What foods are just not worth the # of calories?
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DeniseSalsera wrote: »I am a bit surprised at the list of healthy foods some think aren't worth the calories. You NEED fruits, nuts, and veggies, people.
There are many foods that allow us to get adequate nutrition. Finding some nutrient dense foods not worth the calories, doesn't mean we're not getting adequate nutrition 😉
I'm sure I'm getting adequate nutrition even without eating nuts.
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DeniseSalsera wrote: »I am a bit surprised at the list of healthy foods some think aren't worth the calories. You NEED fruits, nuts, and veggies, people.
There are many foods that allow us to get adequate nutrition. Finding some nutrient dense foods not worth the calories, doesn't mean we're not getting adequate nutrition 😉
I'm sure I'm getting adequate nutrition even without eating nuts.
Right?!? I’m allergic to nuts. I am sure I don’t NEED them.6 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »DeniseSalsera wrote: »I am a bit surprised at the list of healthy foods some think aren't worth the calories. You NEED fruits, nuts, and veggies, people.
There are many foods that allow us to get adequate nutrition. Finding some nutrient dense foods not worth the calories, doesn't mean we're not getting adequate nutrition 😉
I'm sure I'm getting adequate nutrition even without eating nuts.
Right?!? I’m allergic to nuts. I am sure I don’t NEED them.
Not allergic, but I've gotten by this long without eating large amounts of them so I can say I don't NEED them either. You just get so few for the calorie cost. I'm a volume eater so I'd just prefer more bang for my buck eating something else.3 -
senalay788 wrote: »DeniseSalsera wrote: »Dairy, refined grains (pasta, sweets)
I am a bit surprised at the list of healthy foods some think aren't worth the calories. You NEED fruits, nuts, and veggies, people.
Lots of healthy foods are NOT worth the calories, not to mention can be deadly to some.
Also, define healthy to you.
right, for the same amount of vitamins I would rather have X veggie over X fruit, etc.4 -
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Those but ACTUAL Little Debbies.
I've had the Mrs Freshley's tho. It definitely tastes like a knock off as does most of their hostess type snack cakes. I love their donut sticks tho!
This isn't them. It just looked....magical.
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???1 -
pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.
ugh that is what i hate about pop tarts too... 200 calories each, 400 for the 2 pack2 -
Definitely cheesecake, alcohol, fried french fries (I think they’re just as good baked, no need for all that oil), most chips, mayonnaise, white bread, most brownies (especially those packaged mini brownies that are usually dry), cupcakes, butter as a condiment (such as putting butter on rolls), salad dressing, granola, pop tarts, soda, fruit juice (100% orange juice is exempt), trail mix. I’m sure there’s more, but those are definitely the bulk of it 😅 peanut butter used to be on this list, too, because it’s just so many calories... but I’ve stopped logging every calorie and I’ve found I’m actually able to include it without gaining weight which is a miracle 🙏 (I just stopped eating it by the spoonful LOL)1
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pancakerunner wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.
ugh that is what i hate about pop tarts too... 200 calories each, 400 for the 2 pack
Pet peeves:
Coke : 2 servings per can
Pita and Lavash breads: one piece is 2-3 servings
Lennie and Larry’s cookies: one cookie is 2 servings.
I mean, come ON!!!!!!
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Chick fil A sauce! It is so good, but so annoying that the little packet is 140 calories... and who really can make one little packet last for your nuggets and waffle fries??...so to me it is not really worth 140 calories!2
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Anything packed in cheap oils... tuna packed in sunflower oil, marinated olives, etc.1
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senalay788 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.
ugh that is what i hate about pop tarts too... 200 calories each, 400 for the 2 pack
Pet peeves:
Coke : 2 servings per can
Pita and Lavash breads: one piece is 2-3 servings
Lennie and Larry’s cookies: one cookie is 2 servings.
I mean, come ON!!!!!!
Pet peeve... people that eat based on "servings number" on the box that someone dreamed up for NO REASON what so ever.
Serving = how much of something you eat. Nothing else, nothing more. Measure / weight and eat.
Example is bread. Can be one serving OR 50 servings.
I’m not your disagreer, but I disagree to a degree. Oh, I kinda like that there!)
It’s marketing lipstick on a pig. Make it look healthier than it is by declaring a partial can or piece a “serving”. Yes, we are on MFP and more aware than the average piggy, but think about all of those people they fool with that nonsense.
And besides, who in their right mind is going to wrap up half a cookie, half a pack of Swiss rolls, or attempt to seal half a can of soda for later?7 -
springlering62 wrote: »senalay788 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.
ugh that is what i hate about pop tarts too... 200 calories each, 400 for the 2 pack
Pet peeves:
Coke : 2 servings per can
Pita and Lavash breads: one piece is 2-3 servings
Lennie and Larry’s cookies: one cookie is 2 servings.
I mean, come ON!!!!!!
Pet peeve... people that eat based on "servings number" on the box that someone dreamed up for NO REASON what so ever.
Serving = how much of something you eat. Nothing else, nothing more. Measure / weight and eat.
Example is bread. Can be one serving OR 50 servings.
I’m not your disagreer, but I disagree to a degree. Oh, I kinda like that there!)
It’s marketing lipstick on a pig. Make it look healthier than it is by declaring a partial can or piece a “serving”. Yes, we are on MFP and more aware than the average piggy, but think about all of those people they fool with that nonsense.
And besides, who in their right mind is going to wrap up half a cookie, half a pack of Swiss rolls, or attempt to seal half a can of soda for later?
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I think they changed sodas to 1 serving. I remember years ago they were two, but I'm drinking a 12 oz can of diet coke right now, and it says 1 serving.0
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springlering62 wrote: »senalay788 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.
ugh that is what i hate about pop tarts too... 200 calories each, 400 for the 2 pack
Pet peeves:
Coke : 2 servings per can
Pita and Lavash breads: one piece is 2-3 servings
Lennie and Larry’s cookies: one cookie is 2 servings.
I mean, come ON!!!!!!
Pet peeve... people that eat based on "servings number" on the box that someone dreamed up for NO REASON what so ever.
Serving = how much of something you eat. Nothing else, nothing more. Measure / weight and eat.
Example is bread. Can be one serving OR 50 servings.
I’m not your disagreer, but I disagree to a degree. Oh, I kinda like that there!)
It’s marketing lipstick on a pig. Make it look healthier than it is by declaring a partial can or piece a “serving”. Yes, we are on MFP and more aware than the average piggy, but think about all of those people they fool with that nonsense.
And besides, who in their right mind is going to wrap up half a cookie, half a pack of Swiss rolls, or attempt to seal half a can of soda for later?
Well, not cans, but I will admit to closing half a bottle of soda to save for another day sometimes (I don't drink regular soda often anyway) I draw the line at half a cookie, though..that's just crazy talk!1 -
Those cookies are pretty big though...but still
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pancakerunner wrote: »
I dislike diet pepsi and will not drink it. Diet coke is the only cola type beverage I like (I like some other kinds of diet soda, however).
(I checked the Target site and it looks like even 20 oz bottles are now "1 serving.")0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »senalay788 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
100 calories per roll, so 200 calories per package. Which is about the same as a regular swiss roll???
LOL yeah. The only thing ho hos have going for them is they're individually packaged.
ugh that is what i hate about pop tarts too... 200 calories each, 400 for the 2 pack
Pet peeves:
Coke : 2 servings per can
Pita and Lavash breads: one piece is 2-3 servings
Lennie and Larry’s cookies: one cookie is 2 servings.
I mean, come ON!!!!!!
Pet peeve... people that eat based on "servings number" on the box that someone dreamed up for NO REASON what so ever.
Serving = how much of something you eat. Nothing else, nothing more. Measure / weight and eat.
Example is bread. Can be one serving OR 50 servings.
I’m not your disagreer, but I disagree to a degree. Oh, I kinda like that there!)
It’s marketing lipstick on a pig. Make it look healthier than it is by declaring a partial can or piece a “serving”. Yes, we are on MFP and more aware than the average piggy, but think about all of those people they fool with that nonsense.
And besides, who in their right mind is going to wrap up half a cookie, half a pack of Swiss rolls, or attempt to seal half a can of soda for later?
Yep!
Yep. That made me think of something that frustrates me. All my family members look at a serving size and think "oh I can eat as much as I want and its only _____(how many calories it says for 1 serving)".
I've tried explaining to them so many times but they don't get it. My aunt always says "but its fat free and only 90 calories" as she eats 2c of frozen yogurt that is clearly more like 400 calories.1 -
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Not worth calories:
hazelnut creamer
granola
nuts
pretzels
crackers
cheap chocolate
soda
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Oils, its very easy to overdo it. Most fats, (yes... a little is essential). Its why eat super high carb diet, you can smash down huge volumes of food without going over calories.1
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Not worth calories:
hazelnut creamer
granola
nuts
pretzels
crackers
cheap chocolate
soda
Pretzels UNLESS smothered with peanut butter or chocolate. Then it's really not worth the calorie overload but much more enjoyable. 0 -
senalay788 wrote: »amorfati601070 wrote: »Oils, its very easy to overdo it. Most fats, (yes... a little is essential). Its why eat super high carb diet, you can smash down huge volumes of food without going over calories.
The what now????
Carbs are 4 calories per gram, fats are 9. So yeah...it’s effectively double.0 -
amorfati601070 wrote: »senalay788 wrote: »amorfati601070 wrote: »Oils, its very easy to overdo it. Most fats, (yes... a little is essential). Its why eat super high carb diet, you can smash down huge volumes of food without going over calories.
The what now????
Carbs are 4 calories per gram, fats are 9. So yeah...it’s effectively double.
I think @senalay788's point was that even tho carbs have 4 calories per gram, you can sure as hell still overeat them.
I could be wrong tho.3
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