Just eat the damn ice cream!
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Did you even read what I was quoting?0 -
Did you even read what I was quoting?
Yes, he said what he did to lose weight, not that everyone should do it. I have actually mastered the skill of reading.0 -
Lol, honestly, the "nice cream" sounds delicious. I hate most dairy ice cream, except chocolate or strawberry. I tend to prefer sorbets.
But I just dont understand why people HAVE to eat the real thing they are substituting if they dont feel the need to and if the substitute is as good and satisfying.
I mean, of course, people shouldnt feel deprived. If you want the full-on ice cream, eat it! It's quite easy to eat indulgent foods and still stick to your daily caloric goal
Just eat some more carrots and you're good to go! (carrots are filling).
But regarding which one is more "healthy"... lets not kid ourselves into thinking that they are equal. Store-bought ice cream usually contains icky additives and the bad kinds of fats... Plus, sugar isn't actually bad for you. Too much sugar is...... In terms of healthiness, Id take the banana thing over the dairy thing anytime cos well... bananas are good for you no matter what. Just dont eat like... 20 of them xD.
* types this as she's eating chocolate ice cream... * well... at least I got the organic kind :-31 -
blues4miles wrote: »peanuts are just fatty little boogers
This needs to be repeated. Sick of everyone and all their "peanuts and avocados are soooo healthy, why don't you eat more of them!" Well sure, whatever 'healthy'. But super calorie dense, maybe I'd rather have other stuff.
This thread needs more ice cream.*
*I am not advocating you give your cat ice cream. Obviously that's a huge waste of the ice cream and you should save it for yourself**
**Yeah I know, sugar is bad and chocolate poisonous for cats. I am being a smarta--.
Oh my goodness, this is the most adorable thing I've seen all day! I can haz moar kitteh GIFs?
P.S. I just came back from my run to find one of my cats licking out my greek yoghurt tub that I stupidly left on my desk after I finished it. Bad kitty parent.0 -
kittenonmars wrote: »It's quite easy to eat indulgent foods and still stick to your daily caloric goal
...maybe for you. But not all. Therefore substitutions are beneficial.
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Did you even read what I was quoting?
Yes, he said what he did to lose weight, not that everyone should do it. I have actually mastered the skill of reading.
Ok so I don't understand your comment at all. I was saying that most people on MFP can't afford 2 pints of ice cream and pizza daily, so his post wasn't exactly helpful here. I didn't say anything about not eating ice cream (I love ice cream).0 -
kittenonmars wrote: »
But regarding which one is more "healthy"... lets not kid ourselves into thinking that they are equal. Store-bought ice cream usually contains icky additives and the bad kinds of fats... Plus, sugar isn't actually bad for you. Too much sugar is...... In terms of healthiness, Id take the banana thing over the dairy thing anytime cos well... bananas are good for you no matter what. Just dont eat like... 20 of them xD.
I'll have to respectfully disagree with you here, this was the most astonishing thing to me and triggered me to make this post in the first place - the nutritional profile is not so different at all! Really, we're talking about very small differences here. Believe me, I was surprised.
Also, regarding icky additives and bad fats, this depends on the ice cream that you buy. But again, case in point (Haargen Daz vanilla) this is the ingredient list: Cream, skim milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract.
I have zero problems with any of those ingredients!0 -
kittenonmars wrote: »
But regarding which one is more "healthy"... lets not kid ourselves into thinking that they are equal. Store-bought ice cream usually contains icky additives and the bad kinds of fats... Plus, sugar isn't actually bad for you. Too much sugar is...... In terms of healthiness, Id take the banana thing over the dairy thing anytime cos well... bananas are good for you no matter what. Just dont eat like... 20 of them xD.
I'll have to respectfully disagree with you here, this was the most astonishing thing to me and triggered me to make this post in the first place - the nutritional profile is not so different at all! Really, we're talking about very small differences here. Believe me, I was surprised.
Also, regarding icky additives and bad fats, this depends on the ice cream that you buy. But again, case in point (Haargen Daz vanilla) this is the ingredient list: Cream, skim milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract.
I have zero problems with any of those ingredients!
Well yes. That's why the ice cream I had was organic. Im not against fats, sugar OR carbs All my days consistently has at least one of the macronutrients in the red because... meh. The important thing, I find, is that you should listen to your body. Once you let go of processed crap for a while, you gain the ability to "feel" which foods make you feel good or bad.
So let me tell you that my problem is is processed food. You know, the kind that has been heated, filtered and modified into oblivion. THAT'S unhealthy. Not calories. Even calorie dense food can be healthy was my point.
But regarding nice cream vs ice cream. Neither is superior. It's just about what you crave... and for those who have trouble eating enough fruit as it is, it can be a good thing to try this nice cream. Personally I dont see the nice cream as a substitute, just like sorbet isnt!0 -
I think one of the best things to learn is that good nutrition and losing weight are not the same thing. If I eat 1200 calories worth of Doritos a day, I will lose weight. I will feel like crap and probably be really hungry, but it will work.
Do I feel better when I load up with lean protein and lots of dark green, orange, red, yellow veggies and dark berries? You betcha.
I'm not making nice cream if I want ice cream. Luckily for me right now, a Fudgsicle is doing it for me, ice cream makes my tummy icky (but I do love it anyway), my 1280 a day is hard...0 -
smotheredincheese wrote: »A word of advice - if you're going to make banana 'ice-cream' make sure you peel the bananas before you freeze them. I learnt that the hard, finger numbing, curse inducing way.
Psst. Dip those frozen bananas in hot water for a bit - thaws the peel and it comes off easily. Plus, the peel protects the fruit from freezer burn. I store my overripe bananas this way for use in cakes and breads.0 -
smotheredincheese wrote: »A word of advice - if you're going to make banana 'ice-cream' make sure you peel the bananas before you freeze them. I learnt that the hard, finger numbing, curse inducing way.
Psst. Dip those frozen bananas in hot water for a bit - thaws the peel and it comes off easily. Plus, the peel protects the fruit from freezer burn. I store my overripe bananas this way for use in cakes and breads.
Actually, I do it completely the other way around: I blend fresh bananas with the half and half, measure each serving out into a Tupperware container, add the PB, then I freeze a bunch of servings all at once. Then I just pull em out, ready to go, whenever I feel like it.
No need to worry about frozen skins, and you only have to do the blending and cleanup routine once. I'm all about economies of scale.0 -
When I first signed up for MFP, I gave in to the "Paleo" craze (it was new-ish back then). In an effort to be "healthier", I tried drinking coffee with a tablespoon of coconut oil mixed in instead of my usual Coffeemate creamer. I felt like I was drinking a candle.
Candle Coconut Coffee: 117 cal (tbsp coconut oil)
Coffeemate Coffee: 60 cal (2 tbsp creamer)
I love my Coffeemate creamer.
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Because of this thread, tonight I'm going to dip into the box of Trader Joe's Gone Bananas (chocolate covered banana bites) I've had sitting in my freezer.0
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I usually have some greek yogurt mixed with protein powder, which has a significantly different nutritional profile than ice cream...then I'll have some ice cream with whatever calories/macros I have left.
I have a similar concoction nearly every night for dessert.
100g chobani yogurt
100g full fat cottage cheese
40g chocolate/peanut butter protein powder
15g chia seeds
Mix it all together and refrigerate for a few hours, top with raspberries.
420 calories
20g carbs
56g protein
13g fat
10g fibre
So much more filling and satisfying than a little bowl of icecream, for me anyways
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I'm thinking I'm going to crush a couple of Girl Scout Thin Mints and mix them in with my vanilla ice cream tonight... Mmmmmm0
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Well you could argue that an organic banana is healthier than refined white sugar in ice cream0
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danielle4216 wrote: »Well you could argue that an organic banana is healthier than refined white sugar in ice cream
You *could*....0 -
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