How Many of These Superfoods Are You Eating?

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  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    I eat those things except for quinoa. I don't like the taste.

    What makes something a "super" food anyway? Can't we just call it food? Honestly, if it isn't junk food, it has a long list of nutritional benefits and there are things that aren't on this list that I think are more healthy than some that did. :flowerforyou:
  • Teliooo
    Teliooo Posts: 725 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    I don't really agree with that. You just incorate them into your goals. 5 grams of fat and 2 saturated is not to much at all. I have had no trouble losing weight eating eggs. Yeah if you go overboard but that can be said for many foods.
  • wendyannie1976
    wendyannie1976 Posts: 205 Member
    everything on the list apart from fish and fish oil if I ate that I'd not be needing to diet - I'm allergic - always wondered what to eat instead to make up for the no fish or shellfish diet.
  • olymp1a
    olymp1a Posts: 1,766 Member
    1. Whole Eggs. Once or twice per week

    3. Wild Salmon. Once a week

    5. Yogurt. Twice per week

    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 2 tbsp daily

    8. Mixed Nuts. twice per week

    9. Red Meat. once per week

    10. Broccoli. Could eat it everyday!

    11. Spinach. 5-6 times a month

    12. Turkey. 2 times per week

    14. Oats. 2-3 times per week

    15. Tomatoes. 2-3 times per week

    16. Oranges.5-6 times per week (either oranges or mandarin oranges a.k.a. tangerines)

    17. Apples. almost every day

    18. Carrots. 2-3 times per week

    19. Water. about 12 cups per day

    20. Green Tea. 2-3 times per week (either green or white tea)
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    I don't really agree with that. You just incorate them into your goals. 5 grams of fat and 2 saturated is not to much at all. I have had no trouble losing weight eating eggs. Yeah if you go overboard but that can be said for many foods.

    Don't even try to convince him... He believes no healthy diet could EVER include whole eggs. He is very passionate about the topic and firmly believes that fat people must not eat eggs if they are serious about weight loss. According to his vast expertise, at a whopping 75 calories each they are just "too fattening". It's not his opinion... according to him it's "fact".
  • PBJunky
    PBJunky Posts: 737 Member
    1. Whole Eggs. 6 a day

    2. Fish Oil. 10 caps = 3g DHA/EPA

    3. Wild Salmon. Hardly...

    4. Berries. 2-3 times a week

    5. Yogurt. Regularly, about 4 times a week

    6. Flax Seeds. Not at all

    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil....adds a few spoons to my shakes everyday

    8. Mixed Nuts. Everyday

    9. Red Meat. Protein,Everyday

    10. Broccoli. Almost everyday

    11. Spinach. 2-4 times a week

    12. Turkey. Not at al

    13. Quinoa. Wish I did but not available here

    14. Oats. Hardly

    15. Tomatoes. Regularly

    16. Oranges. Hardly

    17. Apples. Hardly

    18. Carrots. Everyday

    19. Water. Everyday

    20. Green Tea. Never
  • Teliooo
    Teliooo Posts: 725 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    I don't really agree with that. You just incorate them into your goals. 5 grams of fat and 2 saturated is not to much at all. I have had no trouble losing weight eating eggs. Yeah if you go overboard but that can be said for many foods.

    Don't even try to convince him... He believes no healthy diet could EVER include whole eggs. He is very passionate about the topic and firmly believes that fat people must not eat eggs if they are serious about weight loss. According to his vast expertise, at a whopping 75 calories each they are just "too fattening". It's not his opinion... according to him it's "fact".

    Wow, so we are not allowed to eat fish either?
  • koutwater
    koutwater Posts: 47 Member
    On a normal diet week - almost all of them but quinoa (but I got some from Costco, just haven't made it yet - fyi: they make frozen individual servings) and I just don't like salmon:(
    I have also heard amazing things lately about "chia seeds"??? I can only put so much junk in yogurt and we already do flax at our house. Anyone know how you use these suckers?
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    I don't really agree with that. You just incorate them into your goals. 5 grams of fat and 2 saturated is not to much at all. I have had no trouble losing weight eating eggs. Yeah if you go overboard but that can be said for many foods.

    Don't even try to convince him... He believes no healthy diet could EVER include whole eggs. He is very passionate about the topic and firmly believes that fat people must not eat eggs if they are serious about weight loss. According to his vast expertise, at a whopping 75 calories each they are just "too fattening". It's not his opinion... according to him it's "fact".

    Wow, so we are not allowed to eat fish either?

    Nope, fish is fine, it's just the whole eggs that are too fattening. At first I thought he just thought that they were bad because of the cholesterol, but apparently according to him there is something inherently evil about an egg yolk that prevents weight loss and any scientific studies that contradict his opinion are just "junk science"
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    I eat eggs everyday. I ate them from the time I was 191 pounds until I was 128 pounds. They are quite healthy, full of protein and healthy fats...which, by the way, is what people losing weight need the most.
  • Teliooo
    Teliooo Posts: 725 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    I don't really agree with that. You just incorate them into your goals. 5 grams of fat and 2 saturated is not to much at all. I have had no trouble losing weight eating eggs. Yeah if you go overboard but that can be said for many foods.

    Don't even try to convince him... He believes no healthy diet could EVER include whole eggs. He is very passionate about the topic and firmly believes that fat people must not eat eggs if they are serious about weight loss. According to his vast expertise, at a whopping 75 calories each they are just "too fattening". It's not his opinion... according to him it's "fact".

    Wow, so we are not allowed to eat fish either?

    Nope, fish is fine, it's just the whole eggs that are too fattening. At first I thought he just thought that they were bad because of the cholesterol, but apparently according to him there is something inherently evil about an egg yolk that prevents weight loss and any scientific studies that contradict his opinion are just "junk science"

    That is amazing. I am not even gonna begin to try and work that out.
  • deja_blu
    deja_blu Posts: 359 Member
    I eat 18/20. =]
  • hettylair
    hettylair Posts: 86 Member
    1. Whole Eggs. I have eggs for breakfast sometimes, but I usually use one whole egg and two egg whites. My favorite breakfast sandwich is the egg mixture on a toasted 100 calorie deli thin with red onion, tomatoe, and salsa

    2. Fish Oil. My husband is trying to add this in to my vitamins, but I think it makes my breath stink.

    3. Wild Salmon. We have salmon about 3 times a month.

    4. Berries. Just about every day, if its not fresh I put them in a smoothie

    5. Yogurt. Daily, in smoothies, for breakfast with granola and berries on top. Heaven.

    6. Flax Seeds. I can't eat much flax seed. It gives me bathroom issues.

    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil....A little every day.

    8. Mixed Nuts. Sone has a tree nut allergy, but when he's not out with me I sometimes have almonds.

    9. Red Meat. Protein, about 2-3 times a week. I stick mostly to turkey fish and chicken though.

    10. Broccoli. a couple times a week

    11. Spinach. a couple times a week on sandwiches instead of lettuce

    12. Turkey. About once a day on sandwiches

    13. Quinoa. I don't like it, so never.

    14. Oats. I use them when I cook. Like in turkey meatloaf and in burgers.

    15. Tomatoes. About 4-5 times a week on sandwiches or with cottage cheese for a snack

    16. Oranges. I eat grapefruit, but not usually oranges.

    17. Apples. usually have daily.

    18. Carrots. Usually have daily

    19. Water. Everyday

    20. Green Tea. Never, but I like black tea a lot if that counts at all.
  • dreamshadows
    dreamshadows Posts: 734 Member
    1. Whole Eggs. ---> Yes

    2. Fish Oil. ---> No
    3. Wild Salmon. --->No don't like salmon - Does Tuna count?
    4. Berries. ---> Rarely
    5. Yogurt. ---> No
    6. Flax Seeds. ---> Yes
    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. ---> Rarely - mostly to grease a pan.
    8. Mixed Nuts. ---> No. Don't like nuts!
    9. Red Meat. ---> Yes
    10. Broccoli. ---> No - and my co-workers are thankful!
    11. Spinach. ---> Sometimes, Especially on pizza,and in lasagna.
    12. Turkey. ---> Nope
    13. Quinoa. ---> Never heard of it!
    14. Oats. ---> Rarely
    15. Tomatoes. ---> Only as a sauce
    16. Oranges. ---> Only as processed juice
    17. Apples. ---> Yes, just not recently
    18. Carrots. ---> Yes, just not recently
    19. Water. ---> Yes
    20. Green Tea. ---> No. Berry and mint tea with a touch of honey

    With only 6 yes, I guess I'm going to die sooner than later! :laugh:
  • dreamshadows
    dreamshadows Posts: 734 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.
    The doc at CWMC recommended I eat an egg or two with my cereal for the protein.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Bump to read later. Good Stuff
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    1. Whole Eggs. ---> Yes
    2. Fish Oil. ---> No
    3. Wild Salmon. --->No don't like salmon
    4. Berries. ---> Rarely
    5. Yogurt. ---> Rarely
    6. Flax Seeds. ---> Rarely
    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. ---> Rarely
    8. Mixed Nuts. ---> Yes
    9. Red Meat. ---> Yes
    10. Broccoli. ---> No
    11. Spinach. ---> Yes
    12. Turkey. ---> Yes
    13. Quinoa. ---> Nope
    14. Oats. ---> Rarely
    15. Tomatoes. ---> Nope
    16. Oranges. ---> Nope
    17. Apples. ---> Yes
    18. Carrots. ---> Yes, just not recently
    19. Water. ---> Yes
    20. Green Tea. ---> Rarely
  • I eat most of those in my daily health shake. The rest I get on their own. So I think I'm pretty up on this list :)
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    I have to question any list that includes red meat as a superfood and feels the need to include water at all (because, you know, you sort of can't survive for more than a few days without that). Still, I'm willing to play along.

    1. Whole Eggs - rarely
    2. Fish Oil - no, I eat fish
    3. Wild Salmon - on and off (I choose my fish by what's on sale, although I always eat wild)
    4. Berries - rarely, as I don't like them much (although, when my dad grew them briefly, I was rarely allowed in the field)
    5. Yogurt - daily, and Greek
    6. Flax Seeds - almost daily, in my oatmeal
    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil - no, but I have kalamata olives in my lunch every workday
    8. Mixed Nuts - almost daily
    9. Red Meat - I think I would literally puke if I ate any of that at this point
    10. Broccoli - not as much as I used to
    11. Spinach - again, not as much as I used to
    12. Turkey - fun fact: attempted some at Thanksgiving to appease my aunt; almost puked from the taste alone
    13. Quinoa - I trade back and forth between this and brown rice for part of my dinners
    14. Oats - almost daily
    15. Tomatoes - in my lunch every workday
    16. Oranges - daily
    17. Apples - daily (I did grow up in an apple orchard, after all)
    18. Carrots - in my lunch every workday
    19. Water - why is this even on here?
    20. Green Tea - rarely, as I prefer black and coffee
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    1. Whole Eggs. ---> Yes

    2. Fish Oil. ---> No
    3. Wild Salmon. --->No don't like salmon - Does Tuna count?
    4. Berries. ---> Rarely
    5. Yogurt. ---> No
    6. Flax Seeds. ---> Yes
    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. ---> Rarely - mostly to grease a pan.
    8. Mixed Nuts. ---> No. Don't like nuts!
    9. Red Meat. ---> Yes
    10. Broccoli. ---> No - and my co-workers are thankful!
    11. Spinach. ---> Sometimes, Especially on pizza,and in lasagna.
    12. Turkey. ---> Nope
    13. Quinoa. ---> Never heard of it!
    14. Oats. ---> Rarely
    15. Tomatoes. ---> Only as a sauce
    16. Oranges. ---> Only as processed juice
    17. Apples. ---> Yes, just not recently
    18. Carrots. ---> Yes, just not recently
    19. Water. ---> Yes
    20. Green Tea. ---> No. Berry and mint tea with a touch of honey

    With only 6 yes, I guess I'm going to die sooner than later! :laugh:

    Tuna is actually also one of the best sources of omega-3s.
  • saving this to read after i take my kiddos to school..Thanks for posting!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Everything except
    salmon (too expensive normally :ohwell: )
    flax seeds
    oranges (too messy & takes me forever to get all the bits out of my teeth :tongue:)
    turkey: too expensive here. Chicken/fish/kangaroo are my main protein sources.
    oh & I use coconut oil not olive oil

    I didn't see pop tarts on the list? WTF? :indifferent:
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Everything except eggs - sorry, but people trying to lose weight need to wait until they reach their goals before going back to eggs. Too fattening.

    fat doesn't make you fat. Excess cals does.
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    Thanks for the tips
    :happy:
  • sunnyskyjb
    sunnyskyjb Posts: 258 Member
    What a helpful post! Thank you!
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    Every day: Whole eggs, berries, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, oranges, water
    Often: Salmon, nuts, broccoli, spinach, oats, tomatoes, apples, carrots
    Occasionally: Fish oil, flax seeds, turkey, quinoa, green tea
    Never: Red meat

    I guess I'm not doing too badly.
  • NeedANewFocus
    NeedANewFocus Posts: 898 Member
    some but not all. definitely have a better idea now.
  • JoshGouvisis
    JoshGouvisis Posts: 98 Member
    1. Whole egg---> 1 a day is fine, and more then that depends on body fat and physique. (Weight gaining, gym activity and daily required intake)

    I myself eat 2 whole eggs of egg white, no yolk. Cholesterol is very subject to climb when eating alot of eggs. Trust me. I was on a breakfast ZONE for 3 months, smashing 8-12 eggs a day lol! My blood Cholesterol went to 375. When i chopped out the yolk and just ate whites, i dropped it to 145 in 3 months.

    2. Fish Oil---> A definite must! mg intake again, depends on height, weight, etc. Every body is different and requires amounts based on that. Otherwise, you get the fish burps all the time lol! Garlic breath is bad enough, imagine fish breath lol!!

    3. Salmon is great, if you can afford to eat it that much! Very expensive cost if eaten regularly.

    4. Berries- I don’t eat them, unless they just happen to be laying around on occasion and there is no other snack to eat

    5. Yogurt- Not a fan!

    6. Flax Seeds- Is a commonly found ingredient in whole wheat bread. Eat your whole wheat bread, and you wont need to eat flax seed raw or ground up. I eat between 7-8 slices of whole wheat bread a week.
    The rest of my carbs come from other foods.

    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil- Great to take straight, or use in cooking! Definite great flavor on foods, especially when baking sweet potato! :)

    8. Mixed Nuts- Eat 2 tbsp of peanut butter instead. Has less sodium and is good on toast with breakfast!

    9. Red Meat- Good if you can afford it also. I eat alot of chicken, drumsticks mainly. At least 12-16 ounces (6-8 drumsticks) a day!

    10. Broccoli- No, unless it has hot cheddar on it lol, and that does nto work in my eating so, X-O for no!

    11. Spinach- Nope

    12.Turkey- Not unless its Thanksgiving, and just a slice is all :-P

    13. Quinoa- No?

    14. Oats- On occasion if no bread, or brown rice is to be found

    15. Tomatoes- Not at all

    16. Oranges- No

    17. Apples- On occasion if no carbs are near

    18. Carrots- No

    19. Water- At least 1 gallon-1.5 gallons a day

    20. Green Tea-Dont drink much
  • lemonadem
    lemonadem Posts: 398 Member
    Good list.
  • sewerchick93
    sewerchick93 Posts: 1,438 Member
    All but the Salmon, I cannot stomach the taste of anything fishy
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