Is meat really fatty?
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KwonJiYong69
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Maybe I'm being dumb but I'm really confused; I decided I want to eat more healthy and get more iron and protein in my diet BC I lack it but today I ate quite a lot of meat, a tin of sweet corn and chips. But it says my fat intake is nearly 50%!? And my protein is still super low. Can someone explain this? Or help me get the protien up and fat down..? Thank you x
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KwonJiYong69 wrote: »Maybe I'm being dumb but I'm really confused; I decided I want to eat more healthy and get more iron and protein in my diet BC I lack it but today I ate quite a lot of meat, a tin of sweet corn and chips. But it says my fat intake is nearly 50%!? And my protein is still super low. Can someone explain this? Or help me get the protien up and fat down..? Thank you x
Open up your diary temporarily and I am sure there will be many people that will be able to help you with some alternatives.0 -
Not all meat is fatty. I normally eat less than 50g of fat per day and that's including a good amount of cheese. There are lean cuts of beef, such as top round sirloin and I usually have the butcher grind that for me for burgers and stuff. The one I get is usually sold as London Broil. Cut properly and it ends up being great steaks that are easy to portion. Boneless, skinless chicken breast is great, too. You can poach or simmer it in a low cal sauce and that's high in protein. We sometimes simmer it in water and seasonings until it's cooked and the water dries up. Beats roasting it in the oven and comes out juicy. I like ground turkey, too, but the macros are about the same as ground sirloin, so that's more of a taste thing. Some "exotic" cuts are healthy, ostrich, venison, bison, are all lower in fat than most cuts of beef, even some cuts of pork. And when all else fails, there is always fish, with some being leaner than others.
And I agree, open up your diary or post a pic of what you're talking about so we can see what the numbers looks like.0 -
KwonJiYong69 wrote: »Maybe I'm being dumb but I'm really confused; I decided I want to eat more healthy and get more iron and protein in my diet BC I lack it but today I ate quite a lot of meat, a tin of sweet corn and chips. But it says my fat intake is nearly 50%!? And my protein is still super low. Can someone explain this? Or help me get the protien up and fat down..? Thank you x
What is quite a lot of meat, what kind of meat, what is 50% for you, and are you sure of the veracity of the entries you used? There are a lot of things left vague here.
Pork, lamb, fatty steak, fatty ground beef, duck, chicken or turkey with skin, various fish can all be very high in fat.
It can range from rib eye which is ~72% fat by calories, to boneless, skinless chicken breasts having ~10% calories from fat.
Chips, depending on what type could also contain a fair amount of fat.0 -
If you want more protein and less fat in your diet, things to look at lean cuts of meat, low fat beans or low fat soy products, fat free milk or Greek yogurt, and if nothing else, protein powder. Just take a look at the label when making purchases to see what the breakdown of fat to protein is.0
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I am of the opinion that fat is good for you. Nothing wrong with a 50% fat diet as long as your calories stay near your goal. Enjoy it.0
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Corn and chips not good. Try eggs and cheese instead!0
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Chips were fat. Open your diary. How many chips? The whole bag?0
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Meat can vary hugely on macronutrient composition, depending on the animal, the cut, and how it was seasoned/prepared.0
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What is quite a lot of meat, what kind of meat, what is 50% for you, and are you sure of the veracity of the entries you used? There are a lot of things left vague here.
Pork, lamb, fatty steak, fatty ground beef, duck, chicken or turkey with skin, various fish can all be very high in fat.
It can range from rib eye which is ~72% fat by calories, to boneless, skinless chicken breasts having ~10% calories from fat.
Chips, depending on what type could also contain a fair amount of fat.
It was pork and 64g which I really didnt think was too much meat? The chips were just Tesco oven chips. I didn't realise pork was a fatty meat, maybe I'll just stick to chicken. Thank you for replying and answering x
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The whole bag!? Haha I only had the rrecommended 125g.JanetYellen wrote: »Chips were fat. Open your diary. How many chips? The whole bag?0 -
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KwonJiYong69 wrote: »;
What is quite a lot of meat, what kind of meat, what is 50% for you, and are you sure of the veracity of the entries you used? There are a lot of things left vague here.
Pork, lamb, fatty steak, fatty ground beef, duck, chicken or turkey with skin, various fish can all be very high in fat.
It can range from rib eye which is ~72% fat by calories, to boneless, skinless chicken breasts having ~10% calories from fat.
Chips, depending on what type could also contain a fair amount of fat.
It was pork and 64g which I really didnt think was too much meat? The chips were just Tesco oven chips. I didn't realise pork was a fatty meat, maybe I'll just stick to chicken. Thank you for replying and answering x
64g is not a lot of meat. Pork is not necessarily a fatty meat, it depends on the cut. Are you sure you used the correct database entries? That might have something to do with your numbers. Can you open your diary?0 -
I try and avoid milk unless I'm given it at work or college by head chef. I drink coconut but maybe I should swap it for soya milk? Someone pointed out to me pork is high in fat which is what I hadIf you want more protein and less fat in your diet, things to look at lean cuts of meat, low fat beans or low fat soy products, fat free milk or Greek yogurt, and if nothing else, protein powder. Just take a look at the label when making purchases to see what the breakdown of fat to protein is.0 -
My relationship with food isn't healthy. I don't feel confident to show it sorry. I am trying to get normal and healthy eating habbits but I'm not near that stage at all yet it takes time i guess20yearsyounger wrote: »=
Open up your diary temporarily and I am sure there will be many people that will be able to help you with some alternatives.0 -
I think the only bad fat is trans fat.KwonJiYong69 wrote: »
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KwonJiYong69 wrote: »Maybe I'm being dumb but I'm really confused; I decided I want to eat more healthy and get more iron and protein in my diet BC I lack it but today I ate quite a lot of meat, a tin of sweet corn and chips. But it says my fat intake is nearly 50%!? And my protein is still super low. Can someone explain this? Or help me get the protien up and fat down..? Thank you x
Have you eaten one meal? Percentages for one meal is kind of irrelevant, it will change as you add more food for the day.
Pork is not necessarily fatty, it depends on the cut - the right cut can be quite lean. Did you eat 64g meat or 64g protein from the pork?
If I'm wanting to focus on getting enough protein, I plan my meals with a protein source first. I then add fats and carbs to fit my numbers. If you're struggling to get enough protein through food, perhaps consider a protein supplement.0 -
I actually have no idea how much 50g of fat would be in % of fat in my diet. I'm not good at nnutrition's ( and some how I'm working in a restaurant and on my second year of ccatering? Haha) Someone else suggested chicken too. I think iI'll try stick with that! Thank you for replying to me with so much information! And sorry I never open my diary. Haven't got a healthy relationship with food (trying to change that) so I'mreally not confident in letting other people seeNJGamerChick wrote: »Not all meat is fatty. I normally eat less than 50g of fat per day and that's including a good amount of cheese. There are lean cuts of beef, such as top round sirloin and I usually have the butcher grind that for me for burgers and stuff. The one I get is usually sold as London Broil. Cut properly and it ends up being great steaks that are easy to portion. Boneless, skinless chicken breast is great, too. You can poach or simmer it in a low cal sauce and that's high in protein. We sometimes simmer it in water and seasonings until it's cooked and the water dries up. Beats roasting it in the oven and comes out juicy. I like ground turkey, too, but the macros are about the same as ground sirloin, so that's more of a taste thing. Some "exotic" cuts are healthy, ostrich, venison, bison, are all lower in fat than most cuts of beef, even some cuts of pork. And when all else fails, there is always fish, with some being leaner than others.
And I agree, open up your diary or post a pic of what you're talking about so we can see what the numbers looks like.
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KwonJiYong69 wrote: »
My relationship with food isn't healthy. I don't feel confident to show it sorry. I am trying to get normal and healthy eating habbits but I'm not near that stage at all yet it takes time i guess20yearsyounger wrote: »=
Open up your diary temporarily and I am sure there will be many people that will be able to help you with some alternatives.
I would recommend focusing on your relationship with food, then worrying about the rest of it. You're avoiding foods, worrying about what to swap out, and questioning how to lower your fat numbers because someone told you pork is high in fat, without taking into account the type of pork or the amount. Please take care of yourself. :flowerforyou:0 -
The problem isn't that you ate a lot of fat or meat. The problem is that you barely eat anything. With quantities this low it's near impossible to balance macros. And also unnecessary, since you aren't getting enough of anything anyway.0
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The important thing is that you're moving in the right direction. And finding out about nutrition can take a while, so good job on getting started on that.
Definitely recommend looking up macros and fiber and finding out why each are essential to a healthy you.
Pre logging your day can help out a lot too. You can switch things around in order to see what helps meet your goals.0
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