Can somebody just tell me if this is healthy or not?

hafsahkh
hafsahkh Posts: 43 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Okay for breakfast i had :Go ahead apple and raisin biscuit(50cals)
Lunch: Pasta king no cheese (250cal)
Dinner: small red potato with salmon with veg dk how many cals yet
snacks: 1 1/2 more goahead biscuits (100 cals)

I got told this was a very bad diet:/
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  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    Eat more homemade foods.
  • sin485
    sin485 Posts: 125 Member
    well for a start thats probably too few calories
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    You need protein at all of your meals and you need a couple of snacks in between that should have carbs and protein.
  • BoBoDoesPaleo
    BoBoDoesPaleo Posts: 6
    Lots of carbs. Very little protein. I would up your protein intake.
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    That is A LOT of carbs and not really enough of everything else.

    Plus, like the first post said, eat more homemade. If you add more fruits and veggies to those non-homemade meals that would be good.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Too few calories and you need some vegetables.
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    You need protein at all of your meals and you need a couple of snacks in between that should have carbs and protein.

    You don't necessarily HAVE to have protein at all your meals. This isn't a requirement. Especially considering we don't even know what kind of exercise, if any, that you do.

    We're only going off of a little tiny bit of info we've been provided here.
  • birdieaz
    birdieaz Posts: 448 Member
    You are consuming aprrox 700 cal a day. YES this is unhealthy.
  • trospert
    trospert Posts: 22 Member
    well for a start thats probably too few calories

    I tend to agree with ^ ... this sounds like insufficient caloric intake, even for me and I'm a 5'2" female.

    I also agree that you should try some things that are less packaged/processed for snacks or foods. Raw Almonds, fresh fruit, vegetables, etc. Those will up your caloric intake slightly but they are better for your body than crackers or processed foods. If you're just trying to lose weight, that might work, but if you're trying to be more "fit" or build muscle I don't think you will be able to with that diet. If you don't prefer to "eat" your calories consider smoothies with protein powders & fruits. You will lose weight like this but it doesn't appear, by outward view, to be very "healthy."

    Good luck in your goals! :)
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    It's mostly all refined carbs (very bad!) and very little nutrition. Add more lean protein, vegetables and good fats (monosaturated/polysaturated).

    Plus, it's too few calories. Never eat below your BMR (use the Tools tab to determine yours).
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    You are consuming aprrox 700 cal a day. YES this is unhealthy.

    This! And where's the fruit and veg!?
  • hooperkay
    hooperkay Posts: 463 Member
    seriously??? Yes
  • hafsahkh
    hafsahkh Posts: 43 Member
    Can somebody just clarify what carbs actually are and what foods contain them most? :( I;m eating at least 1200 cals a day so idont think im intaking little i feel sick now if i eat to much :/ having pasta king was obviously a big mistake but i normally have a box of raisins for lunch,,
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I'll have to agree with everyone here:

    Starting with answering your question: That is a HORRIBLE diet.

    Followed by: EAT MORE!

    When you've got #2 down, then continue with: less carbs, more protein/fat.

    Unless you like to be a feeble toothpick, but that's your choice.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Okay for breakfast i had :Go ahead apple and raisin biscuit(50cals)
    Lunch: Pasta king no cheese (250cal)
    Dinner: small red potato with salmon with veg dk how many cals yet
    snacks: 1 1/2 more goahead biscuits (100 cals)

    I got told this was a very bad diet:/

    The salmon is healthy. And the raisins in the biscuit.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Eat more homemade foods.

    I agree...also, is that all you're having for the day? You need more to fuel your body-are you working out? What's your water intake, protein ect.
  • jeannepp
    jeannepp Posts: 3 Member
    Way to many carbs and processed foods which are not good for you.
  • hafsahkh
    hafsahkh Posts: 43 Member
    I've decided to have a teaspoon of mash with the salmon and idk what to snack on i'll probably just havea big portion of veg or make a salad instead
  • Peep_chic
    Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
    Everyone will have a different opinion on this. I recomend you keep an eye on the carbs, protein, fat, sodium (and sugar if you want) each day and see what foods are likely to make you go over the recommended guidelines. You'll eventually search for foods YOU can live with and others you can replace with healthier choices to keep YOUR goal at the end of the day.
  • trospert
    trospert Posts: 22 Member
    Can somebody just clarify what carbs actually are and what foods contain them most? :( I;m eating at least 1200 cals a day so idont think im intaking little i feel sick now if i eat to much :/ having pasta king was obviously a big mistake but i normally have a box of raisins for lunch,,

    Carbs are found in breads, pasta, etc. Google it if you're super unsure. You MAY be feeling sick if you're eating things you body doesn't need/want or they are all processed. Also, make sure you're staying hydrated. A box of raisins does not consitute a "lunch" honestly and if that's all you're having than you could really be starving yourself.
  • G30Grrl
    G30Grrl Posts: 377 Member
    That's a lot of empty carbs & starches(pasta, biscuits, potatoes) with very little protein and veggies. Also WAY too few calories. If you eat more lean proteins and veggies, you can eat LOTS of food and feel great (once you get over the reduced carbs) with lots more energy, and still stay fairly low on calories. But not as low as you are now; that's not enough to live on.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    Okay for breakfast i had :Go ahead apple and raisin biscuit(50cals)
    Lunch: Pasta king no cheese (250cal)
    Dinner: small red potato with salmon with veg dk how many cals yet
    snacks: 1 1/2 more goahead biscuits (100 cals)

    I got told this was a very bad diet:/

    It's not a good diet, that's for sure. But it's not that hard to tweak it. Add some eggs or meat to your breakfast biscuit. Then you're getting some protein with it. Try to always "dress" your carbs with some protein. Have a piece of fruit with cheese or nut butter for a snack before lunch. I have no idea what's in a "pasta king," but I bet it could benefit from some veggies. So add a salad or throw some bell peppers, olives, and broccoli into your pasta. For dinner, add a green vegetable to it. Salad, steamed broccoli, or choose another color like orange for carrots. For your snacks, skip the extra biscuits and have fruits, nuts and vegetables.

    It's not that big a step to take what you like and make it healthy. The most basic building blocks of a healthy diet include having protein, vegetables, and a little good fat at every meal. Grains are not bad, but they should be whole grains (if it is it'll tell you usually). Snacks should always have the same balance but less calories.

    HTH
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
    That is A LOT of carbs and not really enough of everything else.

    Plus, like the first post said, eat more homemade. If you add more fruits and veggies to those non-homemade meals that would be good.

    I approve this statement.
  • hafsahkh
    hafsahkh Posts: 43 Member
    Eat more homemade foods.

    I agree...also, is that all you're having for the day? You need more to fuel your body-are you working out? What's your water intake, protein ect.
    I have like 9 glasses of water a day and i'm not working our currently but i intend on.. :)
  • BoBoDoesPaleo
    BoBoDoesPaleo Posts: 6
    You should eat protein with every meal. It helps to keep your body from using your muscle mass as an energy source.
  • lmeslie
    lmeslie Posts: 46 Member
    Can somebody just clarify what carbs actually are and what foods contain them most? :( I;m eating at least 1200 cals a day so idont think im intaking little i feel sick now if i eat to much :/ having pasta king was obviously a big mistake but i normally have a box of raisins for lunch,,

    Carby foods are grains, starchy vegetables, sugars, breads, pastas, etc. I agree with everyone in that you need to eat more quality food and more protein. Ensure that what you are eating doesn't have a laundry list of ingredients which helps keep you from eating overly processed food. You can get healthy protein from lots of sources like beans, Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese, chicken, lean beef, other lean meats, and even some vegetables! Fill up on healthy veggies like spinach, broccoli, etc. Raisins are actually really high in carbs because they have all the concentrated sugars from the dried grapes. Some companies even add sugar. Monitor your sugar intake (check out the sugar content on a box of raisins!). Eat less processed, naturally occurring foods and you should feel a major difference in your energy and how your body feels :)
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    I've decided to have a teaspoon of mash with the salmon and idk what to snack on i'll probably just havea big portion of veg or make a salad instead

    what's mash?

    Eat all the salad you want! Just don't DROWN it in dressing. Snack on raisans, don't make them a meal. Snack on carrots, hummus, and other veggies or some granola bars.

    Carbs are a macronutrient that turn into sugar in your blood stream. When looking at the nutrition label on food you want the see "Fiber" under carbs and you want that number to be higher than "sugar" which is also labeled under carbs. You want to choose foods that do not have processed carbs in them such as white bread, PASTA, things which lots of sugar. You want to pick items with "complex carbs" such as veggies (leafy green ones have lots of fiber/complex carbs), and fruit such as apples.

    Hope this helps.
  • sin485
    sin485 Posts: 125 Member
    I've decided to have a teaspoon of mash with the salmon and idk what to snack on i'll probably just havea big portion of veg or make a salad instead

    only a TEASPOON? :s
  • Peep_chic
    Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
    1200 might be to little. Calculate your bmr and TDEE eat in between. NEVER eat less than bmr. Google those calculators.
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    You should eat protein with every meal. It helps to keep your body from using your muscle mass as an energy source.

    She is definitely eating enough carbs that her body won't get anywhere near her muscles to use them as an energy source.

    Don't let this person freak you out, OP.

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