In addition to the issue of carbohydrates and how they affect the blood sugar level of some cats, dry food is
very calorie dense, is very palatable, and is usually free - fed.
Grain free kibble is another option but is
very calorie dense and high in protein.
In underweight animals,
very calorie dense diets should be avoided, especially those that are high in soluble carbohydrates.
Dry cat food is
very calorie dense - a tiny portion gives your cat all her energy for the day, but kitty will not feel full, so she will still seek food.
That would still be
a very calorie dense food and very easy to over eat.
That being said they ARE
very calorie dense and as such should be eaten in small quantities.
Much like nuts, avocado is
a very calorie dense food.
The foods you want to avoid when dieting to lose weight are those that are
very calorie dense and high in dietary fat and added sugar, but which aren't all that filling.
But don't go overboard with them as fats are
very calorie dense.
Nuts (and nut butters) are good wholesome foods, and very nutritious, but they are also
very calorie dense and high in fat, so you don't want to be eating too many of them if you are trying to lose fat.
Coconut is
very calorie dense and loaded with saturated fat - not good for your vascular tree, though the ketones may be good, overall it is not good for vasculature.
Even though these drinks are
very calorie dense, the lack of nutrition does not trigger the same satiety signals that solid foods do.
These can be
very calorie dense and are usually the biggest pitfalls for vegans as we tend to eat sandwiches and sometimes pasta in order to get enough calories and gain satiety.
The foods I avoid are those that are
very calorie dense but aren't all that filling.
After all, the diet features tons of fat, which is
very calorie dense.
That said, there are some interesting issues with wheat such as the industries use of spraying pesticides days before harvest to increase yield and of course processed wheat is
very calorie dense.
When many people think of carbs, they think of candy, energy bars, pasta, and sugary cereal — all of which are
very calorie dense and not very filling.
I mean, nuts ARE good for you, but they are also
very calorie dense, and rather high in fat.
My only words of caution would be that it probably presents the same challenges as nut butter and coconut butter: it's
very calorie dense and there's a possibiliyy of overeating it because it's so deliciously satisfying.
This Creamy Cauliflower and Ground Beef Skillet would be one of them... BUT, it's the kind of dish that is
very calorie dense, so you don't get to put too much on your plate.
Not exact matches
When consuming a plant - based meal, it's important to remember that vegetables are nutrient -
dense but
very low in
calories.
As a general guide, our cold - pressed juices are
very low -
calorie, nutrient -
dense energy sources, in the 100 - 160
calorie range for a 17 oz.
Sweet potatoes are
very nutrient
dense, with only about 100
calories per medium sized potato.
In other words, if a client loves sweet potatoes, whole - grain bread, oatmeal, and legumes (all nutrient -
dense carbohydrates), they may not be
very compliant with a program that provides only 45 % of total
calories from carbohydrates.
Dark Leafy Greens Dark leafy greens are some of our most nutrient -
dense foods meaning they have a TON of vitamins and minerals for
very little
calories.
Vega is
very nutrient
dense, yet low in
calories.
It might not be a secret anymore, but yes, dark chocolate (NOT milk chocolate) can be a
very healthy food, even though it is technically
calorie dense.
Minimally we would need a consistent distinction between the sense of palatability / gratification / satisfaction on one side and food reward in the sense of making you want more (of the same food / of
calorie dense food...)-- often cooccuring but
very different concepts.
Most of the plant - foods are naturally low in
calories yet
very nutrient
dense.
They both contain super foods, greens, things like chorela and spirolina, blue - green algae, all sorts of basically alkalinic super foods that help the body fight off inflammation, have a less acidic state, give you a little bit more energy and they're
very,
very nutrient
dense forms of nutrition meaning that there are not a lot of
calories but a high amount of nutrients and minerals and vitamins.
Among those who were healthy and ate a small percentage of their
calories as animal products, they selected
very nutrient -
dense products such as whole insects and frogs, shellfish, and so on.
Some of the highlights include: * most oils are going to have too much omega 6s to omega 3s * oils are empty
calories — worse than sugar when you do a comparison * oils are the high
calorie -
dense, a big problem for people who need to lose weight * oils which tend to have a better omega 3 ratio (say flaxseed) go rancid
very,
very quickly.
They didn't have any knowledge of nutrition, they weren't able to eat nutritious,
calorie dense food whenever they wanted due to the absence of agriculture, and their immune systems were likely weaker than ours (living together in large numbers placed enormous selective pressure on our early agricultural ancestors to develop strong immune systems, keep in mind that early human civilizations did not have indoor plumbing... so they were sometimes exposed to fecal matter both from fellow humans and from livestock and they didn't have the kinds of disinfectants and anti-biotics we have today,) so for them to have serious health complications makes perfect sense, nature can be
very harsh and doesn't care how long its been since your last meal or what your
calorie and micro nutrient needs are... a lot of people died at
very young ages back then simply because they got sick and didn't have proper medical treatment or due to malnutrition or starvation.
However, anyone willing to count
calories (and with an iota of reasoning ability) is going to quickly learn that
calorie -
dense snack foods won't keep them satiated for
very long.
In fact, almond butter is
very calorie -
dense with 98
calories per tablespoon, mostly due to the 9 grams of fat in that one tablespoon serving.
Nuts are super
calorie dense and
very easy to overeat.
Of course,
very dense calorie - packed junk foods just lying around waiting to trigger your brain's reward system make it that much harder to eat healthy.
In other words, it's
very important to choose nutrient
dense calories to lose weight in a healthy manner.
Sugar is
very calorie -
dense.
This diet, however, allows you to eat
very calorie -
dense food without filling up too much.
For foods that are
very light and / or not
very calorie -
dense (such as vegetables or spices), a 100 - gram serving size may be more useful.
For you, adding lots of green leafy vegetables may be helpful as these are
very nutrient
dense but do not add many
calories.
Especially beware of
calorie -
dense foods which contain huge amounts of
calories even though you get
very little food.
Dry food is much higher in
calories than fresh or raw, because it has had the moisture removed (weight for weight it is
very energy
dense), so you will need to reduce the portions now.
Kibble is typically
very calorie -
dense so it doesn't take up much space in the stomach and can leave your dog feeling hungry.
Most rabbits have
very low
calorie needs and
very high fiber needs — which makes
calorie -
dense oatmeal a poor option.
Puppy food is
very calorie -
dense, and feeding it to an adult dog can promote unhealthy weight gain and lead to weight - related health problems.
Most regular maintenance diets are
very calorie -
dense and contain between 400 and 500
calories per cup or can — making it
very easy to overfeed your dog and therefore, fail at weight loss attempts.
Lastly, it is
very dense in
calories which is good because it helps your dog avoid any chances he or she has at being obese.
It's better for the endurance athlete to burn fat because it's a concentrated energy source, and because our foods are
very calorie -
dense / high fat foods, your dog doesn't need to eat as much to ingest the proper amount of
calories.