I've been having raw oat flour with water as this is safe and done by many body builders and others. My question is can you do the same with Corn Grits? I know you can eat corn raw, but I...
The USDA in the dietary guidelines for Americans defines popcorn as a whole grain and corn as a starchy vegetable. I'm confused on why there is a difference, are they not the same part of the same plant, just with...
I've heard this from family members who think high fructose corn syrup, or fructose in generally is "bad sugar". Why?
i am trying to stick to the deficit and noticed the only way to make seasoning stick is when i add butter or olive oil. wihtout seasoning it taste like cardboard. any tips to add flavour to air poped pocorn...
Disclaimer: The Martha Stewart taco meat recipe is absolute fire. I amended it to include a 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder and some oregano and used a can of Fire Roasted Rotel for the diced tomatoes. At approximately 250-300+...
The corn that comes in a can says it is "whole corn". I noticed that Sun Chips also say they are made from "whole corn". Meanwhile tortilla chips say they are made from "ground corn" or sometimes "stone ground corn"....
white rice, brown rice, wheat bread, wheat pasta, corn tortillas Which would be best?
Thank you for replies :)
Are popcorn kernels injected with oil or something? Im trying to find popcorn kernels but they all have fats in them and vary from 500-600kcal per 100g. How is that possible?
I got this peanut butter. It says 4 grams of sugar per 100grams. How do I know if this is added sugar or the natural sugar that peanuts have? Some peanut butters do say they are without added sugar. But does it mean...
Title. Byproducts like soybean oil, soy milk, lecithin, etc are in nearly every processed/premade food or meal, it's in a lot of cosmetics. Why?
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Day Two of 18:6 - struggle is real đ
So, 45 hours into an attempt at a 5 day, and well... the hunger is subsiding, but im getting overwhelming cravings and as the past hour has gone on, I realized what it is and I could swear I can...
While very delicious, are popcorners healthy to eat?
What the heck is the difference if a cow ate grass from actual soil with nutrients and minerals than if a cow was raised eating mass produced corn? Does the cow or chicken I'm about to eat come out the...
Damn so I stuffed myself with Turkey last night and had a food coma. A quick fast will put me back to where I was! I love this tool we all have after big and small celebrations filled with food....
I've heard a lot of websites talking about how popcorn is unhealthy, but mostly these websites are discussing popcorn with heavy amounts of seasoning and fats added to them. Obviously, the additives add to the calorie count. However, being a...
I donât really understand things with, say, no sugar or no high fructose corn syrup, are more expensive. Whatâs the deal with it? Will people just pay the extra for higher quality foods? If it was less processed, and less...
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Other than nuts and popcorn. Are there any shelf stable crackers, chips, etc that you know of that aren't super processed?
Hello, ​ I teach Nutrition at a high school and I am planning a nutrition label scavenger hunt at two different grocery stores--one with more organic products and one with more conventional. I easily could come up with a ton of products for...
Have you managed to make frozen veggies delicious? Some, like broccoli or spinach, aren't the problem but others like zucchini or carrots? Other than soups or smoothies, is there any way to prepare them so that they're not a soggy...
I'm trying to figure out which is the best option for an accessible plant based butter. The main ones I find are Earth Balance, Miyoko's, and Parkay Light. There are other brands but these are the some of the most common....
Is there a difference in the way the body processes these? I know that a processed carb is processed much faster than a whole carb that still contains its original fiber and such. I was wondering if the same concept...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
Hi Can anyone recommend a good vitamin d tablet/spray? Iâve been taking one with K2 but I hear so many mixed reports about whatâs the best out there, was also told sprays/oils are way better for absorption. Thanks
Any info is appreciated
Second post!! Love this group
I was surprised by this article this morning: [https://theintercept.com/2023/03/01/fda-healthy-food-label-cereal-brands/](https://theintercept.com/2023/03/01/fda-healthy-food-label-cereal-brands/) # Fruity Pebbles and Lucky Charms Threaten to Block âHealthyâ Food Labeling Guidelines in Court The FDAâs proposed labeling requirement is facing backlash from processed food companies claiming the rule limits their **free speech.** What's...
Which beans generally are healthier. The whole black beans or refried beans? Is Chipotle generally healthier than say Taco Bell in terms of vegetarian protein with black/pinto beans vs refried beans?
just started having Heal breakfast protein bars and was wondering if the macros and ingredients was healthy , what do yâall think ? Calories : 137 per bar (36g) Protein : 10.6g Carbs : 16.5g , of which total sugars is 2.2.g...
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Not too long ago I found a webpage online that showed a chart of which amino acids can be synthesized if other amino acids are present. The chart included info on, say, how amino acid C could be formed using...
Greetings fans of not eating! I've been heavy into low carb/OMAD these past few years. I find it a very easy way to control my weight and have no real issues with it. As an experiment, I've just embarked on a simple...
I am trying to reach 72 or 100 hours atleast but dizziness makes it scary and impossible. I have early fasting experience with OMAD or easy 30 hours consecutive fasts. This time I want to go further for atleast a...
According to the german site naehrwertrechner.de (https://www.naehrwertrechner.de/naehrwerte/V531100/Rind+Leber+roh?menge=100), the vitamin a content in raw beef liver is 59666iu & the copper content 3.2mg. According to cronometer the vitamin a content is 16898iu & the copper content 9.8mg. For chicken liver itâs 42666iu...
What are these fatty acids and what are the sources of these? I look to specifically understand these 2 types.
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Googling answers say that adults should have no more than 30g of sugars a day. I'm not too sure whether that's added (I'm guessing) or included with fruits and other stuff. Meanwhile carbohydrate intake is about 300g a day but...
Not that anyone should do such a thing, just a thought experiment. Canât be too arbitrary like âa sandwichâ because you could put anything on it
How do you get back on track after you fell off your fasting schedule? My car broke down last week and being home all day long for a week threw me off and I screwed up my fasting schedule and...
I absolutely hate fruit, the texture, the taste, the tartness and bitterness, the mushiness of bananasâŚeugh. If I chopped up fruit and just swallowed the pieces whole with water and no chewing, would I still receive the health benefits?
IE- stuff like throwing in a few potatoes, carrots, onions, spices and chicken, etc.
Iâve been told all my life that sugar in fruit is âhealthyâ but sugar in soda isnât? Is there any real difference or are they basically the same thing?
When I was browsing YouTube there are arguments for and against Polyunsaturated fats and Saturated fats. What is the right fat to use for food?
so I did IF in the past and it helped me massively in achieving a much-desired weight loss. I am now back on it again (consistently, as I adopted it as a lifestyle, but not strictly). I have set my target to...
Poultry (meat and eggs), and pork, when compared with other meats (beef, goat, bison, etcâŚ) has a vastly different fatty acid profile, being much higher in Linoleic acid, and lower in stearic. This has led me to wonder: is this difference...
My husband and I had a discussion about protein in foods recently and he believes that if you make a complete protein by combining let's say peanuts and brown rice, the value of that protein is just as good as...
What are peoples thoughts on this? Would a vegan based protein powder such as the product below fall in the Processed Fiber category? product: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/p/natural-factors-whole-earth-sea-protein-greens-organic-vanilla-chai-1-lb-7-1-oz-pwdr?SourceCode=INTL4071&showPopup=f&DFA=1&UTM_Medium=Shopping&UTM_Source=GOOGLE&UTM_Campaign=+Protein+and+Fitness&UTM_Content=PRODUCT_GROUP&SourceCode=INTL4071&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJSaBhBUEiwAg5W9p1IZyMl9K7TXP_Cj1SuvycsvyX2Sqz1i85tWeqh575oPXvwZ0ftImRoC2ssQAvD_BwE Link to article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/scitechdaily.com/diets-high-in-processed-fiber-may-increase-cancer-risk/amp/
Does anyone else experience this and/or know how to make it stop? Iâm just irritated with everything and everyone.
I have always thought that B12 is only from animal foods. Now I'm finding a few articles considering cordyceps a valid source of vitamin B12 but I cannot find anything confirming that. Also, no one seems to know how much vitamin B12...
Everyone does white rice but it makes me constipated. Brown rice feels really good for me
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How is fruit which contains natural sugar any different than candy/artificial sugar? Does the body process it differently?
I've replaced deep frying with baking in some of my recipes, but some things are just better fried. What would be the best/most stable oil for deep frying and what would be the least healthy of them all?
Does anyone have any tips on good sources of healthy fats that are also low in omega 6/high in omega 3 other than fish? Would grass fed beef tallow be one of those items?
Why does some popcorn kernels varies so much between 100g un-popped kernels ? Found one brand with 320 kcal per 100 and a different one with 360kcal per 100, yet they are both just popcorn kernels.
Hi. In the nutrition facts on a grains based foot item I have (unfortunately I don't know the English word for it), it says that 100g yields about 200 calories and contain about 50g dietary fiber. As dietary...
Seems to me it's hard to get enough on a whole food diet. Seems like the only rich source is junk food.
Seems to me hardly anyone follows their advise. Last I checked high fat & sugar junk like fast food, pizza, potato chips, ice cream, bakery, and soda etc aren't recommended and those foods seem to be the real problem foods...
My relative swears by cooking oil to be healthier than eating fat/lard/butter ​ I wanted to hear this community's take on what is healthier. What about for an older aged individual?
Hi, According to my bmi i am at a normal weight [m/27y/183cm/76kg] but i have some stubborn belly fat causing me to not wear any nice shirts that are slim fit. So last night i decided to embark on a water...
Im currently on a 5 day fast, 2 days in. I always feel the urge to eat and can go past that feeling. My question is assuming you don't feel hungry after your goal. How do you chose when to...
Hi, I've noticed that olive oil is somehow seen as this luxury or uber-special oil in cooking, it's used in every dish almost, despite having some disadvantages (for example, low smoke point, strong taste, etc). I'm curious about why that came...
Hello sub! So I understand that sugar/fructose is not great for the body. However, from what I had read, it's ok in fresh fruit due to the fiber. However, when it's in the form of fruit juices, or dried fruit,...
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I ask because I recently picked up some salsa from Good and Gather, the Pineapple Peach variety to be specific. The label says it only contains 1g of sugar plus 2g of added sugar per serving (15 servings per 16oz...
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+0 I broke my fasting with tomato soup and steamed veggies. +4 hours after green tea and lettuce salad +12 hours (right now) I have severe hiccup and I am vomiting every couple hours. What did I do to my body?
Hi redditors, Like the title says, im wondering how bodybuilders switch foods/meals without changing their macros. I tried looking it up on google, but there seems to be no information about it.
Recently started eating dates and wondering is the sugar in them actually bad for you or have some sort of benefit I know I should have them in moderation due to the sugar content but just curious
Hey Iâm really curious why thereâs no warnings about too much sugar from fruit like bananas but added sugar like coke is so bad for you? If someone could explain that would be great Iâm more worried about heart health...
The only things I can think of are dark chocolate and honey.
The AHA sugar recommendation is that men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. The AHA and other organisations do not appear to offer much advice on total sugars. Is the current...
I'm new to intermittent fasting. I'm starting by having an eating window between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. I've been doing this for 3 months and so far it's been great. I have not noticed a decline in my weight...
You hear it all the time âstick to unprocessed foods and eat cleanâ and I have a lot of respect for the people on this sub so I was curious what yâallâs definition of these terms are
I'm a college student who just started living on my own this past year and figuring out what food to get at the store and what meals to make is becoming exhausting. I have a couple easy meals, but I'm...
If I where to cook my own ground beef, and add it to a tortilla I bought at the store, and sprinkled on some cheese. How would it be any healthier than a taco at taco bell for example. Or...
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Imagine a scenario where all my nutrition is met for the day with all micro and macro nutrients being fulfilled. Iâm at a healthy body fat level, and need more calories to reach my caloric maintenance for the day. Is...
some healthy sources of simple carbs ?
Hello everyone. Merry Christmas. I'm having a lot of issues deciding what to eat after my fast. I can't do keto coz I love my rice. But I don't have the full feeling after just eating salad or...
As the title says. I'm not crazy about fizzy drinks. But cakes, chocolate, cookies, ice-cream and fruit yoghurt are a really issue for me.
Sorry if this question has already been answered. I've heard the argument that intensive farming has dramatically reduced the nutritional content of our food. How true is this? If it is true, is buying food organic or at a farmer's market...
I personally donât buy into âorganicâ foods. I think that if you eat healthy youâll be healthy. Having said that, Iâm wondering if there are some organic foods that are âworth itâ in that make a difference what youâre consuming...
As a layman I'm bamboozled hearing both sides of the saturated fat debate. It does seem that, broadly speaking, he was. So I ask, what doe the evidence say? Thanks
Started OMAD a week ago. I have one large meal of 1500 calories max in the afternoon (at around 2 PM). Otherwise, Iâm used to IF 18:6 regimen but fell off the wagon during Christmas holidays and gained 5 lbs...
Yesterday what was meant to be a board game night with my neighbours turned out to be let's get drunk game night, and waking up hungover today has been a complete write off, failing on omad, deficit and healthy foods...
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I am struggling to give up soda. I try to only have two meals a day and have found myself justifying the soda since I drink it with my meal and not outside meal times. I want to stop drinking...
I really need some advice. I've tried different diets and intermittent fasting but always fall off fairly quickly. However, IF seems more doable for me. Except, I feel like it isn't working. I'm only on day 13 so obviously I...
I know processed / bleached white flour is pretty much just terrible for your body on a consistent basis as it causes an insulin spike, but is the same true of unbleached wheat flour? The reason I'm asking is that I...
I have been dating 18-21 hours a day for the past four to five weeks. However I have not seen much weight loss, and this is because I snack out of boredom, not hunger. Does anyone else do the same...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
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Either way they both seem to be 99.9% sugar
I'm just starting OMAD. I live in a country where certain types of food are pretty expensive for a student (avocado, beef, etc), so the more examples I read, the better image I'll get of what a proper meal should...
Iâm on day 21 of a 30 day fast. Iâve taken herbal tea and a couple pieces of sugar free gum since I started. Iâm also taking electrolyte tablets. My ketones are 4.5-6.1 by keto mojo. I did a dexa...