10 Oct
“Diet Foods” I’m Digging
Here is a quick list of some of the healthier alternative or “diet foods” that I have been enjoying lately.
I know that not all these foods would be considered healthy… but trust me the foods I would be eating instead are way worse than anything on this list. Best of all, most of the things on this list taste as good or better than the things they are replacing.
1. Klondike Slim a Bear 100 Calorie Bar
Like many of the things on this list, my lovely wife deserves all the credit for discovering these yummy little treats!
2. Weight Watchers GIANT Chocolate Cookies & Cream Bar:
These babies taste just as good as any Ice Cream bar you’ll find. And they are filling and oh so satisfying. These and the Slim a Bear have easily replaced the giant cereal bowl full of ice cream that I would eat nearly every night before bed.
3. Weight Watchers Snack Cakes
I was amazed at how moist and full of flavor these little snack cakes are.They are small, but they are a great way to curb a chocolate craving.
4. Flat Out Bread:
This has become a staple at our house.Flat Out Pizzas, Flat Out Buffalo Chicken Wraps, Flat Out Quesadillas.You name it, it can be made from Flat Out!
5. Natural Cheeto’s:
These aren’t really a low calorie alternative, but they are lighter than the full fat potato chips and they have a great flavor that I have come to love.
6. Edy’s Loaded Frozen Dairy Dessert:
I have not tried this yet and I have no clue how it can be considered a low calorie substitute but I can’t wait to find out. According to Hungry Girl it deserves to be on this list.
7. Goldfish Crackers:
These are my go to snack. When I have a craving that fruit or gum just won’t kill,I grab a handful of cheesy goodness and put my tummy at ease. 52 Fish to a serving means I feel like I am getting a substantial snack.
What are your favorite “diet foods”. Leave a comment and let me know. I’m always looking for new things to substitute.
Tony
10/10: 228.6 lbs.
Goal: 220 lbs.
8.6 lbs. to go
Posted by Israel on 10.10.07 at 9:04 am
just looking at these real quick they look like poor choices, like “reduced” versions of bad foods.
Posted by Michelle on 10.10.07 at 9:04 am
I love the Edy’s (aka Dreyer’s down south!) Loaded Frozen Dairy Ice Cream! It is SO yummy! I always get the Oreo one, BUT…as usual…I have portion control issues, so you would rarely find this in my freezer.
Posted by ElleTeeJay on 10.10.07 at 9:04 am
But, Israel, don’t you need to get that “fix” every so often? I think that having a 100 calorie Slim-A-Bear or a small Weight Watchers chocolate is a much better choice than having an ice cream sundae or a piece of regular cake. These items in particular are individually wrapped for portion control and are just enough to satisfy a craving.
It is my firm opinion that any food is a viable option. Portion size and frequency are the key. Living on Cheetos…not a good plan. Have a small portion of Natural Cheetos a few days a week as part of an otherwise healthy diet…not really so bad.
Posted by Summer on 10.10.07 at 9:04 am
You took the words right out of my mouth, ElleTeeJay.