healthy snacking

kmhunt11 · December 2011

Just got done with my 25 week appt and I have got to make a change. I know our bodies will gain what they need to, but I have not been behaving dietarily and need to do better. I get so hungry that I grab unhealthy things (A burger king value meal for a snack yesterday!). I'm making too many exceptions (i.e. this will be my only cupcake/starbucks breakfast/bagel sandwich/etc this week). I think I need to get on more of a set schedule for what I eat and when to eliminate the choices- because I keep making the wrong choices!

So- let's talk healthy snacks. Carrot sticks are not going to cut it. I'm seriously hungry, and even with humus, they are not going to keep me in line.

I'm thinking I can pre measure servings of healthy trail mix and get some Greek yogurts. Other snacks that are keeping you satisfied without splurging daily?

(btw I'm not panicing, and even if I were I am doubling reasonable weight gain- 8 lbs in 4 weeks and 6 lbs the previous 3 weeks. yikes)

jengelz · December 2011

My go-to snack this entire pregnancy has been an apple sliced with raw almond butter. It's sooo filling and delicious. I love it! My other snack is a handful of raw almonds, carrots, sliced cucumber, or yogurt with some fresh fruit and honey mixed in.

I know that during pregnancy isn't the time to deprive yourself, but any time you are feeling the need to snack, it's important to ask yourself WHY you are feeling like you need something. Are you truly hungry? Or is there something that triggers that snacking feeling, like stress, happiness, boredom, etc?

Lanatir · December 2011

My 2 recent kicks that are fairly healthy (and actually seem to help with digestion too!) are either apple slices dipped in semi sweet or dark chocolate (I melt chips or chunks of candy bars myself to make the dip) or grapes with white cheddar cheese.

Both also work well to satisfy any time I get a sweet tooth. AND they add to the liquid intake I should be getting (but am a huge slacker on if it means actually drinking out of a cup/glass/even with a straw...).

Floridamom224 · December 2011

I've been into the Greek yogurt Chobani recently. SO good!

goldbu · December 2011

My go to snacks right now are clementines or Babybel cheese. Also, I'll do a graham cracker with some peanut butter on it or some greek yogurt with granola.

MrsMincks · December 2011

Greek Gods yogurt - the honey-flavored one seriously tastes like cheesecake. Amazing. Add in a little granola or some fruit and nuts and you're set - delicious!

LizzyBlueEyes · December 2011

Floridamom224:
I've been into the Greek yogurt Chobani recently. SO good!

Love this yogurt. I also eat hummus and veggies too, but I do carrots, green peppers, cucumbers...mmm

I have been doing dried fruit trail mix, almonds, popcorn, fruit (bananas and apples have a lot of fiber), frozen fruit so I won't eat ice cream, crackers with peanut-butter, cinnamon swirl toast, yogurt and granola... Hope that helps

futuremrsgorski · December 2011

I know what you mean :-)

I read somewhere that if you are not hungry enough to eat an apple, then you aren't really hungry. Not sure if it's true for pregnancy, but it has definitely stopped me from choosing junk food quite a few times.

Fav snacks...

apple slices with a little natural peanut butter

kettle corn popcorn

unsalted almonds

If I am looking for something substantial, I go for a bowl of cheerios. It helps me get some calcium and I don't feel guilty afterwards.

Khecht · December 2011

Some healthy(ier) snacks I like- popcorn, string cheese, raisins and peanuts, cereal, granola bars, banana slices with peanut butter, hot chocolate made with skim milk.