Specific questions - cutting calories.

[Sir Real]

Pretzels are a pretty good option for salty and crunchy.

Pretzels have little or no nutrition and have a high glycemic load, so they are actually a terrible option.  Any kind of nuts are a much better choice.

[nadra24]

For a salty crunchy snack, I like Pirate's Booty. But I have to portion it out or I will eat the whole bag in one sitting.

[merigayle]

For a salty crunchy snack, I like Pirate's Booty. But I have to portion it out or I will eat the whole bag in one sitting.

have you had their Tings snack?

[redkitty]

For a salty crunchy snack, I like Pirate's Booty. But I have to portion it out or I will eat the whole bag in one sitting.

I just love the name. It cracks me up.

[nadra24]

have you had their Tings snack?

Yes but I like the texture of the Pirate's Booty better, it has random extra-crunchy bits in some pieces. Also the name, as redkitty pointed out.

[merigayle]

Yes but I like the texture of the Pirate's Booty better, it has random extra-crunchy bits in some pieces. Also the name, as redkitty pointed out.

[Ice Cream]

Pretzels have little or no nutrition and have a high glycemic load, so they are actually a terrible option.  Any kind of nuts are a much better choice.

I would rather have a handful of pretzels than a handful of nuts, if I am trying to eat fewer calories, which is the title of this thread.

[radial]

3. What do you eat when you want something salty and crunchy?  I'm guessing nuts are the obvious choice here - but is there anything else? 

Pork cracklings!  Not seriously, I just wanted to say that out loud

[Dagstag v 2.0]

Pork cracklings!  Not seriously, I just wanted to say that out loud

No joke, I eat chicharrones some times. There is a brand called "pork clouds". They are actually relatively low in calories, plus they have protein.  70 calories, 8 g protein per serving. They are also good to grind/crush and use to "bread" chicken before baking.

[merigayle]

oooh! Salty, crunchy healthy snack, seaweed!!! http://www.seasnax.com/  It is VERY addictive.

[Ice Cream]

oooh! Salty, crunchy healthy snack, seaweed!!! http://www.seasnax.com/  It is VERY addictive.

Oh, yes.  Trader Joe's has a real good kind.

[diablita]

yes, TJ's brand is really, really good.  DH was addicted to it for a while but then discovered it was causing him gastric distress (by process of elimination).  But he was eating a container a day for a while before that happens.

[radial]

No joke, I eat chicharrones some times. There is a brand called "pork clouds". They are actually relatively low in calories, plus they have protein.  70 calories, 8 g protein per serving. They are also good to grind/crush and use to "bread" chicken before baking.

I could kill a bag of those things right now. 

[Yogi]

Probably stupid question, but are these just regular kernels you would buy for an air popper?

Yikes I have not checked in here! Yep, just a regular bag of kernels for an air popper, not the  instant or microwave type.

[Rejaneration]

I like Oikos by Dannon.  Not really a fan of Fage.  For the salty something, I love the Nut thin crackers by Diamond.  Otherwise, I just do fritos or tortilla chips and put some in a small bowl.  Portion control works better for me than denial.

I would rather have one great beer than 2 or more light beers.  Now,, you could always go for a shandy, which would be 1/2 beer and 1/2 diet sprite...  Just a thought. 

[Chasing Amy]

I like Oikos by Dannon.  Not really a fan of Fage.  For the salty something, I love the Nut thin crackers by Diamond.  Otherwise, I just do fritos or tortilla chips and put some in a small bowl.  Portion control works better for me than denial.

I would rather have one great beer than 2 or more light beers.  Now,, you could always go for a shandy, which would be 1/2 beer and 1/2 diet sprite...  Just a thought. 

Regarding the bolded, me too. I also eat frequently (every few hours).

My mom had some Oikos yogurt in her fridge when I visited in July. Holy god, I had to spit out the first spoonful. I don't know what it was about the taste that I found so offensive, but I'm shuddering just thinking about it.

[ihop]

Regarding the bolded, me too. I also eat frequently (every few hours).

My mom had some Oikos yogurt in her fridge when I visited in July. Holy god, I had to spit out the first spoonful. I don't know what it was about the taste that I found so offensive, but I'm shuddering just thinking about it.

Was the Oikos flavored?  I like Oikos but can't stand the Yoplait Greek.  Blech.

[Chasing Amy]

Was the Oikos flavored?  I like Oikos but can't stand the Yoplait Greek.  Blech.

Vanilla. I usually just eat plain yogurt that I add fruit and granola too, but there was just some odd flavor to the Oikos.

[siamesedream]

I have a love for venti mocha frapps, thank god I have a good metabolism.

[Rejaneration]

I like the vanilla! I often add cereal to it though. ☺

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