Sunday, December 20, 2009

Anyone have some great healthy snack recipes?

I've suffered with bulimia for a little over 7 years now. Ive been through in patient treatment, therapist, psychologist, psychiatrists, and dietitians. Im down to about 105 lbs right now and I'm looking for some healthy, low calorie, not too heavy snacks, meals, anything!!! I'm severely lacking many nutrients.Anyone have some great healthy snack recipes?
Cashew-Strawberry Crunch


Spread 1 tablespoon of cashew butter on a slice of Ryvita Fruit Crunch. (Or substitute peanut butter and Triscuits.) Drizzle with 陆 tablespoon honey and top with sliced strawberries.





Health bonus: Nut butters are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.


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One-Minute Antipasto Plate





Roll a thin slice of prosciutto or ham around a part-skim mozzarella string cheese. Eat with a few olives and grapes, or add roasted bell peppers (from a jar) drizzled with balsamic vinegar.





Health bonus: Contains almost a quarter of a woman's 1,000-milligram recommended daily allowance for calcium


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Pineapple and Pistachios





Combine about 录 cup dried pineapple pieces with about 25 pistachio nuts. (For a treat, use chile-lime pistachio nuts, available at specialty stores.) Other winning dried-fruit-and-nut combos: raisins and peanuts, apricots and almonds, cherries and hazelnuts.





Health bonus: Pineapple and nuts are both good sources of antioxidants


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Cottage Cheese and Apples





Slice an apple, such as Fuji or Granny Smith, and top with 陆 cup of low-fat cottage cheese (look for 4-ounce four-packs from Breakstone). Or replace the fresh apple with two drained cinnamon-spiced apple rings, such as Musselman's (which can be found in the canned-fruit aisle).





Health bonus: Provides protein, calcium, and fiber.


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Cheese Melt





Spread 陆 teaspoon of spicy mustard on a cocktail-size slice of thin whole-grain rye bread. Add a thin square of sharp Cheddar (about the same size as the bread) and broil until the cheese melts, then top with a slice of tomato and a sprinkling of caraway seeds.





Health bonus: Rich in calcium.


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Parmesan Pita Crisps





Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan evenly over a 4-inch whole-wheat pita. Dust pita with 录 teaspoon dried oregano and broil until the cheese browns. Cut into quarters.





Health bonus: Good balance of protein, fat, and fiber.


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Creamy Feta-Walnut Dip





Place 2 cups plain nonfat yogurt in a sieve lined with a coffee filter. Let stand in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight. Discard the liquid and spoon the thickened yogurt into a small bowl. Add 戮 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts, 录 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 录 teaspoon hot sauce. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Makes 1陆 cups.





Pair Feta-Walnut Dip with cherry tomatoes, a whole-wheat pita, or baby carrots.





Health bonus: An easy way to get calcium, protein, and monounsaturated fat.


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Hummus and veggies are a match made in heaven. Kids love dips, and this one, made from pureed chickpeas and sesame seeds, is high in protein (two grams per two-ounce serving), vitamins B6 and C, and potassium. Smooth and mild-tasting, it's great for dunking assorted veggies.


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Kosher Pickle Spears wrapped in deli-counter turkey slices make an excellent between-meal treat. An ounce of turkey provides 10 percent RDV of niacin, 7 percent of vitamin B6, and eight grams of protein. Pickles, though high in sodium, are basically fat- and calorie-free and make bland foods (such as turkey) more appealing


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Sweet-Potato Chips are a more nutritious alternative to standard chips. Terra Chips are lightly spiced and contain 80 percent RDV of vitamin A and three grams of fiber in a one-ounce serving.


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Smoothies with silken tofu and berries plus a dash of grape juice or pomegranate juice.Anyone have some great healthy snack recipes?
fruit, fruit and more fruit. Hummus with veggies to dip in, popcorn is also a very healthy snack, not many ppl know that. Since you dont want anything too heavy and am guessing you want very little fat, I suggest making roasted veggies dip, which you take peppers, onions eggplant and anything else that might sound good to you, roast in oven or open flame and cut into chunks and then puree in food processor with garlic and some ovlie oil or any oil of your choice, makes a great dip and spread, dont forget to add some salt and pepper though!
Ok, what I know is that you desperately need nutrition, but I'm also guessing you don't want to gain a lot of weight. So, here's what I did. I did eat, but I ate rice and vegetables. I rarely, very rarely, ate meat. I'm just not that much of a meat eater. Anyway, I knew I needed calcium for my bones and teeth, so, because I don't like milk, I would use Ovaltine in my milk. Still do, I love the stuff. I would eat plain baked potatoes, broccoli (high in iron) and snack on nuts, though high in fat, they contain the good fat you need to stay healthy. I prefer cashews. I also loved to snack on carrot sticks while driving. So, here's what my meal would consist of: breakfast, I would have one slice of toast with very, very little jam. Just enough for a bit of flavor, and a glass of milk with Ovaltine in it. For lunch, I would either have a salad with fat free dressing, I like Kraft Italian, or I would have rice and vegetables and a glass of milk with Ovaltine in it. For dinner, I would have a plain baked potato or some fat free or vegetarian chili. Sometimes I would put a little of the chili on baked potato. And another glass of milk with Ovaltine in it. For snacking, I would eat pears, watermelon, apples, or grapes. You can eat healthy, have a good meal and still be healthy. The reason I use Ovaltine is because it's the only chocolate mix that really does have nutrients and vitamins in it.





I did eat other foods, but this is just an example of some of the foods I ate.
strawberries with whip cream, celery with p-nut butter, cucumber with ranch dressing, fruit salad containing cantaloupe, watermelon, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, with plain yogurt.
Some carrot or celery sticks with peanut butter.


Small portion of nachos. Mmmm

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