What's a good snacking alternative?

[PhysioScene]

I'm looking for a good snack alternative(s) to switch up throughout the week so I don't eat a ridiculous amount during my meals. I was thinking pistachios might be a good source of protein and healthy snack alternative but I want others views on it plus maybe a few additional ideas of different snacks so I don't get bored.

[Sugarhill]

You could try almonds if you want something really simple. I like an occasional protein shake to not only be filling, but some extra protein during the day. Have you ever considered just taking in a peanut or almond butter and jelly sandwich? Fruit?

[endirio]

Water. Whenever I crave something I drink a glass of water.
On a serious note, any kind of nuts, vegetables, protein shake/bar.

[nene5]

There are lots of snacks you can try. I eat jello, hummus with baby carrots, all kinds of nuts and fruit. I eat almonds, walnuts, pecans and pistachios. I love mango, strawberries and peaches.

[Bobby_D]

Don't recommend almonds..its easy to go overboard. Maybe gum, drink more water, green tea, low calorie coffees?

[Sugarhill]

It's not that difficult to only eat the daily amount of almonds. Right now, you can even find them pre packaged in 1 ounce bags. You could say that it's too easy to go overboard with anything. Almonds are a great choice as they are quite filling and you should eat a handful once a day.

[shaun]

You shouldn't actually need to snack if you are eating the right food. Most people need to snack because their metabolism is running on glucose. They feel tired and hungry as soon as their blood sugar levels drop. However, a handful of nuts is a good snack, almonds and macadamia are good choices.

[writer811]

Like that guy said, you shouldn't need to snack but I snack anyway because I want to. Nuts, apples, bananas, pears, carrots, green veggies and yogurt are my preffered snacks. They're all pretty healthy too.

[Waynefire]

I have to say you may want to look at yogurt with some type of fruit added to it. Then you can have a nice milk product and some fruit as well. For me this works great and helps me avoid the hunger pangs that I often get.

[shaun]

I have to say you may want to look at yogurt with some type of fruit added to it. Then you can have a nice milk product and some fruit as well. For me this works great and helps me avoid the hunger pangs that I often get.

you need to be wary of yoghurt, especially the 'healthy low-fat' yoghurt most people buy, full of sugar, modified maize starch and other nasty ingredients. You could even try making your own yoghurt, it's fairly easy. I made my own Greek yoghurt a few days ago, I strained it overnight through a t-shirt.