Substituting the bad stuff

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Okay I'm sitting here during my lunch hour and I noticed something. I substitute alot of foods to get at least close to the same high I would get from eating the actual food.< /strong>

Let me give you an example. Right now I'm eating Yoplait Light Fat Free Yogurt, but I've added a crunched up Special K bar. This is VERY good, and it fixes my Sundae addiction (most of the time)... LOL

Also, I do eat blueberry shredded wheat. It fixes the Blueberry muffin addiction I have.

I have come up with so many place fillers for many foods. It just made me curious if anyone has come up with any other ideas on Snacks or foods that they were able to substitute for the less wise choice?

Hmmm... I really wish there was a better alternative to chips, but I haven't found one yet. No, not even SunChips which still is not that great a choice anyway...

[tapshoes 2]

I am starting to substitute roasted chickpeas for nuts (my addiction). So, no, they aren't the same, but for me they provide a protein-high lesser fat substitute for peanuts, almonds, walnuts,... :bored:

[Jodi_620 37]

pizza was my weakness but I am watching my carbs and can't deal with the crust on most pizzas.

I buy lowcarb wrap bread or tortillas (whole wheat) and use them as a substitute Pizza Crust. I put on the sauce and the lowfat toppings (white meat chicken, mushrooms, fresh spinach leaves, red peppers, onion, 2% milk-cheese. It comes out sort of like a crispy extra thin crust pizza. One wrap only has 7 grams of carbs and I am only eating 1/2 or 1/3 of that. DH, who's trigycerides were getting a little high likes pizza that way too now.

I have been mixing my own trail mix as a munchy for DH and I. I mix cashews, peanuts, almonds, macadmia nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, dried tropical fruit and whole grain Life Cereal together. It is a nice healthier munchy that satisfies both sweet and salty cravings and I am satisfied on about a tbs. or two.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I am starting to substitute roasted chickpeas for nuts (my addiction). So, no, they aren't the same, but for me they provide a protein-high lesser fat substitute for peanuts, almonds, walnuts,... :thumbup:

Wow great idea! I really love almonds but I try to avoid them because of the high fat. thanks!!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

pizza was my weakness but I am watching my carbs and can't deal with the crust on most pizzas.

I buy lowcarb wrap bread or tortillas (whole wheat) and use them as a substitute Pizza Crust. I put on the sauce and the lowfat toppings (white meat chicken, mushrooms, fresh spinach leaves, red peppers, onion, 2% milk-cheese. It comes out sort of like a crispy extra thin crust pizza. One wrap only has 7 grams of carbs and I am only eating 1/2 or 1/3 of that. DH, who's trigycerides were getting a little high likes pizza that way too now.

I have been mixing my own trail mix as a munchy for DH and I. I mix cashews, peanuts, almonds, macadmia nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, dried tropical fruit and whole grain Life Cereal together. It is a nice healthier munchy that satisfies both sweet and salty cravings and I am satisfied on about a tbs. or two.

That really sounds delicious! I haven't had a pizza in a few months and was trying to find a better solution to it - esp. regarding the doughy crust... I don't like the wheat tortillas though, and don't mind eating the regular version of them. I don't think it would still be bad if I made that with a regular tort. Thanks!!

[luluc 6]

I am starting to substitute roasted chickpeas for nuts (my addiction). So, no, they aren't the same, but for me they provide a protein-high lesser fat substitute for peanuts, almonds, walnuts,...

tap - are you making or buying these?

dh has a nut / crunch need, and i'd be interested in the chick pea version

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I think maybe just roasting them in the oven with a little salt? That would work for me - or maybe even a little seasoned salt too... OH yeah!

[Jodi_620 37]

That really sounds delicious! I haven't had a pizza in a few months and was trying to find a better solution to it - esp. regarding the doughy crust... I don't like the wheat tortillas though, and don't mind eating the regular version of them. I don't think it would still be bad if I made that with a regular tort. Thanks!!

If you can find it, try Flat Out bread, original or multigrain (I don't care for the flavored versions). Most of the grocery stores in my area sell it, usually in a wire rack display near the deli case. If you are not familiar with it, here is a link to see what the package looks like. FLATOUT BREAD :: Better than sliced bread :: Flatout, the fastest way to fit.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

If you can find it, try Flat Out bread, original or multigrain (I don't care for the flavored versions). Most of the grocery stores in my area sell it, usually in a wire rack display near the deli case. If you are not familiar with it, here is a link to see what the package looks like. FLATOUT BREAD :: Better than sliced bread :: Flatout, the fastest way to fit.

thanks!! :thumbup::thumbup:

[BethFromVA 5]

tap - are you making or buying these?

dh has a nut / crunch need, and i'd be interested in the chick pea version

I don't know if they sell those, but they DO sell roasted soy Beans that sound very similar -- so I wouldn't be surprised if they do the chick peas that way too. Good Fiber, and pretty good for you. I haven't had them in a while (may look for some tonight when I go to the store), so I don't know how the sodium is on them.

[BethFromVA 5]

If you can find it, try Flat Out bread, original or multigrain (I don't care for the flavored versions). Most of the grocery stores in my area sell it, usually in a wire rack display near the deli case. If you are not familiar with it, here is a link to see what the package looks like. FLATOUT BREAD :: Better than sliced bread :: Flatout, the fastest way to fit.

I've tried that, and it's not bad. But I have also bought a high Fiber multi-grain tortilla too which, I think, has better nutritional info. I remember I had both in my hands and bought the tortilla one instead. I'll have to look at the package tonight to see what it was. It's NOT wheat... can't stand the wheat either. But if I remember right, it's like 9 grams of fiber.