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Foods that taste good and are "good for you"

Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:45 pm
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
170145 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:45 pm
Spare me the everything in moderation speech. Yes I know in theory eating a bowl of ice cream could be good for your calcium intake if you offset the rest of it with low calorie foods. That's not what this thread is intended to be about.

So given that, I suppose I should define some basic criteria.

Let's say for the purposes of this discussion foods that are "good for you" are low to medium calorie density, and offer something else beneficial such as protein, calcium, vitamins, etc.

What are some foods that you genuinely enjoy (as much as something as sinful as ice cream or bacon) that would meet this criteria? Doesn't necessarily have to be a single food item. It can be a dish.

I'll start with a couple examples that I like:

Bananas (although I seem to get sick of them quickly)
Chicken Saagwala (sp?)
Beef and turnip stew if it's done right
Some sushi/sashimi (I know some of it is high in caloric content)
Egg drop soup


Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:49 pm to
salads are one of my favorite foods- lettuce,green onions,celery,carrots,cucumbers and a lite italian or vinaigrette

Posted by HideChaKidz
Member since Oct 2010
7372 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:55 pm to
edamame with light salt
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
70412 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:57 pm to
avocados

the fattiness in them is monosaturated...excellent natural combatant of high cholesterol
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49556 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:57 pm to
I'm with you on the edamame. You can find them shelled and. Use them more that that. Add them to salads or anything else.
Posted by Afreaux
Conway Bayou
Member since Aug 2007
47019 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 8:58 pm to
Sliced cucumber from the fridge with salt sprinkled on.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
117746 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:00 pm to
Nuts
Honey.. Sugar in its most natural state
All veggies steamed.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49556 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:01 pm to
Try that sliced cucumber which I like peeled with a little rice wine vinegar or salad vinegar and little salt and lemon pepper. Had this Monday through Friday from 1963-1990. Great stuff.
Posted by LSUGUMBO
Shreveport, LA
Member since Sep 2005
9454 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:03 pm to
Sliced tomatoes with a little tony's and basil (if i wasn't on my phone I'd post a picture of Tony Basil ) and some shredded or grated parmesan cheese.
Posted by HideChaKidz
Member since Oct 2010
7372 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:05 pm to
Speaking of sliced cucumbers, a ceviche salad is quite healthy and refreshing. We make this at home with store bought kani, cucumbers, lime, jalapeno, cilantro and sea salt and it usually turn out amazing.
Posted by Jabberwocky
tumtum tree
Member since Sep 2007
6923 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:10 pm to
balsamic vinegar on watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes

edamame

scallops

Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
60495 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:17 pm to
Tuna
Salmon
Posted by osunshine
Member since Jun 2008
2210 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:36 pm to
I can eat my weight is brussels spouts, broccoli, cabbage & boiled shrimp.
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 9:39 pm to
quote:

Speaking of sliced cucumbers


sliced cucumbers n ponzu sauce
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
23293 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 10:06 pm to
Blueberries
Sweet Potatoes
Posted by LSUAfro
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2005
12775 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 10:20 pm to
Seared tuna and edamame is my go healthy meal.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82606 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 11:03 pm to
quote:

salads are one of my favorite foods


Salad is hands down my favorite food on earth!
Posted by DaddyFrogLegs
Donaldsonville
Member since Apr 2009
397 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 11:12 pm to
Hard Cheeses Like Parmesan, Romano and some Asiago.

The Harder The Cheese, The Lower The Fat Content.

Its high in Protein, Calcium and also high in flavor if you buy the right brands. Also high in Salt, so beware and use in moderation. So use 2 tablespoons of high grade Parmesan instead of that handful of shredded cheese and you will save calories.
Posted by chicagocubs21
Member since Jan 2010
262 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 11:12 pm to
Blueberry Oatmeal, especially in the winter when its cold
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287643 posts
Posted on 12/16/10 at 11:18 pm to
zucchini is one of my top 5 favorite foods
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