When I go out and buy a burger. Which part of it is unhealthy? I’m trying to learn the basics of what’s good and bad for health. The bread - I guess it’s better if it’s whole grain The meat...
Is or pork or beef healthier as a protein overall
Decided to get Arby's for dinner tonight, I know it's not health food. I know that chicken is better than beef but since their chicken is fried while the beef is not, I assumed it would be healthier. To my...
In the supermarkets nearby me, there are no hormone/antibiotic-free options for cuts of beef in the meats departments. However there are prepackaged ground beef patty products that are hormone/antibiotic-free. Is it something about ground beef that makes it easier or...
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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...
I moved to a new area and am finding a local source of grass-fed beef. I understand grass-fed is better due to the fatty acid profile, specifically the improved omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. As I was sourcing the product, I...
So I often drain my 80% ground beef, ending up with about 50% less fat, and have been wondering lately if this process of discarding that much fat is reducing the vitamins/nutrients overall? Or is most of the nutrients in...
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...
At restaurants we get to choose the level of cook-ness of the steak, rare to well and everything in between. But why is it said that we have to cook chicken fully? Edit: got the answer that chicken has more bacteria...
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...
I read that beef bone broth is good to sip before eating? Anyone else do this too?
Does anybody know the macros of minced chuck beef because each site writes down different data
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 it‘s 42666iu...
I'm currently doing 18:6 fasting and it's going OK - BUT I'm totally rubbish at meal preparation, like big ham salads in a wrap, grapes and granola with yoghurt, carton soup.... Aaaand, then I'm totally stuck. What are your SIMPLE,...
Title says, looking to learn what foods make you feel best and give great energy / digestion, what are the opposite.
Hi I got these from walmart and I was wondering if they are healthy or not. [https://imgur.com/a/mt5DMql](https://imgur.com/a/mt5DMql)
To my knowledge, red meat should me somewhat limited and other sources of protein like chicken, turkey, fish are considered better. But if the calorie-fat content is kinda similar, is the turkey still the better/healthier\* option? I realized 4 oz of...
I’m on the carnivore diet for autoimmune reasons, and eat almost exclusively beef. So, I didn’t have any other options here. Maybe bone broth, but I didn’t have any. Anyway, I ate a small portion of beef every 1-2 hours...
What way would you recommend to cook beef stir fry to keep it tender?
So... can anyone explain this to me? I just don't know how the brain/body connection works, and I'm really curious. Until recently, I hadn't eaten a steak in about ten years. Just never really felt like it. I've also never...
Rising inflation rates have hit a good portion of the world thanks to a number of factors. One of the most visible ways the average person sees that inflation is in rising food costs, especially of certain foods. I personally...
Does anyone know the macros/nutritional facts for this? I'm meal prepping and want to keep track of my calories.
Can you actually get vitamin toxicity consuming too much?
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EDIT: TL;DR- Sticking to a "one bowl" meal approach has simplified meal prep for me. Ok so this might sound really obvious but it's a new approach for me, and I've had the most enjoyable easy time cooking, and I'm...
38m fasting 16:8 from 8pm to 12pm I’m very tired until I break my fast and actually have carbs, yesterday I broke fasting on ground beef and eggs only, I was falling asleep at my desk and could smell acid in...
Day 9 of my fast...5 more days to go. I'm going to be honest. I'll probably go longer. You only get so few opportunities to successfully do an extended fast. If my body is okay on day 14, it'll just be another...
If you had to choose one.
White meat being stuff like chicken, turkey, seafood, poultry. Red meat being beef, pork, lamb, etc. Please be thorough, including info about nutritional content or risks of mortality, etc. If they're equal, then would meat eaters feel no need to...
I have been contemplating incorporating humanely raised animals products and foods into my vegetarian diet for some time, I was wondering - is it worth it? Edit: What I'm particularly curious about is, the negative effects associated with common red meats,...
I am nervous about the hormones, micro plastics, and heavy metals that meat can have. I have no interest in becoming vegan, however I am curious. Which of these meats are overall the most “clean”?
Hello, I’ll start by saying I’m not in the USA, I live in the Middle East. Organic meat products aren’t really a thing here, except maybe camel and possibly sheep. To be precise camels and sheep are fed on fodder,...
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[https://www.walmart.com/ip/HORMEL-SQUARE-TABLE-Slow-Simmered-Beef-Roast-Au-Jus-Savory-Sauce-Refrigerated-Entr-e-15-oz/10291008](https://www.walmart.com/ip/HORMEL-SQUARE-TABLE-Slow-Simmered-Beef-Roast-Au-Jus-Savory-Sauce-Refrigerated-Entr-e-15-oz/10291008) It claims no preservatives in the label there, but I saw the use by/freeze date is over 3 months away. Are they just straight up not being truthful?
I've been on keto for the past month and a bit but recently added IF to it. I've been incredibly tired during the day while using this combo and was wondering if people on the same diet had any tips to...
This guy Liver King has been eating 3 ounces of liver everyday, sometimes twice a day as you see in his everyday stories. It is recommended to only eat 3-6 ounces of liver a week. How does he eat that...
looking for quick smoothies or seasoning-less meals i can make in bulk
I have often read that organ meats are highly nutritious - more so than muscle meat. (I do know that a diet of polar-bear liver would be bad for me.) Today I read on an extremely popular diet/fitness blog that...
In fitness and muscle building, the macronutrient protein shows itself to be integral to the process. However, some of the ways to maintain such a diet seem difficult and over-the-top. Or maybe I'm a wuss with a small appetite who...
First of all, I want to thank all the kind people who were very supportive of my first progress pic. It was very affirming to know that I’m off to a good start in my IF journey. Several people mentioned...
Which broth has the most bang for its buck? Chicken, beef, veggies etc.
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...
I've been lurking around here for a few months now and decided to join and share my experiences. I am not new to water fasting, but have only successfully broken the fast, but not changed my eating habits entirely. I...
Ending a 5 day fast in a few hours and wondering if meat is a good idea. Is there any loss of benefit if I break my fast with a vegetable broth and 1 hour later eat some beef ? Will...
A 500g package of Coles regular mince has approximately 20g protein per 100g serve, for 230 calories, with 17g of fat: https://shop.coles.com.au/a/national/product/coles-beef-mince-3-star-8850188p?uztq=46abcbb7e16253b0cdc3e6c5bbe6a3f0&cid=col_cpc_Generic%7CColesSupermarkets%7CPLA%7CMeat&Seafood%7CAustralia%7CBroad&s_kwcid=AL!12693!3!495628917070!!!u!364576380634!&gclid=Cj0KCQiAweaNBhDEARIsAJ5hwbdJrs4WlK-UXuFK4uK34ShBc_VsCtksKX4ZKZJsx6DNjb44dtIw-IoaAln9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds However, the same brand, same weight of extra lean mince has 21g of protein oer 100g serve, basically the same...
A lot of us need serious nutrition advice: We all know that we should raise our own food, make our own bread, etc. and that processed food is bad for us. But in the real world, if you're working and...
4 x 1lb of ground beef 2 x 1lb of beef stir fry (thin cut steaks) 4 x 14oz prime rib steak ​ **I would love your best recipes and pointers on cooking these :)** ​ I also want to avoid eating red meat everyday....
It's been my experience that this question pops up a lot in submissions on this sub. "Oh no, I absent-mindedly had a spoonful of peanut butter forgetting I was fasting, will this break my fast???" or some such inquiry. I...
About a month ago, I completed my first water fast, which was a week. I’d heard and read about the importance of easing your system back onto complex foods, but I also wanted to experiment with pushing how quickly I...
I'm ending my fast this morning at 135 hours; I was aiming for 120 and anything over was a bonus! I completed a 120 hour fast on July 29th and came off of it with Kettle & Fire chicken broth...
Here we go again for round 2! Last year I lost 50lbs in 2 months doing 72s and 48s back to back, but kept eating huge refeeds and started drying my own beef jerky which led to eating beef jerky...
Low Calorie, Animal Based, Intense Weight Training. Some of ya'll might find this interesting. Im 29, Male, 6'1" and 205lbs. I've been following IF for about two and a half years, mostly 20:4, but now 18:6. Currently my goal is weight...
Why don’t more people eat them or at least talk more about their unique nutrient profiles? Is it just that they’re gross? is that they’re tied to toxic masculinity and other disliked subcultures (in the west), or something of that...
Hey guys, today is day 6 of my (hopefully) 25 day fast. I'll definitely stop before that though if I need to. I started on Friday 11/05, at a weight of 101.2kg I'm making this post for two reasons: 1. I want...
Pork-based products or pork's meat has been considered a "bad" food. Is it really?
I fried my dog chicken liver in butter and it smelled really good.
Couldn't make sense of what I found: "The UL for vitamin A from retinol is 3,000 micrograms of preformed vitamin A." A slice of pan fried beef liver has 6272.6μg of Vitamin A. In my understanding of the text, this...
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...
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Are seed oils really as bad as those influencers are saying?
What would the smallest number of foods required to fulfill all macro and micronutrient requirements. I've heard multiple times that humans can survive solely on potatoes and dairy but what would be a reasonable but short list of foods that...
I’m looking to count calories/macros and I want to know whether the nutrition information on meat labels is for cooked or uncooked meat. Can’t find consistent info online about this. Thanks!
Any mushroom converts in the house? I kinda hate them but I want to reap the benefits. It’s the texture that puts me off the most. No issues with the flavor. I read they can be hidden in smoothies. I’d...
So I had a thought, what would be the healthiest way someone can eat throughout the day. Now I know it's not easy to say since everyone are different but I was thinking about a general meal routine that includes everything...
Sorry if this is a stupid question. For example, would the body treat 3000 calories of almonds the same way that it would treat 3000 calories of chocolate cake? Ignoring hunger/fullness or physical space in the stomach, would both scenarios cause...
Please write a certain variety like (potatoes) instead of writing a general group like (Vegetables) Mine are: 1- Flaxseeds 2- Sesame seeds 3- Sweet potatoes 4- Avocados 5- Walnuts
I'm overweight, I was 270 and been doing OMAD or 2 meals every day. I've dropped to 215 pounds in 5 months, which makes it a 2.75 pounds lost a week which is a little over the 1-2 they recommend....
How do vegetarians get enough protein? Looking for options that aren’t beans or a shake.
I try to eat a lot of green vegetables, avoid sugar, no bread, and minimize pasta and meat. I "try" to do this, but inevitably become more lax about my diet as time goes by. This results in...
What are y’all’s go-to meals, doesn’t have to be overly simple or complicated. Im having a hard time coming up with meals that’s for my caloric deficit, which is 1500cal.
What are your low calorie solutions when you want to satiate that sudden hunger at night or after your main meal and maybe you've already consumed your calories? I'm referring more to something that fills the stomach a little...
>“This is clearly a lie. Gaining 34 lb in 28 days requires a caloric surplus of 4300 calories per day, so for a guy his size, he must have eaten 7000 calories a day. He expects me to believe that...
Is it safe to eat raw organ meat? More nutritious vs cooked? Risks vs reward, is it a net gain?
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I'm talking about food items such as white rice, super greens, and the broccoli beef. It can't be all that bad for you right?
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.806566/abstract Priority micronutrient density in foods Provisionally accepted The final version of the article will be published here soon pending final quality checks Notify me Ty Beal1* and Flaminia Ortenzi1 1Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Switzerland Background: Despite concerted efforts to improve diet quality...
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I'm doing my first prolonged(72 hour) fast and i want to make sure that i'm going to get as much out of it as possible. I'm planning on having a cup of bone broth and then having a cup of...
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...
What is a High protein food, with little to no negative attributes, such as saturated fats? One that can be eaten every day, easily, without any/much prep work. Can be simply taken from the cupboard or fridge and straight to...
I am curious how Coco stands up nutrient wise to beef tallow etc. which known to be high in vitamins. I am not saying either is "healthy", just merely asking how they are different. For example I know Lauric Acid...
It’s often not a lack of education that stands in between me and good health
I started with a 3 day fast and now doing rolling 48s about 12 days ago I’m happy to say I’m down around 20 pounds , I would fast longer but I’m trying to maintain strength as I powerlift I struggled...
All I ever want for dinner lately is a potato with hot sauce and sour cream. Is it ok to eat this fairly often? Should I add on anything? Sometimes I add vegetarian chili but I don’t always want that....
I usually wake up around 9-10am, skip breakfast and just have sugar free coffee. At 12-1pm is where i eat my 1st meal of rice, eggs and meat (chicken, beef, etc), eyeballing the portion i’d say it’s about 600-800 calories....
Will 10 cal, 0 carb beef broth break my fast? Ty in advance!
What are some typical meals you eat for your one meal a day to hit your daily calorie needs? I need some ideas. I plan to incorporate OMAD 1-2x a week with 16:8 other times. Thanks!
"Eating boiled meat—not broiled, but boiled in water—is probably the safest. Studies [**show**](https://nutritionfacts.org/video/reducing-cancer-risk-in-meateaters/) if you eat meat that never goes above 212 degrees Fahrenheit, both your urine and feces damage DNA significantly less than if you eat meat dry cooked at...
Male, 6’1, mid 30s, CW 265 GW 200 Second time on IF. Did great precovid and got to my current weight from a high of 300lbs. Was all the way down to 250lbs and then lockdowns and work from home threw...
I'm pretty sure I've lost about 10lbs. Is that normal? I was at 312 and now I'm around 298. I was strict keto omad with 23 hour fast prior to 72 hour fast. I'm about to break my fast with...
Hello all! I have been reading through all your success stories and so first of all congrats! SECOND... I just need some overall advice on tackling this thing! SO my fiancé and I aren't in horrible shape, I would say...
Hey Everyone- Been doing a hybrid of OMAD/6:18/8:16 with occasional 24-40 hr fasts sprinkled in. Today I was planning to do a 40ish hour one, ending tomorrow at my normal eating window. However, I was also prepping...
Hi all, I’ve been doing OMAD and extended fasts for a multitude of reasons, mostly to do with gut and cognitive health. I was also interested in maintaining my weight/fat loss. I’m happy with my current weight and would like to...
I'm about to start day 17 of what will be a 20-day fast. I ended the fast this Friday and begin refeeding on Saturday. I've watched a lot of Dr Fung's videos on how to break a fast, and I'm a...
I personally don’t buy into ‘organic’ foods. I think that if you eat healthy you’ll be healthy. Having said that, I’m wondering if there are some organic foods that are ‘worth it’ in that make a difference what you’re consuming...
Hi everyone, Since I completed my 7 days water fast, I going on a 20/4 fast (a snack and a meal) and I was wondering how to manage the calorie intake during the 4 hours window. Should I look after taking all...
Hi, all. I just hit the highest weight on the scale for my whole life (190 lb) and I don't like this trend. As a 42M, I don't want my weight to continue to creep upward during the rest of my...