Awesome Diet Tip

UsedToBeHusky
UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
If you refrigerate your canned goods, the fat will rise to the top and solidify and can be scraped off.

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  • Queen_Christine
    Queen_Christine Posts: 342 Member
    Cool! thanks!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Cool! thanks!

    No prob. Got it from Dr Oz. :happy:
  • freshstart4me
    freshstart4me Posts: 96
    *LOVE*
  • xtinalovexo
    xtinalovexo Posts: 1,376 Member
    canned goods such as...? the only canned goods i have is black beans or various beans and a few veggies. does this apply to those?
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    would you still log these foods the same...how do you know how much fat is going to the top??
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    canned goods such as...? the only canned goods i have is black beans or various beans and a few veggies. does this apply to those?

    I'm not sure it applies to beans. I haven't actually tried this yet. But I know when I have refridgerated leftover veggies from the can the fat actually does do this. Just never thought of scraping it off.
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    here's a few more tips. It's from Men's Health, but it can pertain to us all! =)

    http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/cut_dietary_fat/
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I only used canned beans and tomatoes for chilis... Oh, and green chilis when I'm out of fresh. I don't know if those have fat! What kind of canned veggies have fat in the cans?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    would you still log these foods the same...how do you know how much fat is going to the top??

    Not sure how to log it, but less bad fat means more room for good fat. If you plan your meals in advance and you happen to go over, you can stress less about the number because you used this technique. I will probably use this for Thanksgiving dinner since I'm cooking this year. YAY! More cheese for the green bean casserole. :happy:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I only used canned beans and tomatoes for chilis... Oh, and green chilis when I'm out of fresh. I don't know if those have fat! What kind of canned veggies have fat in the cans?

    Canned kidney beans have 2g of fat according to the database.
    Canned black beans have 1g of fat
    Canned red beans have 1g of fat
    Canned lima beans have 1g of fat

    Admittedly, canned green beans don't have any fat (according to the database). I guess the fat in my leftovers is probably from the things I add to it. But this doesn't just have to be veggies. Canned soups, canned meats, and a lot of other things would probably have at least some fat.

    I think it is at least something worth trying. I wouldn't recommend refrigerating it in the can after opening, though. Bacteria forms around the edges of the can.
  • jessicajoy87
    jessicajoy87 Posts: 905
    This wrks in a different way with ground beef, supposably if you boil ground beef the fat will float on the water. Anyone done this? I just get extra lean meat!
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    If you refrigerate your canned goods, the fat will rise to the top and solidify and can be scraped off.

    My mom would always make crockpot things or other soups / stews one night ahead and do this the next day before serving it to my family. Probably a large part as to why she raised 3 thin, healthy eating girls.
  • roro128
    roro128 Posts: 2 Member
    I eat very few canned goods also, but thanks for the tip.:smooched: :smooched:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I eat very few canned goods also, but thanks for the tip.:smooched: :smooched:

    I usually don't either, but on occasion, I have. I love canned asparagus!
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Find out by refrigerating it. To estimate the calories removed, weigh it in grams and then multiply grams by 9.
  • jellyfishjen
    jellyfishjen Posts: 1,787 Member
    Thanks for the tip. Every little bit helps. Gotta love Dr Oz.
  • 99Tinkerbell
    99Tinkerbell Posts: 384
    Wow great tip. Thanks
  • roro128
    roro128 Posts: 2 Member
    Interesting. Worth giving it a try.

    Thanks!!
  • Charlottejogs
    Charlottejogs Posts: 351 Member
    canned goods such as...? the only canned goods i have is black beans or various beans and a few veggies. does this apply to those?

    I'm not sure it applies to beans. I haven't actually tried this yet. But I know when I have refridgerated leftover veggies from the can the fat actually does do this. Just never thought of scraping it off.

    Look at the ingredients in black beans, many have lard in them. Look for a vegetarian version or just check to find some without.
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