Low cal but not healthy
b_hodds
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hey guys - I'm doing great with eating low calorie but something's I know those calories are empty. And suggestions to help up the nutrition while keeping low cal.
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vegetables and fruit....
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Eat stuff you don't consider empty?0
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Google balanced diet
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When you're ready, venture over to the meat, dairy, and produce aisles.0
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You can eat calorie dense, nutrition dense foods if you watch the portions. A great example is a salad dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice and spices. It's high calorie but it also is very good for you. Put between a teaspoon and a tablespoon on your greens.
The proteins are calorie dense and nutritious too, giving you the energy you need. Consider the lowly egg.
Low calorie and nutrition dense - all the vegetables, especially the orange and dark green ones.0 -
Buy healthy foods and prepare them in ways that taste good.
Don't get sucked into the trap of thinking that only junk food tastes good, so most of your diet has to be food that you don't actually like.
The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!0 -
Nothing in a box. Shop the produce, meat and beer aisles. Beer is one of my food groups.0
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Stick to whole foods. Cook more. Eat more veggies and produce, limit breads. Healthy protein sources! Poultry, fish, beans etc0
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Fruits and vegetables are the most important. Nutrient dense and calorie light. Ideally, half your diet should be fruits and vegetables. The current MyPlate is the smartest thing about nutrition the government has come out with.
Beans, seeds, nuts, and whole grains are also nutrient dense.0 -
Eat more protein and veggies. You'll stay full if you're eating tons of chicken and plants, plus it won't be junk and sugar :-)0
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Thanks everyone. I know it may seem like a silly question but honestly I am so new to the healthy eating scene and really just trying to do my best. I cook frequently but was never a huge meat fan. My next goal will be to find a protein that I love.0
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Eat more rabbit food.0
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Nothing in a box. Shop the produce, meat and beer aisles. Beer is one of my food groups.
Oh for pete's sake. So no pasta? Come on. Some things come in a box which are perfectly fine.
Eat food, OP. Water is empty calorie but your body needs it. What, seriously, do you think is 'empty calorie'? Even a cookie has protein, fats, and carbs in it, which your body needs. Eat a good balance of food, have an occasional treat, and meet your calorie goals.0 -
Buy healthy foods and prepare them in ways that taste good.
Don't get sucked into the trap of thinking that only junk food tastes good, so most of your diet has to be food that you don't actually like.
The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
Seriously, of all the things you've read on mfp, that statement is the saddest? Many people enjoy the flavor of healthy foods, and they also work in calorie dense "treats" in moderation. Just because you deliberately choose to misinterpret that statement, you should not spread that drivel across the forums and pretend that we all insist on eating foods people don't enjoy.0 -
Buy healthy foods and prepare them in ways that taste good.
Don't get sucked into the trap of thinking that only junk food tastes good, so most of your diet has to be food that you don't actually like.
The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
Seriously, of all the things you've read on mfp, that statement is the saddest? Many people enjoy the flavor of healthy foods, and they also work in calorie dense "treats" in moderation. Just because you deliberately choose to misinterpret that statement, you should not spread that drivel across the forums and pretend that we all insist on eating foods people don't enjoy.
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Examples?0
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But the French, Asian and many other Eastern countries eat that way. It'd be naive to believe all they eat is "healthy" food, even for dessert.The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
So are you saying it can't be with people on MFP?
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Balanced is important
I eat it all!!
When i want high dense calorie food like pasta or pizza whatever, i eat lower calorie dense the whole day..so veggies and fruits.
Ice cream? np problem I all fit it in...I love vegetables...i am a real rabbit lol But for sure i wont cut out my pizza/french fries donut or whatever as long as there are no medical issues...because it is not needed for weight loss to do so.
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Buy healthy foods and prepare them in ways that taste good.
Don't get sucked into the trap of thinking that only junk food tastes good, so most of your diet has to be food that you don't actually like.
The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
Seriously, of all the things you've read on mfp, that statement is the saddest? Many people enjoy the flavor of healthy foods, and they also work in calorie dense "treats" in moderation. Just because you deliberately choose to misinterpret that statement, you should not spread that drivel across the forums and pretend that we all insist on eating foods people don't enjoy.
Yep. Thumbs up on this.
But the French, Asian and many other Eastern countries eat that way. It'd be naive to believe all they eat is "healthy" food, even for dessert.The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
So are you saying it can't be with people on MFP?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I so agree with both of these guys. Healthy food is in one's perception anyway, and it's much healthier for me to work treats in than to deprive myself. Besides, while staying in calorie goals, your macros can be met with a variety of foods.0 -
When in doubt, vegetables to fill you up. Then follow with protein, fat, and carbs to top you off. Just my opinion.0
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Balanced is important
I eat it all!!
When i want high dense calorie food like pasta or pizza whatever, i eat lower calorie dense the whole day..so veggies and fruits.
Ice cream? np problem I all fit it in...I love vegetables...i am a real rabbit lol But for sure i wont cut out my pizza/french fries donut or whatever as long as there are no medical issues...because it is not needed for weight loss to do so.
Same here. I deprived myself for years, during which time my weight went up and down all the time. I was only able to lose weight and maintain after I learned that no foods are good or bad and I can be satiated by eating a variety of foods.
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I'd bow to your superior and practical knowledge of the subject.Buy healthy foods and prepare them in ways that taste good.
Don't get sucked into the trap of thinking that only junk food tastes good, so most of your diet has to be food that you don't actually like.
The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
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Buy healthy foods and prepare them in ways that taste good.
Don't get sucked into the trap of thinking that only junk food tastes good, so most of your diet has to be food that you don't actually like.
The single saddest thing I ever read on MFP was "Most of my diet is healthy, but I still save room for things I like." It was said as if having most of your diet be food you don't enjoy eating was a good thing - that saving room for a little bit of food you like (which was empty-calorie stuff) was a great way to eat.
Eat healthy food that you like! Healthy does NOT mean that it can't taste good!
I think your interpretation is way off here...what people are saying is that most of their diet is very healthy but they save room for treats and typical "junk" type of foods here and there...
I eat very healthfully...I enjoy it...I am an excellent cook and none of my healthy food is boring or bland...it all pretty much rocks...but I also enjoy taking my kids out for some pizza now and then. I wouldn't /couldn't do that all of the time because I don't log...I would gain weight easily if I went out frequently for pizza...so it's a treat...not really sure what's wrong with that or why that's sad other than you're completely misinterpreting information.0 -
90% or so of needed calories from nutritionally dense foods, the other 10% from whatever, will get most people where thy want to be.0
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hey guys - I'm doing great with eating low calorie but something's I know those calories are empty. And suggestions to help up the nutrition while keeping low cal.
I can't tell from the OP what exactly she needs advice on. In case it's about nutrition, here's a good site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/0
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