This is how my family eats

TheUnthinkingMajority
TheUnthinkingMajority Posts: 82 Member
in Food and Nutrition
i come from a family of eaters.
growing up, we almost always ate catheads.
lots of grilling, and boils.
I am not giving any of this up permanently, but im trying to find a way to cut down on the consumption.
id like to be able to eat a meal without it taking most of my calories.
any suggestions?
Do lean meats actually have less calories than regular meats?
I know deer meat is relatively low in calories, however its not always available.
suggestions??

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  • moustache_flavored_lube
    moustache_flavored_lube Posts: 849 Member
    Fat is much more calorie dense than protein, so yes lean cuts of meat are considerably lower in calories.

    Animal fats are not a particularly healthy source of fat so eating lean meat and getting fats from other sources (fish, nuts, avacados ...) is a healthier way to eat
  • paintedlady77
    paintedlady77 Posts: 154 Member
    The only red meat in this house is moose, elk and antelope. Free range, natural, grass fed and so Lean! LOVE IT!:heart:
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    So are you asking what to eat of the family food or what you should cook for yourself?
  • TheUnthinkingMajority
    TheUnthinkingMajority Posts: 82 Member
    So are you asking what to eat of the family food or what you should cook for yourself?

    basically what im saying is its what i am used to making. and i would like to substitute a few things. for now.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Yes, switching from fatty meats to lean meats can save a lot of calories. Fat as 9 calories per gram (protein and carb only have 4 calories per gram) so the amount of fat in your diet can make a big difference. Your body needs fat so don't go too low, but do keep an eye on it.

    Many vegetables are good on the grill. Most squashes and root vegetables do very nicely. As do cauliflower, broccoli, onions and, well, pretty much anything that won't burn quickly or fall through the grate. Add these to your grill along with lean meat. Fish is great on the grill to.

    Also, when making side dishes really load up on non-starchy vegetables. Use vinaigrette dressing rather than sour cream or mayo based to drop the calories (and they stay fresh longer out in the heat).
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    Catheads?
  • lindseym18
    lindseym18 Posts: 48 Member
    Yes I'm curious. Real catheads? Oy! I love my dear kitties.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Yes I'm curious. Real catheads? Oy! I love my dear kitties.

    It wasn't my post, but I assumed she meant cathead biscuits.

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