The moment I moved out to uni I realised how difficult it is to do my own groceries. I have to say that even if sometimes it's a proper pain in the ass, when you get the right ingredients and cook...
The moment I moved out to uni I realised how difficult it is to do my own groceries.
I have to say that even if sometimes it's a proper pain in the ass, when you get the right ingredients and cook yourself (and perhaps some friends as well) a good meal it feels extremely satisfying.
Gotta admit though, even though I'm definitely not a picky eater, I tend to be squeamish about the quality of the ingredients; therefore keeping the diet described by the article can get quite expensive and time consuming if you live in a big city instead of the countriside...
Oh btw
Kangaroo steak with vegetables = 4 serves
I had no idea Kangaroo meat used as actual consumed food. Are they hunted in the wild or are there actual farms?
I disagree with servings of fruit being necessary. You can get all your vitamins and minerals from other sources of food, many of which do not contain rapidly absorbed sugars. I more often than...
I disagree with servings of fruit being necessary. You can get all your vitamins and minerals from other sources of food, many of which do not contain rapidly absorbed sugars.
I more often than not see people (often women) substituting other foods for fruit, and I worry that they are not getting an optimal amount of protein. In fact, I think as a whole we are underestimating just how important of a macro-nutrient protein is.
You're right it's not like eating cake, but many fruits are not consumed in a fashion in which the fibrous outside is also consumed. Even when it is, I disagree that it's a healthier choice than...
You're right it's not like eating cake, but many fruits are not consumed in a fashion in which the fibrous outside is also consumed. Even when it is, I disagree that it's a healthier choice than say, sprouted wheat bread which also contains even slower absorbed carbohydrate energy (which can be beneficial for long term energy levels) and even more fiber. Vitamins and antioxidants are plentiful in vegetables, which I believe are much healthier for you as well (non-root veggies, in particular).
It's not about protein deficiency, it's about optimal macro-nutrient choice for body composition. Protein is the only macro-nutrient which has evidence that even in situations where the energetics are unfavorable (excessive calories) it can lead to desirable body composition changes (more lean mass and less fat storage).
That's the thing though, you're not missing out on anything by removing fruit. I'm not saying it's bad to consume it, certainly it's much healthier than a sugary treat it could be replacing. I...
. Eat Whole grains. Eat Vegetables. Eat Fruit. Eat Legumes. Eat some nuts and seeds. They're all good for you within reasonable proportions. They all have benefits.
That's the thing though, you're not missing out on anything by removing fruit. I'm not saying it's bad to consume it, certainly it's much healthier than a sugary treat it could be replacing. I agree that moderate consumption of a larger variety of things is good.
I just feel like people treat fruit as healthier than it really is.
I once spoke to a dietician and he told me that one major piece of advice he always gave out is to avoid all fruit except for apples. Apples, he reasoned, were typically full of enough fiber to...
I once spoke to a dietician and he told me that one major piece of advice he always gave out is to avoid all fruit except for apples. Apples, he reasoned, were typically full of enough fiber to counteract the amount of sugar in them.
A few years later, I have become very sensitive to sweetness. Some fruit I will ignore because they are almost disgustingly sweet. And now that I am sensitive to them, I love eating vegitables! I guess palates do change over time.
Except for my boyfriend. He will never eat vegetables unless they are creamed, buttered, or sweetened.
About six years ago when I was on a pretty extreme diet (approximately 1kcal deficit) I bit into a piece of broccoli I had just steam cooked to make sure I had cooked it long enough and because...
About six years ago when I was on a pretty extreme diet (approximately 1kcal deficit) I bit into a piece of broccoli I had just steam cooked to make sure I had cooked it long enough and because the rest of my meal wasn't finished yet and I noticed that it was sweet. I had never in my life before this ever thought that broccoli was sweet.
Our taste buds absolutely adapt to our circumstances and what we eat. I can't handle most processed sweetened foods anymore - for example, I can't eat donuts. They just taste like eating a bag of sugar, which is not appetizing. As you've mentioned, even many fruits are just too much for me. Many vegetables are sweet to me as well. But I used to be just like your boyfriend and didn't like vegetables.
Sugar isn't just unhealthy for us in direct ways. It's unhealthy for us because it changes how we eat. And I think it's an important consideration when we choose what to eat.
Ten years ago I had read an article about how bad sugar really is for us and I decided to do a full year without soda. After that year was up I ordered a coke with a meal and couldn't make it...
Ten years ago I had read an article about how bad sugar really is for us and I decided to do a full year without soda. After that year was up I ordered a coke with a meal and couldn't make it through the glass at all; it was disgustingly sweet. My tolerance for sugar to this day is still really low, even though I can finish a Jack & Coke without the sugar getting to me. It really is incredible how much extra flavor I can taste in not only vegetables, but everything now.
THANK YOU! Everyone keeps telling me I'm unhealthy because I hate anything more than one serving of fruit. It's too sweet, too acidic, it burns my mouth and I can only eat a bit before I feel like...
THANK YOU!
Everyone keeps telling me I'm unhealthy because I hate anything more than one serving of fruit. It's too sweet, too acidic, it burns my mouth and I can only eat a bit before I feel like I've overdosed on sugar. I love vegetables in all forms (except boiled, since so much nutrients leak into the water) cook all my food, and only use as much oil&fats as I need. I'm not unhealthy, KAREN, put your wine and chocolate down.
A lot of the arguments you are putting forth in regards to fruits are not ones I was contesting. The arguments you put forth towards protein are frankly weak and sound like you are unfamiliar with...
I recommend you do some digging on your own.
A lot of the arguments you are putting forth in regards to fruits are not ones I was contesting. The arguments you put forth towards protein are frankly weak and sound like you are unfamiliar with nutritional science. Did you do a keyword search on pubmed or did you have high quality studies bookmarked from your previous research?
Too much protein is bad for you.
If you're going to cite anything about protein science I suggest you do it from a reputable and recent source. The amount of excessive protein required to have negative effects on the body is absurd.
I'm not talking about how much protein we "need" to survive. I'm talking about how much protein is optimal - that is to say if you are increasing calories, what kind of calories should those calories be to promote an optimal body composition.
natural vs. added fructose
You are right that naturally occurring fruit sugars are better than those which are added or juices sold (even when 100% fruit juice). However, I was not talking about substituting fruit for a different sugar. I was talking about removing sugar from the diet as much as possible and instead substituting fats, fibre rich sources of complex carbs, and most importantly protein.
The moment I moved out to uni I realised how difficult it is to do my own groceries.
I have to say that even if sometimes it's a proper pain in the ass, when you get the right ingredients and cook yourself (and perhaps some friends as well) a good meal it feels extremely satisfying.
Gotta admit though, even though I'm definitely not a picky eater, I tend to be squeamish about the quality of the ingredients; therefore keeping the diet described by the article can get quite expensive and time consuming if you live in a big city instead of the countriside...
Oh btw
I had no idea Kangaroo meat used as actual consumed food. Are they hunted in the wild or are there actual farms?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_meat#Production
Makes you wonder if kangaroo meat might be an ethical way to eat meat since it has 0 environmental impact by not being farmed
I disagree with servings of fruit being necessary. You can get all your vitamins and minerals from other sources of food, many of which do not contain rapidly absorbed sugars.
I more often than not see people (often women) substituting other foods for fruit, and I worry that they are not getting an optimal amount of protein. In fact, I think as a whole we are underestimating just how important of a macro-nutrient protein is.
EDIT: wording
You're right it's not like eating cake, but many fruits are not consumed in a fashion in which the fibrous outside is also consumed. Even when it is, I disagree that it's a healthier choice than say, sprouted wheat bread which also contains even slower absorbed carbohydrate energy (which can be beneficial for long term energy levels) and even more fiber. Vitamins and antioxidants are plentiful in vegetables, which I believe are much healthier for you as well (non-root veggies, in particular).
It's not about protein deficiency, it's about optimal macro-nutrient choice for body composition. Protein is the only macro-nutrient which has evidence that even in situations where the energetics are unfavorable (excessive calories) it can lead to desirable body composition changes (more lean mass and less fat storage).
That's the thing though, you're not missing out on anything by removing fruit. I'm not saying it's bad to consume it, certainly it's much healthier than a sugary treat it could be replacing. I agree that moderate consumption of a larger variety of things is good.
I just feel like people treat fruit as healthier than it really is.
Again, nothing that can't come from other dietary sources. Phenolic phytonutrients are not unique to fruits.
I once spoke to a dietician and he told me that one major piece of advice he always gave out is to avoid all fruit except for apples. Apples, he reasoned, were typically full of enough fiber to counteract the amount of sugar in them.
A few years later, I have become very sensitive to sweetness. Some fruit I will ignore because they are almost disgustingly sweet. And now that I am sensitive to them, I love eating vegitables! I guess palates do change over time.
Except for my boyfriend. He will never eat vegetables unless they are creamed, buttered, or sweetened.
About six years ago when I was on a pretty extreme diet (approximately 1kcal deficit) I bit into a piece of broccoli I had just steam cooked to make sure I had cooked it long enough and because the rest of my meal wasn't finished yet and I noticed that it was sweet. I had never in my life before this ever thought that broccoli was sweet.
Our taste buds absolutely adapt to our circumstances and what we eat. I can't handle most processed sweetened foods anymore - for example, I can't eat donuts. They just taste like eating a bag of sugar, which is not appetizing. As you've mentioned, even many fruits are just too much for me. Many vegetables are sweet to me as well. But I used to be just like your boyfriend and didn't like vegetables.
Sugar isn't just unhealthy for us in direct ways. It's unhealthy for us because it changes how we eat. And I think it's an important consideration when we choose what to eat.
Ten years ago I had read an article about how bad sugar really is for us and I decided to do a full year without soda. After that year was up I ordered a coke with a meal and couldn't make it through the glass at all; it was disgustingly sweet. My tolerance for sugar to this day is still really low, even though I can finish a Jack & Coke without the sugar getting to me. It really is incredible how much extra flavor I can taste in not only vegetables, but everything now.
THANK YOU!
Everyone keeps telling me I'm unhealthy because I hate anything more than one serving of fruit. It's too sweet, too acidic, it burns my mouth and I can only eat a bit before I feel like I've overdosed on sugar. I love vegetables in all forms (except boiled, since so much nutrients leak into the water) cook all my food, and only use as much oil&fats as I need. I'm not unhealthy, KAREN, put your wine and chocolate down.
A lot of the arguments you are putting forth in regards to fruits are not ones I was contesting. The arguments you put forth towards protein are frankly weak and sound like you are unfamiliar with nutritional science. Did you do a keyword search on pubmed or did you have high quality studies bookmarked from your previous research?
If you're going to cite anything about protein science I suggest you do it from a reputable and recent source. The amount of excessive protein required to have negative effects on the body is absurd.
I'm not talking about how much protein we "need" to survive. I'm talking about how much protein is optimal - that is to say if you are increasing calories, what kind of calories should those calories be to promote an optimal body composition.
You are right that naturally occurring fruit sugars are better than those which are added or juices sold (even when 100% fruit juice). However, I was not talking about substituting fruit for a different sugar. I was talking about removing sugar from the diet as much as possible and instead substituting fats, fibre rich sources of complex carbs, and most importantly protein.
None of the studies you link are about this.