Light Mayo.... Wow!!!

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  • jabby2us
    jabby2us Posts: 12 Member
    Where did you find Best Foods Low Fat Mayo?
  • ksuh999
    ksuh999 Posts: 543 Member
    Where did you find Best Foods Low Fat Mayo?
    Hellman's is Best Foods west of the Rockies.
  • xHelloQuincyx
    xHelloQuincyx Posts: 884 Member
    Why not have real mayo if that's what you like? No food is good or bad. Moderation is the key.

    thank you! g'ss

    deprivation will lead you straight to failure- not to mention that modified foods are sometimes less healthy then the real version.
  • ksuh999
    ksuh999 Posts: 543 Member
    Good grief.

    Cooks' Illustrated likes Hellmann's (Best Foods) Light Mayo, scoring third behind "Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise" and Hellmann's regular mayo.
  • Fitnin6280
    Fitnin6280 Posts: 618 Member
    Why not have real mayo if that's what you like? No food is good or bad. Moderation is the key.

    thank you! g'ss

    deprivation will lead you straight to failure- not to mention that modified foods are sometimes less healthy then the real version.

    I think this is the point she is trying to make. She found something equally satisfying, but it has fewer calories. That way she can use those calories somewhere where something "light" just wont fit the bill. I don't believe she is setting herself up for failure at all.

    Good job OP! Glad you found something you like!!
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    I actually prefer Best Foods Light Mayo over the full fat anyways. I like the way it tastes as well as it's texture. I will not buy any other kind of mayo again. Just a personal preference I guess. I also like avocado in place of mayonnaise sometimes.
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    Why not have real mayo if that's what you like? No food is good or bad. Moderation is the key.

    thank you! g'ss

    deprivation will lead you straight to failure- not to mention that modified foods are sometimes less healthy then the real version.

    Making a swap for a lower calorie item is not really deprivation. It would be different if she stopped mayo all together and got cravings for it and then went overboard on mayo.
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    Many organized diet programs from the medical community say to use "light mayo". I think its so you can see results faster and then learn hopefully to eat better. Also some of these patients need to lose weight for health reasons. Many people who want bariatric surgery have to lose weight before surgery. Not sure why you felt the need to use the light mayo. And I think if you like the light mayo well enough then your NOT depriving yourself. That would depend on you. But you could always use the those saved calories for something that would give you more satifaction and gratification since mayo IS just a condiment. Or learn to use less too. Good luck!
  • michellewelch2010
    michellewelch2010 Posts: 147 Member
    LoL… or we can just celebrate that she found something she loves that fits into HER lifestyle!!! YaY!!!

    +1 I too love to find things that help me reach my calorie goal...
  • Cathalain
    Cathalain Posts: 424 Member
    I wish that I could use the light mayo. I've tried Hellmann's, but apparently I'm a mayonnaise snob - I can tell the difference, even when it's in recipes. :frown: For me, I'd rather not eat it at all than go to the low-fat version, I guess.

    My husband convinced me to try the one with olive oil in it, so we'll see how that goes.

    Always good when you find something you like. The Greek yogurt/sour cream swap works for me, sometimes the yogurt tastes even better. I've tried cream cheese made with Greek yogurt (there's a brand here at the Giant/Eagle store) that's pretty good as well.
  • nahzinikki
    nahzinikki Posts: 6 Member
    TO ALL LADIES WHO HAD REPLIED TO ME:

    Thank you ever so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. "The Global Sisterhood" is hard at work here :heart:
    Have a nice weekend and good luck with sticking to WHATEVER works for YOU..... :drinker:

    Warm regards,
    Nahzi :flowerforyou:
  • mamasjourneytofit
    mamasjourneytofit Posts: 36
    So happy you found something you like! I never used to but I like Miracle Whip now, if you can stand the stuff it's a little better than normal mayo :) I've never tried the light mayo, but I think I'll give it a go! :) Thanks for the tip!
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    Good work, I love tuna salad too! I was using real mayo but I just switched to Grey Poupon creamy and mild mustard, and it's also really good but a lot lighter. It says 0 cals but I'm sure it's something just negligible.

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