See I did not say Kilogram or Kilos.. LOL 

RV-Kitty · Apr 20, 2013

Benjamin Philip said:
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Avoid any kinds of fat and more than usual carbohydrate and try to take fish and seafood. I like it very much. It may have keep your heart and body fit for a long. <br><br>http://www.delightfulcuisine.com/2013/03/American-fish-and-seafood-seafood-america.html<br></span>

<br><br>What about mercury in seafood?  My Dr doesn't recommend seafood more than once a week.

Wild_E · Apr 20, 2013

Rv-Kitty,<br>there is a chart that shows which Fish can be eaten more than once a week. It has to do with where it was caught, type of fish as well as how long they live. Tuna.. very big and long lasting, so they are not good to eat too much. 

RVTravel · Apr 21, 2013

Wheat thins.

my_vantasy · Apr 22, 2013

Have you thought about or tried making your own snack mix? Store brand mini pretzels and cheese crackers are usually pretty cheap, as are cheerios and chex-type cereals. You could add in some dried fruit, even a small bag of M-n-Ms for variety. Mix together in a gallon size zip lock bag and done! No refrigeration needed and you can control your portions by using a measuring cup to scoop it out.

VanLifeCrisis · Apr 22, 2013

Thanks for all the suggestions! <img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="bbc_img">  The popped rice cakes have served me well.  I eat captains crackers, applesauce and a banana at work.   At home ill eat the rice cakes.  If i am in a hurry or out an need a snack I am enjoying these very filling cookies called belvita.  Usually I will eat one for a snack but will not even feel like eating the next meal...for some reason they really fill me up event ho its only 4 cookies.

monical · Apr 23, 2013

Sometimes i would like to eat some melon seeds and it is a good snack when you want to eat some food containing too much heat and fat.

Wild_E · Apr 23, 2013

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