Favorite healthy snack

[stankybank]

I've been eating too many unhealthy snacks and want to improve my diet.

Suggest away!

[RunDownHouse]

Apple.

Calorie loss? The original South Beach Diet: Cocaine, Vodka, Cigarettes.

[IndieMatty]

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I've been eating too many unhealthy snacks and want to improve my diet.

Suggest away!

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Grilled chicken.

[Blackjack]

Florida Oranges.. omfg.. I once had 8 in one sitting. Cut each orange into 8 pieces. Suck all the juices and some of the pulp out. Rinse and repeat. It's sooo addicting.

Blackjack

[DBowling]

pizza

[Los Feliz Slim]

Walnuts and blueberries with plain yogurt.

[Carlito]

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Apple

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That's cool.

[Blackjack]

Raspberries are awesome but really expensive. Seriously.. if I were to eat nothing but raspberries for one hour and not pace myself.. Just gorge like I'd want to - it would be about a 20$ an hour habit. More expensive then [censored] crack rocks man.

Blackjack

[Le Shok]

Grapes.

[chaas4747]

Apples and that Fat free carmel dip stuff.

[jakethebake]

Big Steve's Famous Recipe Protein Shake

[RYL]

Grapefruits. I love cutting the grapefruit in half and scooping the meat up with a spoon. Organic grapefruits, not supermarket grapefruits.

[Blackjack]

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Big Steve's Famous Recipe Protein Shake

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Extra semen version?

[Freakin]

Carrots

[turnipmonster]

dried peaches, apricots and strawberries.

[GuyOnTilt]

Yogurt and granola.

GoT

[Blackjack]

Real nice garden tomatoes.. cold.. sliced with salt on each slice. Sooo good..

Blackjack

[offTopic]

edamame

[stankybank]

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edamame

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Good one!!!

[Benal]

Popcorn is very healthy, but its kinda bland without adding something unhealthy to it, like salt or butter.

[stankybank]

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Real nice garden tomatoes.. cold.. sliced with salt on each slice. Sooo good..

Blackjack

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Really? Salt? Interesting...

[Stuey]

Dried cranberries. Chase with pickle juice. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2577654&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1) /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[turnipmonster]

4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt

mix everything together, spread mixture thin evenly over several baking pans and bake on 325 until golden brown, turning several times to avoid burning.

let cool and add pumpkin seeds. flour is optional but makes it stick together better. cinnamon powder is a good option as well, generally 1-2 tbs.


--turnipmonster

[stankybank]

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Dried cranberries. Chase with pickle juice. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2577654&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1) /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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WTF is a "gout"?

[stankybank]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt

mix everything together, spread mixture thin evenly over several baking pans and bake on 325 until golden brown, turning several times to avoid burning.

let cool and add pumpkin seeds. flour is optional but makes it stick together better. cinnamon powder is a good option as well, generally 1-2 tbs.


--turnipmonster

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Oh man, this sounds soooooooooooo good. I'm salivating.

[CallMeIshmael]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt


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That sounds great.

BUT, fwiw, it also doesnt sound very healthy.

[IndieMatty]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt


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That sounds great.

BUT, fwiw, it also doesnt sound very healthy.

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You're kidding?

[CallMeIshmael]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt


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That sounds great.

BUT, fwiw, it also doesnt sound very healthy.

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You're kidding?

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Umm... no. Are you?

[IndieMatty]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt


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That sounds great.

BUT, fwiw, it also doesnt sound very healthy.

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You're kidding?

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Umm... no. Are you?

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What's not healthy about it? whole grains and nuts? the 1/2 cup of honey spread over 5 cups of other ingredients?

[turnipmonster]

because of the oil? you can get away with less and also use very low fat oil (like canola) since you're not cooking with it (i.e. frying, sauteing etc). also, it makes a lot of granola, like more than in a box of cereal. I don't think it's that bad for you, and using honey as a sweetener is generally better than using refined sugar.

maybe I'm biased though, I have a bowl of this every morning for breakfast /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

--turnipmonster

[Bluffoon]

Im going to say it anyway.

I like nuts.

sigh

Oh and dried mangos rock too.

[RunDownHouse]

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Turnip's recipe

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Wow. I don't know whether a squirrel joke or a sandals-wearing, patchoulli-reeking hippie joke is appropriate here.

[GuyOnTilt]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt

mix everything together, spread mixture thin evenly over several baking pans and bake on 325 until golden brown, turning several times to avoid burning.

let cool and add pumpkin seeds. flour is optional but makes it stick together better. cinnamon powder is a good option as well, generally 1-2 tbs.


--turnipmonster

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Thank you. Very nice. I heart granola.

GoT

[CallMeIshmael]

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What's not healthy about it? whole grains and nuts? the 1/2 cup of honey spread over 5 cups of other ingredients?

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I guess it all depends on your idea of "healthy"

Is it more "lose weight" healthy or "heart" healthy.

But... there are probably like 150 grams of fat on that recipe.

I mean, 1 cup of almonds/hazelnuts is 70 grams of fat.

Then, throw in sun flower seeds, and you're looking at a bunch more.

The whole thing is gonna have like 150-200 grams of fat. IMO, that is far from "healthy." Though it might not be as bad as bacon and eggs on your heart.

[brassnuts]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt


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That sounds great.

BUT, fwiw, it also doesnt sound very healthy.

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You're kidding?

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Umm... no. Are you?

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What's not healthy about it? whole grains and nuts? the 1/2 cup of honey spread over 5 cups of other ingredients?

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I'm not arguing here, just asking a serious question because a lot of people seem in favor of snacking on nuts. I know it's the "good" type of fat, but most nuts just have so much fat, I don't see how this could be healthy. I think snacking on a couple small handfuls of nuts can be a good snack, but this calls for multiple cups.

Edit: How many servings does that recipe yield?

[stankybank]

I agree here. Although it sounds good and the recipe doesn't seem all that unhealthy, I don't think it's actually healthy in the sense that fruits are. It's healthier than Snickers, yes, but not something you'll find in a diet book I presume.

[CallMeIshmael]

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I'm not arguing here, just asking a serious question because a lot of people seem in favor of snacking on nuts. I know it's the "good" type of fat, but most nuts just have so much fat, I don't see how this could be healthy. I think snacking on a couple small handfuls of nuts can be a good snack, but this calls for multiple cups.

Edit: How many servings does that recipe yield?

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I was just about to comment on this somewhere else.

Granola and nuts are misconceived as 'healthy'.

They are great for someone who is at a healthy weight, and one of the best ways to get your daily fat requirements.

But... if someone is looking to lose weight, eating nuts is very bad. They are fat bombs. Especially considering they do little to fill you up.

[IndieMatty]

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What's not healthy about it? whole grains and nuts? the 1/2 cup of honey spread over 5 cups of other ingredients?

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I guess it all depends on your idea of "healthy"

Is it more "lose weight" healthy or "heart" healthy.

But... there are probably like 150 grams of fat on that recipe.

I mean, 1 cup of almonds/hazelnuts is 70 grams of fat.

Then, throw in sun flower seeds, and you're looking at a bunch more.

The whole thing is gonna have like 150-200 grams of fat. IMO, that is far from "healthy." Though it might not be as bad as bacon and eggs on your heart.

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I think it's both healthy. This is the "good fat"; I see your point now though.

"I thought it was the good hodkins?" - LD

[turnipmonster]

are there any kind of nuts that are healthier to use? I'm not married to almonds or anything, in fact this weeks granola has just hazelnuts.

[Diplomat]

It shouldn't be that bad because it's low in "bad" cholesterol, assuming you are smart with the oil you use. The nuts and oatmeal are actually quite heart-healthy. It's not exactly a low cal recipe though, but better than store-bought cereal or a handful of chips.

-Diplomat

[Jack of Arcades]

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Grapes.

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Winner.

[turnipmonster]

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Edit: How many servings does that recipe yield?

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it's very filling actually, I usually have half a bowl for breakfast. I'd say 7-9 servings.

--turnipmonster

[IndieMatty]

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I'm not arguing here, just asking a serious question because a lot of people seem in favor of snacking on nuts. I know it's the "good" type of fat, but most nuts just have so much fat, I don't see how this could be healthy. I think snacking on a couple small handfuls of nuts can be a good snack, but this calls for multiple cups.

Edit: How many servings does that recipe yield?

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I was just about to comment on this somewhere else.

Granola and nuts are misconceived as 'healthy'.

They are great for someone who is at a healthy weight, and one of the best ways to get your daily fat requirements.

But... if someone is looking to lose weight, eating nuts is very bad. They are fat bombs. Especially considering they do little to fill you up.

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Every menshealth weight loss thing I have ever read says to eat almonds as a snack each day. So confused...

[CallMeIshmael]

check out this (http://www.ntwrks.com/chart1a.htm) page.

I use it when unsure about what I am eating.

But.. again.

1. How many servings are there? Because, if its many, the fat content probably wouldnt be too high

2. Are you at a healthy weight?

[RacersEdge]

Frozen grapes.

[turnipmonster]

yes I am, I try to eat healthy but also do a lot of cardio type activities (distance running, swimming). I became more concerned about my diet after reading that marathon runners often eat terrible because they won't gain a lot of weight, but still are hurting their heart.

[Stuey]

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Dried cranberries. Chase with pickle juice. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2577654&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1) /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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WTF is a "gout"?

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Second person that asked this.

The main symptom of Gout is severe pain, more often in the hand, foot, or base of the big toe, but sometimes in the knee or elbow. Within a few hours, the affected joint can swell, get tender, and the pain so great, that the slightest touch is unbearable. The skin around the joint can also get inflamed and a fever is common. Also, lump formations, called tophi, can occur under the skin around the affected area. Gout most often affect males after puberty but women get it usually only after menopause. Women therefore are less likely to be affected then men.

Gout is characterized by high levels of uric acid. When the body produces too much uric acid for the kidney to excrete it, the blood becomes super saturated and needle-like crystals of salts form. When these crystals are caught and form within joints, it can cause severe pain and inflammation. Some environmental conditions can contribute to gout such as over use of alcohol, consumption of purine foods and stress.

I've never had it but I seen people suffer and it looks painful.

[CallMeIshmael]

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Every menshealth weight loss thing I have ever read says to eat almonds as a snack each day. So confused...

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IIRC, almonds, in moderation, are actually good for dieters.

I believe it has been shown that they help people lose weight.

But... of course, I also believe that was only a small handful, and not a cup.

(I believe sunflower/pumpkin seeds are also good for you in moderation)

[turnipmonster]

yeah this makes more sense, I mean my recipe is like 7-9 servings. so you wouldn't be eating 1 cup of almonds a day or anything

[CallMeIshmael]

I would think that, as long as you're healthy (in terms of exercise), then a little bit of almonds in the morning are fine.

I was under the impression that the OP was trying to lose weight (though I dont believe he stated it), and this might not be the best thing for him.


Disclaimer: I am going to be a doctor, but Im not one now! I read about these things, but am far from an expert. So, take what I said fwiw.

[stankybank]

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I would think that, as long as you're healthy (in terms of exercise), then a little bit of almonds in the morning are fine.

I was under the impression that the OP was trying to lose weight (though I dont believe he stated it), and this might not be the best thing for him.


Disclaimer: I am going to be a doctor, but Im not one now! I read about these things, but am far from an expert. So, take what I said fwiw.

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I'm not trying to lose weight. In fact, I'm ~5'9 and never weighed more than 150 my whole life. I'm about 145 now. So, I think gaining weight is more ideal. However, I want to eat healthy foods that will gain me weight, not McDonald's and Pizza Hut.

[CallMeIshmael]

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I'm not trying to lose weight. In fact, I'm ~5'9 and never weighed more than 150 my whole life. I'm about 145 now. So, I think gaining weight is more ideal. However, I want to eat healthy foods that will gain me weight, not McDonald's and Pizza Hut.

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Again, Im not an expert. But, that recipe sounds like the ideal thing for that.

[miajag81]

Celery and peanut butter.

[The Goober]

baby carrots. I munch on those things non-stop at work.

[IndieMatty]

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4c whole oats
1c oat bran
3/4c flour
1c sunflower seeds
1c chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
1/2c honey
3/4c oil
1 tbs vanilla extract
1tsp kosher salt

mix everything together, spread mixture thin evenly over several baking pans and bake on 325 until golden brown, turning several times to avoid burning.

let cool and add pumpkin seeds. flour is optional but makes it stick together better. cinnamon powder is a good option as well, generally 1-2 tbs.


--turnipmonster

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Since this was bugging me, I put the ingredients in www.fitday.com. (http://www.fitday.com.)

Comes out to this (figure it's 9 servings)

Calories Eaten Today
source grams cals %total
Total: 4892
Fat: 286 2571 52%
Sat: 26 231 5%
Poly: 96 862 18%
Mono: 149 1340 27%
Carbs: 529 1822 37%
Fiber: 73 0 0%
Protein: 119 475 10%
Alcohol: 4 32 1%

[augie00]

Grapes.

[GuyOnTilt]

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Frozen grapes.

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Yes! Frozen green grapes. Chilled red/purple grapes. Never the other way around.

GoT

[Lawrence Ng]

Raisins

[OtisTheMarsupial]

frozen grapes - they taste like candy to me. Perfect for the summer!

edit: posted this before I read all responses. I'm surpriseed so many people like frozen grapes. yeah, they rock.

[OtisTheMarsupial]

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Apples and that Fat free carmel dip stuff.

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you do know that pure sugar is fat free, right?
besides,
carmel is gross

[illunious]

http://www.estore.ubccatering.ubc.ca/catalog/images/vegetable_crudite.jpg

Delicious, I'd eat this even if it was extremely unhealthy (you can get them pre-made in most grocery stores).

[DCJ311]

My favorites:

Take a green apple and cut it into reasonably thin slices. Take a small container of vanilla yogurt, and dip the slices into the yogurt (If you can stand it, substitute for plain yogurt, because it is lower in sugar).

If you're looking for a nut that is healthy, I'd recommend walnuts, and it's not close.

[The Stranger]

pretzels.

[spamuell]

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1tsp kosher salt

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What's the difference?

[istewart]

The salt is killed by a rabbi.

[gvibes]

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What's not healthy about it? whole grains and nuts? the 1/2 cup of honey spread over 5 cups of other ingredients?

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Seems somewhat carbolicious (the flour and honey). Also, just saying "oil" is a little scary, as there are some very bad oils out there, and some very good ones.

Mine:
snap peas
edamame
apples/pear
trail mix/nuts

[gvibes]

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I'm not arguing here, just asking a serious question because a lot of people seem in favor of snacking on nuts. I know it's the "good" type of fat, but most nuts just have so much fat, I don't see how this could be healthy. I think snacking on a couple small handfuls of nuts can be a good snack, but this calls for multiple cups.

Edit: How many servings does that recipe yield?

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I'd rather get calories from fat (if it's the good sorts of fat, as nuts contain) than from carbs. I don't think that there is much of a difference between "healthy" and "diet" foods.

[Cosmo_Kramer]

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pretzels.

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They make me thirsty.

[ilya]

Cherries.

[brassnuts]

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I'd rather get calories from fat (if it's the good sorts of fat, as nuts contain) than from carbs. I don't think that there is much of a difference between "healthy" and "diet" foods.

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Huh? Calories from carbs are fine as long as you do some sort of exercise, which if you're not, there's really no point in eating healthy.

[The Stranger]

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pretzels.

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They make me thirsty.

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Well then feller, let me order you up a Sioux City Sarsperilla!

[turnipmonster]

the grains are much bigger. I always use it for cooking.

[cbfair]

Baby carrots.

[gvibes]

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Huh? Calories from carbs are fine as long as you do some sort of exercise, which if you're not, there's really no point in eating healthy.

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Personally, I'm concerned about long term effects (ie, I have a family history of adult-onset diabetes). I'm mostly concerned with high glycemic index carbs.

[cbfair]

Start each day with a healthy breakfast. Always eat before you've been up for a full hour.

We make a batch of these smoothies 2x per week and they feed my wife and I a great breakfast daily. Smoothies also make a great snack.

In a blender, mix:

1/2 bag frozen mixed berries
2 bannannas (too many "N"s?)
1 pint vanilla yogurt
about 2 tbs flax seed meal
about 2 tbs wheat germ
Protien powder (from GNC or someplace)
fill the rest of the blender with vanilla or regular soymilk

Blend and pour into 4 10-oz (or so) servings

Enjoy!

cbf

[cbfair]

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Frozen grapes.

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[LoaferGee12]

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Celery and peanut butter.

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And raisins.

[AEKDBet]

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I've been eating too many unhealthy snacks and want to improve my diet.

Suggest away!

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Grilled chicken.

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The correct answer was stated long ago.

[Clarkmeister]

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pizza

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[peachy]

salad or citrus fruit or berries

[The Stranger]

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salad or citrus fruit or berries with gravy

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FYP

[plaster8]

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baby carrots. I munch on those things non-stop at work.

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Try squeezing some fresh lemon juice on them. Makes them even better.

[sarahbellum]

If you're not terribly concerned with calories, try some sliced apples and sliced cheese (brie, cheddar, camembert, etc).

[A Friggin Cow]

Ice cream!

MOOOOOOOO!

[Blarg]

I love ice-cold grapes and oranges. Apples are nice too. I also like dried apricots a lot -- real tangy and chewy, lots of concentrated flavor.

I rarely eat it, but I like popcorn a lot too. And also a few peeled carrots is a nice snack. And a cold, whole peeled cucumber is really refreshing on a hot day. Gets lots of water and lots of cold into you fast.

It's nice to always have a little cooked chicken or turkey on hand, too. Lots of nutrition there and it's just as good cold as it is hot -- eat it is as, shred it up into a sandwich, drop it over a salad or in some soup, whatever. Sometimes I'll make a big batch of drumsticks or breasts and just eat a few per day, either for meals or as snacks.

I really like having a cold pre-prepared salad at all times in the fridge, too. Green beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans provide some hunger-quenching and protein, and then I throw in cucumbers for crunch, tomatoes, olives, usually brocolli or cauliflower for some more crunch, some red cabbage. I usually like grapes or tangerines(or both) in there for some sweetness and tartness, and some onion to spice it up, along with plenty of pepper. Lots of different flavors going there, plenty of a variety of nutrients, and very little fat. Plus the roughage is good for you. Sometimes I add some tofu to get some well-balanced protein in there.

It's great to have healthy, pre-made stuff in the fridge/freezer at all times. Prevents me from caving in to ordering pizza or grabbing a cheeseburger or something. When I eat bad, it's usually at least as much out of laziness as any kind of actual craving for crappy food, probably more.

And hey, combining that cold chicken with a nice helping of the salad is a great instant, nutritious, tasty meal, especially good on a summer day or evening when you don't want to be eating hot food or heating up the place by cooking.

[Blarg]

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Grapefruits. I love cutting the grapefruit in half and scooping the meat up with a spoon. Organic grapefruits, not supermarket grapefruits.

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I love grapefruits, grapefruit juice, too. I eat grapefruits like oranges.

[nbake]

I guess I'm the only one who loves a nice bearded clam. Oh well. More for me.

[Blarg]

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What's not healthy about it? whole grains and nuts? the 1/2 cup of honey spread over 5 cups of other ingredients?

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I guess it all depends on your idea of "healthy"

Is it more "lose weight" healthy or "heart" healthy.

But... there are probably like 150 grams of fat on that recipe.

I mean, 1 cup of almonds/hazelnuts is 70 grams of fat.

Then, throw in sun flower seeds, and you're looking at a bunch more.

The whole thing is gonna have like 150-200 grams of fat. IMO, that is far from "healthy." Though it might not be as bad as bacon and eggs on your heart.

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Yes, nuts are high in fat. Then there's the oil and all the sugar from the honey.

This is the kind of thing that makes me think not that it's all that healthy unless eaten in real limited quantities, but -- is it healthier than the crap it might be replacing? In which case, maybe it is.

I used to eat a lot more granola and snack bars too, until I realized that some of the oil was saturated, and it was actually pretty darn high calorie. I could tell, too, by how it would definitely add a little weight to me when I was eating it regularly.

[Blarg]

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I'm not arguing here, just asking a serious question because a lot of people seem in favor of snacking on nuts. I know it's the "good" type of fat, but most nuts just have so much fat, I don't see how this could be healthy. I think snacking on a couple small handfuls of nuts can be a good snack, but this calls for multiple cups.

Edit: How many servings does that recipe yield?

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I was just about to comment on this somewhere else.

Granola and nuts are misconceived as 'healthy'.

They are great for someone who is at a healthy weight, and one of the best ways to get your daily fat requirements.

But... if someone is looking to lose weight, eating nuts is very bad. They are fat bombs. Especially considering they do little to fill you up.

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I found that too. I could eat a good amount of granola or nut mixes, but not feel all that satisfied. I would fairly quickly be pretty hungry later. That's a lot of fat intake to still not be satisfied. Kind of a raw deal.

[Blarg]

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Frozen grapes.

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I like frozen oranges. Never tried it with grapes, but good idea.

[nbake]

Anything with peanut butter on it. Mmmmmmmmmmm.

[Blarg]

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Dried cranberries. Chase with pickle juice. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2577654&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1) /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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WTF is a "gout"?

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Second person that asked this.

The main symptom of Gout is severe pain, more often in the hand, foot, or base of the big toe, but sometimes in the knee or elbow. Within a few hours, the affected joint can swell, get tender, and the pain so great, that the slightest touch is unbearable. The skin around the joint can also get inflamed and a fever is common. Also, lump formations, called tophi, can occur under the skin around the affected area. Gout most often affect males after puberty but women get it usually only after menopause. Women therefore are less likely to be affected then men.

Gout is characterized by high levels of uric acid. When the body produces too much uric acid for the kidney to excrete it, the blood becomes super saturated and needle-like crystals of salts form. When these crystals are caught and form within joints, it can cause severe pain and inflammation. Some environmental conditions can contribute to gout such as over use of alcohol, consumption of purine foods and stress.

I've never had it but I seen people suffer and it looks painful.

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I don't know if it's scientifically valid, but for ages gout has been thought of as very common among the rich(remember it's really not very long since most people even in Europe and America had poor nutrition or even malnourishment). This was supposedly becuase of their heavy ingestion of food, especially extremely rich food. Eating used to be practically a competitive sport among the wealthy, and probably turning a lot of their livers into foie gras and causing other problems, gout supposedly being one of them.

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you are in ca? buy all your food at trader joes. their soup, cereal, dried foot, pasta, and even frozen entrees are delicious and healthy.

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http://www.estore.ubccatering.ubc.ca/catalog/images/vegetable_crudite.jpg

Delicious, I'd eat this even if it was extremely unhealthy (you can get them pre-made in most grocery stores).

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I love eating those vegetable platters too. But the dip can be very, very high calorie. Still, I love it and can munch down a ton of it. I've put on weight eating it from the dressing, though, so I don't make them anymore. Kinda like I don't make bread very often anymore because I like it so much I'm too tempted to eat a whole loaf as it comes out of the oven.

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I'd rather get calories from fat (if it's the good sorts of fat, as nuts contain) than from carbs. I don't think that there is much of a difference between "healthy" and "diet" foods.

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Huh? Calories from carbs are fine as long as you do some sort of exercise, which if you're not, there's really no point in eating healthy.

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Well, there's always a ton of point to eating healthy. My family has a bad history of heart disease, so I eat less garbage than I would like to. Most people are in danger of heart disease sooner or later. All of us are better off doing something, even if it's small, than nothing.

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baby carrots. I munch on those things non-stop at work.

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Try squeezing some fresh lemon juice on them. Makes them even better.

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It's amazing how many things a squeeze of lemon makes better.

I love lots of lemon on fish, and when I've had it with rice, always liked the taste of the rice when it absorbed some lemon. Now, the heck with it, I just squeeze some extra lemon right on the rice.