My soup healthy or not?
fearluna
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I'm not sure if I'm making a good food choice or not.
It's boiled cauliflower,onion, garlic, and spices (usually one head) I boil it until it's soft and most of the water is gone then I add a small carton of Heavy Cream (45 cal per tablespoon) in there then I blender it in the blender.
I'm a making a heavy calorie bowl of soup for lunch? Cuz this is something I love eating.
It's boiled cauliflower,onion, garlic, and spices (usually one head) I boil it until it's soft and most of the water is gone then I add a small carton of Heavy Cream (45 cal per tablespoon) in there then I blender it in the blender.
I'm a making a heavy calorie bowl of soup for lunch? Cuz this is something I love eating.
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Why don't you use the recipe builder to show you how many calories it is, so that you can make the decision on whether or not it fits into your goals for the day?
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Does it fit into your calorie and nutrition goals for the day? Do you like it? Do you have any adverse reactions after eating it?
It sounds like a tasty soup to me, but "healthy" is determined by how you feel and how it fits in your goals.0 -
kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
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The heavy cream is a little high in calories, but the cauliflower is very low. If it fits within your calories and your macros and you like it, you should enjoy it! If anything, you could look into using less heavy cream or using a different dairy product.0
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I'm not sure if I'm making a good food choice or not.
It's boiled cauliflower,onion, garlic, and spices (usually one head) I boil it until it's soft and most of the water is gone then I add a small carton of Heavy Cream (45 cal per tablespoon) in there then I blender it in the blender.
I'm a making a heavy calorie bowl of soup for lunch? Cuz this is something I love eating.
You can enter your exact measurements into the recipe builder and it will give you the macros x serving!0 -
I'm not sure if I'm making a good food choice or not.
It's boiled cauliflower,onion, garlic, and spices (usually one head) I boil it until it's soft and most of the water is gone then I add a small carton of Heavy Cream (45 cal per tablespoon) in there then I blender it in the blender.
I'm a making a heavy calorie bowl of soup for lunch? Cuz this is something I love eating.
Are you using the cream for just one bowl? If so then yes, it's definitely a heavy calorie meal.0 -
kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
Heavy cream is a great source of fat.0 -
kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.0 -
meganridenour wrote: »Why don't you use the recipe builder to show you how many calories it is, so that you can make the decision on whether or not it fits into your goals for the day?
This. I think it sounds awful, but only because I hate cauliflower.0 -
What are the calories and macros? If they fit into your day/week then it's good to eat.0
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Use the recipe builder and figure out the calories. If it fits your goals it is fine.
If you want to make it lower calorie use less heavy cream or substitute lower fat milk.0 -
peaceout_aly wrote: »I'm not sure if I'm making a good food choice or not.
It's boiled cauliflower,onion, garlic, and spices (usually one head) I boil it until it's soft and most of the water is gone then I add a small carton of Heavy Cream (45 cal per tablespoon) in there then I blender it in the blender.
I'm a making a heavy calorie bowl of soup for lunch? Cuz this is something I love eating.
You can enter your exact measurements into the recipe builder and it will give you the macros x serving!
Oh I didn't know I could do that! I will have to try this recipe builder! Thank you guys!!
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I make something similar with a couple table spoons of coconut milk (no heavy cream) vegetable broth and I consider it healthy. I'm not sure how many calories are in carton but using a lot of heavy cream will increase the calories or your soup. The soup has healthy elements but may be high in calories. It's great you are using whole vegetables as they are not only low calorie bit nutrient dense, but you can certainly make some adjustments to make it lower in calories while maintaining the nutrients1
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Yea I'm not sure if I'm doing the recipe thing right. Like it says it's 800 calories. But I'm not eating the whole pot of soup at once, just a cup.0
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Yea I'm not sure if I'm doing the recipe thing right. Like it says it's 800 calories. But I'm not eating the whole pot of soup at once, just a cup.
How many cups does it make? Put that number in the recipe builder where it asks for servings. That will tell you how many calories are in a cup.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Yea I'm not sure if I'm doing the recipe thing right. Like it says it's 800 calories. But I'm not eating the whole pot of soup at once, just a cup.
How many cups does it make? Put that number in the recipe builder where it asks for servings. That will tell you how many calories are in a cup.
Oh ok I've been putting in one, like um it's serving one person. Lol
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Try diluting the cream0
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I make a similar soup but I use half cream and half chicken stock. The soup is still delicious that way if you find it ends up being more calories that you expected once you enter it in the recipe builder.1
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janejellyroll wrote: »Yea I'm not sure if I'm doing the recipe thing right. Like it says it's 800 calories. But I'm not eating the whole pot of soup at once, just a cup.
How many cups does it make? Put that number in the recipe builder where it asks for servings. That will tell you how many calories are in a cup.
Oh ok I've been putting in one, like um it's serving one person. Lol
Just figure out how much you want to make a serving -- for example 1 cup -- measure it out and count how many servings it makes.0 -
I make something similar using So Delicious brand unsweetened coconut milk (45 calories/cup). It's delicious and a source of healthy fats, while being low calorie. You might consider trying that if you want to lighten the number of calories you are taking in. It also works great as a base for smoothies and sauces and lasts in the fridge much longer than regular milk.0
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steaming is way way better!!0
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kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.
Yeah I don't think people don't really understand the impact of meat and diary products to their health and weight loss in this forum. And I get hate comments sometimes because I encouraged to eat healthy fat from avocados, nuts etc.
I've not seen any hate, but you get disagreement because you have some rather peculiar ideas about the utility of fat in a diet, and seem to apply a "one size fits all" approach to advising people to do things which aren't necessarily backed up by legitimate sources.0 -
I make something similar but use some "half and half" instead of full cream. And I use about 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) per head of cauliflower.1
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kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.
Yeah I don't think people don't really understand the impact of meat and diary products to their health and weight loss in this forum. And I get hate comments sometimes because I encouraged to eat healthy fat from avocados, nuts etc.
It isn't that people don't understand your POV. It's that they may disagree with you based on their understanding of what research shows.
If you are getting hateful PMs from other users, it's probably best to contact the moderators about that.0 -
kimyrachel wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.
Yeah I don't think people don't really understand the impact of meat and diary products to their health and weight loss in this forum. And I get hate comments sometimes because I encouraged to eat healthy fat from avocados, nuts etc.
I've not seen any hate, but you get disagreement because you have some rather peculiar ideas about the utility of fat in a diet, and seem to apply a "one size fits all" approach to advising people to do things which aren't necessarily backed up by legitimate sources.
I am not sure why you would say my advices weren't backed by legitimate sources. You should definitely check out the documentary: Forks Over Knives. Many people aren't aware of why they are gaining weight or are overweight. And anything against their notions built from distorted facts, they get frustrated and they can't alter their health issues hence stay overweight.
The information in that documentary is considered by some to be discredited, by others to be not proven. It's certainly not commonly accepted as proven scientifically. Bringing specific studies to the conversation will probably be better received than a documentary.0 -
kimyrachel wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.
Yeah I don't think people don't really understand the impact of meat and diary products to their health and weight loss in this forum. And I get hate comments sometimes because I encouraged to eat healthy fat from avocados, nuts etc.
I've not seen any hate, but you get disagreement because you have some rather peculiar ideas about the utility of fat in a diet, and seem to apply a "one size fits all" approach to advising people to do things which aren't necessarily backed up by legitimate sources.
I am not sure why you would say my advices weren't backed by legitimate sources. You should definitely check out the documentary: Forks Over Knives. Many people aren't aware of why they are gaining weight or are overweight. And anything against their notions built from distorted facts, they get frustrated and they can't alter their health issues hence stay overweight.
Forks over knives is full of unadjusted data from the ridiculous China Study
On a scale of legitimate from 0-10, it ranks around -2
When you use the word "legitimate" and phrase "distorted facts" you may wish to have a little more solid source than a mockumentary0 -
I find this constructive critique easy to read and a good starting point to rounding out your understanding of the other side of the debate
http://rawfoodsos.com/2011/09/22/forks-over-knives-is-the-science-legit-a-review-and-critique/1 -
kimyrachel wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.
Yeah I don't think people don't really understand the impact of meat and diary products to their health and weight loss in this forum. And I get hate comments sometimes because I encouraged to eat healthy fat from avocados, nuts etc.
I've not seen any hate, but you get disagreement because you have some rather peculiar ideas about the utility of fat in a diet, and seem to apply a "one size fits all" approach to advising people to do things which aren't necessarily backed up by legitimate sources.
I am not sure why you would say my advices weren't backed by legitimate sources. You should definitely check out the documentary: Forks Over Knives. Many people aren't aware of why they are gaining weight or are overweight. And anything against their notions built from distorted facts, they get frustrated and they can't alter their health issues hence stay overweight.
Forks over knives is full of unadjusted data from the ridiculous China Study
On a scale of legitimate from 0-10, it ranks around -2
When you use the word "legitimate" and phrase "distorted facts" you may wish to have a little more solid source than a mockumentary
If the documentary is not good enough source for you, I could link scientific studies you can read. I thought the documentary would be good enough for you to get the idea of what I am saying. Also, I am sorry also to offend you with a "mockumentary" since you are the expert how to stay healthy and at a healthy weight, I didn't think this wasn't scientific enough. And also keep up with your beliefs, I am not trying to change your beliefs since for some people it can be difficult to comprehend. I can't change peoples' distorted notions and their frustration to other people who has the other opinion than theirs'. Since all the current "facts" seem to work in North America; that's why 2/3 of age 20 above Americans are overweight. But again, that's your choice, your life, your weight and health after all.
Which studies are you referring to?
Also, you seem to be under the impression that everyone who disagrees with you is overweight or unhealthy. That's a mistake.1 -
kimyrachel wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »kimyrachel wrote: »I sounds delicious! but if you take out the heavy cream, it will be even better.
Without the heavy cream, this would be a fat-free soup. Depending on what else OP is eating, she may need the fat to meet her nutritional requirements. And the fat will promote satiety much more than a blend of vegetables.
I just don;t think heavy cream is the good source of fat. You can definitely get a good quality fat from avocados, nuts, coconut oil etc
I understand you think that fat from dairy should be avoided, but that isn't something that people agree on across the board.
We aren't sure what OP means by healthy or what kind of plan she is trying to follow. If you're trying to eliminate fat from dairy and that is your definition of healthy, yeah. This soup wouldn't meet those requirements. But not everyone is on that type of plan and not everyone defines "healthy" that way.
Yeah I don't think people don't really understand the impact of meat and diary products to their health and weight loss in this forum. And I get hate comments sometimes because I encouraged to eat healthy fat from avocados, nuts etc.
I've not seen any hate, but you get disagreement because you have some rather peculiar ideas about the utility of fat in a diet, and seem to apply a "one size fits all" approach to advising people to do things which aren't necessarily backed up by legitimate sources.
I am not sure why you would say my advices weren't backed by legitimate sources. You should definitely check out the documentary: Forks Over Knives. Many people aren't aware of why they are gaining weight or are overweight. And anything against their notions built from distorted facts, they get frustrated and they can't alter their health issues hence stay overweight.
Forks over knives is full of unadjusted data from the ridiculous China Study
On a scale of legitimate from 0-10, it ranks around -2
When you use the word "legitimate" and phrase "distorted facts" you may wish to have a little more solid source than a mockumentary
If the documentary is not good enough source for you,
it shouldn't be good enough for anyone
I could link scientific studies you can read.
please do, once you have please read the link, and the associated papers in the post above yours. I tried to ensure you had an easy read response to your mockumentary
I thought the documentary would be good enough for you to get the idea of what I am saying. Also, I am sorry also to offend you with a "mockumentary" since you are the expert how to stay healthy and at a healthy weight, I didn't think this wasn't scientific enough.
oh I'm no expert, I'm merely interested...I have learned enough not to trust anything that is hyper palatable though and to try to trawl through to the base source ...there's an awful lot of money in the health and weight loss industry..I find it best not to buy into it
And also keep up with your beliefs, I am not trying to change your beliefs since for some people it can be difficult to comprehend.
my beliefs are in science, so they will change ..they aren't in beautifully marketed opinion pieces with easily disputed source material, neither should yours or anyone's be ....caveat emptor
I can't change peoples' distorted notions and their frustration to other people who has the other opinion than theirs'.
you can open your mind and do some reading
Since all the current "facts" seem to work in North America; that's why 2/3 of age 20 above Americans are overweight. But again, that's your choice, your life, your weight and health after all.
North Americans are overweight because they eat too much and move to little. There are many societal factors that make it easy to do and actually hard not to do..but there's no great conspiracy
You seem concerned about my life ...it's fab thanks
my weight...I'm at goal and in maintenance and have been for quite a while
and my health...all health markers are positive
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