QweenyBluEyes
04-01-2003, 03:46 AM
I am on a healthy, balanced diet where I am supposed to get the right amount of protein,carbs,and fat in one meal. So here are my main problems.. (I am 16 btw, so notice that I cannot decide what not to buy in the store, so these things will always be around..)
DAIRY- I am a BIG fan of cheese, I eat it almost everyday. (Which is probably really bad since it is very high in fat.) How can I cut out my addiction of cheese? I also like milk, but I am going to go for soy since I also like it as much as milk. But are eggs bad for you? Is this something I should change? I try not to eat the yokes, although I have heard they have some nutritional benefits, but they are also high in fat.
TUNA- I eat fancy white albacore tuna a lot also. I know fish is good for you, but can it cause problems? Can the odor of the fish come out in your sweat?
PEANUT BUTTER- yuuummm... I love this stuff. :) I will see if we can get the freshly ground peanut butter in the natural food section, since it is a lot healthier for you. But what are the health benefits on peanut butter?
SALT- How much will salt effect my diet? Can it prevent me from losing weight?
Just a few things that I enjoy, please give me some advice! Thanks. ~Qweeny
DAIRY- I am a BIG fan of cheese, I eat it almost everyday. (Which is probably really bad since it is very high in fat.) How can I cut out my addiction of cheese? I also like milk, but I am going to go for soy since I also like it as much as milk. But are eggs bad for you? Is this something I should change? I try not to eat the yokes, although I have heard they have some nutritional benefits, but they are also high in fat.
TUNA- I eat fancy white albacore tuna a lot also. I know fish is good for you, but can it cause problems? Can the odor of the fish come out in your sweat?
PEANUT BUTTER- yuuummm... I love this stuff. :) I will see if we can get the freshly ground peanut butter in the natural food section, since it is a lot healthier for you. But what are the health benefits on peanut butter?
SALT- How much will salt effect my diet? Can it prevent me from losing weight?
Just a few things that I enjoy, please give me some advice! Thanks. ~Qweeny
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Magpiezoe
04-01-2003, 09:55 AM
Hello, Since you're 16, I wouldn't worry about cutting out any of the foods you mentioned. You need the calcium, carbs., fat, and protein since you're young. Just try to use portion control and eat single servings. Also, stay away from junk foods like cake, candy, cookies, chips, fast food, TV dinners, etc. Make sure you eat 3 meals per day and try not to snack at night. Don't forget to get your body moving...some form of fun exercise you like to do will help you loose weight. (Bicycling, hiking, etc.)Be sure to exercise at least 20-30 min. everyday. You can do it.
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Angelene
04-01-2003, 10:36 PM
Well, all the foods you mentioned are pretty high in fat, but have pros and cons as well.
See if you can reduce the amount of cheese you eat, even by just a little. Tofutti makes a really good vegan cheese in slices (like Kraft singles sort of thing) that's actually pretty good for you and tastes really good (unlike other brands of soy cheese).
I don't eat meat, so I won't comment on the tuna. Just if you're making tuna salad use reduced fat mayo or not as much as usual.
Try hard to get the natural peanut butter. The fake stuff like Jiff and Skippy are very high in partially hydrogenated oil, or saturated fat. The reason you have to mix natural pb is b/c it's not hydrogenated and is much better for you in terms of fat consumption. So make that #1 on your parent or guardian's shopping list!
Salt isn't inherently bad for you, but I doubt you're licking salt directly. The problem is the chips and other salty foods that you might be eating. When you say you love salt I think potato chips, and for being healthy you want to stay away from that.
Lowering your salt intake lowers your blood pressure but eating more of it doesn't increase it, so you do the math. I don't know if high blood pressure is a problem in your case.
Salt can make you retain water, so if you feel bloated you might want to drink lots of water and eat fruits and veggies for awhile.
Good luck!
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See if you can reduce the amount of cheese you eat, even by just a little. Tofutti makes a really good vegan cheese in slices (like Kraft singles sort of thing) that's actually pretty good for you and tastes really good (unlike other brands of soy cheese).
I don't eat meat, so I won't comment on the tuna. Just if you're making tuna salad use reduced fat mayo or not as much as usual.
Try hard to get the natural peanut butter. The fake stuff like Jiff and Skippy are very high in partially hydrogenated oil, or saturated fat. The reason you have to mix natural pb is b/c it's not hydrogenated and is much better for you in terms of fat consumption. So make that #1 on your parent or guardian's shopping list!
Salt isn't inherently bad for you, but I doubt you're licking salt directly. The problem is the chips and other salty foods that you might be eating. When you say you love salt I think potato chips, and for being healthy you want to stay away from that.
Lowering your salt intake lowers your blood pressure but eating more of it doesn't increase it, so you do the math. I don't know if high blood pressure is a problem in your case.
Salt can make you retain water, so if you feel bloated you might want to drink lots of water and eat fruits and veggies for awhile.
Good luck!
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QweenyBluEyes
04-01-2003, 11:51 PM
Actually, I do try working out for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times a week. I either do biking, stairclimber, running, etc. I also do sit-ups, lunges, and use the weight machine a little bit every morning. I eat 5 small balanced meals each day. I also do eat pretty healthy, its just these main things that I have trouble with.
I really don't think my age should effect my diet, I would like to grow up a healthy, fit person. Just because most young people are thin, doesn't mean we should stuff ourselves with junk food and diet 20 years later. ;) I'm pretty thin myself, but I'd like to lose a little bit of extra fat on my stomach, thighs, butt, arms, etc. so my muscles that I have gained will show. I have been losing some weight because I started eating right about a month or so ago.
With Tuna, I use fat free mayo. So I think I'm pretty good with that.
With Peanut butter, I got the natural stuff where you grind it yourself right at our local store! I love it :) tastes so fresh and healthy.
I put salt on/in most of my foods. I do feel bloated quite often, so I probably should cut some salt out..
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I really don't think my age should effect my diet, I would like to grow up a healthy, fit person. Just because most young people are thin, doesn't mean we should stuff ourselves with junk food and diet 20 years later. ;) I'm pretty thin myself, but I'd like to lose a little bit of extra fat on my stomach, thighs, butt, arms, etc. so my muscles that I have gained will show. I have been losing some weight because I started eating right about a month or so ago.
With Tuna, I use fat free mayo. So I think I'm pretty good with that.
With Peanut butter, I got the natural stuff where you grind it yourself right at our local store! I love it :) tastes so fresh and healthy.
I put salt on/in most of my foods. I do feel bloated quite often, so I probably should cut some salt out..
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Magpiezoe
04-02-2003, 09:54 AM
Hello, I'd like to add to the cheese list...Lite string cheese is excellent and low-fat with only 60 cal. and 2.5 g. of total fat per serving and high in calcium....Neufchateau/1/3 less fat/lite cream cheese is also great with only 4.5 g. of total fat, which is a lot less fat than butter or regular margarine. Then there's the Lite Laughing Cow cheese, which comes in cool flavors like garlic and herb and is also very low in fat.
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Absinthe
04-02-2003, 04:26 PM
Hmmm, what kind of quantities are you eating? 1-2 oz of cheese is fine, but the whole block would be bad. Dairy isn't inherently bad, but some people have problems digesting it.
Same goes for eggs. Most people can eat 1 whole egg a day with no problems. I eat the whole egg because the yolk contains half the protein, all of the fat, and most of the nutrients.
Many varieties of fish (including tuna) contain trace amounts of mercury. It shouldn't be a problem unless you eat large amounts daily.
Natural peanut butter is an excellent food. Yes it has fat, but it is all good fat. Enjoy it in moderate amounts.
Excessive salt can make you retain water. To combat this, decrease the salt or increase the amount of water you drink, or both.
In my opinion, any food that is not man-made is fine. It is the highly-processed, artificial crap that is causing us so many problems. Eat things close to their natural state and you will be healthy.
Same goes for eggs. Most people can eat 1 whole egg a day with no problems. I eat the whole egg because the yolk contains half the protein, all of the fat, and most of the nutrients.
Many varieties of fish (including tuna) contain trace amounts of mercury. It shouldn't be a problem unless you eat large amounts daily.
Natural peanut butter is an excellent food. Yes it has fat, but it is all good fat. Enjoy it in moderate amounts.
Excessive salt can make you retain water. To combat this, decrease the salt or increase the amount of water you drink, or both.
In my opinion, any food that is not man-made is fine. It is the highly-processed, artificial crap that is causing us so many problems. Eat things close to their natural state and you will be healthy.
scooter9999
04-14-2003, 06:11 PM
For the most part, any food is okay. But it's the amount and the way it's prepared that can be a real trap for most people.
It doesn't get much fattier then cheese, but it can still be enjoyed in small amounts. Remember, people have enjoyed cheese for thousands of years, it's just that our portion sizes are so unhealthy.
The average amount of pizza or lasagna eaten by people today, translates into a very unhealthy amount for one meal, or day , or maybe even a few days. A large New York slice may be loaded with fat and calories, but at least it's just one slice. Start exposing yourself to situations where more slices are available, and you are really on a slippery slope to unhealthy amounts of calories and fat that should be consumed at one sitting.
It doesn't get much fattier then cheese, but it can still be enjoyed in small amounts. Remember, people have enjoyed cheese for thousands of years, it's just that our portion sizes are so unhealthy.
The average amount of pizza or lasagna eaten by people today, translates into a very unhealthy amount for one meal, or day , or maybe even a few days. A large New York slice may be loaded with fat and calories, but at least it's just one slice. Start exposing yourself to situations where more slices are available, and you are really on a slippery slope to unhealthy amounts of calories and fat that should be consumed at one sitting.
hunter44
04-15-2003, 10:19 AM
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Magpiezoe
04-15-2003, 10:33 AM
Hello, I'm a low-fat person, but I am not vegetarian. If you're going vegetarian, you can still eat dairy and eggs...Vegan is a different story. Vegan is no animal products what-so-ever. Lite cheese is not fattening and neither is skim milk...provided you keep to single servings. You do need some fat for your eyes and hair, but I will agree that you don't need a whole lot of fat. Peanut butter has a lot more fat in it than lite cheese; however, it is mostly called "good fat." That doesn't mean to gorge yourself on peanut butter either. The best thing to do is just like one of the posters mentioned in another post and that is "all things in moderation." I finally found lite cheddar brick cheese with just 4.5 total grams of fat. The regular brick cheese is 10-14 total grams of fat. You see there is a 50% difference. If I eat the lite cheese I can get in some bone building calcium. (No one wants osteoporosis.) Your bones are still forming, so you need to get some calcium in somehow..even if you have to eat lots of broccoli to do it.
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