Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Hi ladies! Could you please list any food items that you buy that are not high in fat or calories that actually taste good. I really need to start watching what i eat but it's so hard because I love food. So if you ladies buy a certain food product that isn't bad for you that actually tastes good, please share! Could be any type of food product like snacks, meals, desserts, etc so I can add to my shopping list. Thanks!

Message edited 4/7/2012 3:07:39 PM.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Greek yogurt (chobani)
Blue diamond almond/rice crackers
kashi go lean cereal
Emerald Dark cocoa roast almonds


Also...
if I may suggest something...post this on the diet and fitness board....you will get plenty of responses there as well

Message edited 4/7/2012 4:59:30 PM.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

i eat a lot of healthy snacks during the day.

spicy hummus (use celery to dip)

falafel and mustard

only drink seltzer or water. anything else has way too much sugar.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

When I was doing WW, here were a few of my tips:

-homemade veggie soup with no oil. Sometimes I would add some beans or chicken for protein. You can do any combo of veggies, saute and then add broth and if you want diced tomatoes for a red broth

-Veggies and hummus

-Plain nonfat yogurt with fresh fruit (or frozen, defrosted) and only a little bit of honey

-Whatever I was making, I tried to double my portion of veggies and add more to the recipe. For example, making stirfry, I doubled the veggies and had less meat/rice. I would add frozen spinach to pastas, meatloaf, etc.

-Egg whites with spinach/low fat feta/tomatoes. Use only minimal oil when cooking

-Grill chicken breasts and then use throughout the week on sandwiches, salads, etc.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Fresh Vegetables
Fresh Fruit
Oatmeal
Greek Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Hummus
Kashi brand cereals and snacks
Applesauce
Brown Rice
Quinoa
Some Soups
Nuts
Lean Chicken and Turkey


Tips:
-Grill your meats
-Replace oil with chicken broth when cooking
-Use low calorie dressings (avoid blue cheese, heavily processed salad dressings, sour cream, heavy cream based sauces, etc.) and replace with vinegars, mustards, soy sauce, canned tomatoes, etc.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Oh yes pp mentioned oatmeal. Excellent.

Also stay away from frozen foods. Too much sodium.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

The more "natural" (less processed) the better.

As a general rule, if it's the perimeter of the supermarket, it's the healthiest, so stay away from aisles.

Anything full of fiber (so start reading food labels) the better. Better for bulk-full feeling & digestion. A little fat will help you stay satisfied longer. Avoid sugar items that will cause you to spike & then dip quick & cause your to feel like your crashing.

The other foods are great. Start experimenting. I add veggies to everything I cook (specially pastas, potatoes, rice) so I filll up on them, but yet still get a "fix" for the other item.

Fishes, white meat chicken, beans, wheat/low calorie bread, wheat pasta, brown rice, oatmeal, Greek yogurt (more protein). Fruit, veggies, laughing cow cheese or hummus is a great snack with a few crackers or raw veggies.

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Cotage cheese-try it with cut up peppers or sweet with cinnamon and stevia and apples
Laughing cow cheeses are good
Everyone else gave some god ideas

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

I buy pineapple in the can (in juice) and keep in the fridge at work - it's sweet (but of course not as good as fresh) and just enough for a snack.

Greek yogurt which others mentioned is another good one (the 2% Fage is delish) - I add dried fruit, a touch of honey and some granola w/flax seed.

I also love part skim string cheese!

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Fruit and veggies

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Oh yeah i keep a bag of granola with nuts/dried fruits at work to nibble all day. Very filling

Also started buying the bags of baby carrots to munch on as well so you get the crunchy texture

We just bought a whole pineapple and yes its so delish fresh. Kept chunks in the fridge for dessert

Love the other suggestions too

Re: Foods that are good for people watching their weight

Hummus
Pita Bread
Turkey Pepperoni
String Cheese

I actually often make a meal out of this and add veggies I may have in the fridge, like tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, which I dip into the hummus for flavor. You can also add grilled chicken or some other type of protein to make it even more filling.

I also do really simple pita pizzas with whatever sauce I have on hand, low or fat free mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, veggies, etc. Pretty much whatever I have on hand and/or want.

A lot of what other posters have mentioned - fruits and veggies, oatmeal, yogurt.

I do my fair share of frozen meals as well, although not really the best option but good for convenience.

Also, I absolutely love the Fiber One Brownies. They are 90 calories and come in chocolate and caramel. They are a great snack, good size, and totally give you that fix when the chocolate craving hits.