What are some of your unpopular opinions about food?
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^such a good movie🙂0
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I do not like nuts in chocolate- only nut butter (Dairy milk fruit and nut is the exception) Fluffbutter- I like with a spoon and covered in chocolate syrup
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I agree. I am not a fan of sugar candies or gummies. As a kid I loved them though. Now I’d just prefer something with peanut butter or chocolate or nuts.
Now and laters are terrible. So are airheads, skittles, and Twizzlers.
Okay... a couple exceptions. I like sour patch kids, jubilees, sour worms, peach rings and dots. totally depends on occasion.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I agree. I am not a fan of sugar candies or gummies. As a kid I loved them though. Now I’d just prefer something with peanut butter or chocolate or nuts.
Now and laters are terrible. So are airheads, skittles, and Twizzlers.
Okay... a couple exceptions. I like sour patch kids, jubilees, sour worms, peach rings and dots. totally depends on occasion.
I used to LOVE these orange slice jelly candies - but now I don't care for them because I straight up ate too many one time and made myself super sick.
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RelCanonical wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I agree. I am not a fan of sugar candies or gummies. As a kid I loved them though. Now I’d just prefer something with peanut butter or chocolate or nuts.
Now and laters are terrible. So are airheads, skittles, and Twizzlers.
Okay... a couple exceptions. I like sour patch kids, jubilees, sour worms, peach rings and dots. totally depends on occasion.
I used to LOVE these orange slice jelly candies - but now I don't care for them because I straight up ate too many one time and made myself super sick.
my teeth hurt just looking at this haha2 -
these are underrated1 -
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another unpopular candy opinion: these are good2 -
pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
i acually like things that have that artificial banana flavor haha1 -
pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
i acually like things that have that artificial banana flavor haha
I do too.
Also, it turns out I like many things people look down upon, like cheap candies or things that people don't consider "sophisticated" enough for the adult palate. Ketchup on hot dogs? Gimme! Velveeta? I'll happily eat a melted Velveeta sandwich. Canned tuna? Sure, why not. Chocolate? Dark chocolate is cool and all but I would never turn my nose up on plain old milk chocolate. Fast food? Chain restaurants are fine, it doesn't have to be a mom-and-pop for me to eat it. Sometimes I feel I'm the least picky person I know.4 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
i acually like things that have that artificial banana flavor haha
I do too.
Also, it turns out I like many things people look down upon, like cheap candies or things that people don't consider "sophisticated" enough for the adult palate. Ketchup on hot dogs? Gimme! Velveeta? I'll happily eat a melted Velveeta sandwich. Canned tuna? Sure, why not. Chocolate? Dark chocolate is cool and all but I would never turn my nose up on plain old milk chocolate. Fast food? Chain restaurants are fine, it doesn't have to be a mom-and-pop for me to eat it. Sometimes I feel I'm the least picky person I know.
I feel like I'm you... 2 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
i acually like things that have that artificial banana flavor haha
I do too.
Also, it turns out I like many things people look down upon, like cheap candies or things that people don't consider "sophisticated" enough for the adult palate. Ketchup on hot dogs? Gimme! Velveeta? I'll happily eat a melted Velveeta sandwich. Canned tuna? Sure, why not. Chocolate? Dark chocolate is cool and all but I would never turn my nose up on plain old milk chocolate. Fast food? Chain restaurants are fine, it doesn't have to be a mom-and-pop for me to eat it. Sometimes I feel I'm the least picky person I know.
I'm a huge fan of American cheese. Melts so good on grilled cheese. Also, EZ Cheez, bacon cheddar flavor. I think that one is a bit more nostalgia speaking than the American, but I still love it.2 -
RelCanonical wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
i acually like things that have that artificial banana flavor haha
I do too.
Also, it turns out I like many things people look down upon, like cheap candies or things that people don't consider "sophisticated" enough for the adult palate. Ketchup on hot dogs? Gimme! Velveeta? I'll happily eat a melted Velveeta sandwich. Canned tuna? Sure, why not. Chocolate? Dark chocolate is cool and all but I would never turn my nose up on plain old milk chocolate. Fast food? Chain restaurants are fine, it doesn't have to be a mom-and-pop for me to eat it. Sometimes I feel I'm the least picky person I know.
I'm a huge fan of American cheese. Melts so good on grilled cheese. Also, EZ Cheez, bacon cheddar flavor. I think that one is a bit more nostalgia speaking than the American, but I still love it.
I'm the same... with exceptions.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »RelCanonical wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
another unpopular candy opinion: these are good
I can't believe you poop on gummi bears, but like those things.
i acually like things that have that artificial banana flavor haha
I do too.
Also, it turns out I like many things people look down upon, like cheap candies or things that people don't consider "sophisticated" enough for the adult palate. Ketchup on hot dogs? Gimme! Velveeta? I'll happily eat a melted Velveeta sandwich. Canned tuna? Sure, why not. Chocolate? Dark chocolate is cool and all but I would never turn my nose up on plain old milk chocolate. Fast food? Chain restaurants are fine, it doesn't have to be a mom-and-pop for me to eat it. Sometimes I feel I'm the least picky person I know.
I'm a huge fan of American cheese. Melts so good on grilled cheese. Also, EZ Cheez, bacon cheddar flavor. I think that one is a bit more nostalgia speaking than the American, but I still love it.
I'm the same... with exceptions.
If they made a plant based Velveeta I might .. special occasion mac and cheese( still use Shiritaki)
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the idea of "everything in moderation" is really a marketing ploy.0
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pancakerunner wrote: »the idea of "everything in moderation" is really a marketing ploy.
Oooh, this is a good one, it riled me a little. That's when you know it's unpopular.1 -
RelCanonical wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »the idea of "everything in moderation" is really a marketing ploy.
Oooh, this is a good one, it riled me a little. That's when you know it's unpopular.
think about it... the companies and industries that push the notion of "everything in moderation," "calories in vs. calories out," "just exercise more" are the same ones profiting off of it.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »RelCanonical wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »the idea of "everything in moderation" is really a marketing ploy.
Oooh, this is a good one, it riled me a little. That's when you know it's unpopular.
think about it... the companies and industries that push the notion of "everything in moderation," "calories in vs. calories out," "just exercise more" are the same ones profiting off of it.
My personal motto is ‘everything in moderation....including moderation!’3 -
Calories in vs. calories out is just a good way to understand the mechanics of how weight loss works. Outside of people answering questions at MFP, I don't notice it being "pushed" by "companies and industries."
Given how sedentary a good percentage of the US population is, exercising (or moving) more is very often good advice, more relevant to health than anything other than being a healthy weight and of course not smoking or drinking to excess, etc.
I also think "everything in moderation" is good advice. But of course many people either don't bother with moderation or have a weird idea about what moderation actually is (if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion).
That doesn't mean I think moderation is always best -- I find it easier to stay in shape when I'm a little obsessive in certain ways, and obsessiveness has helped in other areas of life (and hurt in others). I also prefer not to eat some things (for the most part) vs. bothering with eating them in "moderation." But I don't at all see the concept as one that encourages people to overdo or eat an unhealthy diet or whatnot. Quite the opposite.
(I also suspect that I never consumed much, even when fat, from the companies and industries that supposedly push moderation, but who knows. I might be jumping to conclusions.)6 -
just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."1 -
just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.
You mean like Halo Top (as per your other thread)
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pancakerunner wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.
You mean like Halo Top (as per your other thread)
I'm no saint. 0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.
You mean like Halo Top (as per your other thread)
I'm no saint!
But if you enjoy it, it helps you reach your goals, the majority of your calories come from nutrient dense foods, why not?3 -
pancakerunner wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.
Without further explanation or details, just on the surface of it, I think that's very inaccurate. So tofu is going to add up, and kill me? Commercial cookies, with the same ingredients I'd use if I made them at home? Protein powder?
Maybe daily doses of transfats, or something like that, but I'd appreciate it if you could give examples of what you mean by "just a bit" and "processed foods", something specific as to context and dose so I can understand how it's going to "add up" and threaten health.
TIA.
ETA: While you're at it, a specific example or two of this (below) would be helpful and educational for me, too.pancakerunner wrote: »the idea of "everything in moderation" is really a marketing ploy.5 -
pancakerunner wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.
You're a complicated person, pancakerunner. One minute, you're starting pop tart threads, and the next you are touting the benefits of clean eating. 8 -
Mint gum is gross. Other mint things, like...mints, are tolerable. Mint chocolate things are good. The complicated nature of mint.5
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pancakerunner wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Everything in moderation lol........ my moderation is not your moderation and no two moderations are the same.
Curious if you would disagree with this: "if it's not consistent with a calorie appropriate and overall healthy diet with sufficient nutrients, then it's not moderation unless we are talking a rare occasion."
I would disagree. This is not moderation. This is back to the only thing that works, calories counting.
Some people have a smear of peanut butter on their toast and feel satisfied. They are moderating their calories intake by that. I cant do that. Thats why no two moderations are the same.
I agree that calorie counting is what works for WEIGHT LOSS. But optimal health goes so much further. This is where the idea of "everything in moderation" needs to be thrown out... for optimal health, even just a bit of processed foods will add up.
Without further explanation or details, just on the surface of it, I think that's very inaccurate. So tofu is going to add up, and kill me? Commercial cookies, with the same ingredients I'd use if I made them at home? Protein powder?
Maybe daily doses of transfats, or something like that, but I'd appreciate it if you could give examples of what you mean by "just a bit" and "processed foods", something specific as to context and dose so I can understand how it's going to "add up" and threaten health.
TIA.
ETA: While you're at it, a specific example or two of this (below) would be helpful and educational for me, too.pancakerunner wrote: »the idea of "everything in moderation" is really a marketing ploy.
Regarding my initial point, that is just my inner conspiracy-theorist. Put the pieces together and it makes sense, though. The nutritionists and medical experts promoting this idea are funded by the food, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries. Of course eating everything in moderation is okay, because if it wasn't, who would be buying the processed snacks? By "processed" I generally mean foods that are made with industrial seed oils, wheat and sugar.
Per my second point, I am definitely not an expert on the subject. BUT it's about the cumulative effect of repetitive glycation and insulin production and it's negative influence on metabolic and hormonal health. Another thing to note is the impact of polyunsaturated fats (seed oils) on your cells' phospholipid bilayer. It takes 2+ years to get these out of your system. Repeated exposure to these inflammatory foods (moderation!) results in chronic inflammation and less-than-optimal health.
Some more on PUFA and inflammation.- https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/healthy-eating/good-fats/
- https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/healthy-eating/what-is-canola-oil/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2174995/
Dr. Anthony Guston is a great resource on industrial seed oils and linoleic acid/inflammation. As is Tucker Goodrich. http://yelling-stop.blogspot.com/
I encourage you to check out Nora Gedguadas' work. She really focuses on a primal diet for optimal health.
Some relevant blogs:- https://www.primalbody-primalmind.com/2-toxic-fats-avoid-costs/
- https://www.primalbody-primalmind.com/top-10-nutritional-mistakes/
Dr. Cate Shanahan is another wealth of knowledge!
https://drcate.com/
This is super out there, but really good points on the world of dietetics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0devs4J3s 1
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