klmama Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I have great self-control when it comes to not eating things that are bad for me. I never drink soda or alcohol or coffee. I rarely eat chocolate, and then only a tiny amount. I turn down dessert more than I accept, and if I do, it's only a small serving. But give me something salty or spicy, like a tube of Pringles or a bag of super-strength Gin-Gins, and I could easily eat the whole thing without thinking twice. Why is that?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Pringles, for sure. Also the turtle Chex mix and the maple leaf cookies from Trader Joe’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Skinny Pop addict here. The big snuggle size bags from Costco are dangerous. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Salty for sure chips, fries, pretzels, popcorn. Idk but it's like I am a starving person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) Oh gosh, just about anything but especially tortilla chips, pretzels, breads (esp. bagels and biscuits), baked pasta (mac n cheese, lasagna, etc.), pizza, baked goods (any), cereal (any), ice cream, cookies, chocolate candy, 😞 It's really hard for me - almost all foods are trigger foods. Oh, and peanut butter - either alone or with anything. One year my daughter gave me those peanut butter filled pretzels and I ate so many that I got really sick that night. cheez its, cheetos, fritos, anything with melted cheese... Edited October 4, 2021 by Kassia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Donuts. NOT CAKE DONUTS. I cannot have them around me. If you give me a box, I will eat them until the box is gone. Absolutely zero control. To a lesser degree, BBQ potato chips. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Mmmm...donuts. I'll eat any, love them! But they have to be fresh from a donut store. I now want donuts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Nutella. I really can’t have it in the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Different foods get me at different times! The soft & chewy dried mangoes from Trader Joe’s — I can eat that whole bag. And their sweetened coconut strips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Anything chewy, good and plenty, gummy bears, juju fruit etc. That's why I don't buy it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) Tortilla chips with salsa or queso Chex mix or similar salty/crunch/spicy That popcorn mix you get around the holidays that is like popcorn/chocolate/caramel or something like that Edited October 4, 2021 by teachermom2834 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Planters Lightly Salted Cashews. Omg, I could eat the entire can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 My current addiction is Solely brand organic dried mango. Also, we do not eat much rice. When I do make it, I flavor it with some garlic, butter and lemon and literally can't stop eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Peanut M & Ms chips and salsa roasted Brussels sprouts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Buc-ees beaver nuggets! Fortunately we rarely pass a Buc-ees. They are so addicting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 A locally made snack called Little Lads Herbal Popcorn. We joke that it's seasoned with salt, dill, nutritional yeast, and heroin because it is so dang addictive. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickaDeeDeeDee Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Coffee, Pirate's Booty, chips and salsa, cilantro lime rice, and cookie dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Harpymom said: A locally made snack called Little Lads Herbal Popcorn. We joke that it's seasoned with salt, dill, nutritional yeast, and heroin because it is so dang addictive. Had to google and apparently you can buy online! Popcorn seasoning We've been on a peanut butter and fluff on graham craacker kick here recently! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, AmandaVT said: Had to google and apparently you can buy online! Popcorn seasoning Oh no. That is a problem. If I buy that I will eat it straight from the jar, the popcorn is just a crunchy vehicle. I looked at the ingredients but the word heroin is just out of sight on the back, I'm pretty sure. Edited October 4, 2021 by Harpymom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Harpymom said: Oh no. That is a problem. If I buy that I will eat it straight from the jar, the popcorn is just a crunchy vehicle. I looked at the ingredients but the word heroin is just out of sight on the back, I'm pretty sure. OK - now I've got one in my amazon cart! Will report back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teaching3bears Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Potato chips, red licorice, candy in general, chocolate, ice cream! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Nutella I'm ashamed to admit it, but Eagle Brand milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Nothing is a trigger all the time. Just depends on what seems good at the moment. Might be Pringles. Might be cheese, or chocolate, or Skittles. Sometimes it’s bing cherries. Never celery or carrot sticks, though. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Candy corn mixed with dry roasted peanuts. Or just plain candy corn, but it’s better with the peanuts. I haven’t bought any candy corn in the last three years. I just can’t have it around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Dr. Pepper and chocolate anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) Salted banana (plantain) chips https://barnana.com/products/organic-plantain-chips-himalayan-pink-salt Edited October 5, 2021 by mathnerd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Powdered donuts...the texture is the main thing for all my cravings but especially this one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, Hoggirl said: Candy corn mixed with dry roasted peanuts. Or just plain candy corn, but it’s better with the peanuts. I haven’t bought any candy corn in the last three years. I just can’t have it around. I've never tried the mixture but a friend of mine says it's delicious and like a Payday candy bar - I've never had that either. I can't have candy corn around either. I'll eat it until I'm sick and then I swear I'll never eat it again but I always do... I don't know what it is about it that makes it so addicting. It's like waxy sugar and nothing special but I can't stop once I start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 40 minutes ago, math teacher said: Nutella I'm ashamed to admit it, but Eagle Brand milk. Oh golly, I love sweetened condensed milk. I’m all for eating it off a spoon. (It’s really good in coffee, too!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Fresh donuts, certain cereals (Honeycomb, Corn Chex, Kashi vanilla shredded wheat), that TJ's white cheddar popcorn, curry leaf pesto, roasted eggplant and tomato pizza from our local Indian-and-pizza place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonduck Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I go through phases with this. Right now it’s this really sharp Swiss cheese. I cut it into little cubes and I could probably eat like 100! But then I get kind of tired of it after a few days and move on. Before this Swiss cheese I found, I was snacking a lot on roasted, salted peanuts. Now I have not had a peanut in like 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Anything and everything depending on the mood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Currently caramel M & Ms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Marks and Spencer salted mixed nuts. I only allow myself to take as much as I can pick up one time with the tips of my fingers. Otherwise all is lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Dutch liquorice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Every day is an adventure. I might want 6 pudding cups, a tub of leftover mashed potatoes, a sleeve of cookies... or the thought of any of those things might do nothing for me. Nothing is safe, and yet I might have nothing to hit the spot. Current weakness: Shoprite tub of pb/brownie filled pretzels. And no one else likes them, so... score? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Well, I just scarfed down six of those small powdered donuts that come in a bag, so I’ll add that to my list… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Well, no one's mentioned them yet, and I hesitate to do so b/c they're flying off the shelves &/or not in stock due to some crazy covid shortage or something, but Snyder's cheddar pretzel pieces. Which are a genius bit of a thing on Snyder's part in the first place, because they literally take all the broken bits & pieces of their chunky pretzels, coat them in different flavorings, and sell that. The cheddar ones are the only ones that are any good, though. (there is a honey mustard/onion one that is disgusting, and a buffalo sauce one that may be good if one likes spicy things, I don't know). My store has been out for ages, but then I found them at the other grocery store and bought 6 bags. It takes roughly Herculean effort not to eat a bag a day. (I am trying, mightily, to eat only one bag per weekend. And not open one during the week. And not get annoyed if other people in the house also want to eat some.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 As others have said, it depends on - I don't know what. The other day I bought a bag of store brand Fritos and polished it off in 2 days. So, salty/crunchy was the thing.At other times it's something creamy, and/or sweet. I still remember an event many years ago that involved a very large number of butter toffee peanuts... Not a good memory, to be clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Everything that others bring into the house. Except spicy stuff. Spicy snacks and I are safe from each other. Our fattening-up season started yesterday with my birthday, and ends in January at my youngest's birthday. I need to get on an exercise kick ASAP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, SKL said: Our fattening-up season started yesterday with my birthday, and ends in January at my youngest's birthday. Happy Belated Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 It is so interesting that no-one has attempted to answer the question in the OP. Perhaps it was rhetorical? Sugar is more addictive than cocaine, so an uncontrolled sweet tooth is more an addiction than a craving. But salt cravings can indicate a nutrient deficiency, dehydration, a disorder such as Addison's, or even a kidney malfunction. If it's more salt-seeking than just scarfing a snack with abandon 🍿🤣, it may be worth keeping an eye on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 16 hours ago, math teacher said: Nutella I'm ashamed to admit it, but Eagle Brand milk. My mom used to call sweetened condensed milk Eagle Brand milk. Where are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Pirate Booty used to be my kryptonite, but now it's Rhythm "White Cheddar" Cauliflower Bites. They really satisfy the "crunchy snack" craving and the flavor is super cheesy despite being nondairy. I can also eat most of a carton of So Delicious Salted Caramel Crunch nondairy ice cream in one sitting. Mandarin oranges or "cuties" are like candy to me — if I have them in the house I will just eat them nonstop and can easily go through a couple of pounds a day. Fresh figs and cherries I will also just keep eating all day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Have y’all ever had Tillamook chocolate peanut butter ice cream? I don’t have the sweet tooth I used to and I don’t usually buy ice cream but my ds who used to work at a grocery store would bring it home when it was on sale. It is unreal. When that was in the house it was hard to think about anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I love Grillo's dill pickle slices, the ones that come in a little tub and have garlic, grape leaves, and dill with them. Some days, I eat them with all three meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Selkie said: I love Grillo's dill pickle slices, the ones that come in a little tub and have garlic, grape leaves, and dill with them. Some days, I eat them with all three meals. That's what it was like when I used to make sweet refrigerator pickles. Oh. my. I made them with honey, instead of sugar, and they were soooooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Corraleno said: Pirate Booty used to be my kryptonite, but now it's Rhythm "White Cheddar" Cauliflower Bites. They really satisfy the "crunchy snack" craving and the flavor is super cheesy despite being nondairy. I can also eat most of a carton of So Delicious Salted Caramel Crunch nondairy ice cream in one sitting. Mandarin oranges or "cuties" are like candy to me — if I have them in the house I will just eat them nonstop and can easily go through a couple of pounds a day. Fresh figs and cherries I will also just keep eating all day. Okay, these I'm going to have to try. I need something healthier, one of the kids is dairy-free but loves cheese flavored snacks, and my beloved pretzel pieces are hard to find anyway.....these look and sound delicious. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 See's candy. Specifically, the peanut crunch squares and the milk chocolate peppermint patties. Also, I can inhale an entire family size bag of potato chips in one evening...which is why they only are bought once or twice a year when I simply MUST HAVE THEM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Chic Fil A waffle fries and banana taffy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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