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Ketchup

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is it bad? I put it on like all my food, what are the good and bad things about it?

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  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    as long as you log it you will see yes it is wasted cals in my books and packed in suger too but have a little it will not kill ya...well it might if you choke on it! lol
  • gailygail99
    gailygail99 Posts: 582 Member
    i LOVE ketchup too and put it on EVERYTHING! But it has A LOT of SALT in it!! the lycopene in the tomatoes is really good for you, but it is the salt.

    BUT dont worry! Heinz makes a NO SALT ADDED version and it isnt bad actually. i buy it now all the time. it's a little thinner but i am used to it now.
  • BuffTexan
    BuffTexan Posts: 270
    Hunt's makes a ketchup with no high-fructose corn syrup ... says it in BIG letters on the front of the squeeze bottle.
  • lucycaz
    lucycaz Posts: 191 Member
    I use it too but always measure it as it is easy to add more than you think you are - Log the cals and factor them into your day...

    In my view nothing (well almost nothing) should be out of bounds so long as you make it fit your cals for that day - this is about lifestyle choices if it is going to work long term not denial and feeling cheated....
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
    I like ketchup.
  • Babieseverywhere
    Babieseverywhere Posts: 311 Member
    In my view nothing (well almost nothing) should be out of bounds so long as you make it fit your cals for that day - this is about lifestyle choices if it is going to work long term not denial and feeling cheated....

    I like this comment, especially written by someone who has already lost a lot of weight, gives me faith that by letting myself have a weekly treat of chocolate (within my calories) isn't going to undo the healthier choices I am trying to make the rest of the week.
  • tuneses
    tuneses Posts: 467 Member
    Hunt's makes a ketchup with no high-fructose corn syrup ... says it in BIG letters on the front of the squeeze bottle.

    This!!!
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
    In my view nothing (well almost nothing) should be out of bounds so long as you make it fit your cals for that day - this is about lifestyle choices if it is going to work long term not denial and feeling cheated....

    I like this comment, especially written by someone who has already lost a lot of weight, gives me faith that by letting myself have a weekly treat of chocolate (within my calories) isn't going to undo the healthier choices I am trying to make the rest of the week.

    Well, this should make you feel even better . . . I have lost 60+ pounds and I eat chocolate just about every day ;)
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    In my view nothing (well almost nothing) should be out of bounds so long as you make it fit your cals for that day - this is about lifestyle choices if it is going to work long term not denial and feeling cheated....

    I like this comment, especially written by someone who has already lost a lot of weight, gives me faith that by letting myself have a weekly treat of chocolate (within my calories) isn't going to undo the healthier choices I am trying to make the rest of the week.

    Well, this should make you feel even better . . . I have lost 60+ pounds and I eat chocolate just about every day ;)

    Same here. I still have my chocolate/crisps etc daily, log them, watch my calories, exercise, and it's working great for me!

    Ketchup wise, i use the Sainsburys Reduced Sugar and Salt. tastes exactly like the normal stuff.

    It's not empty calories if it has one vital nutrient! TASTE! :D
  • Babieseverywhere
    Babieseverywhere Posts: 311 Member
    Well, this should make you feel even better . . . I have lost 60+ pounds and I eat chocolate just about every day ;)
    Wonderful, that post makes my day :)

    I really hope I can emulate you and HMonsterX :)
  • rotorgrl
    rotorgrl Posts: 11 Member
    Hunt's makes a ketchup with no high-fructose corn syrup ... says it in BIG letters on the front of the squeeze bottle.
    I buy this one, and the spicy ketchup. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is in almost everything. I believe it's part of the obesity rise along with bigger portions, sedentary lifestyle, and processed food. Season with spices first, (not salt) then a little salt (Kosher / sea salt), other zero calorie flavorings (hot sauce, mustard, etc) then one's with calories (ketchup, ranch, etc.)
  • missourichick
    missourichick Posts: 29
    Hunt's makes a ketchup with no high-fructose corn syrup ... says it in BIG letters on the front of the squeeze bottle.

    I'm obsessed with hunts natural ketchup. soo yummy. i wont even use other ketchups!
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