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Snacks for when you can't stop

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:14

Desperately trying to lose some weight but I have a life long addiction to snacking. I'm not fussy, I will snack on whatever is available. So please give me your ideas!

I am switching crisps and biscuits for chopped carrots, apples, cucumber, peppers and whatever else I've got. I've also rediscovered the joys of eating half a jar of gherkins and pickled onions. I also like full fat Greek yoghurt with banana or strawberries. High in fat but keeps me full.

Any ideas please?

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GoodyGoodyMumTum · 03/06/2026 01:47

For mindless snacking in front of the TV try a huge bowl of finely chopped cos lettuce. Eat it like it's popcorn

NoraFatty · 03/06/2026 00:53

At the moment I love snacking on bananas and strawberries

ExitPursuedByABare · 03/06/2026 00:22

Make me burp though. I love a radish.

RampantIvy · 03/06/2026 00:15

Ionlymakejokestodistractmyself · 02/06/2026 23:46

Celery is good because it's crunchy and takes a while to eat but is low calorie.

Radishes with butter if you can handle the heat are another one, or bits of really crisp iceberg lettuce.

(In reality I snack on biscuits and peanut butter)

Radishes aren't that hot.

Ionlymakejokestodistractmyself · 02/06/2026 23:46

Celery is good because it's crunchy and takes a while to eat but is low calorie.

Radishes with butter if you can handle the heat are another one, or bits of really crisp iceberg lettuce.

(In reality I snack on biscuits and peanut butter)

Ophir · 02/06/2026 23:41

Prawns or tuna with a dash of mayo capers dill

Babybel lights, I like them on a water biscuit for crunch

beef jerky

miso soup, the itsu sachets

packet of sliced chicken

frittata slice

Indigomelon · 02/06/2026 23:36

Baby plum tomatoes, blueberries, light cream cheese, corn thins, Pom bear crisps

Eenameenadeeka · 02/06/2026 23:36

Popcorn is a great alternative to chips for me, more protein at meals, boiled eggs, and drinking huge amounts of ice cold water instead of a snack sometimes

desperatemum1234 · 02/06/2026 23:30

Rice crackers
Nuts
Olives

Enigma54 · 02/06/2026 23:30

Turkey slices, Hummous and breadsticks, popcorn, a huge fruit salad, mini cheeses ( low fat) ritz crackers, baked crisps, Greek yoghurt and banana, fruit smoothies?

ExitPursuedByABare · 02/06/2026 23:27

I buy bags of broccoli and cauliflower florets and much on those.

LemonLass · 02/06/2026 23:26

Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:14

Desperately trying to lose some weight but I have a life long addiction to snacking. I'm not fussy, I will snack on whatever is available. So please give me your ideas!

I am switching crisps and biscuits for chopped carrots, apples, cucumber, peppers and whatever else I've got. I've also rediscovered the joys of eating half a jar of gherkins and pickled onions. I also like full fat Greek yoghurt with banana or strawberries. High in fat but keeps me full.

Any ideas please?

Hi, are you eating enough at mealtimes? Snacks are a post 1980s thing. Prior to that (and the birth of snacking and "ready meals"/convenience, snacks weren't a thing).

Apart from the history lesson, it's worth considering your protein intake to ensure you feel satisfied after a meal. There shouldn't be a need to snack otherwise. E.g. Breakfast 7am ish? Lunch 12 ish? Dinner 6pm ish?

I'd look at those factors first then consider what sort of snack gives you a sense of fullness for longer, if you need one. Snacking can be more about emotions eg tiredness, distraction etc

I hope you find inspiration to spark a different outlook to get the results you want 🙏

suki1964 · 02/06/2026 23:26

My favourite snack right now, for those times when I miss lunch and its still a good while to dinner , are Perters yard Sourdough crackers , topped with really thick lot fat cottage cheese and a tiny drip of hot honey - its amazing. Gives crunch, scream and sweetness in a mouthful , yet high protein and fibre, low carb and low fat . The crackers if buying the right box, come in packs of five, I cant manage five . Give me a loaf of white and a pack of butter - it will be gone in 48hrs

MauriceTheMussel · 02/06/2026 23:20

Chewing gum

CoyGoldenKoi · 02/06/2026 23:18

High protein to keep you fuller.

Veg for fibre and low calorie.

Stay away from carbs and high fat foods (which includes most dips!)

First off - drink more! Lots of "hunger" is really thirst.
Smoked salmon with cucumber.
Beef jerky/biltong
Protein shakes
Sunflower seeds
Seaweed, but not the fried or salted types, just plain nori.
Crunchy veg that take a while to eat

MotherOfCrocodiles · 02/06/2026 23:07

Boiled eggs. Protein yogurt. Both actually fill you up.

ElixirOfLife · 02/06/2026 23:03

Blueberries

clickyteeclick · 02/06/2026 23:01

Apple slices with peanut butter
Flavoured rice cakes with a small layer of cream cheese with chives/spring onion/sliced onion
Greek yogurt with strawberries and toasted oats drizzled with salt, olive oil and honey.
Sn ENTIRE pack of Mikado sticks when I planned just a few 🫣
Strawberry jelly

ShyGirl32 · 02/06/2026 22:56

sliced tomato and cucumber with a bit of malt vinegar

finely sliced red cabbage (very cheap snack) - you could also make pickle, delicious in the same way gherkins are very snackable

also recommend getting a real teapot and tea leaves, something about making a pot of green tea or Earl Gray is very satisfying!

Thinly sliced apple floating in ice cold water is also weirdly delicious

Trainat19minpast · 02/06/2026 22:55

I have some of these and portion snacks up.
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Mixed dried fruit, veg sticks, mini crackers, popcorn or chopped fruit. I make a few up and allow one a day.
Also I dont buy certain products to eat at home to prevent temptation. The kids snacks I try to have things in I'm not keen on.

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Morepositivemum · 02/06/2026 22:53

Frozen grapes (just put some into a freezer bag then put in the freezer) or frozen yoghurts. Take so long to eat it stops you from eating the house! Also crackers

fitnessmummy · 02/06/2026 22:51

Frozen grapes

wishfulthinking25 · 02/06/2026 22:51

I often snack on a slice of ham or 2, olives, pickled onions, white cheese (feta type) and tbsp Greek yoghurt

Jo7890123 · 02/06/2026 22:51

This might not be what you want to hear, but you mention eating snacks to 'keep you full'...I think that desire to feel full is your biggest problem - we're not supposed to be full all the time - we're designed to eat, then slowly get hungry again, before the next meal.

I'm not saying its easy, it really isn't, but the most useful thing you can do is find something else to do when you feel like a snack to stay full, to break that habit. Otherwise, if you keep topping up to 'full' throughout the day, you may expand your stomach to expect more and more food over time.

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:46

I'm now feeling extremely peckish. Please keep me away from the snacks right now!

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