WTF is "Eating Right"?
NekaMaye88
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There are Pescatarians.
There are Vegetarians.
There are Vegans.
There are people who eat all kinds of meat.
There are people out there who don't eat carbs.
There are people out there who have 'low sodium' diets.
What is right? What works for me may not work for you. How do you know what works for you? How do you know what doesn't? To me, I don't think there is a universal "way to eat". And the question, "Are you eating to live or living to eat?" is a very valid question. WHY do you choose to eat the foods that you eat? Because of studies done that you've read on? Because a celebrity eats that way? Because your doctor told you so?
For my fellow MFP'ers, why do you eat what you eat?
There are Vegetarians.
There are Vegans.
There are people who eat all kinds of meat.
There are people out there who don't eat carbs.
There are people out there who have 'low sodium' diets.
What is right? What works for me may not work for you. How do you know what works for you? How do you know what doesn't? To me, I don't think there is a universal "way to eat". And the question, "Are you eating to live or living to eat?" is a very valid question. WHY do you choose to eat the foods that you eat? Because of studies done that you've read on? Because a celebrity eats that way? Because your doctor told you so?
For my fellow MFP'ers, why do you eat what you eat?
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If you are getting your nutrients...vitamins and minerals and meeting your protein and fat requisites, you are eating right. The way people choose to go about that is completely up to them...in that RE, there is no "right"
ETA: I'm a foodie...therefore I eat...really good, high quality food that kicks *kitten*.0 -
For my fellow MFP'ers, why do you eat what you eat?
because it fills my moral/ethical/taste/lifting needs and I like it.
it's tasty. and delicious0 -
You're asking a pretty loaded question lol. It's different for everyone. Remember the rhyme "jack sprat could eat no fat but his wife could eat no lean"? I believe "eating right" is eating what is right for you. If eating right for you is a whole grain diet then you go eat those whole grains. If no carb works for you then kiss those babies goodbye. Its pretty much touch and go and as long as your appetite and body are nourished and satisfied to each their own.
I eat low carbs because if I eat too much my weight goes up but without them I just feel dumb, my brain just doesnt function correctly. I try to eat as much protein as possible because it makes me feel good. I'm just trying to keep a balance that keeps me full, functioning and happy as I try to shed the weight I've gained.0 -
it's putting food in your mouth, chewing it and swallowing it. If you're putting food anywhere else, you're doing it wrong.
serious answer: your body needs protein (including all the essential amino acids), fat (including all the essential fatty acids), carbohydrates, all the various vitamins and minerals, plus fibre and water. If you're getting all of those while staying within your calorie goal and you're not getting way too much of any of them (some nutrients can be toxic in excess, e.g. vitamin A) then that's a balanced diet and eating right. Ignore anyone who makes things more complicated than that. (vegan and vegetarian diets are about ethics rather than health, nothing wrong with them, but no need to give up meat if you don't have moral objections to eating it)0 -
If you are getting your nutrients...vitamins and minerals and meeting your protein and fat requisites, you are eating right.
Pretty much this. Lets say you have Cheetos after getting all your vitamins, minerals, protein and fat. You are still "eating right". The inclusion of the Cheetos does not negate the benefits of all the other food you ate.0 -
it's putting food in your mouth, chewing it and swallowing it. If you're putting food anywhere else, you're doing it wrong.
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There are Pescatarians.
There are Vegetarians.
There are Vegans.
There are people who eat all kinds of meat.
There are people out there who don't eat carbs.
There are people out there who have 'low sodium' diets.
What is right?
Seems like there are different answers for different people. I just eat less than I burn and try to hit my macros.it's putting food in your mouth, chewing it and swallowing it. If you're putting food anywhere else, you're doing it wrong.
If I'd only seen it a few minutes sooner...0 -
Such a simple question, that has an infinitely complex answer.
Personally I try to compose the vast majority of my diet with fruits, veggies, eggs, meat, fish, chicken, nuts & seeds. I have dairy in the form of yogurt, cheese & butter, and the odd glass of milk. Oils to cook with, potatoes & rice on occasion, and the odd pasta dish. I'm not a fan of bread so I dont go out of my way to eat it, but don't avoid it either. The rest is whatever it ends up being. I rarely to never drink pop, eat fast food, frozen dinners, or processed junk food.
I eat this way because it gives me the most energy and the least amount of digestive stress. I never feel deprived, I'm all about making some awesome meals, they just tend to all come from whole ingredients.0 -
I tend to view "eating right" as "better than I used to."
I don't do vegan, vegetarian pescetarian, low carb, no carb, just cabbage, just grapefruit, no processed foods, only shakes, only soup, atkins, south beach, or whatever other goofy, strange, alien, and all-out weird other things that are out there.
I eat food. I eat yogurt for breakfast. I usually eat out for lunch - Chinese food, Italian food, steakhouse food, whatever. I'll have a protein/fiber bar here or there. Drink water. dinner's usually take-out, or whatever I can throw together easily once I get home.
Eating right means whatever works best for me on my path to weight loss. If I'm losing weight, that means I'm "eating right (for me)". Yes, my sugar intake has gone down, my fiber intake has increased, my cholesterol is slowly going down, my weight is down. So, must be doing something right.0 -
If you are getting your nutrients...vitamins and minerals and meeting your protein and fat requisites, you are eating right. The way people choose to go about that is completely up to them...in that RE, there is no "right"
ETA: I'm a foodie...therefore I eat...really good, high quality food that kicks *kitten*.
^ Dat up dare0 -
I eat some because it's delicious.
Some because it's nutritious.
And some because it's there and I'm hungry and lazy.0 -
If you are getting your nutrients...vitamins and minerals and meeting your protein and fat requisites, you are eating right. The way people choose to go about that is completely up to them...in that RE, there is no "right"
Hard to argue with this...0 -
If you are getting your nutrients...vitamins and minerals and meeting your protein and fat requisites, you are eating right. The way people choose to go about that is completely up to them...in that RE, there is no "right"
Hard to argue with this...
This is EXACTLY what I believe. And thanks to EVERYONE for giving their insight.0 -
For my fellow MFP'ers, why do you eat what you eat?
I follow healthy eating guidelines based on science. Even if the science is inconclusive, I tend to limit foods that have a repeated association with higher risk of disease. I've never been much of gambler, so I like the odds in my favor.
This is my favorite source for nutrtion information: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
It seems the most reasonable to me and, having followed the general advice on there for a couple of decades, I've remained healthy. Maybe it's the diet, maybe it's good genes, maybe it's dumb luck, but as I said, I'm not a gambler. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
A variety of vegetables, a little fruit, whole grains, nuts, beans, lean meats, olive oil, wine. Most meals are home-prepared. Of "diets" that I've seen, the Mediterranean diet most closely resembles what I eat most of the time. But I still eat a little junk food (by my own definition).
Edit: oops, I left out the link0 -
80% healthy, 20% whatever fits your macros0
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because, BACON0
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If It Fits In Your Macros.
all other ways to eat are based on this and an additional restriction.0 -
If you're putting the food in your mouth instead of in other places I'd consider that "right."0
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I eat to:
Survive
To be able to perform good workouts
Happiness
All the while making sure that I meet my macro/micro nutrients.
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
Such a simple question, that has an infinitely complex answer.
Personally I try to compose the vast majority of my diet with fruits, veggies, eggs, meat, fish, chicken, nuts & seeds. I have dairy in the form of yogurt, cheese & butter, and the odd glass of milk. Oils to cook with, potatoes & rice on occasion, and the odd pasta dish. I'm not a fan of bread so I dont go out of my way to eat it, but don't avoid it either. The rest is whatever it ends up being. I rarely to never drink pop, eat fast food, frozen dinners, or processed junk food.
I eat this way because it gives me the most energy and the least amount of digestive stress. I never feel deprived, I'm all about making some awesome meals, they just tend to all come from whole ingredients.
This. Except rice every day and no red meat.
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If It Fits In Your Macros.
all other ways to eat are based on this and an additional restriction.
??? How so. I'd bet that the vast majority of people have no idea of their macronutrient breakdown.0 -
When i tell myself that inbred to eat right again I mean whole, frewuh products, I mean veg and fruits.
I mean lean meats- chicken turkey, fish. Throw some steak her and there.
I mean Greek yoghurt, oats. Sweet potato, whole grain bread,
Whole grain pasta and rice
What I don't mean is processed food-
Ready made pizzas, sauces in jars,
Frozen stuff, take aways, anything deep fried etc
But this is my personal opinion0 -
because, BACON
^^This, LOL
But really I eat what I like. I no longer eat something because it is good for me. I am 62 and will enjoy the food I eat in much smaller quantities than I did pre-MFP and stay within my daily calorie allowance.
Oh and BTW, it seems to be working for me.0 -
Because God has provided it for me.0
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There are Pescatarians.
There are Vegetarians.
There are Vegans.
There are people who eat all kinds of meat.
There are people out there who don't eat carbs.
There are people out there who have 'low sodium' diets.
What is right? What works for me may not work for you. How do you know what works for you? How do you know what doesn't? To me, I don't think there is a universal "way to eat". And the question, "Are you eating to live or living to eat?" is a very valid question. WHY do you choose to eat the foods that you eat? Because of studies done that you've read on? Because a celebrity eats that way? Because your doctor told you so?
For my fellow MFP'ers, why do you eat what you eat?
I eat what I eat because I like it. Through cultural conditioning as well as personal life experience I happen to like natural foods and a diet based on whole foods. No one should read anything into that. It is what it is.... and not more.....lol.
I am also very fortunate, because the only food I am sensitive to is honey and I like everything, except for chicken tripe. Some things I like more than others, but there is nothing I can't eat. Of course I am talking about the average diet and not extremely unusual food items....just in case someone feel they should challenge me by mentioning snake pancreas or hummingbird brain.......o).0 -
Eating a reasonable amount of calories and getting enough nutritious food at the very least. More specifically getting enough protein, fat and fiber. Beyond that eat whatever you want IMHO.0
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My choice of foods makes me satisfied and energetic for life and for workouts.0
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Yup this...If you are getting your nutrients...vitamins and minerals and meeting your protein and fat requisites, you are eating right. The way people choose to go about that is completely up to them...in that RE, there is no "right"
Hard to argue with this...0 -
I eat to meet my nutritional requirements, and I eat because I think food is delicious! I believe there's a place for any kind of food in the context of a balanced diet.
I'm also a vegetarian for personal reasons. I have both gained and lost weight since becoming a vegetarian, so from a weight loss/maintenance perspective, I don't think there is a "right".0 -
I am vegan because animals are not anyones/mine to use,torture and murder for a moment on my plate
I choose to attempt to participate in the least amount of suffering as I can --including the unfathomable suffering of animals0
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