Yes, I have that feeling about salty/crunchy. It's easy to tell myself that peanuts are okay because they are basically vegetables. Well, yes. But not every day. And not in a large quantity.

I do best with accountability: writing down everything I eat--or even better, plan to eat that day. After a while, patterns emerge that are helpful, including finding out what style of eating gives me the most pleasure as well as the other rewards.

Best wishes.