Is this bad for me?

thatguy010
thatguy010 Posts: 51 Member
in Food and Nutrition
This is going to sound stupid, but I couldn't find any information googling.

Ok, I've heard of people having great success with the avoid anything white diet, so no regular pasta, bread, sugar etc, but my question is what about white onions, are they bad for me? Should i only eat red onions?

Sorry ti sounds stupid but I don't want to be eating anything that will hurt my weight loss

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  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    You want to eat as many whole foods as possible, whole grains, etc. But really, it comes down to count your calories. Calories in, calories out.
  • rheelizabeth
    rheelizabeth Posts: 160 Member
    Well as it is a veg, I would say it is probably acceptable. Especially as technically the skin on it is brown :P

    Skipping the white rice, bread and pasta is DEFINITELY a positive thing in weight loss. I wouldn't worry so much on cutting out white fruit and veg.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    The no-white diet is primarily designed to eliminate processed foods from your diet. White onions are a whole food, not a processed food (assuming you are eating them fresh and not dehydrated or powdered). So they would be ok to eat.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    Foods sbouldnt judged by their color, but instead by what's on the inside.
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    You don't need to eliminate things completely from your diet. If these are foods you enjoy, you can still find a way to eat them in moderation.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!

    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?
  • thatguy010
    thatguy010 Posts: 51 Member
    The no-white diet is primarily designed to eliminate processed foods from your diet. White onions are a whole food, not a processed food (assuming you are eating them fresh and not dehydrated or powdered). So they would be ok to eat.

    Then why should I avoid white potatoes and rice or are they ok?
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Foods sbouldnt judged by their color, but instead by what's on the inside.

    You just made my day!
  • Darlingir
    Darlingir Posts: 437
    if you did it it would only be for the better health wise...
  • ZugTheMegasaurus
    ZugTheMegasaurus Posts: 801 Member
    "White foods" refers to heavily-refined/processed foods, such as white flour or granulated sugar. White onions are white in color, but are still a whole and unprocessed vegetable, so you're in the clear.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    The no-white diet is primarily designed to eliminate processed foods from your diet. White onions are a whole food, not a processed food (assuming you are eating them fresh and not dehydrated or powdered). So they would be ok to eat.

    Then why should I avoid white potatoes and rice or are they ok?

    You shouldn't provided that you don't have an intolerance to those foods and provided that you can fit them into your daily allocation of calories and macronutrients. (And of course, provided you enjoy eating them).
  • rheelizabeth
    rheelizabeth Posts: 160 Member
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!

    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?


    No, that wont make it any less 'white' unfortunately. Stick to wholemeal or granary - they will keep you feeling full for longer too!
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    The no-white diet is primarily designed to eliminate processed foods from your diet. White onions are a whole food, not a processed food (assuming you are eating them fresh and not dehydrated or powdered). So they would be ok to eat.

    Then why should I avoid white potatoes and rice or are they ok?

    You shouldn't provided that you don't have an intolerance to those foods and provided that you can fit them into your daily allocation of calories and macronutrients. (And of course, provided you enjoy eating them).
    ^^^This!
  • Jen2Bfit
    Jen2Bfit Posts: 125 Member
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/496966-the-dont-eat-anything-white-diet/

    This explains a little about what to eat and not to eat, and yes, white onions are ok. :wink:
  • HellsBells61
    HellsBells61 Posts: 64
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!

    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?


    No, that wont make it any less 'white' unfortunately. Stick to wholemeal or granary - they will keep you feeling full for longer too!

    Oh I though they were joking!! :laugh:
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!

    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?


    No, that wont make it any less 'white' unfortunately. Stick to wholemeal or granary - they will keep you feeling full for longer too!

    Ok. Would toasted wheat bread, slathered with maple syrup and brown sugar be ok?
  • quixoteQ
    quixoteQ Posts: 484
    Foods sbouldnt judged by their color, but instead by what's on the inside.


    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?
    Keep 'em coming . . .
  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!

    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?


    No, that wont make it any less 'white' unfortunately. Stick to wholemeal or granary - they will keep you feeling full for longer too!

    Ok. Would toasted wheat bread, slathered with maple syrup and brown sugar be ok?

    :yawn:

    perfectly acceptable IF it fits in your daily calorie count.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    I think like the others said, white onions would be fine. It is mostly avoiding the starchy carbs. You should have great success with that!!

    Would white bread be ok if i toasted it?


    No, that wont make it any less 'white' unfortunately. Stick to wholemeal or granary - they will keep you feeling full for longer too!

    Ok. Would toasted wheat bread, slathered with maple syrup and brown sugar be ok?

    :yawn:

    perfectly acceptable IF it fits in your daily calorie count.

    We talking about color, not nutritional needs. Get with the program.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I once heard that mayonnaise is a dairy because it's white. Is that true?
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    Original Poster: Don't buy into that nonsensical bull crack. Eat what you enjoy and eat it within moderation. There are a few studies out there that examined the consumption of white rice vs brown rice and neither were better than each other. This is probably because of the antinutrients present in brown rice (and whole grains in general due to modern processing). If you actually want to eat bread that allows you to absorb its nutrients then consume sprouted grains since the sprouting process greatly reduces the presence of antinutrients.

    I personally just eat white everything unless the dish I am making will be improved by the flavour of something else.
    Skipping the white rice, bread and pasta is DEFINITELY a positive thing in weight loss. I wouldn't worry so much on cutting out white fruit and veg.

    No, it's not.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    With all of the information out there on eating in moderation, I am still amazed with all people that fall for a FAD "DIET:".

    OP - Get out of the mentality that you are "Dieting". A Diet is your regular regimen of nutritional intake. EAT WHAT YOU WANT...but do so in moderation. Become aware of how many calories you need to eat to get to your goal. A lot of things are sneaky, like rice, for the amount of calories in a serving - adversely, eggs are awesome for low calorie, high protein choices.

    What you want to do is just become healthier in your food choices.
  • Taegan45
    Taegan45 Posts: 9
    White onions are fine! However if your looking for more health benefits, red onions (they have the purply looking outer shell) have more antioxidants and more anti inflammatory (better for your immune system!) properties than the white onion.
  • thatguy010
    thatguy010 Posts: 51 Member
    Thanks everyone, I will not feel so bad when putting some onion on my grassfed lettuce wrapped cheeseburger :)
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    The no-white diet is primarily designed to eliminate processed foods from your diet. White onions are a whole food, not a processed food (assuming you are eating them fresh and not dehydrated or powdered). So they would be ok to eat.

    Then why should I avoid white potatoes and rice or are they ok?

    Based on your question to not eat anything white. You should replace white potatoes with sweet potatoes and white rice with brown rice.

    I personally don't eat a whole lot of rice or potatoes because they are starchy carbs and very calorie dense. I get my carbs from fruits and veggies, that way I get to eat more.

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