Fat-free
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Can we have a little more detail, please??? 
One fat free muffin isn't going to have you pushing maximum density, but I usually opt for lower fat instead b/c the fat free ones tend to replace fat with tons of sugar. I don't eat muffins all that often but once in a while is not a problem. It really depends on how clean you are trying to eat, what your goals are, blah blah blah...you know, all that good stuff
"You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." -- Ellen DeGeneres
Debbie
One fat free muffin isn't going to have you pushing maximum density, but I usually opt for lower fat instead b/c the fat free ones tend to replace fat with tons of sugar. I don't eat muffins all that often but once in a while is not a problem. It really depends on how clean you are trying to eat, what your goals are, blah blah blah...you know, all that good stuff "You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." -- Ellen DeGeneres
Debbie
Ahhh Thanks for the input. One step at a time! You can still eat all of those things, just in moderation. Work in the muffins as a treat once or twice a week, and maybe switch to whole grain breads if you haven't already. Just try to get decent ratios of lean protein/whole grains/healthy fats at each meal. I'm a firm believer in small steps & moderation so that you don't totally fall off of the wagon. Good luck!
"You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." -- Ellen DeGeneres
Debbie
Thanks for the input. One step at a time! You can still eat all of those things, just in moderation. Work in the muffins as a treat once or twice a week, and maybe switch to whole grain breads if you haven't already. Just try to get decent ratios of lean protein/whole grains/healthy fats at each meal. I'm a firm believer in small steps & moderation so that you don't totally fall off of the wagon. Good luck! "You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." -- Ellen DeGeneres
Debbie
nancy324
Cathlete
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The problem with fat-free muffins is that they are probably almost completely empty calories. Because of their sugar content, they will also spike your blood sugar and cause you to crave more simple carbs. If possible, I think you would be much better off eating some whole grain bread or a whole grain bagel, preferably with some protein like low-fat cheese or a little peanut butter. Whole grains and protein will help you to eliminate unhealthy cravings.
HTH,
Nancy
The problem with fat-free muffins is that they are probably almost completely empty calories. Because of their sugar content, they will also spike your blood sugar and cause you to crave more simple carbs. If possible, I think you would be much better off eating some whole grain bread or a whole grain bagel, preferably with some protein like low-fat cheese or a little peanut butter. Whole grains and protein will help you to eliminate unhealthy cravings.
HTH,
Nancy
kathryn
Cathlete
If something is naturally 'fat free" (like veggies) there is no problem, but as others have said, if something that naturally has fat in it (though muffins aren't really 'natural'!) is made non-fat, it usually has lots of sugars and/or refined flours (which your body treats the same as sugars) in. Remember those "Snackwell" cookies? Very low fat, but tons of white flour, sugar, etc.
Rather than looking at one specific nutrient (fat), look at the entire nutritinal picture of a food. Does it contain naturally-occuring vitamins? minerals? fiber? antioxidants? Or does it contain a lot of unpronounceable chemicals, refined flours, artificial ingredients?
Which type of food do you think your body actually thrives on? ;-)
Rather than looking at one specific nutrient (fat), look at the entire nutritinal picture of a food. Does it contain naturally-occuring vitamins? minerals? fiber? antioxidants? Or does it contain a lot of unpronounceable chemicals, refined flours, artificial ingredients?
Which type of food do you think your body actually thrives on? ;-)