are sugary puddings bad if low cal ?

jackdaniels1234123
jackdaniels1234123 Posts: 89 Member
in Food and Nutrition
are puddings such as WeightWatchers sticky toffee pudding (174 cals per pud) that bad for you if they are low in cals and keep you within your daily allowance?

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  • Joluru
    Joluru Posts: 89 Member
    Depends on how you define "Bad."
  • figomezzo
    figomezzo Posts: 29
    yeah, I wonder what the ingredients are in something like that? I would say...they probably have a lot of crap in them. Not sure though!!
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    Well, I wouldn't eat them because of how highly processed and full of chemicals they are. That's my definition of "bad". Depends on what yours is.
  • Lilihel
    Lilihel Posts: 53
    its probably full of sugar or sweetener...so it's bad
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    They aren't healthy but one now and then can't hurt either.
  • lesliemk
    lesliemk Posts: 382 Member
    Not clean enough for me. I'm guessing the ingredient list isn't that good?
  • shellbatronic
    shellbatronic Posts: 193
    I agree with the others, I wonder what's in it. Just looking at the nutrition facts in the MFP database though it looks like empty carbs. Maybe try mixing some unflavored protein powder with it so it's not completely empty?

    Edited to add that Weight Watchers stuff tends to be highly processed, they smack a big "3 points!!!" or whatever on the front but the devil is in the details.. or rather the ingredients list.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I just had a cupcake from the vending machine here at work.

    I hope this helps.
  • LittleMissDover
    LittleMissDover Posts: 820 Member
    I'd eat it but I just had a Creme Egg. I'm very much a IIFYM girl.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Low calories does not mean healthy or unhealthy, a lot of low calorie things are horrible for us, but then a lot of high calorie things like Almonds are great for us. Depends, are you trying to eat clean or just moderate your intake?
  • Alisha_countrymama
    Alisha_countrymama Posts: 821 Member
    Sugar = Bad.... Yes
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    If by "bad" you mean "something that should not be a part of your *daily* diet," then yes, I would probably label that as bad. That is my personal preference to lean towards a clean, high protein diet.

    If by "bad" you mean "having one today will wreck your progress forever and maybe even kill you," then no, it isn't that bad.
  • Christie0428
    Christie0428 Posts: 221 Member
    Well, I wouldn't eat them because of how highly processed and full of chemicals they are. That's my definition of "bad". Depends on what yours is.

    ^ this
  • mzjessicaxo
    mzjessicaxo Posts: 330 Member
    I would recommend staying away from anything that says "pudding" and go for things like fruit, veggies, natural things that have natural sweeteners not sucrose flavors
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Depends on how you define bad. Personally I think that's a lot of calories for something that is going to leave you feeling hungry 10 minutes after you finish. But I do love some sugar free pudding mixed w/a diced banana and some cool whip on occasion - for about the same # of calories as yours but much more filling w/the banana.
  • Fit2Skinnyme33
    Fit2Skinnyme33 Posts: 127 Member
    Well, I wouldn't eat them because of how highly processed and full of chemicals they are. That's my definition of "bad". Depends on what yours is.

    ^ this

    Diddo. Since the beginning of the year I have been strictly eating clean and I have noticed anytime I do eat something "processed" which is most everything that come's prepackaged, I fluctuate and gain a lb or so, which then I have to work that much harder at to get back down. Not sure what your weight is, but since I am at a slightly higher weight for my height and age, I don't like to "waste" my hard workouts and sticking to clean eating.

    If you have trouble kicking the "sweet" tooth I am preaching this technique!!! My Personal trainer gave me this tip and let me tell you, when I don't do it for consecutive days, generally around day 4 I am craving something sweet and if I have a bad day on day 4, I eat it!!

    1 TBS a day of Coconut butter/oil.

    It's not a very strong taste. He suggested it on toast but I prefer to put it in my protein shake as a light sweetener. He is a big perfectionist when it comes to nutrition. He is a body builder and was a spokes personal for weight watchers (which he still preaches the high dietary fiber foods rather than just low carb since the DF cancel out the carbs and you are intaking "net" carbs.) So I have extreme respect his nutritional advice, plus his body is.. OMG. Almost 0 body fat! No joke!
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    An Aussie nutritionlist once said- if your going to eat pudding, make a real one. Just invite a lot of people around to share it.

    I worry about the additives in a lot of 'diet' foods.Or any foods really.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    If you enjoy them and they fit in your macros then eat away. However, check out the ingredients list on those WW deserts. They're chock full of additives, stabilisers, flavourings etc. why not have a small scoop of real ice cream, e.g. Haagen daaz, which only have around 5 ingredients and around the same cals. Probably cheaper than marketed 'diet' foods too, and a lot tastier. I know what I'd rather have.
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    If you can eat it and still hit your Macros for the day, then F'N go for it. Last time i checked there was no mad scientists working at Weight Watchers trying to poisen the population through sugary deserts??? in other Words. There is no such thing as Bad food. only bad choices and lack of restraint.
  • eyvindur
    eyvindur Posts: 19 Member
    Calories are one thing, but I think you can't really live a healthy life unless you eat proper food, and processed sugar is NOT proper food. It's a chemical.
  • andread67
    andread67 Posts: 28 Member
    Well, I wouldn't eat them because of how highly processed and full of chemicals they are. That's my definition of "bad". Depends on what yours is.

    ^ this

    Diddo. Since the beginning of the year I have been strictly eating clean and I have noticed anytime I do eat something "processed" which is most everything that come's prepackaged, I fluctuate and gain a lb or so, which then I have to work that much harder at to get back down. Not sure what your weight is, but since I am at a slightly higher weight for my height and age, I don't like to "waste" my hard workouts and sticking to clean eating.

    If you have trouble kicking the "sweet" tooth I am preaching this technique!!! My Personal trainer gave me this tip and let me tell you, when I don't do it for consecutive days, generally around day 4 I am craving something sweet and if I have a bad day on day 4, I eat it!!

    1 TBS a day of Coconut butter/oil.

    It's not a very strong taste. He suggested it on toast but I prefer to put it in my protein shake as a light sweetener. He is a big perfectionist when it comes to nutrition. He is a body builder and was a spokes personal for weight watchers (which he still preaches the high dietary fiber foods rather than just low carb since the DF cancel out the carbs and you are intaking "net" carbs.) So I have extreme respect his nutritional advice, plus his body is.. OMG. Almost 0 body fat! No joke!
  • andread67
    andread67 Posts: 28 Member
    question?? I have an terrible sweet-tooth...I tried to kick the sugar habit in the past..however it's not so much that I want to kick it as it is I want to stay in control..I feel the same in that eating the real thing is probably much better than eating the fake junk. Of course that is an individual thing..I struggle with this daily. In any case, as far as the coconut butter/oil... who has it..like a store that sells organic stuff, or is it in the aisle in the grocery store or vitamin supplement store? I think it's definitely worth a try..thanks:happy:
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Calories are one thing, but I think you can't really live a healthy life unless you eat proper food, and processed sugar is NOT proper food. It's a chemical.

    Meaningless argument. Everything is made of "chemicals", including everything you eat.
  • Christie0428
    Christie0428 Posts: 221 Member
    question?? I have an terrible sweet-tooth...I tried to kick the sugar habit in the past..however it's not so much that I want to kick it as it is I want to stay in control..I feel the same in that eating the real thing is probably much better than eating the fake junk. Of course that is an individual thing..I struggle with this daily. In any case, as far as the coconut butter/oil... who has it..like a store that sells organic stuff, or is it in the aisle in the grocery store or vitamin supplement store? I think it's definitely worth a try..thanks:happy:

    I have a serious sugar addiction - its no joke - the only thing that has worked for me is to go cold turkey.... as of Jan 1st I eliminated all refined sugar from my diet. I still eat fruit - probably 2 servings a day (more in the beginning) and rarely have raw honey, but to stop the cravings you just have to live with out it for a while. I also eliminated wheat at the same time... I am not sure if they are connected, but I tend to think so.

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