Eggs, Fruit & Yogurt: Most weekday mornings I fry two eggs (sunny side up) while making myself a "second breakfast" consisting of one cup of Chobani greek yogurt, a couple of cut of strawberries and a handful of blueberries. I've cut my coffee intake down to a cup a day, and find it's easier to eat healthy through out the day when it starts with lots of protein and something a little sweet.
Cucumbers, Carrots & Dip: In order to get my veggie fix, I cut up an entire cucumber, and two or three regular sized carrots (not the baby ones) to snack on. I also make a delcious dip out of Greek yogurt and Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch which is low in calories and adds a little punch to my veggies!
Lettuce Tacos: I love Tex-Mex, so I've tried to find a way to make my favorite food healthier. Instead of a bread shell, I use a large lettuce leaf. I use the leanest ground beef I can find, and I also make sure to really drain the grease out of the meat after I brown it.Look for low-sodium taco packets to make them a little healthier as well. I cut up tomatoes, add low-fat cheese and some low fat sour cream. Add as many veggies as you want, and then load it into a larger lettuce leaf! It's actually really good, and healthy!
Grilled Peaches: I have a huge sweet tooth, and grilled peaches help satsify that. While there is more sugar involved, my roommate and I really enjoy a grilled peach with some brown sugar on top! We've also grilled pineapple and grapefruit!
Apples & Peanut Butter: So peanut butter isn't actually that good for you, but I love some natural peanut butter (without all the added sugar and oils) with a cut up apple! It's a perfect snack, and I tend to eat it after a run!
Baked Potato: I put a little bit of olive oil, lemon pepper & low-fat sour cream on a baked potato. It's great dinner, and I also eat some fruit with it!
What are some of your favorite healthy snacks and meals? Anyone of these you're looking to try?
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All of this sounds delicious! Apples and peanut butter are one of my favorite snacks too- healthy and filling and delicious. I'm going to try the lettuce as the taco shell- sounds like a good idea! <3
ReplyDeleteIt really is! I would have a fork nearby though, it can get a little messy!
DeleteYum!! Grilled peaches are a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteThis defeats the purpose of healthy eating, but have you heard of "s'meaches"? S'mores + grilled peaches, it's amazing :)
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this sounds delicious! I love to indulge myself a little bit, I find that's the best way for me to lose weight is by not restricting myself too much!
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I'm a big fan of apples and peanut butter -- so yummy.
ReplyDeleteThis list is making me hungry.
Thanks for sharing.
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Haha I was hungry while writing it!
DeleteThese sound excellent! I absolutely love almond butter with bananas or apples- definitely a favorite snack of mine! I also enjoy hummus and veggies (cucumbers, red peppers, etc.) for a light snack!
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I am going to try almond butter as well as the hummus! Thanks!
DeleteI always keep peanut butter in my desk at work. I love bring apples for it. I want to try grilled peaches. Sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am going to start doing that! What a great idea!
DeleteYogurt and granola and fruit is my all time favorite meal/snack! Grilled peaches do sound amazing! I'm also a huge fan of kale chips!
ReplyDeleteMichaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner
I will have to try kale chips! Thanks for the suggestion!
DeleteWhy haven't I thought of grilled peaches?! Sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteAllyssa, Life with Lyss
They are so good! Perfect for summer!
DeleteThis is so helpful also grilled peaches?! That sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteGlad to help, let me know what you think of them :)
DeleteApples and peanut butter is one of my go-tos as well! They're great for keeping you full! I've been trying to eat healthier too so these are great tips!
ReplyDeleteAnchors and Pearls
Glad to help! Do you have anything else you like to eat?
DeleteI've never tried lettuce tacos but I've always wanted to! Such a great list! :)
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They are so good! Let me know what you think!
DeleteThank you for sharing! I definitely need some health meals/snacks in my life!
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Lauren
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Glad to help :) Thanks for reading!
DeleteGrilled peaches sound amazing, why have I never tried this before!? Great post!
ReplyDeleteJessica Grace
They are so good! If you like a little bit of sour, try grapefruit too!
DeleteI've never had grilled peaches, but I do love me so me peaches!
ReplyDeleteSO good! Add a little brown sugar and ice cream too!
DeleteI love making greek yogurt ranch! It is seriously just as good and sooo much healthier! I have been obsessed with dipping raspberries in peanut butter lately. It is seriously amazing.
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Marie H.
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What great ideas, thanks!
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Grilled peaches are the bomb dot com! I've got a chips and salsa kick like no other, so I've found a healthier alternative to be making my own concoctions...using fresh tomatoes, beans, corn, and some yummy spices!
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OMG, grilled peaches sounds so good! I want to try to make some this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! I'm a big fruit and yogurt and apple + peanut butter kind of gal :)
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