red meat
kickin_bass87
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Is red meat something i should've be eating if im trying to lose weight? I work it in my diet cause its a good source of protein and i like my steak
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Eat the appropriate portion size to fit in to your daily calorie goal. That's all.0
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red meat is fine as long as you don't have too much iron.
I love a good steak, hamburger and roast...I limit it due to hemochromatosis....extra iron, which is odd for a woman to have but whatever.0 -
If you like it, eat it. Simples0
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You can eat whatever you want, just make sure it's a reasonable-size portion that fits into your calories0
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Me love steak. Me should have been born caveman ugg!
Eat it. Steak is amazeballs. That is all.
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I love steak. I love hamburger. I eat red meat multiple times a week as long as it fits my calories.0
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Unless there's some medical reason to avoid it, go for it (if it fits into your calories for the day). I love steak and generally have it once a week. I personally stick with the leaner cuts (tenderloin or flank), but there's no real reason to do that if you prefer something else...0
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I eat ribeye but i cut the fat off and eat about 4 to 6 ounces a serving0
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Delicious and nutritious! Here's the caveat--for anything other than the leanest cuts of meat, you will do a poor job recording accurate calories. You will likely overestimate the fat calories. That is because you will probably trim or not eat visible fat, and fat will be lost during cooking. Also, are bones included in the USDA entry (I think they are)?0
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I feel that red meat has gotten a bad rap over the years, much like eggs have. Turns out that BOTH are really good for you if you eat the right cuts and dont go crazy. Beef/whatever red meat is loaded with B vitamins, complete proteins, and other good stuff that you just aint getting from steamed cauliflower. And, it happens to taste great. Enjoy it - just stick with lean cuts and reasonable amounts. yer fine.
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I love red meat. I fit it in about once per week. I find myself craving it (I had a dream last night about ribs).
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kickin_bass87 wrote: »I eat ribeye but i cut the fat off and eat about 4 to 6 ounces a serving
4 oz of ribeye is around 300 calories. Totally doable.0 -
Once a week I'll either make and eat a nice fat burger or a nice fat rib-eye (rare, thank you). The rib-eye usually has to be a solo event because I'm afraid of people seeing me become visibly aroused by the taste.
I'm sorry, what was the question? Eat meat? Yes, eat red meat.0 -
I love red meat and work it in whenever I can. Like any of my proteins I measure it and portion control.
Red meat is one of the most nutritious foods out there. A 3.5 portion of ground beef with 10% fat has
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 25% of the RDA.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 37% of the RDA (this vitamin is unattainable from plant foods).
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 18% of the RDA.
Iron: 12% of the RDA (This is high quality heme-iron, which is absorbed much better than iron from plants).
Zinc: 32% of the RDA.
Selenium: 24% of the RDA.
Then there are plenty of other vitamins and minerals in there too, in smaller amounts.
This comes with a calorie count of 176, with 20 grams of quality animal protein and 10 grams of fat.
Grass Fed beef us more nutritious than corn fed. Since I eat smaller portions I opt for that when I can. It has less saturated fat, more nutrients, more omega 3s.
Many of the studies that indicate red meat is bad for our health have been debunked (for example, our understanding of consuming cholesterol has really changed from the 70s). Many other of the studies are observational studies that can show correlation but not prove causation.
This is why I would suggest moderation, not elimination of red meat.
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I love red meat and work it in whenever I can. Like any of my proteins I measure it and portion control.
Red meat is one of the most nutritious foods out there. A 3.5 portion of ground beef with 10% fat has
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 25% of the RDA.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 37% of the RDA (this vitamin is unattainable from plant foods).
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 18% of the RDA.
Iron: 12% of the RDA (This is high quality heme-iron, which is absorbed much better than iron from plants).
Zinc: 32% of the RDA.
Selenium: 24% of the RDA.
Then there are plenty of other vitamins and minerals in there too, in smaller amounts.
This comes with a calorie count of 176, with 20 grams of quality animal protein and 10 grams of fat.
Grass Fed beef us more nutritious than corn fed. Since I eat smaller portions I opt for that when I can. It has less saturated fat, more nutrients, more omega 3s.
Many of the studies that indicate red meat is bad for our health have been debunked (for example, our understanding of consuming cholesterol has really changed from the 70s). Many other of the studies are observational studies that can show correlation but not prove causation.
This is why I would suggest moderation, not elimination of red meat.
Yeah - red meat rocks. Nothing like a lean filet mignon (beef tenderloin). Great nutritional profile and a big protein boost.0 -
I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that put me in at 400 calories?!0
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I love red meat. I've got to have burgers and/or steak at least once a week or I feel sad. I pick good cuts and make sure to weigh my portions and log them accurately. It works out beautifully.
@riderfangal That seems a little off. What do you mean by "lean" and which database entry are you using?0 -
riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up0 -
riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Many (many, many, many) of the entries in the MFP database are incorrect. It would appear you chose one of the incorrect entries.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Many (many, many, many) of the entries in the MFP database are incorrect. It would appear you chose one of the incorrect entries.
Thanks for clearing that up. I went to bed feeling guilty (and hungry lol) because I went over by about 200 calories 0 -
riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Many (many, many, many) of the entries in the MFP database are incorrect. It would appear you chose one of the incorrect entries.
Thanks for clearing that up. I went to bed feeling guilty (and hungry lol) because I went over by about 200 calories
I don't want to burst any bubbles, but your meatballs had more than 400 calories if they weighed 200 grams. Protein and non-fiber carbs have 4 calories per gram. Fat has 9 calories per gram.1 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Many (many, many, many) of the entries in the MFP database are incorrect. It would appear you chose one of the incorrect entries.
Thanks for clearing that up. I went to bed feeling guilty (and hungry lol) because I went over by about 200 calories
I don't want to burst any bubbles, but your meatballs had more than 400 calories if they weighed 200 grams. Protein and non-fiber carbs have 4 calories per gram. Fat has 9 calories per gram.
Peachy lol. Good thing I went for a 2 mile walk after supper then 0 -
It looks like you chose an incorrect entry and weighed them cooked. You want to be sure to choose the non-asterisked entry that matches your meat, weigh it raw, and log the raw entry.0
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Many (many, many, many) of the entries in the MFP database are incorrect. It would appear you chose one of the incorrect entries.
While we're on the subject, can you help me please with finding the most accurate entries? I read a while back to try & find entries without an asterisk. I've also heard I should search USDA. Thanks so much in advance!0 -
riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that put me in at 400 calories?!
You should try to use the entries without asterisks, which MFP input, not some user. They also have lots of weight options, including by oz and by 100 grams (my preference).
The format is as follows (I prefer to weigh raw, but you can also find entries if you weigh cooked--it is important to use the correct option based on state when you weigh):
Beef-ground, 70% lean, 30% fat, raw: 100 grams, 332 calories
Beef-ground, 85% lean, 15% fat, raw: 100 grams, 215 calories
Beef-ground, 90% lean, 10% fat, raw: 100 grams, 176 calories
Beef-ground, 95% lean, 5% fat, raw: 100 grams, 137 calories
Beef-ground, 95% lean, 5% fat, cooked, broiled: 100 grams, 178 calories
As you can see, it really depends on how lean it was and the state when weighed (the same amount of meat weighs less after cooking).
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riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Next time put this in the recipe builder. I usually add in all of the ingredients, weigh the entire bowl, and then decide how big to make each meatball, which I weigh as I roll them. I have a recipe called Italian Meatballs and just adjust quantities the next time I make them since they are always slightly different.0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that put me in at 400 calories?!
You should try to use the entries without asterisks, which MFP input, not some user. They also have lots of weight options, including by oz and by 100 grams (my preference).
The format is as follows (I prefer to weigh raw, but you can also find entries if you weigh cooked--it is important to use the correct option based on state when you weigh):
Beef-ground, 70% lean, 30% fat, raw: 100 grams, 332 calories
Beef-ground, 85% lean, 15% fat, raw: 100 grams, 215 calories
Beef-ground, 90% lean, 10% fat, raw: 100 grams, 176 calories
Beef-ground, 95% lean, 5% fat, raw: 100 grams, 137 calories
Beef-ground, 95% lean, 5% fat, cooked, broiled: 100 grams, 178 calories
As you can see, it really depends on how lean it was and the state when weighed (the same amount of meat weighs less after cooking).
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I really appreciate it. I've been unsure for months. 0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that put me in at 400 calories?!
You should try to use the entries without asterisks, which MFP input, not some user. They also have lots of weight options, including by oz and by 100 grams (my preference).
The format is as follows (I prefer to weigh raw, but you can also find entries if you weigh cooked--it is important to use the correct option based on state when you weigh):
Beef-ground, 70% lean, 30% fat, raw: 100 grams, 332 calories
Beef-ground, 85% lean, 15% fat, raw: 100 grams, 215 calories
Beef-ground, 90% lean, 10% fat, raw: 100 grams, 176 calories
Beef-ground, 95% lean, 5% fat, raw: 100 grams, 137 calories
Beef-ground, 95% lean, 5% fat, cooked, broiled: 100 grams, 178 calories
As you can see, it really depends on how lean it was and the state when weighed (the same amount of meat weighs less after cooking).
That is great. Thanks I will be printing this off for sure for future use 0 -
riderfangal wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I have a question then is MFP accurate in telling me that lean ground hamburger has 2 calories per gram. I had three small meatballs last night (200 grams) and that out me in at 400 calories?!
No, that's not correct unless you beefed up (pun intended) your meatballs with a whole lot of insoluable fiber or some other non-absorbed calories.
I didn't put anything in other than about quarter cup of bread crumbs and I egg white for the pound of beef I cooked up
Next time put this in the recipe builder. I usually add in all of the ingredients, weigh the entire bowl, and then decide how big to make each meatball, which I weigh as I roll them. I have a recipe called Italian Meatballs and just adjust quantities the next time I make them since they are always slightly different.
Thanks I have never tried the recipe builder option as I see a lot of people on here saying it is not very user friendly0
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