What foods are just not worth the # of calories?
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For me i can do pretty well with anything, as long as i maintain the deficit. Generally i avoid any processed carbs (e white pasta, rice etc) and processed sugar (anything with processed sugar really). I do fine with fruits (even i eat t0o many, they are a bit high in sugar and calories, but i do with them). Veggies are always good for me, any kind; nuts seeds legumes are all good; even whole grain carbs. So foods not worth the calories for me is any white carbs and foods with sugar added.0
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breaded meats2
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pancakerunner wrote: »breaded meats
Except for fried chicken, though, right? I mean...you can't mean fried chicken...6 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »breaded meats
Except for fried chicken, though, right? I mean...you can't mean fried chicken...
Breaded butterfly shrimp in the air crisper kicks tail, too.
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springlering62 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »breaded meats
Except for fried chicken, though, right? I mean...you can't mean fried chicken...
Breaded butterfly shrimp in the air crisper kicks tail, too.
Don't kick the shrimp's tail. God put it there as a handle for when you're eating them.5 -
pancakerunner wrote: »breaded meats
What!? Not chicken fingers, boneless wings or nuggets? Chicken nuggets are worth it for me, the ones that are like 50 cal per nugget.1 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »breaded meats
Except for fried chicken, though, right? I mean...you can't mean fried chicken...
I prefer roasted, grilled or rotisserie !1 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »breaded meats
What!? Not chicken fingers, boneless wings or nuggets? Chicken nuggets are worth it for me, the ones that are like 50 cal per nugget.
I like them enough, but would rather have other types of meat!0 -
senalay788 wrote: »Starbucks fancy drinks. Huge waste of calories.
White hot chocolate anyone?
lol this reminds me, growing up a family friend owned a gift shop that sold pink hot chocolate mix0 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Cheap chocolate.
Or really any mass-produced factory candy bar. I'll pop a few mini-Twix or mini-Kit Kats when presented with the opportunity...but full-sized versions of these things...nope, not at all worth the calories.
I'd rather have a smaller amount of super-dark, high quality chocolate instead.
Have you tried Halo chocolate? it's pretty expensive, but if you're not spending on other treats is definitely worth it!0 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Cheap chocolate.
Or really any mass-produced factory candy bar. I'll pop a few mini-Twix or mini-Kit Kats when presented with the opportunity...but full-sized versions of these things...nope, not at all worth the calories.
I'd rather have a smaller amount of super-dark, high quality chocolate instead.
Have you tried Halo chocolate? it's pretty expensive, but if you're not spending on other treats is definitely worth it!
I had to look it up....you mean Raw Halo? It looks great, but not available in the U.S. unless I want to pay a bundle in international shipping. One of my favorites here right now is Endangered Species chocolate.1 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Cheap chocolate.
Or really any mass-produced factory candy bar. I'll pop a few mini-Twix or mini-Kit Kats when presented with the opportunity...but full-sized versions of these things...nope, not at all worth the calories.
I'd rather have a smaller amount of super-dark, high quality chocolate instead.
Have you tried Halo chocolate? it's pretty expensive, but if you're not spending on other treats is definitely worth it!
I had to look it up....you mean Raw Halo? It looks great, but not available in the U.S. unless I want to pay a bundle in international shipping. One of my favorites here right now is Endangered Species chocolate.
Endangered species 88%!3 -
Cheap oils1
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pancakerunner wrote: »Cheap oils
Maybe if you’re using it to dip bread.
But for cooking purposes, I can’t tell the difference.2 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »Cheap oils
Maybe if you’re using it to dip bread.
But for cooking purposes, I can’t tell the difference.
You may want to consider the fact that using oils that are not good quality (or low smoke point) Create free radicals and can go rancid easily1 -
Any shop bought cake or dessert - they look lovely, then you eat them and think 'meh, not as good as I thought it would be', waste of calories.
If I want cake or dessert now I make my own so I know exactly what's in it and avoid all of the chemicals they have to add. Plus because I'm usually busy and haven't time to bake, it dramatically cuts down how often there is a dessert or cake in the house.2 -
yamsteroo1 wrote: »Any shop bought cake or dessert - they look lovely, then you eat them and think 'meh, not as good as I thought it would be', waste of calories.
If I want cake or dessert now I make my own so I know exactly what's in it and avoid all of the chemicals they have to add. Plus because I'm usually busy and haven't time to bake, it dramatically cuts down how often there is a dessert or cake in the house.
I agree 100 % , have no idea how ppl can disagree. Except for the super high end gluten free cheesecake I get on a 1-2 times a year. The only issue with home made is only making 1 serving, which is what I do 🙂 otherwise it becomes a habit0 -
yamsteroo1 wrote: »Any shop bought cake or dessert - they look lovely, then you eat them and think 'meh, not as good as I thought it would be', waste of calories.
If I want cake or dessert now I make my own so I know exactly what's in it and avoid all of the chemicals they have to add. Plus because I'm usually busy and haven't time to bake, it dramatically cuts down how often there is a dessert or cake in the house.
I agree 100 % , have no idea how ppl can disagree. Except for the super high end gluten free cheesecake I get on a 1-2 times a year. The only issue with home made is only making 1 serving, which is what I do 🙂 otherwise it becomes a habit
I didn't hit the disagree button, but I do disagree depending on what type of "shop" we are talking about.
Pre-packaged, mass-produced baked goods...sure, totally not worth it.
But, bakery shop cakes and pastries? I'm not making that level of product at home. And real bakeries don't fill their products with "chemicals".
Plus, at a bakery, you CAN get one portion...one cupcake for a treat. No one's baking one cupcake at home.10 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »yamsteroo1 wrote: »Any shop bought cake or dessert - they look lovely, then you eat them and think 'meh, not as good as I thought it would be', waste of calories.
If I want cake or dessert now I make my own so I know exactly what's in it and avoid all of the chemicals they have to add. Plus because I'm usually busy and haven't time to bake, it dramatically cuts down how often there is a dessert or cake in the house.
I agree 100 % , have no idea how ppl can disagree. Except for the super high end gluten free cheesecake I get on a 1-2 times a year. The only issue with home made is only making 1 serving, which is what I do 🙂 otherwise it becomes a habit
I didn't hit the disagree button, but I do disagree depending on what type of "shop" we are talking about.
Pre-packaged, mass-produced baked goods...sure, totally not worth it.
But, bakery shop cakes and pastries? I'm not making that level of product at home. And real bakeries don't fill their products with "chemicals".
Plus, at a bakery, you CAN get one portion...one cupcake for a treat. No one's baking one cupcake at home.
Agree! Supermarket cakes are SO not worth eating...because they generally (from my experience) taste disgusting! Full of ingredients that are questionable...but yes, a beautifully made cake/pastry, etc., made from a 'real' bakery is amazing....2 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »yamsteroo1 wrote: »Any shop bought cake or dessert - they look lovely, then you eat them and think 'meh, not as good as I thought it would be', waste of calories.
If I want cake or dessert now I make my own so I know exactly what's in it and avoid all of the chemicals they have to add. Plus because I'm usually busy and haven't time to bake, it dramatically cuts down how often there is a dessert or cake in the house.
I agree 100 % , have no idea how ppl can disagree. Except for the super high end gluten free cheesecake I get on a 1-2 times a year. The only issue with home made is only making 1 serving, which is what I do 🙂 otherwise it becomes a habit
I didn't hit the disagree button, but I do disagree depending on what type of "shop" we are talking about.
Pre-packaged, mass-produced baked goods...sure, totally not worth it.
But, bakery shop cakes and pastries? I'm not making that level of product at home. And real bakeries don't fill their products with "chemicals".
Plus, at a bakery, you CAN get one portion...one cupcake for a treat. No one's baking one cupcake at home.
Completely do agree there! I was only thinking box conventional. Bakery is different! Thats a rare treat indeed0 -
We suddenly have four French style bakeries, an Australian bakery, a pie shop, and a Cupcake Wars winner on the “Square” in our little downtown area.
If nothing else, I sure enjoy the fragrances as I run on the path that goes directly behind three of them.
Especially the one owned by the French couple. That croissant smell can lift me right off my feet.
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caramel corn!0
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yamsteroo1 wrote: »Any shop bought cake or dessert - they look lovely, then you eat them and think 'meh, not as good as I thought it would be', waste of calories.
If I want cake or dessert now I make my own so I know exactly what's in it and avoid all of the chemicals they have to add. Plus because I'm usually busy and haven't time to bake, it dramatically cuts down how often there is a dessert or cake in the house.
I’m guessing the disagrees were about the scary chemiKILLZ.1 -
Crappy cheese. Seriously.2
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devonc2015 wrote: »Crappy cheese. Seriously.
SERIOUSLY yes0 -
Not worth it: Sugar-free pudding. It's has only 10 fewer calories per serving than the sugared version with a zillion more chemicals. Same goes for sugar-free whipped topping. I rarely eat either, but when I do, I buy the regular kind with sugar.
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You can quickly check out the labels and compare sugar-free to sugared here:
https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Instant-Pudding-Dessert-Vanilla/dp/B005JD4QLC?th=1
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You can quickly check out the labels and compare sugar-free to sugared here:
https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Instant-Pudding-Dessert-Vanilla/dp/B005JD4QLC?th=1
For that brand, yes. I would never buy that brand of SF. I buy jello brand which is only 25 cal per serving whereas regular is 100 cal per serving (4 serving per container). Definitely worth it since I eat 2-3 boxes a day, lol.4 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »You can quickly check out the labels and compare sugar-free to sugared here:
https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Instant-Pudding-Dessert-Vanilla/dp/B005JD4QLC?th=1
For that brand, yes. I would never buy that brand of SF. I buy jello brand which is only 25 cal per serving whereas regular is 100 cal per serving (4 serving per container). Definitely worth it since I eat 2-3 boxes a day, lol.
What I do is buy this:
- 20 calories/pouch and makes 2 cups. I flavor it with steeped fruity herbal tea and stevia.
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Thanks noreenmarie, PAPYRUS3 and senalay788!!! Until now, I thought that Royal and Jello were pretty much interchangeable. I always liked the taste of Royal puddings over Jello so that is the brand I've always bought. Never thought of using the unflavored gelatin; but then again, I rarely eat puddings or gelatin desserts - or desserts at all for that matter - so as far as 'calories not worth it' - the sugar free versions made little sense to me. Good information there- so I will certainly make use of it!
Thanks again!
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