Comments on: Do You Over Consume Calories If You Think the Food is Healthy?

By: David Renier

David Renier — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:11:26 +0000

I know that I have done this before many of times at subway. Especially when now when they are running the 5 dollar footlonf deal. I always tell my self when ordering that I will save the other half for dinner, but I eat the entire thing any way.

I also tend to order a soda which I know is bad for me. And since I am getting a soda I might as well get some chips or a cookie. Another bad choice. And I believe that all of this is because of habit.

In my opinion it is best just to make or pack your own food.

By: Joan Tracy

Joan Tracy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:54:24 +0000

I don’t know why I make so many typos when I write something here. I meant fat-free cake in the previous post and it was lost fat and not last fat!

I think that the Subway sandwich is fairly nutritious. I don’t believe much in eating processed meats (salt), and I think the bread is pretty fattening and is not made from whole grains, etc. But, for a fast food, without the dressing, or with just vinegar, it will do in a pinch and I have eaten them. On the Biggest Loser, the girl had them scoop out the inside of the bread which is a pretty good trick to cut calories.

By: Paramjit Sidhu

Paramjit Sidhu — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:31:04 +0000

Thanks Joan for the absolutely useful feedback. Its true that a lot of people start ignoring quantity when the food is promoted or thought to be healthy. Really natural and healthy food like vegetables and fruits in its original and natural form, aren’t really fattening. These are full of fiber and very low calorie density. But only a very small portion of our daily calories come from raw food. When we cook food, even healthy food, we should be cautious of quantity as the calories can add up. The subway sandwiches are all not that bad until you start adding the dressings. That is where all the calories are hidden. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe these sandwiches are promoted as low fat or healthy food without the dressings. Thank you for your comments.

By: Joan Tracy

Joan Tracy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:41:58 +0000

I think that I did overeat when the first no-fat foods came out. I would eat a no-fat cat and not realize how many calories was in it and how much sugar they added to make up for the last fat. I don’t really think that you can overeat green beans and vegetables, etc. I think a baked potato with nothing on it is fine, but not 3 baked potatoes, or a cup of brown rice, but not 2 cups. There are a lot of things that are healthy that are also fattening. I have truly been eating in a healthy fashion for 20 years, but not paying much attention to quantity. Now I am looking at quantity. I also agree that Subway is considered “healthy” and McDonalds is considered “not healthy. Truly you can eat the same unhealthy way is Subway…and it really isn’t that healthy in spite of The Biggest Loser commercials.

By: kendrick3900

kendrick3900 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:24:12 +0000

I must admit I do overeat when it’s food I think is healthy.

By: Sean Jay

Sean Jay — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:07:39 +0000

I think this is my 2nd comment on this site.

I dunno..maybe thats true. i guess I tend to eat more of a particular food when I know its good for me so on reflection yes. BUT the foods i do eat more of are wholegrain foods lke brown rice, bran, wholegrain cereals etc. As long as they dont make u put on weight I guess its cool. I have a high metabolism so I can control my weight usually.

I personally tend not to eat out and prefer to cook my own food. No prepackaged stuff either so I dont get tempted by any fast food outlets. I like to know where my food was made/cooked and whats exactly in it!