POLL: what you eat when you want...
1. something sweet?
2. something crunchy?
3. something salty?
4. to replace a high fat snack?
5. to replace something fried?
6. to replace movie theater snacks?
7. to eat for no reason?
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal?
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car?
10. to cap off your meal?
11. to up your protein intake?
12. to flavor your food?
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish?
14. on a daily basis?
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt?
1. something sweet?
--greek yogurt with maple syrup
2. something crunchy?
--popcorn
3. something salty?
--pickles
4. to replace a high fat snack?
--pudding or yogurt
5. to replace something fried?
--baked fries
7. to eat for no reason?
--baby carrots or popcorn
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal?
--string cheese and carrots
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car?
--dry roasted edamame
10. to cap off your meal?
--something sweet
11. to up your protein intake?
--eggs
12. to flavor your food?
--paprika and jalapeno peppers
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish?
--roasted veggies
14. on a daily basis?
--eggs
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt?
--10+ string cheese a day
1. something sweet? Hot cocoa with a little instant coffee mixed in
2. something crunchy? Crisp apples
3. something salty? Seaweed chips or tofurkey deli slices
4. to replace a high fat snack? Light butter popcorn with a little cinnamon and stevia mixed in
5. to replace something fried? Baked sweet potatoes lightly covered in olive oil and seasonings
6. to replace the mindless munching? Carrot sticks or apples
7. to eat for no reason? Apples and diet soda
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Balance bar and an apple
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Graham crackers, granola bar, sliced fruit, bananas, ziplock bag of cereal...
10. to cap off your meal? ...Water?
11. to up your protein intake? Garbanzo beans or tofu
12. to flavor your food? Cinnamon
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Yogurt
14. on a daily basis? Apples
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Chocolate hazelnut butter
1. something sweet? Lately it's been dried, chopped dates. Mmmm
2. something crunchy? Carrots
3. something salty? Banana peppers
4. to replace a high fat snack? greek yogurt and assorted berries/fruit
5. to replace something fried?: I don't like fried food
6. to replace movie theater snacks? : Apple slices
7. to eat for no reason? Water
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? A bagel or a sandwich with peanut butter and banana
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Fruit
10. to cap off your meal? I don't really cap off my meal? Not sure what this means
11. to up your protein intake? legumes
12. to flavor your food? pepper or garlic salt
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? fruit or a nice piece of multigrain bread
14. on a daily basis? lots of plants
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? ugh the mass quantities of chocolate milk I've been drinking lately
1. something sweet?
frozen blueberries & strawberries with raw honey
2. something crunchy?
popcorn
3. something salty?
salted almonds or popcorn
4. to replace a high fat snack?
brown rice crackers
5. to replace something fried?
sweet potato fries or roasted potatoes
6. to replace movie theater snacks?
baby carrots, werther's candies!
7. to eat for no reason?
baby carrots + celery with hummus, frozen blueberries, dark chocolate
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal?
pb&banana sandwich
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car?
tortilla chips, wheat loaf bread
11. to up your protein intake?
chicken, eggs
12. to flavor your food?
sea salt, basil, pepper, mexican seasoning, steak seasoning, oregano
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish?
side salad
14. on a daily basis?
spinach, eggs, mushrooms, peanut/almond butter
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt?
peanut butter on a spoon!
1. something sweet? apples warmed up with cinnamon and syrup or yogurt
2. something crunchy? microwave popcorn or salad
3. something salty? cheezits or goldfish
4. to replace a high fat snack? popcorn
5. to replace something fried? sweet potato baked or sweet potato fries
6. to replace movie theater snacks? protein or granola bar
7. to eat for no reason? popcorn or apples with cinnamon and syrup
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? protein bar, dry cereal
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? my and my sister used to eat chocolate covered peanuts, cheezits, granola bars, pretzels & string cheese, chips, etc.
10. to cap off your meal? something sweet - either dessert, fruit, or yogurt
11. to up your protein intake? scrambled eggs, protein bars
12. to flavor your food? and also...what do you eat... creole seasoning and spray butter with broccoli, cauliflower, toast, pasta, rice, eggs, etc.
13. as a go-to side dish? broccoli with creole seasoning or cheese sauce
14. on a daily basis? scrambled eggs
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? at least 2 (usually more) whole apples when we have them in the house
1. something sweet? some fresh fruit, or dried fruit.
2. something crunchy? an apple.
3. something salty? cheese (goat cheese, swiss cheese are my favorites)
4. to replace a high fat snack? …cottage cheese or fage greek yogurt with raisins.
5. to replace something fried? …i never eat fried food, but i suppose something grilled, like a piece of grilled lean chicken.
6. to replace movie theater snacks? I never eat at the movies, but i would bring like, a baggie of natural popcorn(no salt no butter) and almonds and dried fruit(trail mix!) maybe a diet pepsi ;)
7. to eat for no reason? baby carrots or some steamed veggies.
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? a pro bar! (Arts Original, PBJ flavor or Super food slam)
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? hmm, like a sandwich of a wrap with grilled chicken strips, crunchy veggies(sprouts carrot lettuce onion) + some fresh avocado. An apple too, and perhaps a Larabar, KIND or Pure bar for later. Lots of H20! Also a Pro bar just incase!
10. to cap off your meal? idk…an after dinner mint ;P
11. to up your protein intake? cottage cheese, fage, eggs or egg whites.
12. to flavor your food? Cinnamon(good on anything ;P
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? steamed broccoli or grilled asparagus or zucchini. maybe a little bowl of edaname.
14. on a daily basis? oatmeal, banana, nuts and nut butters, grilled organic chicken, ezekiel bread, ezek english muffins, fage 0%, cottage cheese(sans salt) dark chocolate! ww pasta or couscous, lots of veggies of all sorts, fruit and nut bars, and coffeee!
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? eat so much protein. i think i consume like over 100 grams of protein a day! i think that's a little much? ha…so i should probably eat more carbs? etc..
Original Post by chrissy1988:
1. something sweet? Dried dates or cantaloupe melon.
2. something crunchy? Apple slices or carrot sticks.
3. something salty? Couscous with bulgur for dinner, peanuts as snacks. But I don't really crave salt, and never add salt to my food...
4. to replace a high fat snack? Instead of ice cream I blend frozen fruit with soy milk and vanilla. Hummus and veggies is a great combo or maybe a say cappuccino.
5. to replace something fried? I don't like fried food really, but maybe a piece of qourn filet or roasted veggies.
6. to replace movie theater snacks? I'll just have diet arizone ice tea!
7. to eat for no reason? Carrot sticks, cucumber and apple.
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Can of beans and a piece of rye bread.
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Apples, rice cakes, tinned beans, carrots.
10. to cap off your meal? Water. A piece of fruit if the meal wan't satisfying.
11. to up your protein intake? A few nuts, beans, qourn or tuna.
12. to flavor your food? Soy sauce if I want a bit of salt, garlic, chili, vanilla, cinnamon.
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Spinach cooked in soy milk! Or mushrooms or a green salad.
14. on a daily basis? Apple and rye bread.
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Huge amounts of tahini! Or too many dried fruits/nuts.
Original Post by chrissy1988:
1. something sweet? a protein bar
2. something crunchy? toast!
3. something salty? toast again, with marmite
4. to replace a high fat snack? depends what high fat snack i'm craving. maybe sandwich thins with lf red pepper hummus, yoghurt/froyo (homemade), toast (haha), a protein bar...
5. to replace something fried? the same thing but oven-baked or cooked in the George.
6. to replace movie theater snacks? don't go to the cinema :( but if i was going to go and i was going to take a snack i'd take plain air-popped popcorn
7. to eat for no reason? air popped-popcorn, ratatouille on toast
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? protein bar, maybe a small sandwich. or toast!
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? protein bar, chocolate. maybe a shop-bought sandwich or 2
10. to cap off your meal? i rarely eat sweets after a meal.
11. to up your protein intake? protein bars, tinned tuna
12. to flavor your food? SALT! and pepper. parmesan cheese. garlic and herb dressing, extra light mayo, bbq sauce. maggi.
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? steamed broccoli, or tinned ratatouille
14. on a daily basis? protein bar, toast, ratatouille
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? i eat too much bread. X.X
1. something sweet? Gum
2. something crunchy? Sugar Snap Peas
3. something salty? Tortilla Chips
4. to replace a high fat snack? Peanut Butter on Toast
5. to replace something fried? Baked Chips
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Diet Coke
7. to eat for no reason? Gum (I am addicted)
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Luna Bar or Yogurt
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Usually Subway
10. to cap off your meal? Ice Cream!
11. to up your protein intake? Sliced Turkey
12. to flavor your food? Salt, Pepper, Cilantro, Dill, Basil, Ketchup, Mustard, Olive Oil, Butter...
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Salad with Dressing
14. on a daily basis? Salad with Dressing
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Equal, Splenda by itself :/
1. something sweet? Ice Cream
2. something crunchy? cereal
3. something salty? tortilla chips/salsa
4. to replace a high fat snack? butternut squash fried to replace regular fries
5. to replace something fried? see high fat snack :)
6. to replace movie theater snacks? If I'm going to the movie, I'm doing it right and eating crap!
7. to eat for no reason? everything and anything
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? that would be my bagel for breakfast
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? whatever i decide on at the gas station stops. They are usually free eating days that I'm in a car that long.
10. to cap off your meal? ice cream
11. to up your protein intake? I'm just now getting into the greek yogurt thing
12. to flavor your food? I'm not a big seasoning person
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? steamed veggies
14. on a daily basis? WW bagel w/ PB and Jelly
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? french fries with cheese sauce
1. something sweet? Some type of bar (like Larabar/clif/luna/ect)
2. something crunchy? Big salad
3. something salty? Pickles, yummm!
4. to replace a high fat snack? Greek yogurt with pumpkin, cinnamon, and truvia mixed in.
5. to replace something fried? Haven't had anything fried in forever, so I don't really know.
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Usually bring a bar and nuts, and always sneak in a Starbucks coffee ;)
7. to eat for no reason? Hmm... a big veggie salad with balsamic vinegar or a spoonful of nut butter!
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Some type of high calorie bar (probar/proteinbar/2 lower cal bars) and some yogurt.
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? PB&J!, a bar, apple, maybe some chocolate covered almonds for desert.
10. to cap off your meal? Decaf coffee with whip cream and almond milk (always!)
11. to up your protein intake? Chicken, nut butters, egg whites, greek yog
12. to flavor your food? Nosalt salt, onion powder, cinnamon, italian seasonings
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Steamed zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower
14. on a daily basis? Too much to list but coffee, nut butters, ezek bread, chicken, greek yogurt, pumpkin, bars, cauliflower, zucchini, spag squash, broccoli, bagels, ensure(ha), almond milk + soymilk, honey wheat pretzels, poptarts
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Diet sodas and artificial sweeteners :P
1. something sweet? Chocolate bar
2. something crunchy? Crisps,cereal
3. something salty? Crisps
4. to replace a high fat snack? Low fat yoghurt with added fruit
5. to replace something fried? Something baked or grilled
6. to replace movie theater snacks? take own
7. to eat for no reason? Sweets,biscuits
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? sandwich, something on toast
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Crisps,chocolate
10. to cap off your meal? Dessert
11. to up your protein intake? Tuna,milk
12. to flavor your food? Salt
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? chips,bread
14. on a daily basis? Bread,grapes
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Chocolate
Original Post by chrissy1988:
1. something sweet? Fruit
2. something crunchy? Cellery/ Carrot sticks
3. something salty? Pop corn
4. to replace a high fat snack? Fruit
5. to replace something fried? Grilled version of the ite,
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Take own sweets
7. to eat for no reason? Gum
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Yogurt, fruit or cereal
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Sandwich, fruit, ready made jelly - Anything really!!
10. to cap off your meal? Yoghurt
11. to up your protein intake? Quorn, egg whites
12. to flavor your food? Season all, oxo cube
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? salad
14. on a daily basis? pasta, veg, quorn
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Diet coke
1. something sweet?
Skinny Cow Ice Cream
2. something crunchy?
100 Calorie Pack Cookies
3. something salty?
Nuts or seeds although I usually but nuts unsalted
4. to replace a high fat snack?
A kashi bar, granola bar, yogurt, or a 100 calorie snack
5. to replace something fried? bake it
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Nothing I go to the movie once or twice every few years and I always get my nachos
7. to eat for no reason? I only eat for no reason when I'm pulling an all nighter and I usually snack whatever snacks I have (peanuts, fruits, fiber one bars, etc.
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Yogurt, a piece of meat, or peanut butter jelly on wheat
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Turkey sandwhiches on wheat and Quacker Oatmeal rice cakes, bars
10. to cap off your meal? skinny cow ice cream
11. to up your protein intake? baked chicken
12. to flavor your food? old bay, peppers, lemons, and garlic
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? potatoes, corn, string beans, sweet peas
14. on a daily basis? pasta
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? butterfingers and chocolate
1. something sweet? Clementines, bananas, raisins, or a Lara Bar. I don't like sweet things all that much.
2. something crunchy? Kashi GoLean cereal, mixed nuts, or toasted pita bread.
3. something salty? Cottage cheese, kale chips, or popcorn. I prefer salty over sweet any day.
4. to replace a high fat snack? Popcorn with parmesean and garlic! It's so much tastier (and healthier) than popcorn coated with butter. I love mixing Greek yogurt with honey, frozen bananas, and cocoa and freezing it, then putting in the food processor and eating it right away. It's like soft serve ice cream only better.
5. to replace something fried? I bread and bake my chicken parmesean instead of frying it. It's still amazing; no different from the original. I add some finely grated parmesean to the breading and it adds a rich flavor without a lot of added oils.
6. to replace movie theater snacks? I bring my own popped mini bags of Trader Joe's popcorn and smuggle them in a large purse. Hahah. Or I bring a Larabar or some nuts and fruit mixed with dry cereal. I don't go to the movies a whole lot.
7. to eat for no reason? Apples, cottage cheese (addict), carrots and hummus, toast with almond butter or peanut butter.
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? ThinkThin protein bar, a banana, and a container of Greek yogurt. At least it covers the bases; protein, fat, carbs, produce.
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Sandwiches with humums, chicken, lettuce, and tomato, veggie chips, containers of yogurt, instant oatmeal, banans, bars, and dry cereal.
10. to cap off your meal? Brushing my teeth! And a snack... several hours later. I don't "cap off" my meals usually. Hahah. They are not that much of an event.
11. to up your protein intake? Chicken, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, and tofu, which is actually quite delicious when cooked properly.
12. to flavor your food? Curry powder, lime, sesame oil, chilies, wasabi, cinnamon, cumin, cilantro, salsa, soy sauce... I love earthy spices and pungent ethnic flavors.
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Black beans and brown rice! Easy, cheap, and some of the healthiest foods on the planet! I always have a bag of dry rice and (several) cans of beans.
14. on a daily basis? Oatmeal, black beans, clementines, a variety of green vegetables, Greek yogurt, bell peppers, brown rice, almonds and almond butter, bananas, and either tofu, eggs, or chicken.
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? So much dairy, or protein in general! But I love it so... ahhh... And hey, athletes NEED protein right? Hahah. I don't eat a lot of meat as it is. My main proteins come from dairy, beans, and tofu, occasionally with eggs or chicken.
1. something sweet? Spoonful of molasses or fruit
2. something crunchy? Carrots
3. something salty? Sundried tomatoes with veg
4. to replace a high fat snack? Frozen banana
5. to replace something fried? Baked vegetables
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Would bring my starbucks thermos with tea and/or mix of nuts
7. to eat for no reason? Liquorice
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Fruit and or with nuts
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Bananas, tea and nuts! :P
10. to cap off your meal? Usually soemthing sweet
11. to up your protein intake? Fish, hemp, nutritional yeast, sprouts
12. to flavor your food? Curry powder, nutmeg, ginger
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Green salad, steamed vegetables or seaweed
14. on a daily basis? Oats, fruit of all sorts, fish, sprouts, nutritional yeast
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Too many nuts sometimes sweets
1. something sweet? Dried fruit (papaya, mango, raisins, etc.)
2. something crunchy? Cashews, Baby Carrots
3. something salty? Pretzels, Popcorn (w/o butter)
4. to replace a high fat snack? Strawberry Banana Smoothie made with Greek Yogurt & Almond Milk
5. to replace something fried? Bake it
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Dry cereal (Puffins, Cheerios, etc.)
7. to eat for no reason? Grapes, Dried fruit
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Yogurt mess (read: Greek Yogurt, Kashi GoLean, Bananas, PB), Smoothies, Bars, Fruit, Cashews
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Bars (Lara, Clif, Luna, Kind, etc.), Clementines, Bananas, Cashews, PB&J
10. to cap off your meal? Fruit (usually grapes)
11. to up your protein intake? Greek Yogurt, Nut-butters, Cashews
12. to flavor your food? Red Pepper Flakes, Honey, Cinnamon, Soy Sauce, Plum Sauce, Salsa
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Salad, Rice, Roasted Potatoes
14. on a daily basis? Bananas, Grapes, Clementines, Frozen Strawberries, Frozen Vegetables, Salad, Baby Carrots, Greek Yogurt, Almond Milk, Kashi GoLean, Oatmeal, Rice, Ezekiel Bread and English Muffins, Green Tea
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? Candy Corn (former addiction was yogurt-covered raisins)
Original Post by chrissy1988:
1. something sweet? Yogurt, Fruit, or Vitatops
2. something crunchy? Kashi TLC 7 Grain Crackers
3. something salty? String Cheese with ^^^ those
4. to replace a high fat snack? Yoplait Yogurts
5. to replace something fried? I never crave fried stuff...
6. to replace movie theater snacks? Nutter-Butter Cookies: Not much of a healthier alternative though! :)))
7. to eat for no reason? None...
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Pop-Tarts with Soy Milk
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Carrots, Sliced Apples, and Dill Pickles
10. to cap off your meal? Soy Milk
11. to up your protein intake? Soy Milk
12. to flavor your food? Sea Salt
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Instant Brown Rice with Microwavable Steamed Veggies
14. on a daily basis? Soy Milk, Whole-Wheat Bread, Chicken/Turkey, Yogurts, and Granola Bars
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? IDK, nothing is off limits! :)
1. something sweet? Skinny cows or berries and light whipped cream
2. something crunchy? Veggies like bell peppers with light italian dressing (: Or some salt and pepper kettle chips. SOME.
3. something salty? ^ or nuts
4. to replace a high fat snack? String cheese and nuts? or avocados and lemon :)
5. to replace something fried?: Fried/sautte veggies
6. to replace movie theater snacks? : Light popcorn (from home)
7. to eat for no reason? tea spoon of chocolate chips
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal? Sandwich or cereal (k) in a baggie
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car? Veggie chips/granolla bar
10. to cap off your meal? like desert? um skinny cow
11. to up your protein intake? String cheese/eggs
12. to flavor your food? Mustard, salt and peper, vinegar
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish? Veggies and hummus
14. on a daily basis? Cereal (K)
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt? I only eat like one per batch but my mom makes cupcakes and i cannot resist!
Original Post by chrissy1988:
1. something sweet?
low-cal hot chocolate (i really cannot control myself around sweets)
2. something crunchy?
carrots or sugar-snap peas
3. something salty?
salt and vinegar ricecakes
4. to replace a high fat snack?
yogurt
5. to replace something fried?
baked sweet potato 'fries'
6. to replace movie theater snacks?
diet coke
7. to eat for no reason?
water or veggies
8. food but don't have time to eat an actual meal?
sandwiches
9. to eat on a long trip and are in the car?
fruit, ricecakes and gum
10. to cap off your meal?
apple
11. to up your protein intake?
eggs
12. to flavor your food?
ketchup
and also...what do you eat...
13. as a go-to side dish?
raw carrots and ketchup
14. on a daily basis?
porridge, banana, eggs, apples, veggies
15. that you'd rather not be/probably shouldnt?
too much chocolate
