Which of these 2 Cereals should I eat? (Harder than I thought)
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queenliz99 wrote: »heatherwartanyan wrote: »The fact is. Your body is still not going to use the calories from crap the same as from real nutrient dense foods.
Says who?
Dr oz I'm guessing0 -
heatherwartanyan wrote: »The fact is. Your body is still not going to use the calories from crap the same as from real nutrient dense foods.
What is "crap", exactly?
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heatherwartanyan wrote: »The fact is. Your body is still not going to use the calories from crap the same as from real nutrient dense foods.
I would imagine if a person were eating feces, they may have difficulty hitting nutritional goals. However, since people (I hope) aren't actually doing that, I'm not sure what foods you are calling "crap" that don't provide any nutrition? No one is saying that apple jacks are the same as an apple. That is silly. However, that doesn't mean that apple jacks are "crap" or that they provide no nutrition at all, or that they can't also be enjoyed as part of a primarily nutrient dense diet?
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Foods that are highly processed have more empty calories. Not really nutrition. When fueling your body, it will take more from foods that are nutrient dense rather then foods that are void of such nutrients. While a calorie equals energy. Your body processes those calories completely differently.0
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amusedmonkey wrote: »The problem "anti-junk" people have is that they paint a picture of a person who eats nothing but sugary cereals, doughnuts and jelly beans, then believe it to be true.
Jeez, no kidding. I was walking around with an old friend recently and his wife was giving me a weird hassle about a Twix bar I grabbed at a bodega and was eating along the way. I even offered her some. What the hell, woman?
75% of what I eat is meat, eggs, and veggies. The rest is alien space food from the fifth dimension; I know what I'm doing. Relax about my stupid Twix bar.
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WinoGelato wrote: »How is this even a question. One has a catchy jingle. The other does not. Obviously you should choose Apple Jacks so you can sing,
"A is for Apple! J is for Jacks! Cinnamon-toasty Apple Jacks!" all day long!
And now the rest of you will be singing that too, at least those of you old enough to remember the commercial. You're welcome. Bwah hah hah hah.....
Dammit
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heatherwartanyan wrote: »Foods that are highly processed have more empty calories. Not really nutrition. When fueling your body, it will take more from foods that are nutrient dense rather then foods that are void of such nutrients. While a calorie equals energy. Your body processes those calories completely differently.
Did you read the thread I linked above? Here it is again. I think you will find the discussion enlightening.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10345604/a-quick-refresher-on-a-calorie-is-a-calorie/p10 -
heatherwartanyan wrote: »The fact is. Your body is still not going to use the calories from crap the same as from real nutrient dense foods.
Check out this thread, it is right in your wheelhouse.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10348650/cico-still-skeptical-come-inside-for-a-meticulous-log-that-proves-it#latest
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heatherwartanyan wrote: »Foods that are highly processed have more empty calories. Not really nutrition. When fueling your body, it will take more from foods that are nutrient dense rather then foods that are void of such nutrients. While a calorie equals energy. Your body processes those calories completely differently.
Obviously more nutrient dense foods provide more nutrients.
Tell me how a 150 calorie Bowl of oatmeal is processed differently than a 150 calorie chocolate cookie from a calorie standpoint? They aren't. If you want to discuss micro nutrients profiles that's a different topic which no one is disputing0 -
Because all calories are not equal0
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heatherwartanyan wrote: »The fact is. Your body is still not going to use the calories from crap the same as from real nutrient dense foods.
So you won't gain weight from "crap"? Cool.0 -
heatherwartanyan wrote: »
Mercola is a quack. He is an AIDS denier and says sunscreen causes cancer. I would suggest reading other sources.0 -
Well, the serving size is different for one thing. So that makes a big difference. For me... honestly, eating cereal is more about what I enjoy more because there is no type that makes me feel full. So I'd just pick based on what I want (within a limit. If 1/4 cup was like 250 calories no way I'd bother fitting that in).0
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heatherwartanyan wrote: »Because all calories are not equal
All calories are equal from an energy standpoint. That doesn't mean that all foods have the same nutritional profile. However, the fact remains that both cereals provide macro and micro nutrients. How well they fit into the context of the OP's overall day is maybe one thing to consider if choosing between them, or determining if there are other foods to add which might provide more satiety. I'm not sure how either can be called "empty calories".0 -
heatherwartanyan wrote: »
You lost me at mercola....0 -
heatherwartanyan wrote: »Because all calories are not equal
Macro/Micronuterients profiles are not created equal.
But a calorie is a calorie regardless of how it makes you feel.0 -
MommyMeggo wrote: »heatherwartanyan wrote: »Foods that are highly processed have more empty calories. Not really nutrition. When fueling your body, it will take more from foods that are nutrient dense rather then foods that are void of such nutrients. While a calorie equals energy. Your body processes those calories completely differently.
Obviously more nutrient dense foods provide more nutrients.
Tell me how a 150 calorie Bowl of oatmeal is processed differently than a 150 calorie chocolate cookie from a calorie standpoint? They aren't. If you want to discuss micro nutrients profiles that's a different topic which no one is disputing
This.
Whether or not something is processed also does not determine how many nutrients it has. Processed foods like smoked salmon and cottage cheese and even the ham, avocado, and jalapeno sandwich with cheese and mango chutney I like to buy for lunch as an occasional splurge or the Buffalo chicken salad from Protein Bar (it has quinoa and kale, LOL!) have nutrients.0 -
Everyone has already replied similar, but I'd go for the Kashi just based on weight and protein alone... assuming of course that you even like this cereal? Don't eat things you don't like, it wont last long. If you don't like the Kashi and do like the AppleJacks, eat the AppleJacks.
Just your calories per day that MFP gives you and you'll win either way.0
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