Comments on: naturally, ok. http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss navigating twentysomething life one meal at a time. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:20:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mia {runs and rests} http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1506 Mia {runs and rests} Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:44:03 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1506 I'm all for natural foods - high calorie or not. Simply the best. I don't buy 'healthified' (low fat, Vitamin infused, etc.) items because I'm confident the whole foods I eat provide me with the nutrition I need. And yes to coconuts! I’m all for natural foods – high calorie or not. Simply the best. I don’t buy ‘healthified’ (low fat, Vitamin infused, etc.) items because I’m confident the whole foods I eat provide me with the nutrition I need.
And yes to coconuts!

]]> By: Abby http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1498 Abby Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:23:32 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1498 I loved this post, as well. It seems like at different stages I've put "different" things on the banned list, so to speak. At first it was fats, then it was sodium, then it was sugar (not all at the same time, of course). It's exhausting trying to analyze everything, so I've really tried to adopt the theory you post of. Now I just concern myself with food in it's natural state. If I want avocados, bananas and nut butters, that's what I have. I don't believe that anything artificial really has benefits and everything I need can be found naturally (with the occasional treat, of course). If it's real, it's real good to me. Rock on, sister! I loved this post, as well. It seems like at different stages I’ve put “different” things on the banned list, so to speak. At first it was fats, then it was sodium, then it was sugar (not all at the same time, of course). It’s exhausting trying to analyze everything, so I’ve really tried to adopt the theory you post of.

Now I just concern myself with food in it’s natural state. If I want avocados, bananas and nut butters, that’s what I have. I don’t believe that anything artificial really has benefits and everything I need can be found naturally (with the occasional treat, of course).

If it’s real, it’s real good to me. Rock on, sister!

]]> By: Meghan http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1494 Meghan Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:35:23 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1494 I used to be all about processed low cal low fat "health" food, but luckily through travel, experience, and research I now go for the real thing whatever that may be. As a result I am satisfied, and my body has found a weight that it is happy and feeling good at. I used to be all about processed low cal low fat “health” food, but luckily through travel, experience, and research I now go for the real thing whatever that may be. As a result I am satisfied, and my body has found a weight that it is happy and feeling good at.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1493 Ashley Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:15:58 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1493 LOVE this post! It's a challenging balance to strike and I think you've hit it right on the nose. I believe our philosophies as well as our knowlesge is constantly changing and evolving and we need to do what we believe to be best for us. When I was starting out with Weight Watchers (and I see this now with many of my members) it was a challenge to make the decision as to whether I wanted the 100 calorie pack of oreos or a banana. Both had the same number of "Points" but obviously the banana is far superior in nutrition and satisfaction. Like you, my perspective has changed over time and I now enjoy making allowances for things like nuts, avocados, oils and things that seemed to be higher in fat or calories, but they have superior nutritional qualities than the alternatives. LOVE this post!

It’s a challenging balance to strike and I think you’ve hit it right on the nose. I believe our philosophies as well as our knowlesge is constantly changing and evolving and we need to do what we believe to be best for us.

When I was starting out with Weight Watchers (and I see this now with many of my members) it was a challenge to make the decision as to whether I wanted the 100 calorie pack of oreos or a banana. Both had the same number of “Points” but obviously the banana is far superior in nutrition and satisfaction.

Like you, my perspective has changed over time and I now enjoy making allowances for things like nuts, avocados, oils and things that seemed to be higher in fat or calories, but they have superior nutritional qualities than the alternatives.

]]> By: Crunchy Granola Gal http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1492 Crunchy Granola Gal Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:58:07 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1492 last night i had an internal debate of sorts related to this. my local 711 didn't have any more of my favorite low fat frozen yogurt. instead i opted for haagen dazs "five," which is made with only five, all natural ingredients. though it is higher in fat and saturated fat than the frozen yogurt i usually buy, it is a lot more "natural" (whatever that means these days), in my opinion -- and absolutely delicious. so even in the dairy world i concur with the point of your post -- whole and natural is definitely better for you, tastier and more satisfying. happy tuesday! :) last night i had an internal debate of sorts related to this. my local 711 didn’t have any more of my favorite low fat frozen yogurt. instead i opted for haagen dazs “five,” which is made with only five, all natural ingredients. though it is higher in fat and saturated fat than the frozen yogurt i usually buy, it is a lot more “natural” (whatever that means these days), in my opinion — and absolutely delicious. so even in the dairy world i concur with the point of your post — whole and natural is definitely better for you, tastier and more satisfying. happy tuesday! :)

]]> By: coco http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1490 coco Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:00:11 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1490 I'm the same. I used to decide whether to eat a food depending on its calorie. Now I look for whole food, good fat and low in added sugar! :D I’m the same. I used to decide whether to eat a food depending on its calorie. Now I look for whole food, good fat and low in added sugar! :D

]]> By: Rose http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1489 Rose Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:57:29 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1489 Great topic, Leslie. I've been thinking about this a lot myself lately. In my opinion, natural is always better. Moderation is key. Great topic, Leslie. I’ve been thinking about this a lot myself lately. In my opinion, natural is always better. Moderation is key.

]]> By: A http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1488 A Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:20:54 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1488 I totally agree!! Anything from the earth is a "go." Anything in a yellow packet is a "no go!" LOL! I LOVE making those yummy treats! We call them Lara Balls at our house. I blogged about it a while ago: http://kubiclekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/blog-post.html I made them with assorted nuts and cranberries. I've since made batches with unsweetened cacao powder too! They are fabulous! -A I totally agree!! Anything from the earth is a “go.” Anything in a yellow packet is a “no go!” LOL!

I LOVE making those yummy treats! We call them Lara Balls at our house. I blogged about it a while ago: http://kubiclekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/blog-post.html

I made them with assorted nuts and cranberries. I’ve since made batches with unsweetened cacao powder too! They are fabulous!

-A

]]> By: Whit http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1487 Whit Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:10 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1487 I think anyone scornful of ice cream and coconut is seriously unhappy with life. I think anyone scornful of ice cream and coconut is seriously unhappy with life.

]]> By: blueeyedheart http://www.thewholeplate.com/2009/09/15/naturally-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-1486 blueeyedheart Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:49:23 +0000 http://www.thewholeplate.com/?p=1666#comment-1486 In <i>theory</i>, I believe that everything in its natural state has some sort of benefit for humans. In <i>reality</i>, I am guilty of consuming an insanely high number of <i>unnatural</i> products, solely based on its calorie content. I've been trying to move away from that, because I really do think that the so-called "comfort" I take in the low calorie count is probably offset by the damage I'm doing to myself by ingesting what are essentially lab creations. As long as some sort of limit is kept on it (i.e., don't eat sixteen coconuts in one sitting), natural is definitely better. <3 <3 In theory, I believe that everything in its natural state has some sort of benefit for humans. In reality, I am guilty of consuming an insanely high number of unnatural products, solely based on its calorie content. I’ve been trying to move away from that, because I really do think that the so-called “comfort” I take in the low calorie count is probably offset by the damage I’m doing to myself by ingesting what are essentially lab creations. As long as some sort of limit is kept on it (i.e., don’t eat sixteen coconuts in one sitting), natural is definitely better.

<3 <3

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