App that tracks how healthy my meals are?

[KingstonU]

I am already using MyfitnessPal to track calories. But it doesn't really give much feedback on how healthy the meals are, which i'm thinking is more important than straight calories alone.

Is there an app that can keep track of say... how much deep fried fast food i'm consuming, how much vitamins etc... and rate them on some kind of scale such as:

2 for Mcdonald's or frozen pizza
7 for a homemade deli sandwich on whole wheat bread
10 for a salad with avocado, kale, chia seeds, flax seeds and cherry tomatoes

This would really help me learn more about what are the best foods and instill good habits.

Thanks

 

[spamsk8r]

I think you might be over thinking it. In general, if it grows in the ground, swims in the sea, flies in the air, or roams the earth, and you can eat it as is (plus cooking, obviously) then it's better than anything that doesn't fit those criteria. More ingredients = less good (again, in general).

It also depends on your goals. For pure fat loss (without regard for athletic performance) a lower carb approach would be more effective, whereas for a hard-charging athlete eating more starch would be fine.

 

[KidNiki1]

that sounds kind of like a weight watchers type program, where certain foods are given a point value. you might want to see what their online app has, but i bet it isnt free.

to be honest tho, for losing weight, it is straight calories alone. obviously, eating healthier foods are better for your overall health, but if you read the weight loss sticky, there is a link to a blog that pretty much explains that losing weight is all about HOW many calories you eat.

my advice based on my own personal experience is to learn to pay more attention to your foods yourself. don't rely on some app to tell you what is good and what is bad. the more you figure it out on your own, the easier it will be in the long run to have a solid idea of not only the literal caloric value of what you stick in your face hole, but the body health value of that food as well.

 

[piasabird]

I am using a juicing recipe. You take cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli and boil for 2 hours, then add some cinnamon sticks near the end. Cool that and then put in fridge. In the morning put some in a food processor and add 3 apples and 2 bannanas. Mix it up as good as you can tastes kind of like apple sauce. Eat 1 cup with breakfast and dinner. With that eat protein healthy meals like chicken and maybe a little beef or other food items like vegetables or sweet potatoes. The trick is really to eat less fat less fried food and less breaded food like fried chicken and french fries.

The vegetable apple sauce really makes your stomach happy and helps you to absorb protein. The vegetables and fruits are also good for you. Eat the vegetables first and you will not be that hungry.

I have diabetes, so I added three cinamon sticks. It also hides the smell of the cabbage. I dont have any exact recipe with exact amounts. You might explore youtube for more juicing recipes.

 

[Auric]

Convoluted schemes < common sense.

Agree less processing generally better.

Likewise, boiled < steamed < raw.

Two hours of boiling must reduce nutition significantly.

Also, may as well maximize nutrition by selection... kale may best in the cabagge/leafy-green family so why bother with other?

 

[KingstonU]

Thanks for the input all

Two hours of boiling must reduce nutrition significantly.

Hmm you know I always viewed boiling as being such a good way to cook food, but I suppose this is simply better than deep-frying. I'll have to change my way of thinking on that.

...kale may best in the cabagge/leafy-green family so why bother with other?

Another interesting point. If Kale, or a particular item, is the best hands-down option to anything it compares to, it can be a lot easier to simply ignore all the other options. Except for when specific flavors are considered or you just want variety. ()