Need healthy snack ideas

EllaB_04

So, my Dr. is really getting on me to put on weight, and I was wondering if you ladies had any healthy snack suggestions? I already eat a lot of snacks like fruit, yogurt, whole wheat bagels, cheese, but I'm getting really tired of eating the same things day in and day out. Does anyone have any favorite snack items I could add to my list, preferably low-sugar? Thanks!

stacylu

Hummus with veggies

apples with laughing cow cheese

I lived on cottage cheese when I was PG

 

pinktulips

I like club crackers with laughing cow spreadable swiss cheese and turkey summer sausage.

I loved eating oatmeal for a snack when I was pregnant.

 

Mama_v2.0

 bananas, avacado, sweet potatoes are high in fat and yummy...personally I like "mexican food", quesidellas, nachos (with all the topings), burritos, tacos, enchilladas, then I like pizza and burgers....basically this PG lady just eats whatever her craving of the moment is and weight gain and loss (after nursing a year) are never a problem.

CinemaGoddess

Wait...so you're doctor wants you to put on weight, right?  I would suggest just buying the higher fat versions of what you're already eating, like drinking whole milk, eating full fat cheeses and higher fat content meats (if you're a meat eater), peanut butter, white bread instead of wheat, etc. 

Or I could just give you some of my fat.  You're welcome to as much as you need.    

 

EllaB_04

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm definitely planning to switch to 2% milk after we finish the current carton, and I will try and eat more meat, although it hasn't been too appetizing lately.

I'm curious if I'm the only PG gal who has major trouble with refined carbs? If I eat anything other than whole grain I get so backed up and miserable, TMI, I know, but that would make it a whole lot easier to find appetizing snacks! 

braveangel2

Sliced granny smith apples and dip them in a mixture of almond butter and agave or honey or just straight almond butter (both are good)

My current favorite...non fat Haggen brand cottage cheese, blend until smooth, add Fiesta Mix packet or Ranch packet. Use as a dip for pretty much anything...carrots, sliced red, orange, or yellow peppers. Yum!

Dried cherries with no sugar added with almonds and 70% dark chocolate. It's like a mini picnic! 

 

StellaZ

Oatmeal with blueberries or sliced banana and agave syrup. Also, hard-boiled eggs, tuna on crackers (Starkist has great flavored packs)...and I love Kellog's Lowfat Granola cereal...

WatchPot

EllaB_04:

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm definitely planning to switch to 2% milk after we finish the current carton, and I will try and eat more meat, although it hasn't been too appetizing lately.

I'm curious if I'm the only PG gal who has major trouble with refined carbs? If I eat anything other than whole grain I get so backed up and miserable, TMI, I know, but that would make it a whole lot easier to find appetizing snacks! 

Then adding veggies will be good:  cut up pepeprs, baby carrots, cucs, and keep them out so you are snacking all day.  Dip in hummus, or a dip of low fat refried beans and salsa.  Nuts, trail mix, dried fruit. 

tfarabians

Edamame(costco has it in great little microwave bags) frozen blueberries in vanilla soy milk, microwave popcorn , frozen grapes, whole wheat pasta and some alfredo sauce, grilled cheese, lean pockets, pizza bites

martini-time

EllaB_04:

I'm curious if I'm the only PG gal who has major trouble with refined carbs? If I eat anything other than whole grain I get so backed up and miserable, TMI, I know, but that would make it a whole lot easier to find appetizing snacks! 

I was about to respond "NO! Don't eat white bread!" hahaha! I definitely have that problem too. Nothing for me but whole wheat pasta, wheat bread and brown rice if I want any "carb" type food.

A yummy snack that I really like is vanilla (soy, cause I'm lactose intolerant) yogurt with granola and blueberries. It's like dessert, but healthier. Pita chips and hummus is always tasty too.

KNemo

If you need to GAIN, you don't want to be eating the lowfat/nonfat versions of foods. You need to up your fat intake, but make it healthy fats:

Avocado, peanut butter, bananas, full fat cottage cheese, 2% or whole milk, cheese, olive oil, fatty fish like salmon, eggs, whole grain breads that are higher in calories (they are really easy to find), bagels, pasta, beans, protein shakes. All of these would be great additions to your diet.

CDMay2006

Hard boiled eggs, if you can stomach them.  Nuts and seeds. You can switch to higher fat foods (yogurt, milk, etc.), but you're getting more cholesterol then, too.  I love oatmeal (not the quick-cook type) with walnuts and raisens (or cranberries and pecans), milk and maple syrup.  It's healthy, but offers some protein and fat.  Add nuts and dried fruit to your salads.  Pitas and hummus (lots of whole-grain carbs, healthy fats and a little protein).  English muffin w/ pb.  I've heard a lot about seasoned, baked garbanzo beans being a super tasty (salty) snack. 

A_seattle

sfl- good snack ideas!