Food that is worth the calories

deannalfisher
deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
i always get depressed seeing the threads about foods to avoid because they aren't worth the calories...let's talk about some that are worth the hit :)

for me, the wegman's pumpkin bread with a schmear of strawberry cream cheese on top is now a go-to for me (i'm sure i could make cheaper) - but my boss buys and i will always rejigger food in my diary to fit in a piece
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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Wine... unless it is really really cheap or bad wine
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    Pizza. I have switched to veggie pizza with no meat to save calories.
    Starbucks white chocolate mocha.
  • garystrickland357
    garystrickland357 Posts: 598 Member
    Paella, eggnog (with adult additive), - wow - that's all I can think of. Most other things I can have small amounts and fit them into my calorie goals. PSA - don't look up the number of calories in Paella rice...
  • sytchequeen
    sytchequeen Posts: 526 Member
    Christmas Dinner. Totally Worth It.

    It's only once a year after all
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    garystrickland357 wrote: »
    Paella, eggnog (with adult additive), - wow - that's all I can think of. Most other things I can have small amounts and fit them into my calorie goals. PSA - don't look up the number of calories in Paella rice...

    have you ever tried moose milk? its a canadian beverage similar to egg nog - with ice cream, milk, rum, kahlua and vodka

    That sounds WAY better than eggnog!
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    pinuplove wrote: »
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    garystrickland357 wrote: »
    Paella, eggnog (with adult additive), - wow - that's all I can think of. Most other things I can have small amounts and fit them into my calorie goals. PSA - don't look up the number of calories in Paella rice...

    have you ever tried moose milk? its a canadian beverage similar to egg nog - with ice cream, milk, rum, kahlua and vodka

    That sounds WAY better than eggnog!

    it is soo good! every year our canadian/australian/uk partners host a christmas party with all their respective goodies - and they make moose milk (the line is out the door) - but also the aussies bring the really good wine; desserts; poutine
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Go to the "Intermittent Feasting" thread - you will find what you're looking for there lol
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    Rib eye steak is always worth it for me.

    Amen. Off the smoker after being rubbed with Sweet and Smoky rub. *drooling
  • Crafty_camper123
    Crafty_camper123 Posts: 1,440 Member
    Hmm.. Foods where I'll always take the hit instead of trying to make them fit or passing them up? One I never pass up is caramel pecan rolls. The really big ones. I usually end up eating half now and half later. But at 600cals per half, they are kind of hard to fit in. And yes, a giant rib eye complete with a buttery baked potato slathered in sour cream and chives is always worth the hit as well.
  • cogirljb55
    cogirljb55 Posts: 155 Member
    Avocado!!
  • garystrickland357
    garystrickland357 Posts: 598 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    garystrickland357 wrote: »
    Paella, eggnog (with adult additive), - wow - that's all I can think of. Most other things I can have small amounts and fit them into my calorie goals. PSA - don't look up the number of calories in Paella rice...

    have you ever tried moose milk? its a canadian beverage similar to egg nog - with ice cream, milk, rum, kahlua and vodka

    Not - yet... :)
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Chicken fried steak with gravy. I don't care if it's the only thing I eat that day besides breakfast and some green beans...it's worth it!
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    Really good french fries. Most don't meet the "really good" qualification.

    Oh, and my mother's cheesecake recipe.

  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    My entire meal at Texas Roadhouse. Rolls with cinnamon butter, steak, loaded baked potato, green beans... ughh soo good I wish I could afford to eat there every week
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    I budget for a single scoop of a Baskin-Robbins premium flavor about once a month. Sooooooooo good!

    And potato kugel. I won't have it in the house; I'd eat the whole tray. But after synagogue services, there are refreshments; it's there, and I pre-log 1-2 pieces.
  • Crafty_camper123
    Crafty_camper123 Posts: 1,440 Member
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    Really good french fries. Most don't meet the "really good" qualification.

    Oh, and my mother's cheesecake recipe.

    OOh I forgot about cheesecake! My MIL makes a chocholate chip one that is to die for. Worth it every time!
  • cogirljb55
    cogirljb55 Posts: 155 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    garystrickland357 wrote: »
    Paella, eggnog (with adult additive), - wow - that's all I can think of. Most other things I can have small amounts and fit them into my calorie goals. PSA - don't look up the number of calories in Paella rice...

    have you ever tried moose milk? its a canadian beverage similar to egg nog - with ice cream, milk, rum, kahlua and vodka

    A restaurant here in Colorado makes Moose Milk its amazing!!!
  • VirginiasMom
    VirginiasMom Posts: 23 Member
    Risotto - made properly with tons of cheese... o:)
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    I always make room for beer and cheese. Not necessarily together, but they can complement each other.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    First two responses covered it for me.

    Good rib eye steak (I do like the Costco ones) and a good Malbec.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    chuck eye with asparagus.
    brownies
    cheesecake
    good salmon
    tuna steak
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    Traditional Mediterranean foods- I can't make it so pick it up at events and farmer's markets. I couldn't even guess the calorie content and its the one time I just don't care. Give me all of the spanikopita and moussaka please.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Ribs I make out of the instant pot....
    ......rib eye steak from a good restaurant :p
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    Margaritas and cherry bread
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Peanut butter
    Steak
    Nachos
    Brownies

    Worth every damn calorie!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    puffbrat wrote: »
    Margaritas and cherry bread

    I forgot margaritas. Add that to my list!

    Chewy brownies
    Good cheesecake (not too eggy)
    Steak off the smoker
    Margaritas


    This list will get longer, as I think of things!
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