Eating Sawdust

BurtHuttz
BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
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Has anyone eaten sawdust as a part of their weight loss journey?
For some reason I think of it as being extremely unhealthy, even though it is very high in insoluble fiber, it is very filling, and has zero calories.
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  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    I'm eating paper, which is even worse, because it is processed, but I can't help myself. Do you have any tips for transitioning to sawdust? Eventually I hope to be chewing bark right off the trees, since whole foods are the best.
  • AZ_Gato
    AZ_Gato Posts: 1,270 Member
    The feel of sawdust in my hands, the sound of vibrating wood while cutting through it. The drip of sweat on the wood while putting in hard work.

    Come on now, you can joke about anything...but don't joke about saw dust. That's my favorite hobby!
  • _Wonder_Woman_
    _Wonder_Woman_ Posts: 218
    My favorite part about eating sawdust are the crumbs!!! Fresh Sawdust, mmmmmmmmmmm!!!
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    I'm eating paper, which is even worse, because it is processed, but I can't help myself. Do you have any tips for transitioning to sawdust? Eventually I hope to be chewing bark right off the trees, since whole foods are the best.

    I understand that the highly refined wood pulps have less benefit as fiber and are a lot less filling. Even worse they use bleach and a lot of really unhealthy ingredients. I haven't eaten any sawdust myself but was hoping to hear some stories and tips. I'll be learning right along with you here. Also - I do know that whole woods are the best. I don't know how people can do that though; in it's original form it's pretty hard to chew up.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I think sometimes there's wood pulp in fibrous bread.
  • theCarlton
    theCarlton Posts: 1,344 Member
    This sounds the same as a Ketogenic Diet...
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    Pica
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
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  • _Wonder_Woman_
    _Wonder_Woman_ Posts: 218
    I've lost 30 pounds from simply eating sawdust. I had my doubts at first, but I said don't knock it until you try it. I go and collect the finest of Oak sawdust, right as they are cutting the tree down. Therefore, 90% of the time it's organic. Unless, I've run out and it's raining or snowing out, I'll go to a lumber mill and collect from there. Great stuff!!!
  • cabaray
    cabaray Posts: 971 Member
    Does eating sawdust make you poop logs?
  • LibertyBelle89
    LibertyBelle89 Posts: 275
    well i seen a woman on tv who ate dryer sheets everyday claiming they help her with her weight loss lol so this isnt that extreme lol.
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Has anyone eaten sawdust as a part of their weight loss journey? For some reason I think of it as being extremely unhealthy, even though it is very high in insoluble fiber, it is very filling, and has zero calories.

    Stay away from pressure-treated lumber.
  • AlyssaJoJo
    AlyssaJoJo Posts: 449 Member
    people joke but if you eat shredded cheese that comes in a bag you are eating this stuff
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,073 Member
    Oregonian here.....can't you find something to consume besides our trees.

    GO DUCKS
  • JUDDDing
    JUDDDing Posts: 1,367 Member
    Food grade saw dust is called cellulose. It's in a lot of stuff to add fiber without calories.

    As for eating actual unprocessed saw dust - If you happen to be a ruminant, I hear that hard woods are more nutritious.

    http://extension.psu.edu/prepare/emergencyready/drought/dairylivestock/sawdust
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    ............I dread to think what kind of thread inspired this......... :noway:


    I think it would be better if you gnawed the wood directly from the trees. That way your teeth get a good workout and you burn extra calories.
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    I enjoy eating wood occasionally.....

    Oh wait...
  • timbrom
    timbrom Posts: 303 Member
    Has anyone eaten sawdust as a part of their weight loss journey? For some reason I think of it as being extremely unhealthy, even though it is very high in insoluble fiber, it is very filling, and has zero calories.

    Stay away from pressure-treated lumber.

    Quit spreading this bullcr*p. Everything's fine as long as it fits your macros.
  • casy84
    casy84 Posts: 290 Member
    Maybe you guys should try some scented wooden kitty litter.
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
    Has anyone eaten sawdust as a part of their weight loss journey? For some reason I think of it as being extremely unhealthy, even though it is very high in insoluble fiber, it is very filling, and has zero calories.

    Stay away from pressure-treated lumber.

    Good tip that, the newer treatments just don't have the same flavor and long lasting features. I prefer cypress, and the sander dust goes great as a dessert topping.
  • Sunnyjb
    Sunnyjb Posts: 220
    Do you mean protein bars? Cause they may as well be made out of sawdust for all my tastebuds think.
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I think sometimes there's wood pulp in fibrous bread.
    This is actually true. A number of years ago, there was one bread company that got busted for adding sawdust to the bread and not listing it on the list of ingredients. It is still commonly used in bread (not just high fiber bread either). Also, it is used in a number of other products. Look for cellulose as an ingredient. Check in reduced-fat and high-fiber products, and you will likely find it. Wheat Thins Fiber Selects, Aunt Jemima products, Eggos, Cinnabon Bars, Morningstar Buffalo Wings, Weight Watcher's Ice Cream treats, Betty Crocker frostings, McDonald's Filet-o-fish and ice cream, Jimmy Dean breakfast entrees, Just about everything from Taco bell... I could go on.

    SO, sawdust... It's not just for WWII German POW camp prisoners anymore.
  • pilotgirl2007
    pilotgirl2007 Posts: 368 Member
    My dog eats bark right off of trees. She has even eaten my wooden gate... and she is pretty skinny. Now I know her secret!!!
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Quit spreading this bullcr*p. Everything's fine as long as it fits your macros.

    But Dr. Oz told me that arsenic is ONE OF THE FOODS YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT!!! People accuse me of orthorexia!
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    I have been making my own sawdust at home to make sure it's clean. You should only create sawdust with primal tools also, so it can be Paleo
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Quit spreading this bullcr*p. Everything's fine as long as it fits your macros.

    But Dr. Oz told me that arsenic is ONE OF THE FOODS YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT!!!

    Dr Oz is right. Do you think bodybuilders get that way eating any old sawdust "as long as it fits their macros"?
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Here is a great recipe

    1/2 cup food grade wood pulp (cellulose)
    2 oz Castoreum

    Mix together into fun treats.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,053 Member
    You guys are doing it wrong. You're not supposed to eat it. You're supposed to sprinkle it over yourself and recite "Faunus please lighten mine body". I swear I lost 10lbs doing this.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    Here is a great recipe

    1/2 cup food grade wood pulp (cellulose)
    2 oz Castoreum

    Mix together into fun treats.

    Just so we're clear here, you're advocating mixing beaver extract and wood . . .
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    I have been making my own sawdust at home to make sure it's clean. You should only create sawdust with primal tools also, so it can be Paleo

    Using my uniface takes a little extra time but I know that the results are more healthy.

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