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You don't. I grow my own Chiles. And no. That has nothing to do with anything.

Meanwhile, the majority of people here are out of shape, unhappy, have no idea how to correct their diet, picky as hell, and yet unwilling to learn and resistant to change. They come here for genuine advice and all they see is comments from incompetents like you trying to spark up drama. Contribute constructively, or go…

No individual food dictates your overall health. Eat whole foods that you enjoy, within reason. If you were consuming 15 eggs a day, then that might raise an eyebrow as to the rest of your diet.

The truth is that Vegans have a much harder time hitting adequate protein levels than non-Vegans. Even so, if you're not consuming meat or dairy then you are not getting the same sort of protein as everyone else. The protein that Vegans consume is typically not as bioavailable or complete. It is much more difficult to get…

These protein/fiber diet candy bars can easily be reduced to 3 ingredients with the same macros and nutrition by combining them in a bowl for a much cheaper price sans the fillers, abundance of sweeteners, and preservatives. * Fiber syrup * Protein powder * Flavoring element, such as Oreo cookies No cooking required. Video…

As I said, "The only people who really need to focus on ensuring complimentary proteins are those on very restrictive diets -vegans for example- since most average people get varied enough sources that incomplete protein is a non-issue." Wiki is not a legit source. Vegans are extremely strict with their diets. It's a…

Complete vs. incomplete proteins as well as different levels of bioavailability.

Correction: Vegetarians vs. Vegans. Completely different.

Sure. I'll try to have an open mind about other people not having an open mind. Perhaps it is what andrikosDE suggested... all mental... how some things are in your head and you just can't shake them. Having to prevent yourself from gagging over all seafood on this planet sure sounds more like a mental boundary at play.…

The person I was replying to mentioned the word, "Seafood"... as in, from the Sea or the Ocean (not lakes or rivers). I mentioned that Sushi is an option, but the comment about undercooked or parcooked fish was in regard to fish that had been cooked, but not sufficiently enough. So you get that unenjoyable experience with…

That's a very high amount of sweetener for a morning coffee. How many ounces of coffee are you having in one serving? I usually do 1 splenda per 12 ounces of coffee. I wouldn't blame splenda for the sugar cravings; there is no science behind that. Chances are you always preferred sugary things. Maybe the disconnect is with…

The ingredient list (if accurate) will have a lot of ingredients ending in -ine if the product is spiked with aminos to inflate the stated protein content.

Unfortunately, most people have no idea what a rational diet is. On top of this, not that many people know how to cook, or how to even use ingredients without following a detailed recipe, let alone how to identify certain ingredients. So, they resort to a quick fix to replace whole foods on a daily basis. These quick fixes…

Have you read the comments in those threads? Some admit to relying on 1-4 bars daily, and six people in this thread alone have already plainly admitted to that fact.

Judging by the number of Quest bar related threads posted here on a weekly basis (you can check the search bar for that) I would gather that a lot more people are relying on Quest bars for the daily convenience and possibly even for meal replacements, than you think.

Okay, so here is my argument: The only thing Quest bars have going for them is convenience. They are okay if you are in a bind and cannot fit a meal in. But in the grand scheme of things, they are just an overpriced candy bar that contains a lot of protein and has a laxative effect. Some are decent tasting, others are down…

I answered your question clearly and directly with an example of an ingredient list and how they differ from actual food. I don't know how much clearer you want the picture to be painted. My only issue with food supplements is that people think they have to rely on a company to design a processed, pre-packaged food in…

The ingredients are something like this: Fiber syrup Protein powder Cookies Sucralose, Erythiritol Isomalto-Oligosaccharides Flavorings Preservatives Etc etc. How is that the same as a steak, broccoli, and a potato?

No, I don't. Knowing much about a topic doesn't mean you are encouraging people to incorporate them into their daily diet.

In essence, they are a convenience food and full of preservatives. The more a person relies on convenience foods like protein powder or protein bars, the less they incorporate whole foods and actually learn how to cook/eat rationally. I have nothing against convenience foods from time to time, but relying on them everyday…

It wasn't relevant. Providing adequate nutrition via a rational diet has nothing to with that. A person doesn't have to engorge themselves with every meal they eat to the point of feeling bloated and uncomfortable, hiatal hernia or not.

For the canned type, I prefer it to canned tuna. Canned mackerel is less fishy and has more flavor. It doesn't need as much mayo or additions to make it palatable. I usually drizzle it with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper for a sandwich. Just be sure to get boneless.

Billions of people in the world do that just fine with a rational diet consisting of whole, minimally processed foods.

Or, you could just eat real food ;)

^ Minimally processed is what I was going for, although some breads, ice creams, cereals, chocolates, etc. are rather natural. They don't all have an ingredient list a mile long.

That would be kinda sickening actually... unless you infused them into an oil and incorporated some malt sweetness (hmmm).

I can assure you, it does not. Don't fall for fads and marketing tactics. Use logic and common sense. Fat burning is a result of increased activity and/or a caloric deficit.

It's so easy. No chef experience required to mix 3 ingredients in a bowl. There are youtube instructionals, too.

Let's be clear here... just because flour is processed from wheat doesn't mean it needs to be lumped into the same category as a Hungry Man microwaveable dinner. A person doesn't need to be so nitpicky and literal with the word "processed" to avoid natural foods like milk and peanut butter just because they are processed…

Limiting processed food is not restricting a food group. I don't know anyone who would label processed food like Lean Cuisines or Hot Pockets as a "food group", but maybe there are others out there who think this way. The issue is that people have become so used to buying pre-made, pre-packaged, frozen, ready to eat,…