is chili made w turkey still bad for dieting?

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  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    When was turkey ever bad for anything? And when was chili a "bad" food, not that I believe in bad foods.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Keep in mind that you're supposed to eat back exercise calories... so 1200 calories is probably too low for you.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    edited January 2015
    thank you all for the replies. i was just curious because a few people from work have told me that chili isnt a good diet meal... im pretty new to this all so i dont really know what to eat. right now im just trying to stay away from bad carbs and maintain 1200 cals

    Bad carbs? What are bad carbs? This is still demonizing food just like the statement about chili being bad.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I had beef chili for dinner tonight! It covered the tater tots really nicely.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Enter your recipe and log it. Then you will know if it fits your calories. Your co- workers do not know.
    I ate chili made with beef this week and it wasn't that high calorie so I imagine a serving of your turkey chili will be fine.
  • Chilli is great! It is an awesome opportunity to throw in some bell peppers, jalapenos, or other veggies for a great mix. It starts to have issues when loaded with sour cream, mass amounts of cheese or mass amounts of crackers.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I literally eat homemade turkey chili for lunch every day. Super healthy!

  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    I always make turkey black bean chilli and throw in a bunch of veggies. I enjoy it and it is good for you.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    No chili is bad for dieting if it fits within your caloric allowance.
  • amunet07
    amunet07 Posts: 1,245 Member
    not sure what 2 tsp of sugar does for the recipe.

    Eliminating that would help.
  • flabassmcgee
    flabassmcgee Posts: 659 Member
    I had beef chili for dinner tonight! It covered the tater tots really nicely.

    Here you go bragging in another thread about that delicious chili and tater tot casserole! :laugh:
  • parkerpowerlift
    parkerpowerlift Posts: 196 Member
    I make turkey chili at least once a week! Lean ground turkey meat, chili seasoning, kidney beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Super simple and it's 400 calories or less for a bowl. Just had it last night! :)
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 814 Member
    Chili is fabulous for weight loss. Plenty of protein and fiber. Meat, beans, veggies. All good foods. And very filling.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    amunet07 wrote: »
    not sure what 2 tsp of sugar does for the recipe.

    Eliminating that would help.

    Why?
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
    Turkey chili is actually pretty good for you with all the kidney beans for protein/fiber, and lean ground turkey for protein.
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