Weight Scales Should I buy one?

whiskeyyfitness
whiskeyyfitness Posts: 33 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey y'all. So my question is simple.

Should I invest in a food digital weight scale?

What scales are worth buying?

What are the pros/cons?

Is there a specific type to buy?

If anyone has any knowledge on this please comment.

Thanks in advance. :)

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,690 Member
    edited February 2017
    Yes ... get a food scale. I picked mine up for about $20 at Woollies. :)

    All pros ... no cons.
  • h20palmer
    h20palmer Posts: 1 Member
    I use a weight scale. I think it's a must especially as you realize what portion size everything is. Obviously when I eat out I can't use one so I have to use the app but at home it's fairly easy. I bought the biggest loser one available at Kroger. I like it because it's simple and resets easily
  • whiskeyyfitness
    whiskeyyfitness Posts: 33 Member
    h20palmer wrote: »
    I use a weight scale. I think it's a must especially as you realize what portion size everything is. Obviously when I eat out I can't use one so I have to use the app but at home it's fairly easy. I bought the biggest loser one available at Kroger. I like it because it's simple and resets easily

    That's exactly the one I'm looking at and now definitely going to buy. $20 at my grocery store. Thanks a bunch ;)
  • whiskeyyfitness
    whiskeyyfitness Posts: 33 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Yes ... get a food scale. I picked mine up for about $20 at Woollies. :)

    All pros ... no cons.

    Awesome, thanks so much. I'll be buying one this Friday. ;)
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    Any food scale is good just make sure it has a tare button
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,690 Member
    Not only do I use mine to weigh my food so I can get an accurate calorie count, I also use it for baking. I find it can be easier to weigh things like butter rather than trying to lop the correct amount off the end of the stick.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Not only do I use mine to weigh my food so I can get an accurate calorie count, I also use it for baking. I find it can be easier to weigh things like butter rather than trying to lop the correct amount off the end of the stick.

    YES. I really dislike recipes that come in volume measurements actually :(
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Not only do I use mine to weigh my food so I can get an accurate calorie count, I also use it for baking. I find it can be easier to weigh things like butter rather than trying to lop the correct amount off the end of the stick.

    YES. I really dislike recipes that come in volume measurements actually :(
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Not only do I use mine to weigh my food so I can get an accurate calorie count, I also use it for baking. I find it can be easier to weigh things like butter rather than trying to lop the correct amount off the end of the stick.

    YES. I really dislike recipes that come in volume measurements actually :(

    I typically put that volume on the scale and then calculate it using weight - takes a bit extra time, but I find it to be more accurate - you could also look at british cookbooks - most of them use weight not volume
  • whiskeyyfitness
    whiskeyyfitness Posts: 33 Member
    ms_smartypants wrote: »
    Any food scale is good just make sure it has a tare button

    What's a tare button? What does it do?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,690 Member
    whiskeyyfitness wrote: »
    ms_smartypants wrote: »
    Any food scale is good just make sure it has a tare button

    What's a tare button? What does it do?

    Cancels out the weight of your dish.

    So, you turn the scale on, put your dish on it, press tare and the scale will 0. Then you can add your food.

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,690 Member
    I tare my toast too. :)

    Put the toast on the scale, make a note of the weight, press tare to 0 the scale ... and then add my 10 grams of nutella.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,336 Member
    Yes . . . what they said.
  • isabellapanzica9387
    isabellapanzica9387 Posts: 68 Member
    Weight scales are awesome. I love mine and I use it at every opportunity. It is more accurate then measuring cups and is quick to use. Also my baking improved by measuring the ingredients. Then my recipes are easyer to get a calorie estimate from. So I feel that scales are the best thing ever and is something every should have. It is a great investment for your health and kitchen.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,347 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Not only do I use mine to weigh my food so I can get an accurate calorie count, I also use it for baking. I find it can be easier to weigh things like butter rather than trying to lop the correct amount off the end of the stick.

    YES. I really dislike recipes that come in volume measurements actually :(

    http://www.traditionaloven.com/conversions_of_measures/butter_converter.html

    I use this site all the time
  • vaman
    vaman Posts: 253 Member
    Food scale is essential. Amazon has a large selection to pick from.
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