superfoods or alternatives?

tflyswagg
tflyswagg Posts: 52 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am adding oolong tea to my diet starting tomorrow. Has anyone else tried that or seen benefits from chia seeds or other things?

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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    My dietitian would say, "doesn't hurt". Chia seeds pack a calorie punch so portion no more than a tablespoon at a time. Take chia with lots of water.

    No superfoods for weight loss. Add up your calories and keep around your daily target.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I have chia seeds everyday. They are filling, and a decent source of protein and fat. Yes they do pack a calorie punch at 60ish calories per 15g
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    None of these things will actually make any difference in your weight loss. There are (fortunately or unfortunately) no magic foods.

    However, if you enjoy the taste of oolong tea, by all means, drink some. Ditto with chia seeds -- if you like them, go for it. Whatever fits your macros and calories is fine.
  • SexyKatherine73
    SexyKatherine73 Posts: 221 Member
    add the word "Super Food" something and it makes it popular
  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
    Can I name cookies as a super food? I mean, they taste super awesome... :wink:
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I read a review recently which underlined that these superfoods do not do anything magical. If you like them, find them satisfying, and can fit them into your diet needs, then go ahead. But there are none of them that you NEED.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    No such thing...apart from in made-up land, sorry
  • tflyswagg
    tflyswagg Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks for all of your input, I by no means think myself or anyone will lose weight magically! I have been eating healthy lately with all meals but I am adding these to my diet because I have read about all types of health benefits from them. I am looking for alternatives to other snacks or meals that will fit my macros and maybe be higher in protiens or fiber. As for oolong tea and some similar teas i have heard others swear by it's ability to curb your appetite. That is always a plus for me to feel satisfied throughtout the day by good sources. I am newer to MFP and this is my official first week following through with all 3 (Diet, Exercise and the correct Water intake) for a few months I wasn't being consistent with one or the other:/
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