good food/bad food

cowebber123

could someone give me an idea of what exsactly are bad foods and good foods? I understand chips and candy are bad and fuirts and veggies are good but is their anymore to it than that?

shadow2soul

There are nutrient dense foods and foods that are just high in calories with little nutrients. If you meet all your nutritional needs with the nutrient dense foods and still have calories left, than there is nothing wrong with indulging in foods that aren't as healthy.

cowebber123

Could you give me ideas of nutrient foods?

Alluminati

Go back on your past posts and reread all the answers.

SLLRunner

could someone give me an idea of what exsactly are bad foods and good foods? I understand chips and candy are bad and fuirts and veggies are good but is their anymore to it than that?

Good Food: fries, burgers, tacos, Greek yogurt, homemade bread, ice cream.

Bad food: Brussel Sprouts, liver, lamb, rabbit, cooked cabbage.

This is within my perception only.

There are no good or bad foods. Everything in moderation.

jenilla1

Good foods are foods I like to eat and bad foods are the ones that make me gag a little thinking about them.

examples:

Good - grilled chicken pasta salad :drinker:
Bad - lutefisk :sick:

FatJockSing

could someone give me an idea of what exsactly are bad foods and good foods? I understand chips and candy are bad and fuirts and veggies are good but is their anymore to it than that?

Good Food: fries, burgers, tacos, Greek yogurt, homemade bread, ice cream.

Bad food: Brussel Sprouts, liver, lamb, rabbit, cooked cabbage.

This is within my perception only.

There are no good or bad foods. Everything in moderation.

^^^ This . . . . 100% THIS!!

FatJockSing

Good foods are foods I like to eat and bad foods are the ones that make me gag a little thinking about them.

^^ and this . . . .

jenilla1

Could you give me ideas of nutrient foods?

Vitamin and mineral rich foods, foods with fiber, protein rich foods, foods high in unsaturated fats...

paperpudding

OP you have already been given answers to this sort of question in your other threads Is rice bad and Are pops bad.

What part do you still not understand?

velikiivo

Quick question. How well a protein shake help at night for a morning workout?

Any suggestions for anyone?

nam985

The answer to your question is simple:

Bad food = food that is rotten, dirty or inedible, foods you are allergic to

Good food = everything else

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Supertact

good food: ice cream, peanut butter, peanut butter ice cream.

bad food: none

hearthwood

There is no such thing as good and bad food. There are foods that are very high in calories, but it's still food.

A calorie is a calorie whether it comes from carrots or cookies, protein, fat or carbs.

All weight loss is---is calories in versus calories out. You choose which foods your calories come from.

KHolladay36

Some of the responses on here are not what you are asking:

Good Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat (in moderation), Dairy (occaisonally), Grains (whole grains are great, nuts legumes), Fats/Oils (in moderation),

Bad Foods: Processed Foods (they contain way too much sodium), candy (sugar), fast food (too may calories).

Try some foods that incorporate what you like, but make them at home, don't eat out too much.

And no, I am not a vegetarian...just love veggies and ranch. Also watch the Ranch and what you drink. Most people are quick to talk about the eating aspect, but watch what you drink as well. I once knew a person who drank an entire carton of orange juice because she thought she was drinking something healthy. Read the labels. The calorie intake is for the serving size, not the whole thing. For a 8oz glass of orange juice was 110 calories, with 22 g of sugar. Imagine the entire carton. Exercie is the key to eating what you want.

1princesswarrior

Good food is delightful to your taste buds, bad food is nasty to your taste buds.

There is no good or bad food. You just need to learn how to balance your nutrients. A general rule of thumb is to eat 80% nutrient dense food and 20% other food. Many others have already responded about nutrient dense foods.

Unless you have an underlying medical condition there is no need to label food as good or bad.

itsbasschick

i eat potato chips frequently in measured portions. they have complex carbs and are rich in potassium and vitamin c. the brand i eat are fairly low in sodium, too.

overeating any food can be problematic - even very low calorie foods can have enough fiber in large amounts to cause discomfort.

SLLRunner

Some of the responses on here are not what you are asking:

Good Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat (in moderation), Dairy (occaisonally), Grains (whole grains are great, nuts legumes), Fats/Oils (in moderation),

Bad Foods: Processed Foods (they contain way too much sodium), candy (sugar), fast food (too may calories).

Try some foods that incorporate what you like, but make them at home, don't eat out too much.

And no, I am not a vegetarian...just love veggies and ranch. Also watch the Ranch and what you drink. Most people are quick to talk about the eating aspect, but watch what you drink as well. I once knew a person who drank an entire carton of orange juice because she thought she was drinking something healthy. Read the labels. The calorie intake is for the serving size, not the whole thing. For a 8oz glass of orange juice was 110 calories, with 22 g of sugar. Imagine the entire carton. Exercie is the key to eating what you want.

The answers are to what she is asking.

You are wrong about good and bad foods, though it might be good or bad for YOU.

sarahsedai

The only bad foods are olives. They are the devil's turds.

LIES AND SLANDER

oinkerjnn

Good foods:
Fresh vegetables, raw or steamed
Fresh fruits
All natural yogurt or kefir
Nuts and nut butter
Non gmo meats, preferably grass or vegetable fed
Whole grains and breads, pastas, rice and flours made from whole grains

Bad foods:
Foods that are highly processed and or chock full of preservatives
Frozen dinners
Soda

The easiest way to think about it (in general) is the more layers of packaging a food has the worse it is for you in terms of its nutritional content.

Yes you can still lose weight eating 1000 calories of twinkles every day, but you will not be healthy long term. If you choose to keep your head in the sand about this very simple concept, that's fine, but its really very simple.

ksolksol

I don't like to classify foods as "good" or "bad," other than of course something that will give you food poisoning. I find I do better if I don't turn food into a moral issue. I don't sin when I eat a donut, I eat a donut. It makes me woozy, so I limit my donuts, but if I really, really want one, I fit it into my day and don't worry about it.

Taking this attitude has actually made me less prone to eat the donuts because they don't become forbidden fruit that I must have.

That said, if you are looking for foods that are more health-enhancing, FOR MOST PEOPLE, you've got your basic veggies, fruits, whole-grains, etc., less sugar, salt and processed foods. Notice I said FOR MOST PEOPLE. You may have to experiment with what makes you feel good and fits into what you can manage in your life. For someone working two jobs, some processed foods might be a life-saver some nights. I know people with medical conditions for whom whole grains could send them into a horrible crisis. For me, I've found that I do better with more fat in my diet than many think advisable.

There seems to be a societal thing where veggies are somehow punishment and awful, and tasty foods involve large amounts of sugar, fat and salt and even larger amounts of processing. I found that the more I got away from that .... honestly, fast food and its ilk taste kind of gross to me now. Who knows, you might find the same thing I'll eat it without the slightest bit of guilt when the situation calls for it (mostly while traveling) but I don't seek it out..

kgeyser

Good foods:
Fresh vegetables, raw or steamed
Fresh fruits
All natural yogurt or kefir
Nuts and nut butter
Non gmo meats, preferably grass or vegetable fed
Whole grains and breads, pastas, rice and flours made from whole grains

Bad foods:
Foods that are highly processed and or chock full of preservatives
Frozen dinners
Soda

The easiest way to think about it (in general) is the more layers of packaging a food has the worse it is for you in terms of its nutritional content.

Yes you can still lose weight eating 1000 calories of twinkles every day, but you will not be healthy long term. If you choose to keep your head in the sand about this very simple concept, that's fine, but its really very simple.

Shoot, I roast my veggies and can't afford grass-fed meats. Guess I'm doomed. DOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMEEEEEDDDDD.

paperpudding

Good foods:
Fresh vegetables, raw or steamed
Fresh fruits
All natural yogurt or kefir
Nuts and nut butter
Non gmo meats, preferably grass or vegetable fed
Whole grains and breads, pastas, rice and flours made from whole grains

Bad foods:
Foods that are highly processed and or chock full of preservatives
Frozen dinners
Soda

The easiest way to think about it (in general) is the more layers of packaging a food has the worse it is for you in terms of its nutritional content.

Yes you can still lose weight eating 1000 calories of twinkles every day, but you will not be healthy long term. If you choose to keep your head in the sand about this very simple concept, that's fine, but its really very simple.

People are saying any food can be good in moderation or as part of a varied balanced diet - nobody is suggesting eating only Twinkies.

WBB55

Bad food: the ones with mold that aren't supposed to have mold.
Good food: everything else that has calories

It really depends on your goals, allergies, religious beliefs, taste preferences, abilities in the kitchen, lifestyle, what your husband will eat, cost, how well it stores in your cupboards...

SunofaBeach14

Think of it this way, OP, there is not a single food out there that is so good that it should make up 100% of your diet. Rather than thinking about good/bad think it terms of how to create a diet that achieves goals such as: (1) providing sufficient protein, fats, carbs, fiber, and micronutrients, (2) keeps you within your calorie goals, (3) does not leave you hungry, and (4) provides enough treats so that you feel mentally satisfied and not feeling deprived.

The end result, is what is "good" at any time of day is the result of the above calculation. Tracking your diet allows you to make an informed decision about this.

The very first thing I ate today was a Krispy Kreme donut. That was followed by an egg and egg white omelet with cheese. Lunch today will be lean meats, veggies, a salad, and cheese. Dinner will be lean meats, veggies, and a salad. And, I'll very likely have a beer before bed. This will satisfy all 4 of the above criteria for me.

SLLRunner

Think of it this way, OP, there is not a single food out there that is so good that it should make up 100% of your diet. Rather than thinking about good/bad think it terms of how to create a diet that achieves goals such as: (1) providing sufficient protein, fats, carbs, fiber, and micronutrients, (2) keeps you within your calorie goals, (3) does not leave you hungry, and (4) provides enough treats so that you feel mentally satisfied and not feeling deprived.

The end result, is what is "good" at any time of day is the result of the above calculation. Tracking your diet allows you to make an informed decision about this.

The very first thing I ate today was a Krispy Kreme donut. That was followed by an egg and egg white omelet with cheese. Lunch today will be lean meats, veggies, a salad, and cheese. Dinner will be lean meats, veggies, and a salad. And, I'll very likely have a beer before bed. This will satisfy all 4 of the above criteria for me.

Yep.

Also, if you are worried about preservatives, you can make your own stuff. For example, because I am not a big pizza parlor pizza fan (nothing wrong with it, it's just not my idea of what I want to eat, mostly because I'm lactose intolerant and asking for extra everything to compensate is too much), I make my own homemade pizza, right down to the crust and all the good stuff I pile on that is not cheesy.

In my opinion, aside from allergies, tummy upsets, and what the doctor has told you to avoid due to a medical reason, classifying foods as good or bad indicates a poor relationship to food. The better you can make your relationship with food, the better your lifetime journey together will be.

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DeguelloTex

Some of the responses on here are not what you are asking:

Good Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat (in moderation), Dairy (occaisonally), Grains (whole grains are great, nuts legumes), Fats/Oils (in moderation),

Bad Foods: Processed Foods (they contain way too much sodium), candy (sugar), fast food (too may calories).

That's silly.

Corn chips are processed and awesome. Caramel has sugar and is greatness. Whataburger is fast food and is epic.

What do you put "in moderation" after meat? Are you implying unlimited amounts of fruit are "good"?

cowebber123

Some of the responses on here are not what you are asking:

Good Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat (in moderation), Dairy (occaisonally), Grains (whole grains are great, nuts legumes), Fats/Oils (in moderation),

Bad Foods: Processed Foods (they contain way too much sodium), candy (sugar), fast food (too may calories).

Try some foods that incorporate what you like, but make them at home, don't eat out too much.

And no, I am not a vegetarian...just love veggies and ranch. Also watch the Ranch and what you drink. Most people are quick to talk about the eating aspect, but watch what you drink as well. I once knew a person who drank an entire carton of orange juice because she thought she was drinking something healthy. Read the labels. The calorie intake is for the serving size, not the whole thing. For a 8oz glass of orange juice was 110 calories, with 22 g of sugar. Imagine the entire carton. Exercie is the key to eating what you want.

Thank you and yes thats what I was looking for like specifics like which nuts are better for you than others and stuff like that not like a brief idea i always know that i wanted to know more if detail because different foods can do different things for you. I'm looking for high protein and low fat and sodium

cowebber123

Good foods:
Fresh vegetables, raw or steamed
Fresh fruits
All natural yogurt or kefir
Nuts and nut butter
Non gmo meats, preferably grass or vegetable fed
Whole grains and breads, pastas, rice and flours made from whole grains

Bad foods:
Foods that are highly processed and or chock full of preservatives
Frozen dinners
Soda

The easiest way to think about it (in general) is the more layers of packaging a food has the worse it is for you in terms of its nutritional content.

Yes you can still lose weight eating 1000 calories of twinkles every day, but you will not be healthy long term. If you choose to keep your head in the sand about this very simple concept, that's fine, but its really very simple.

Thank you so much this is what I was looking for ^.^ I want to keep the weight off however I dont want to competely change my whole eating habits because as everybody should know it will never stick. I just wanted to know what foods I should be eating more of so I could and the ones that are not good i stay away from more and try to avoid them.