What are some of your unpopular opinions about food?
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I can't stand beer. Of any sort. I've had so many friends think I just need to try "THIS" kind of beer, but no, I have hated them all. Mixed drinks? SURE! I've tried and enjoyed different ones, but beer, I just can't. I don't mind it IN things- like I've made beer-braised chicken thighs, and beer bread, but by itself? NO. Hard pass.
Ha, I'm the same way with wine! All wine, any wine. It all tastes like vinegar and tannic acid with an alcohol burn behind it. And I'm so tired of people saying "Oh, you haven't had good wine then!" Yes I have. I have friends who are super into wine and I go with them to tastings every now and again because I do keep an open mind and overall, the events are fun. I've had highly rated wines at all price points, even crazy expensive wines, and it's all horrible.
And I agree, people who are like "Try this! You'll like it!" are the worst. No, I won't! Leave me alone!
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Avocados are revolting.2
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*getting ready for disagree fairy*
Cheese and dairy s cause of many hormonal issues and obesity
Women over 30 definately need to at least completely minimize cheese to be lean unless they are living in a different country
Food in America is cause of many health problems.
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*getting ready for disagree fairy*
Cheese and dairy s cause of many hormonal issues and obesity
Women over 30 definately need to at least completely minimize cheese to be lean unless they are living in a different country
Food in America is cause of many health problems.
I didn't click disagree out of respect, and I'm not a fairy of any sort, but I live in the US, am 66, and don't completely minimize cheese. Normally, I eat several servings of cheese daily - 3 so far today - plus quite a bit of other dairy (around 3 servings of that today, too).
I'm reasonably lean, comfortably far within the normal BMI zone, not completely devoid of muscle, probably around 23-25% body fat, which is well within the zone most sources consider "lean" for a 60+ aged woman.
Perhaps dairy causes obesity or hormonal problems for some women, I don't know . . . but my Northern European genetics seem to handle it just fine - thrive on it, even. 🤷♀️8 -
Why do women in the US need to minimize cheese and not, say, women in France?6
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Why do women in the US need to minimize cheese and not, say, women in France?
First our " cheese" is mostly not the same - what cows eat affects the dairy. Most cheese here has something added. Women in other countries move more and eat less over all, cheese adds a lot of calories quick. Cheese is often coupled with other less nutrient dense ingredients.
I am simply stating what I have observed in 20 plus years of personal training, nutrition coaching and working in health and wellness establishments. I did not think anyone would see it this way and that is ok. We are all invited to our observations experience and opinions.
I also noticed a tremendous change giving up dairy1 -
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American cheeses are extremely varied (see Ann's thread for one source). Not sure why you think you can generalize as to what is added or how the cows are fed. Also (rather obviously), plenty of cheese available here is imported from other countries, including France.Women in other countries move more and eat less over all
Depends on the woman, and women in the US who want to be lean can certainly choose to move more and eat an amount of other foods that allows room for cheese without sacrificing leanness.Cheese is often coupled with other less nutrient dense ingredients.
It's also often eaten on its own or with fruit, etc.
I am not questioning whether giving up dairy was helpful for you -- plenty of people have issues with dairy and there are often genetic reasons, and certainly cheese is not low cal. I also believe that you pursue a vegan diet, so perhaps have ethical issues with dairy. I am taking issue with the idea that there is something unique to American women over 30 that means we all should avoid cheese.5 -
American cheeses are extremely varied (see Ann's thread for one source). Not sure why you think you can generalize as to what is added or how the cows are fed. Also (rather obviously), plenty of cheese available here is imported from other countries, including France.Women in other countries move more and eat less over all
Depends on the woman, and women in the US who want to be lean can certainly choose to move more and eat an amount of other foods that allows room for cheese without sacrificing leanness.Cheese is often coupled with other less nutrient dense ingredients.
It's also often eaten on its own or with fruit, etc.
I am not questioning whether giving up dairy was helpful for you -- plenty of people have issues with dairy and there are often genetic reasons, and certainly cheese is not low cal. I also believe that you pursue a vegan diet, so perhaps have ethical issues with dairy. I am taking issue with the idea that there is something unique to American women over 30 that means we all should avoid cheese.
All good insights I am sure, and yes there are imported cheeses, yes there are slim women who may eat cheese and the ethical part came AFTER my vision and personal experience with dairy..
that being said- this is a post about unpopularity, and I knew it would spark reaction, but I did not do it as an instigation, just an opinion I have and an overall experience with other women.
I could rephrase it to- I have experienced and worked as a wellness professional with a lot of women who have weight difficulties that were mitigated through switching to non-dairy. I know women who (admittedly) have a high consumption of cheese and weight issues. In recommending this protocol of non dairy they have much better success.
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Another thought is, what are you willing to sacrifice or change to get to a goal, weight loss or body comp status? Many people are compounded with a weight loss goal that is sometimes harder to maintain. Many people also fail to realize it truly is a lifestyle change and it's better to be accepting and aware of the truth about yourself.
I competed in figure competitions and know how to get there but I would rather not go to that level and be that strict.0 -
Another thought is, what are you willing to sacrifice or change to get to a goal, weight loss or body comp status? Many people are compounded with a weight loss goal that is sometimes harder to maintain. Many people also fail to realize it truly is a lifestyle change and it's better to be accepting and aware of the truth about yourself.
I competed in figure competitions and know how to get there but I would rather not go to that level and be that strict.
Stricter than the 1200 you eat now? I could NEVER do body competitions! I like to eat 2100-2500 a day, lol.0 -
Lays chips are gross. Their salt n vinegar have no flavor. I don't know why lays are so popular. They are way too thin too.0
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Smoothies. Yuck. Just eat some fruit.1
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Lays chips are gross. Their salt n vinegar have no flavor. I don't know why lays are so popular. They are way too thin too.
YESSSS!!!!! YUCK! I can't stand lays!0 -
Diet soda stops weight loss in its tracks. Whenever I sub zero calorie soda for water, I KNOW the scale won't budge.1
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I hate tomatoes !2
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Bacon is vile
Baked potato is much better than chips for cravings
Celery is good and peanut butter is good but together it makes me sad0
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