Emrell
09-23-2006, 09:53 PM
I bought this stuff yesterday, as I need something to replace using butter with when I make grilled cheese sandwiches and that. Actually, I used ICBINB "lite" up until now.
Here's my question - HOWWWW does it not contain calories? Something like this has to...only water is calorire free. lol Even though it's main ingredient is water, it contains some sorta oil and buttercream stuff, how does it not contain ANY fat or ANY calories? This confuses me...please help explain? :confused:
Here's my question - HOWWWW does it not contain calories? Something like this has to...only water is calorire free. lol Even though it's main ingredient is water, it contains some sorta oil and buttercream stuff, how does it not contain ANY fat or ANY calories? This confuses me...please help explain? :confused:
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Frozen
09-25-2006, 10:01 PM
I don't know, but is it GOOD? I need a butter substitute for my veggies.
Emrell
09-25-2006, 11:48 PM
MmMmM...holy crap YES it is good! I toasted a bagel and used the spray instead of the tub, you totally can not even taste the difference. I seriously "can't believe it's not butter!" LOL
twiceblessed
09-26-2006, 08:18 AM
I know, I could LIVE on the stuff and have always wondered that about tha calories as well. Of course, I am sure I use far more than the number of "sprays" listed as a serving size. That probably doesn't help me out!!
Lenin
09-26-2006, 09:51 AM
Em,
It's a matter of quantity. A single "spray" is vanishingly small but as long as it contains less than 5 calories, it can be called ZERO legally. Thus each spray might be 4 calories and thus 10 sprays is 40 calories.
It's the "tiny serving size" game.
For example, if you defined a serving of sugar as 1/4 teaspoon (4 calories) it COULD be legally labelled ZERO CALORIES. Wheee, sugar has no calories.:blob_fire
Beware the portion size ruse.
It's a matter of quantity. A single "spray" is vanishingly small but as long as it contains less than 5 calories, it can be called ZERO legally. Thus each spray might be 4 calories and thus 10 sprays is 40 calories.
It's the "tiny serving size" game.
For example, if you defined a serving of sugar as 1/4 teaspoon (4 calories) it COULD be legally labelled ZERO CALORIES. Wheee, sugar has no calories.:blob_fire
Beware the portion size ruse.
shucky ducky
09-26-2006, 01:11 PM
Thanks for the explanation. I've been using it for about 4 months now and yes it is a great substitute. But, you do have to be careful with your portion sizes. However, I guess no matter how much you use, it's still less calories than margarine or butter. Can't say it packs the same punch on the taste buds, though.
Emrell
09-26-2006, 03:44 PM
AHHHH Thanks! I KNEW there was a catch, but finding it was the key. lol Nothing but water is calorie free, although personally I don't believe in the "less than 5 = zero" rule. It's a trick...and those add up! LOL
Lenin
09-27-2006, 10:55 AM
Em,
I don't believe in it either but alas, that 5 calorie nonsense is the law.
The USDA and the FDA decided that foolishness for us. Well, not for US but rather for the Foods Industry!:rolleyes:
I don't believe in it either but alas, that 5 calorie nonsense is the law.
The USDA and the FDA decided that foolishness for us. Well, not for US but rather for the Foods Industry!:rolleyes:
Jax00
10-01-2006, 09:08 PM
I say... stick with butter.
If the math is 10 sprays = 40 calories, and you're using 5-10 sprays per serving (20-40 calories), why not use a teaspoon of butter, which is 25 calories? A teaspoon is plenty for a piece of toast, bagel, veggies etc. And you can't beat the taste.
I can definitely believe that the spray, and the spread, are not butter... they taste like chemicals. Oh wait -- they ARE chemicals. Butter is a real, whole food that has been used for centuries, and small amounts actually offer health benefits (see Sally Fallon's book, Nourishing Traditions). Use it in moderation, just like with any food, and Just Say No to fake chemical "food".
Rebekah
If the math is 10 sprays = 40 calories, and you're using 5-10 sprays per serving (20-40 calories), why not use a teaspoon of butter, which is 25 calories? A teaspoon is plenty for a piece of toast, bagel, veggies etc. And you can't beat the taste.
I can definitely believe that the spray, and the spread, are not butter... they taste like chemicals. Oh wait -- they ARE chemicals. Butter is a real, whole food that has been used for centuries, and small amounts actually offer health benefits (see Sally Fallon's book, Nourishing Traditions). Use it in moderation, just like with any food, and Just Say No to fake chemical "food".
Rebekah
StenoLady1
10-02-2006, 09:41 AM
I agree with Jax00.
When I gave up my ICBINB spray and my tub of Country Crock and used butter in small amounts and returned to olive oil, not only did the weight come off -- and stay off -- but my food tasted good again (not like popcorn), I was truly satisfied and full from meals, and other aspects of my health improved.
When I gave up my ICBINB spray and my tub of Country Crock and used butter in small amounts and returned to olive oil, not only did the weight come off -- and stay off -- but my food tasted good again (not like popcorn), I was truly satisfied and full from meals, and other aspects of my health improved.
Emrell
10-02-2006, 01:32 PM
OHHH........... well... I guess then I will take everyone's advice! LOL But first I need to use up that bottle of spray.. yumm. HAHA Although I can't tell the taste difference like everybody else seems to.