Need help losing weight

rosemorganabc123
rosemorganabc123 Posts: 14 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is candy and breads,milk,cheese,peanut butter,jelly and junk food healthy.no.so what is?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Did you read the stickies? this one is good

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside/p1
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    edited May 2016
    Losing weight is about calories. Type of food is personal preference.
    Healthy food has nutrients. Your body needs nutrients like protein, fats, vitamins, minerals. Some foods have more calories but not many nutrients- candy for example. Bread, milk, cheese, peanut butter, candy or jelly can be part of a healthy diet. Eating just one food in excess is less healthy even if the food is broccoli.
    If you are logging food you can see if your goals are being met. I recommend focusing on meeting your calorie goal, getting enough protein, not eating a super low fat or super low carb diet. Eat several servings of vegetables and fruits a day. Try to eat more whole grains. Eat a variety of foods that you enjoy. Eat low nutrition items in smaller portions.

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    :huh:
  • rosemorganabc123
    rosemorganabc123 Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks
  • RobD520
    RobD520 Posts: 420 Member
    edited May 2016
    Junk food is really not a helpful definition. When I am on mile 22 of a marathon, a jelly bean can be essential nutrition. Chocolate in moderation confers health benefits.

    It is actually much easier to label a total diet as healthy or not than any one food.
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