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Can a person become obese, from eating too many raw apples, or too much raw kale?
Yes, you would have to consume more in calories than you burn, but anything that exceeds that threshold will cause you to gain weight.Terra Vegan said:Can a person become obese, from eating too many raw apples, or too much raw kale?
They'd probably get sick first, but yes if they could manage to keep it down. This is not different from someone losing weight eating battered chicken fried bacon and ice cream all day. It's calories the body is able to use and/or store versus calories burned.Terra Vegan said:So you believe a person can become morbidly obese, if they eat too much kale?
Evo said:They'd probably get sick first, but yes if they could manage to keep it down. This is not different from someone losing weight eating battered chicken fried bacon and ice cream all day. It's calories the body is able to use and/or store versus calories burned.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie#Nutrition
But there's no point to this discussion if it's not nutritionally balanced.
Those looking to shed a few pounds have often clung to the hope of "negative-calorie" foods - a workout for your taste buds that burns calories while you chew.
But do these foods actually exist?
"A negative-calorie food would by definition consume more calories, for the body to handle it and process it, than is contained in the nutrient content in the food.
"Theoretically that's possible," says Tim Garvey, chair of the department of nutrition sciences at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
"In actuality there are no negative-calorie foods," he says.
Or, as the esteemed nutritionist Marion Nestle put it in a one-line email to the BBC: "Total myth. Nothing else to be said."
Consider celery, often proposed as a negative-calorie food due to its low-calorie count, high water density, and impressive fibre content.
While all that chewing and digesting of the fibrous food does burn calories, it doesn't burn a lot."
There may be just 10 calories in a larger stick, but the body takes only one-fifth that much," to process, says Dr Garvey. "It's still calorie plus."
The Answer
There is no research to suggest any foods burn more calories than they create
Some foods have components that can help boost metabolism
Those benefits help burn some extra calories, but not a significant amount
"In actuality there are no negative-calorie foods," he says.
the only beverage that could be called a "negative calorie" beverage.[4]:84 Cold water will expend a greater number of calories because the body has to warm the liquid to body temperature, although a single glass of ice water at 0°C would only burn 8.8kcal. Drinking one such glass a day, it would take a person over a year to lose a single pound of weight.[5]
No, raw fruits and vegetables are not inherently fattening. In fact, they are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a great choice for weight loss or maintenance.
While raw fruits and vegetables are nutritious, it is still important to practice portion control. Eating too much of anything, even healthy foods, can lead to weight gain. It's important to listen to your body's hunger cues and eat until you are satisfied, rather than overeating.
Raw fruits do contain natural sugars, but they also have fiber and other nutrients that help regulate blood sugar levels. It is important to limit added sugars in your diet, but the natural sugars in fruits should not be a major concern.
Eating a diet rich in raw vegetables can contribute to weight loss, as they are low in calories and high in fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied. However, overall calorie intake and physical activity levels also play crucial roles in weight loss.
All fruits and vegetables can contribute to weight loss when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Some may be more nutrient-dense or have different benefits, but it's important to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to get a range of essential nutrients.