Is Ketchup really that bad for you?
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I use organic ketchup. It has no HFCS and only organic ingredients. Heinz makes organic ketchup and Whole Foods has their 365 brand which is very affordable and organic!0
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I like MUSTARD! Mwhahaha! Why have ketchup when you can have mustard?!?! :bigsmile:0
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I grew up in Pittsburgh, near the Heinz factory. We always have it in the fridge and a backup in the cupboard. I can't imagine eating without it. Even a little dab will do ya!0
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I have ketchup or bbq sauce over most my dinners lol makes boring veggies taste nice0
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Ketchup is pretty darn low in calories. But personally, I prefer a glob of salsa, even on my burgers. Same juiciness, more flavor.0
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Yes Ketchup is bad for you, only if you are consuming a lot of it which I see most people said. A teaspoon or whatever you are using to put on your eggs is no big deal.
Try salsa though, I have done that with my eggs and it is very good, just to change it up every now and then.
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I'm really having a hard time understanding all the "ketchup is bad for you" comments. How is it bad if you fit it into your calories and macros? Is ketchup secretly laced with arsenic that I'm not aware of or some other lethal poison?
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Ketchup is a treat I usually put on my eggs. I also throw a little mustard on em.
I feel its a better alternative than a hotdog.
This is my typical meal at work (we get 1 free meal a day). I felt like it was a little too much ketchup though. But again, better than most of my other choices.
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I'm really having a hard time understanding all the "ketchup is bad for you" comments. How is it bad if you fit it into your calories and macros? Is ketchup secretly laced with arsenic that I'm not aware of or some other lethal poison?
I'm a ketchup-aholic too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to eat a bowl of white rice with a lot of ketchup... lol0 -
The main use for ketchup is to mask the taste of badly-cooked food...
I don't think it's bad for you, but if you do want an alternative, salsa would be good.0 -
Unless you are going to eat a bottle a day, then it's not bad for you!
Nothing in moderation is bad for you!!0 -
It's usually very high in sodium, but a tablespoon here and there isn't going to be that bad.0
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YES! Ketchup will bend your mind, curve your spine and lose the war for the Allies!0
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It all depends on which one you get. Some include high fructose corn syrup. A lot of folks say that's the devil, I don't know. I just hate the taste. It tends to be high in sugar and sweeteners in any case. It's typically high in salt. You can get organize ones that are lower in all that junk.
All in all, 1 tbsp isn't really a bad thing. If you're having half a cup of it, I'd be more concerned about it.0 -
Yes?
Ketchup is a low-calorie condiment, made from tomatoes, vinegar, salt, pepper, and spices. It contains 15 calories per tablespoon and vitamins A and C. Compared with its competitor mayonnaise, ketchup has no fat and far fewer calories per tablespoon (mayo contains 103 calories, 12 grams fat). This makes it a healthier choice for those trying to cut out added calories.
Processed and cooked tomatoes were also found to have high levels of the antioxidant lycopene. In 2004, a study released from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that women who had higher levels of lycopene in their blood had a 50% lower risk for developing heart disease. That study also proved useful for ketchup manufacturers who got the word out that their product is “healthy.” After that I found friends, family and even clients who’d squeeze bottles of ketchup on their plate and rationalize its overuse by saying, “hey, it’s good for me!”
No?
Two ingredients of concern in ketchup are salt and sugar. Per tablespoon, ketchup contains 4 grams of sugar and 190 milligrams of sodium. Although 4 grams of sugar doesn’t seem like a lot, much of it comes from added sugar, as opposed to the natural sugar found in tomatoes. The same goes for the added salt: consuming 8 tablespoons of ketchup will have you reaching your sodium needs for the entire day, so if you like to pour on the red stuff, it’s easy to overload on sodium.
Although ketchup is technically made with the 5 simple ingredients listed above, food companies have de-virginized its ingredient list by adding stuff like high fructose corn syrup, natural flavoring, and tomato concentrate.
The Verdict
Ketchup can definitely be a wonderful addition to your healthy diet in moderation, of course. If you’re not a fan of some of the mainstream ketchups that contain a laundry list of ingredients, there are several brands you can find which contain the basic 5. Some brands with healthier ingredients include:, Annie’s Natural Organic Ketchup, 365 Organic Tomato Ketchup and Trader Joe’s Organic Ketchup. Another option is to make your own.0 -
I like you attitude! You can find something 'good for you' in most things you eat! Even Reese's cups!!! = )0
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YES! Ketchup will bend your mind, curve your spine and lose the war for the Allies!
true!!!! Also I saw a youtube video saying the Iluminati created the ketchup!!! lol0 -
Mmm...now I'm craving some scrambled eggs and hash browns with ketchup slathered all over both. *drool*0
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I would DIE without ketchup!!! It's one of my favorite things ever.0
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how would it compare to doritos jar of salsa (this is the only salsa I can get in my area)
i like both equally, which would be better for me?0
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