A1 sauce GOOD or BAD
biggiesnotsmall
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So I eat about 2 tablespoons of A1 with my meat every other time I eat meat and when I add it into my food diary is claims to only be carbs... so my question is.. is it the good kind of carbs that are healthy for my weight loss journey or not?
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Unless you're on some sort of medical restriction, there are no good carbs or bad carbs.
For weight loss, all you need is a calorie deficit.
ETA: 2 tablespoons is 30 calories. https://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-sauces-steak-sauce_f-ZmlkPTExOTk1Mw.html That's pretty negligible unless you're eating meat 10 times a day or something.12 -
biggiesnotsmall wrote: »So I eat about 2 tablespoons of A1 with my meat every other time I eat meat and when I add it into my food diary is claims to only be carbs... so my question is.. is it the good kind of carbs that are healthy for my weight loss journey or not?
It's not the healthiest, but it's pretty low in calories. Are you saying you are doing 2 tbl per day? Or multiple times per day?10 -
Consider the sauce as "x" amount of calories and don't worry about classifying the type of carb it is.9
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Sodium as well as sugar in the sauce as many condiments have. As long as you have no dietary restrictions, use it and enjoy.5
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I'd suggest not worrying about whether individual foods are "good" or "bad".
Instead, think about whether they contribute in some positive way to your overall eating. (One's overall way of eating can be better or worse nutritionally, for sure.)
For weight loss, calories are the most important factor. For satiation, and health, nutrition and food choices start to come into play.
Within nutrition, most important is your macronutrient balance: Are you getting enough protein and fats (these are essential nutrients, your body can't manufacture them)? Are some of the fats monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (stuff like nuts, avocados, olive oils, etc.)?
Next, are you getting plenty of varied, colorful fruits and veggies for micronutrients and fiber?
Beyond that, are you enjoying what you eat, and is it keeping you full and happy?
In that kind of context, 60 calories of something that you find especially tasty (and that isn't literally poisonous
) is unlikely to be a problem, unless you really, really need those extra 60 calories to hit your calorie goal with sound macros & veggies/fruits. 11 -
Good.4
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I don't like it, so I don't think it's very good.
Other than that, there are no such things as "good" carbs or "bad" carbs for weight loss, and you don't need to worry about carbs unless your doctor has diagnosed you with a specific medical problem that requires restricting carb intake.4 -
I don't think it is healthy to worry about the health value of a condiment. That is a level of scrutiny that I believe is too extreme unless you have a specific medical condition. Even concern over nutrition I think needs to be done in moderation.
What the others have said about good vs bad carbs is true. There is no carb, protein, or fat that if eaten while you are in a calorie deficit that will prevent or somehow minimize your weight loss.4 -
A1 sauce is not good. It is excellent.
Carbs are carbs.1 -
I don't like it, so not good.
If you like it, good.
Given the normal amounts to use, it can't be particularly significant to your diet, right? May add a few calories (and those from carbs), but not enough to matter unless you are trying to do keto.
(Ann's post above is excellent advice.)2 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »A1 sauce is not good. It is excellent.
Carbs are carbs.
What about as a limited edition Oreo flavor?7 -
A-1 sauce is bad, very bad. You really need to switch to Worchestershire sauce.
j/k of curse. No condiments are bad as far as weight loss. Just make sure you measure and log.5 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »A1 sauce is not good. It is excellent.
Carbs are carbs.
What about as a limited edition Oreo flavor?
Hmm... think ima need to pass lol2 -
If it needs A1, it's your steak that is bad
Joking aside, nothing is bad. Dosage and context matter, but as long as your diet is overall balanced, a couple of tablespoons of a condiment daily isn't going to make or break you.5 -
It's the worst kind of carbs-but only because I hate the stuff!! Eat it if you like it and don't sweat the minutia of determining whether or not 2TBS of a condiment is going to derail you; it won't. Enjoy your fermented anchovy sauce!2
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Idk if it matters. IMO, a carb is a carb and you just have to stay within your target range. I would say that if you have a great steak, you don't need any sauce! The steak for speak for itself!1
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WinoGelato wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »A1 sauce is not good. It is excellent.
Carbs are carbs.
What about as a limited edition Oreo flavor?
I woo'd you.
Am I disliking the idea of A1 Oreos or saying the idea is too good to be true? Hmm.3 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »A1 sauce is not good. It is excellent.
Carbs are carbs.
What about as a limited edition Oreo flavor?
I woo'd you.
Am I disliking the idea of A1 Oreos or saying the idea is too good to be true? Hmm.
Or maybe you’re my woo stalker...3 -
Love it.0
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WinoGelato wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »A1 sauce is not good. It is excellent.
Carbs are carbs.
What about as a limited edition Oreo flavor?
I woo'd you.
Am I disliking the idea of A1 Oreos or saying the idea is too good to be true? Hmm.
It'd be like if Disney introduced the Avengers to the Jedi counsel. Some crossovers shouldn't happen.5 -
If it needs A1, it's your steak that is bad
Joking aside, nothing is bad. Dosage and context matter, but as long as your diet is overall balanced, a couple of tablespoons of a condiment daily isn't going to make or break you.
The steaks I grill are amazing and never need any kind of sauce beyond whatever I used for marinade.
But I've ordered plenty of restaurant steaks and had lots and lots of chicken breast that needed A1. Lol
Also, A1 is excellent on baked potatoes and even some veggies like carrots and green beans.0 -
Of course there is a place for A1. Like every condiment and spice it has its fans and it has its detractors. No one should care a bit what others think of it. Any product selling a billion or so bottles doesn't need anyone's blessing.0
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Carlos_421 wrote: »If it needs A1, it's your steak that is bad
Joking aside, nothing is bad. Dosage and context matter, but as long as your diet is overall balanced, a couple of tablespoons of a condiment daily isn't going to make or break you.
The steaks I grill are amazing and never need any kind of sauce beyond whatever I used for marinade.
But I've ordered plenty of restaurant steaks and had lots and lots of chicken breast that needed A1. Lol
Also, A1 is excellent on baked potatoes and even some veggies like carrots and green beans.
Restaurant steaks are inevitably disappointing, so I just don't. Have to admit I haven't tried A1 on anything in a very long time. Barbeque sauce is good on baked potatoes, but the best is homemade creme fraiche.1 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »If it needs A1, it's your steak that is bad
Joking aside, nothing is bad. Dosage and context matter, but as long as your diet is overall balanced, a couple of tablespoons of a condiment daily isn't going to make or break you.
The steaks I grill are amazing and never need any kind of sauce beyond whatever I used for marinade.
But I've ordered plenty of restaurant steaks and had lots and lots of chicken breast that needed A1. Lol
Also, A1 is excellent on baked potatoes and even some veggies like carrots and green beans.
Restaurant steaks are inevitably disappointing, so I just don't. Have to admit I haven't tried A1 on anything in a very long time. Barbeque sauce is good on baked potatoes, but the best is homemade creme fraiche.
I had to Google creme fraiche lol1 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »If it needs A1, it's your steak that is bad
Joking aside, nothing is bad. Dosage and context matter, but as long as your diet is overall balanced, a couple of tablespoons of a condiment daily isn't going to make or break you.
The steaks I grill are amazing and never need any kind of sauce beyond whatever I used for marinade.
But I've ordered plenty of restaurant steaks and had lots and lots of chicken breast that needed A1. Lol
Also, A1 is excellent on baked potatoes and even some veggies like carrots and green beans.
Restaurant steaks are inevitably disappointing, so I just don't. Have to admit I haven't tried A1 on anything in a very long time. Barbeque sauce is good on baked potatoes, but the best is homemade creme fraiche.
I had to Google creme fraiche lol
Then my work here is done.2
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