would you call this junk food?

akilahleemarie

Ok, so I love nachos...I was going through my kitchen and found a bag of santitas white corn blend totilla chips...I looked at the nutrition label.. 140 calories for 28 grams...total fat is 6g but only 1g is from saturated fat.. 115 mg of sodium...2 grams of fiber no sugar..and for the ingredients: white corn, vegetable oil, and salt. and it says "no preservatives"...i measured 56 grams of these...and used a serving (80 calories) of my reduced fat cheese...whats your opinion?? junk food?? I don't think it is..but its just weird because they are...well chips! the only thing I can say is that maybe the fat content isn't ideal? but I am not too worried about it because I load of on fruits and vegetables...so its not like I am getting alot of fat from other foods...so uh yeah..opinions?

Shadowknight137

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

IIFYM

premiumchilenita

Sounds like you found a good alternative to something that could be really naughty Enjoy

vegasmari

I say it's junk food if you're buying them from a restaurant, but not if you make them yourself and don't over indulge and/or add super fatty toppings. Enjoy!

Alatariel75

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

This.

WinnerVictorious

no such thing as junk food. as the random girl said above, any food is fine IIFYM.

megsmom2

Iifym....and deliciously ...go for it! In moderation of course.

firstsip

No jalapenos? Definitely junk.

(JK, OP, you're fine).

pinkyleigh83

I'd have to say junk. If it doesn't add nutritional value I'd believe it safe to call it empty calories & junk. But I'm also called a weirdo for how I eat most of the time. Lol

DontStopB_Leakin

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

/thread.

DontStopB_Leakin

I'd have to say junk. If it doesn't add nutritional value I'd believe it safe to call it empty calories & junk. But I'm also called a weirdo for how I eat most of the time. Lol

Last I checked, cheese has anywhere from 6-8 grams of protein per serving.

cmcollins001

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

/thread.

QFT

Jacwhite22

Yes. There's very little nutritional value..... IIFYM





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CoraGregoryCPA

no

laughingdani

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

Yes.

shoshi68

Look at you, reading labels, modifying recipes to be healthier, asking questions . . . fantastic!

IIFYM, in case not explained earlier in this post, means If It Fits Your Macros, and refers to eating whatever you want, not depriving yourself of anything, as long as it fits with your daily allowances of calories, carbs, fats, sodium, sugar, whatever you have prioritized them to be.

So, with IIFYM, nothing is junk. As you continue to explore, you will find that food from fast food places and most franchise restaurants are pretty darn high in sodium and fat. You may choose to eat those meals less often. The successful folks I aspire to be like on this site will still eat those things on occasion.

Best of luck!

akilahleemarie

thanks guys! veggies and other whole foods are more filling and less calories, so I know not to go too crazy :P

minikhan95

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

LOL. My sentiments exactly! Moderation is key to success

sunsnstatheart

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

LOL. My sentiments exactly! Moderation is key to success

Except when it comes to nachos - eat the nachos!

1brokegal44

I say it's junk food if you're buying them from a restaurant, but not if you make them yourself and don't over indulge and/or add super fatty toppings. Enjoy!

Definitely. Use some low-fat cheese, black beans instead of re-fried, pico de gallo, etc. You can totally make your own without the extra fat and calories.

megmay2591

Ok, so I love nachos...I-

Stop right there. The answer is no.

Nachos is not junk. Nachos is treasure.

LOL. My sentiments exactly! Moderation is key to success

Except when it comes to nachos - eat the nachos!

The votes are in. Eat the nachos!

_noob_

I ate ice cream, chocolate, and popcorn smothered in coconut oil today, who the hell am I to say nachos are junk.

PikaKnight

My vote would be yes, eat the nachos if it fits in with your macros and calorie goals..dooooooo eeeeetttttt!!!

akb2006

No but now I need to go eat some nachos sitting in my pantry and even some queso dip! That aughta be good for some heartburn LOL! Oh well at least it will give me extra water intake! I say its fine. Don't deprive yourself of anything.

Shadowknight137

Nachos is awesome. Comes in so many creative flavours, if you out our mind to it.

Chicken nachos, beef nachos, bacon nachos, bean nachos, pork nachos, lamb nachos, dessert nachos - the list goes on. As I type this, I'm eating ground Ox heart/liver nachos. And it's awesome.

Nachos.

pinkyleigh83

I'd have to say junk. If it doesn't add nutritional value I'd believe it safe to call it empty calories & junk. But I'm also called a weirdo for how I eat most of the time. Lol

Last I checked, cheese has anywhere from 6-8 grams of protein per serving.

I was mainly meaning for overall health, not just to lose weight. Full fat, grass fed cheese would be healthier vs lowfat.

Okay, carry on.....lol

LiftAllThePizzas

I ate ice cream, chocolate, and popcorn smothered in coconut oil today, who the hell am I to say nachos are junk.

You don't have to smother yourself in coconut oil just to eat ice cream, chocolate, and popcorn.