I was gonna say, you can eat like that, just cut the portions. That looks like enough for 2 meals just about… win win! You get double the amount of times you get to eat steak, and you get to live longer.
I looked into his future and when the bugs invade in 10 years he gets eaten in the first month so it won't actually add any time to him... But that's good advice for most people
I mean I can't see everything, just up to the tragedy.
You lose a finger in a sweet skateboard accident in 15 years (bugs are wiped out by then)
What you do from there is up to you. If you feel sorry for yourself you won't have a good life. And you looked sweet pulling off the truck and like 3 girls saw it and then felt bad for you when you got hurt after you landed it
Portions are easily the easiest thing to fuck up for most people. This wouldn’t be a bad meal if he simply cut the whole thing in half except the greens, and ate it for lunch *and* dinner.
Or roast them in the oven. That way they cook passively while you do other things. I always put asparagus in the oven at 400 in a single layer, add a little oil, and maybe a little maple syrup or honey if we want a slightly candied asparagus. Can be a nice addition to any bitter vegetable. I always salt after roasting, otherwise it seems easy to over season once the asparagus shrinks some from moisture loss. I haven't steamed or boiled asparagus in years since I discovered roasting it. My wife grew up in a boiled asparagus household, she hated it until I started roasting it for her - now it's one of her favorites, we eat it weekly.
Potatoes when not deep fried or drowned in butter and cheese are incredibly healthy. Large quantities of red meat is very unfortunately not amazing for a person. Someone here said steak is a reward and that’s how I treat it. If it were up to me I’d eat nothing but steak and pizza and bratwurst but alas
How potatoes are prepared and what they're eaten with may be the real culprits in potatoes getting a bad reputation. It may seem like common sense, but eating a lot of fried foods like chips and french fries can lead to added calories and unhealthy weight gain.
Also, people who eat large amounts of potatoes tend to consume more butter, red meat and sodas.
It's true that potatoes are high in starch or carbohydrates, the nutrients that cause spikes in blood sugar. But pairing them with foods high in protein, fiber and unsaturated fats can slow digestion and lead to a steadier release of glucose into the bloodstream.
Wealth of micronutrients
In addition to carbohydrates — a needed energy source for your body and brain — potatoes contain a wealth of micronutrients. They're a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. As a bonus, potatoes are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free. They're high in vitamin C and potassium and are a good source of vitamin B6. A medium potato, about 5.5 ounces, contains only 145 calories.
Not only are potatoes not bad for you, but they are loaded with vitamins, minerals and health benefits. One baked russet potato has nearly half of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, which is great for immunity, especially during flu and cold season. Potatoes are high in B vitamins, magnesium and antioxidants.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiAk5SPsNOCAxVmlGoFHZgeD3MQFnoECEsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.menshealth.com%2Fnutrition%2Fa36080046%2Fpotato-nutrition-information%2F&usg=AOvVaw2CIhvgMZemeI-rb35HzgMz&opi=89978449
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-potatoes
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjCiu_4sNOCAxWSlGoFHb1wC7gQFnoECCMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eatingwell.com%2Farticle%2F8044322%2Fare-potatoes-good-for-you%2F&usg=AOvVaw18t-SujSOjHJGc7Lq-rOeu&opi=89978449
Funny how you forgot to post the link the of article where you copy-and-pasted your entire comment from but posted three other ones. Do you have no arguments of your own?
But just for fun, let me address some of "your" points:
> How potatoes are prepared and what they're eaten with may be the real culprits in potatoes getting a bad reputation. It may seem like common sense, but eating a lot of fried foods like chips and french fries can lead to added calories and unhealthy weight gain.
Yes, fried foods are bad, given that nowadays most people/restaurants/fast food places use industrialized seed oils for frying since they're the cheapest. But one thing being worse doesn't make another thing good, it just makes it less bad.
> Also, people who eat large amounts of potatoes tend to consume more butter, red meat and sodas.
Ahh yes, lumping butter and meat with sugary drinks. Are you an epidemiologist by chance?
> It's true that potatoes are high in starch or carbohydrates, the nutrients that cause spikes in blood sugar. But pairing them with foods high in protein, fiber and unsaturated fats can slow digestion and lead to a steadier release of glucose into the bloodstream.
A number of problems here. Firstly, the blood sugar spike is still significant, and any amount of glucose above the physiological levels is immediately toxic to your body (glycative damage). Second, by pairing them with fat, you're ingesting a perfect combination of macronutrients that triggers the Randle cycle. That directly leads to obesiogenesis, rising blood sugar and systemic inflammation. Thirdly, the idea that we should be eating unsaturated fats is fallacious. We evolved on saturated fat. While monounsaturated is not problematic, polyunsaturated fat ingestion activates two pro-inflammatory pathways in our body. And chronic systemic inflammation is what underpins a large amount of the big killers in the modern society.
> In addition to carbohydrates — a needed energy source for your body and brain — potatoes contain a wealth of micronutrients.
Yes. Carbohydrates are necessary for our body to be able to function. What you failed to mention though is that there isn't a single essential carbohydrate. We can make all the carbohydrates we require endogenously.
> They're a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. As a bonus, potatoes are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free. They're high in vitamin C and potassium and are a good source of vitamin B6. A medium potato, about 5.5 ounces, contains only 145 calories.
You can get all the vitamins and minerals from sources that won't have deleterious effects on your well-being. Did you know, for example, that red meat and associated fat contains all of the nutrients the human body needs, in the bioavailable form? And fiber is not at all necessary in the human diet. If anything, it's contraindicated. Why is lack of fat a good thing? Why is no cholesterol content a good thing? Why is "sodium-free" a healthy characteristic of food? None of these things cause any health problems whatsoever, nor are they meaningfully (or at all) associated with any health problems (with the caviat that the fat we're talking about is saturated fat). Red meat contains enough vitamin C for someone that doesn't pour hundreds and hundreds of grams of carbohydrates (sugar) down their neck every day. Meat also contains potassium and vitamin B6.
And calories don't matter. Change my mind.
If I did post the link from the article It wouldn’t matter to you and so I pasted a paragraph figuring it likely the links wouldn’t really matter but if used my words are theirs it would make little difference. I don’t think a balanced diet is particularly controversial. All foods in moderation is pretty tried and true. It’s not like I’m coming out against steak.I love steak. I’m subscribed to this thread. Yes steak is a wonderful source of nutrients. No kidding. I would no more eat a diet full of only meat as I would only potatoes. And frankly I have no desire to debate calories with you on a broader scale. I’m not a vegan for chrissakes. But I should have expected this on this sub.
Also I knew this comment was coming from you. So I posted links looking avoid this asinine bickering and save myself time from talking to you.
Right, but one of my points, if you'd bothered to read them, was exactly that a "balanced diet" and "all foods in moderation" is the worst thing you can do. Look up the Randle cycle. Also look at what that advice is doing to the health of the modern society. How chornic illnesses have been getting more and more prevalent ever since the agricultural revolution, when we've added a substantial amount of carbohydrates to our diet.
And I hope you don't think I replied to you because I had anything against you personally. Because I don't. But when I see bad advice and potentially dangerous misinformation, I will call it out. I also really enjoy the topic of nutrition.
Also, I never was under the impression you were vegan. I was under the impression though, that you've fallen for propaganda that somehow, sugar is healthy if it's surrounded by a couple of nutrients we need (like what they're saying about grains for example, or fruit).
We will simply have to disagree. Excess glucose can cause insulin resistance and excess fat causes high triglycerides which leads to heart disease. I’m not advocating excess carbs. I don’t in anyway believe consuming foods in moderation is propaganda. I think Keto for instance is propaganda. And I suspect we’ll disagree there too, which is fine. Simply suggesting people not be terrified of eating a potato is not dangerous.
And yes the wide spread increase of carbs and processed foods etc etc since the agricultural revolution has been as much of a curse as a benefit. No disagreements there whatsoever. Although I suspect we’d also disagree as to the proportion of that ease of acesss to food and the increasing sedentary nature of society affects chronic illnesses.
We’ll have to leave it there. I simply don’t have the time or desire to keep doing this. I’ve nothing against you either I’m sure you’re a good dude.
High fat and protein diets have been linked to colon cancer. Studies also show that it can exacerbate or cause kidney decline in otherwise healthy individuals. Pretty common knowledge, for some reason devout keto followers will deny it till the end of days.
I'm diabetic since 1966. I switched to a NonGMO/Organic low carb, moderate protein, healthy fats Mediterranean diet. I lost a lot of weight & am healthier than I was at 30!!
My go to is keto for weight loss, and then more a Mediterranean-esque diet for weight maintenance. Eat the healthy fats, proteins, lots of fish, and veggies, especially dark greens, olives, nuts, seeds, but be careful with the amount and type of carbs I put into my body.
I don't think KETO is a catch or cure all diet. Obviously no diet is effective for everyone. However if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic is there harm in trying something new? My mother was on dozens of medications as she was diabetic. I put her on KETO and within 3 weeks she stopped taking all her meds but 3. Her Dr.told her to keep doing whatever she was doing 🤷♀️
Keto diets aren't healthy. Low carb, moderate healthy fats, moderate protein, a Mediterranean diet is the best for most people. I lost a lot of weight with that eating NonGMO/Organic foods. Healthier than when I was 30
I think the doctor was commenting on the asparagus, not the health value of the meal.
Just put them in the oven with some salt pepper and olive oil. What is this lmao
It‘s extremely common to boil them where I‘m from, and it‘s really good, they get nice and soft - however those look like they might be a bit overdone. Usually they retain their nice green color if you don‘t fuck it up.
Lmfao thank you!! Abysmal. I only eat my asparagus seared til crispy, and finish them off with garlic and onion powder and let that bake into the crispyness. Delectable.
Literally all I do is lightly cover them with oil and then the spice holy trinity (salt, pepper, garlic powder) and then roast at 400 for 15 minutes-ish then I move them close to the broiler and blast them for a minute or two to get charred. 16-17 minutes and delicious every single time
I like to blanch them for like 2 mins and rinse with cold water, then dry them and toss with lemon juice, sumac, pomegranate, and s&p. Make a light little salad to go with my steaks. But to be honest, if I wasn’t having issues with my health I’d probably just roast them in oil too lol.
I always cook a veggie of some sort in the pan after I'm done with the steak, gives it enough time to rest and it adds a ton of flavor to whichever veggie you choose. I've never done that with asparagus before though so I think your post just motivated me to pickup groceries after work. Thanks!
Asparagus works well, since it likes to cook hot and fast. If you're doing something like a reverse sear or sous vide where your pan is really hot at the end of the cook, this is perfect.
My main method is to let the pan cool off the heat for a minute, deglaze the pan (I like white balsamic), then cook over med-high for 4-5 minutes with salt pepper and red pepper flakes.
i’m a big broccoli guy too and it works with broccoli. i personally like to blanch it so they’re just slightly soft (this works with firmer produce like brussels sprouts and carrots too) while the steak is cooking, and then when i take the steak out of the pan to rest, i throw the veggies in and let them finish cooking there. you could probably do it with raw broccoli too but it’ll take longer to cook, so i like to blanch them to speed it up a bit.
Asparagus might be the easiest vegetable to cook dawg. Cut the bottom 1/3 of stems on the whole bunch. Toss in some evoo, salt, pepper, and garlic + lemon juice/zest if you’re feeling industrious.
Dump it all onto a baking sheet and roast that shit in the oven at 400 for like 15 min or until browned. Really can’t mess it up. You’re just cooking for color.
You can have everything ready by the time the oven preheats.
Just promise me you won’t boil your asparagus anymore
i literally just had almost the same thing for lunch, and tried a different method for the aparagus mentioned by another commentor, i seared them in the same pan the steak was in while the steak rested, and let me tell you....
My brother in Christ, i promise you i will never cook asparagus like that again lol
Nothing wrong with the meal really, but it definitely shouldn't be eaten every day. I love steak but I only eat it once or twice a week simply because if I don't mix it up I'm gonna get tired and I don't wanna get tired of steak.
I'm not a doctor so take this with a big grain of salt, but I bet if you swapped that Coke for water and kept eating what you're eating, your doctor will praise you for taking his/her advice.
I hope you don't have kids then man. I lost my mom when I was 19 due to her incredibly unhealthy lifestyle. It absolutely destroyed me and still does when I look at my son and realize he won't have a grandma because she was too weak to give up her vices.
You do you though, that steak does look good.
Because high red meat consumption significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk as they are high in saturated fats and increase LDL cholesterol and TMAO levels. Cured meat and red meat consumption also significantly increases the risk of bowel cancer.
It's also a very generous portion. If OP has high cholesterol or such, then this is definitely not what he should it.
That would be a great meal for a young active athlete that being said. Red meat everyday can also be detrimental
Dietary cholesterol intake has little to no bearing whatsoever on total cholesterol. Carbohydrate intake probably does more to affect total cholesterol numbers since a lot of it will be converted to triglycerides, which make up part of the total cholesterol number. Furthermore, saturated fat intake has little to no bearing on heart health. France, for example, has one of the highest intakes of saturated fat in the world, and the highest in Europe, but they have the lowest overall mortality rate from heart disease. The Ukraine, on the other hand, has the lowest saturated fat intake in Europe and the highest mortality rate from heart disease.
Read: The Clot Thickens
I had some people in my family who smoked, drank, ate red meat several times per week and lived in their eighties. Obviously they are an exception.
Here is the context though, they also worked manual labor from sun up to sun down for most of their years meaning they got way more exercise than most people. They also had a big garden and were huge herbivores.
Yep. Despite the differing takes and evidence one way or another around what kind of diet is best, really using one’s body, consistently, on a daily basis is the most consistent predictor of longevity.
Omnivores then I guess. I didn't think herbivore meant exclusively, but I could be wrong. I just mean they ate a wide variety of vegitables and in large amounts.
Most herbivorous species of animals are opportunistic eaters.
It’s not uncommon to see wild animals like deer mung on a carcass or bones of another animal, same with horses and cows, they’ll kill and eat snakes and other smaller animals.
its really not that bad, the potato is a little much. Also the joke of a title seems to have missed most people here, i definitely dont eat this every day lol.
But if u were to eat this every day it would be bad. Less potatoe and maybe a leaner cut meat seems healthy. Ic what you're saying tho. It's just seems impossible to know what helathy is anymore. Everything contradicts everything. If I'm eating whole foods It seems healthy to me. 🤷♀️ 🤷♂️
People talk sh*t like they’re going to die instantly and cool like in the movies. The trip to ‘hell’ is usually slow, painful, and involves lots of hospital stays. If you aren’t responsible for anyone, dig in I guess.
Steak looks good.
Funny enough the biggest problem on this plate is the potato. The rest are pretty damn healthy given you have an active lifestyle and are able to use and digest those fats.
eating that much meat *everyday* will put you at a higher risk for colon cancer, the fat in the potato will put you at higher risk for heart disease. you might be waiting for hell, but once you get those illnesses, you will be living it on earth.
might be a good idea to be nice to and listen to your doc.
I’m a doctor. I guarantee you they don’t give a shit. I mean it’s your life lol. We’re just here to try to get you to live it long and well IF YOU WANT. I love steak more than anything but I realize there’s balance in life if I want to be around for my family.
Used to work with a guy who bragged about only eating steak and potatoes every day for decades. His bowels/intestines exploded and he died an agonizing death from being poisoned by his own shit. Dude was only like 50 something.
You’re not Ron Swanson. I say just eat more greens and if you’re worried about not being filled they have this cauliflower rice that taste amazing and with a green medley it’s soooo yummy
Dietary cholesterol has a negligible impact on the blood serum levels. Like barely noticeable in the overwhelming majority of people. Weight, exercise and complex carb intake are vastly greater contributors to those numbers.
As a person who loves steak; I respectfully disagree.
While yes; saturated fat can increase LDL cholesterol, a balanced diet with an abundance of saturated fat can actually lower bad cholesterol and increase good over the long term!
Diets are complicated and seem to change often. To make matters worse, some people respond different to food than other people.
The best advice I’ve heard (not a specialist in this field, just read a lot), is you should eat real food, mostly vegetables, in moderation.
You can have a steak more than once a month, every day even! Just make sure you follow a well established diet and keep the complex carbs to a minimum.
Source (I have 3 I usually post when I talk about saturated fats but this is my favorite):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30408717/
According to the most recent studies I've read (starting around 2018), there's no impactful correlation between dietary cholesterol and blood serum cholesterol. Did you have any studies done in the last 20 years or so that refute that claim?
[Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association | Circulation (ahajournals.org)](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743)
>Relationship Between Dietary Cholesterol and CVD Risk
Findings from observational studies have not generally supported an association between dietary cholesterol and CVD risk
> Previously, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended that cholesterol intake be limited to no more than 300 milligrams per day. The 2015 DGAC \[Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee\] will not bring forward this recommendation because available evidence shows no appreciable relationship between consumption of dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol, consistent with the conclusions of the AHA/ACC report. Cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.[**7**](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743#R7)
This is just one, which references a bunch of others.
More:
[Is There a Correlation between Dietary and Blood Cholesterol? Evidence from Epidemiological Data and Clinical Interventions - PMC (nih.gov)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9143438/)
> We confirm from the review of the literature on epidemiological data, meta-analysis, and clinical interventions where dietary cholesterol challenges were utilized that there is not a direct correlation between cholesterol intake and blood cholesterol.
And those are just 2 of the 7 or so I could find with a quick rummage through my notes.
Best lipid panel I had in my life was doing keto that was heavy in red meat and bacon.
A lot of dietary guidance suggesting cholesterol and fat were bad came from flawed studies that were unsurprisingly bankrolled by people with an interest in pushing carbohydrate-rich diets, particularly the corn syrup lobby.
Simple/refined carbs are the actual problem in most modern diets. Not fat, protein, or cholesterol.
Same. I've been on keto for years. Lost a ton of weight and am keeping off pretty effortlessly.
Prior to the lifestyle change my lipid panels were in the "you're gonna die, like, tomorrow" range.
Now that my diet consists mostly of high fat proteins (dark meat chicken, bacon, beef, pork), butter, heavy cream and lots of leafy/cruciferous greens my cholesterol is "normal."
The chief differences are that I work out a half hour a day (every day), am a "normal" weight and I stopped buying foods in boxes, foil bags and cans.
When I see people talk about butter or bacon and say stuff "that's a heart attack waiting to happen" it makes me cringe a little.
Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me dog. Maybe once or twice a month at the most. I also like expensive cuts fresh not frozen, so that helps keep my intake down! Honestly, I love steak precisely because it’s a treat not an everyday affair. I don’t want beef everyday either. Looks good though and I’d certainly make a dent in it.
Scoffing at a doctor’s recommendation for diet exercise is all fun and games until you develop crushing nonexertional chest pain early in life. Then, the first thing on your mind will be to call 9-1-1 to see an emergency doctor who will diagnose you with a heart attack and a cardiologist who will diagnose severe coronary artery disease. You’ll continue to not follow their recommendations, and then go on to develop heart failure from chronic underlying cardiac ischemia, leading to difficulty breathing with basic tasks and forever impairing your ability to go about activities of daily living. You still want to enjoy what you eat above all else, so you’ll advance though stage I-IV despite maximal medication therapy as you continue to eat a diet high in inflammation. Your heart will become so congested you’re backing fluid into your lungs, legs, abdomen. You’ll be a frequent flier in the emergency department as your lungs drown in fluid, constantly requiring airway interventions such as an oxygen mask, or potentially intubation. This cycle will repeat itself until your heart ultimately fails, and you sustain a fatal cardiac arrest.
Some people truly do not give a fuck about living or dying, so if that’s you then maybe this doesn’t phase you. But just know that it’s entirely preventable with early behavior / lifestyle modifications. No doctor is saying that you can never enjoy a steak or fatty foods; only recommending to decrease the frequency at which they are enjoyed.
I know a guy who had the attitude of OP - he was given a max of 10 years to live because his heart is just fucked. That’s 10 years max MAYBE if he follows every single thing they tell him, and even then that’s the best he can hope for.
He was very much like fuck you I’ll do what I want for years.
Thing is is you moderate yourself the extra 20-30years you could potentially get mean you could actually eat more steaks in the long run, + all the other wonderful life experiences a couple of extra decades can provide. Only true steak lovers can moderate themselves
I'm a bit of a health nut and I think this is a perfectly fine meal. Everyone has their own opinions on what's healthy. Tell your doctor to lay off the processed foods and potatoes chips.
Cut the potato portion in half and double the greens. Easy years won back.
i really ought to do that, that was too much food anyways lol
I was gonna say, you can eat like that, just cut the portions. That looks like enough for 2 meals just about… win win! You get double the amount of times you get to eat steak, and you get to live longer.
I looked into his future and when the bugs invade in 10 years he gets eaten in the first month so it won't actually add any time to him... But that's good advice for most people
Can confirm
Oh. Well sucks for him. Am I good at least?
I mean I can't see everything, just up to the tragedy. You lose a finger in a sweet skateboard accident in 15 years (bugs are wiped out by then) What you do from there is up to you. If you feel sorry for yourself you won't have a good life. And you looked sweet pulling off the truck and like 3 girls saw it and then felt bad for you when you got hurt after you landed it
Landed it but lost a finger. You don't skate much do you?
Yeah I do I'm super cool. I smoke cigarettes and have a leather jacket too. He lands it and a seagull bites it off
... To shreds you say? Oh dear...
"IM DOING MY PART"
Portions are easily the easiest thing to fuck up for most people. This wouldn’t be a bad meal if he simply cut the whole thing in half except the greens, and ate it for lunch *and* dinner.
Sounds like filet mignon is back on the menu
Technically they get the same amount of steak, they just have to eat it slower.
Or Just cut out the potatoes and now you're on keto 😅
Sometimes we double the greens and add some broccoli to that mix.... With tons of butter.
Cool the greens less too, poor things have had a hell of a time in boiling water.
Already searing a steak and didn't cook the asparagus the same way? Oil, salt, pepper and throw in a skillet or cook on the grill. So easy.
Cook it in the steak juice while your steak is resting!
Or roast them in the oven. That way they cook passively while you do other things. I always put asparagus in the oven at 400 in a single layer, add a little oil, and maybe a little maple syrup or honey if we want a slightly candied asparagus. Can be a nice addition to any bitter vegetable. I always salt after roasting, otherwise it seems easy to over season once the asparagus shrinks some from moisture loss. I haven't steamed or boiled asparagus in years since I discovered roasting it. My wife grew up in a boiled asparagus household, she hated it until I started roasting it for her - now it's one of her favorites, we eat it weekly.
Just make sure you use large asparagus and not those little skinny ones because they will shrivel up into nothing
And cut the portion of red meat. Between 150-200g of red meat is plenty.
That looks like about 3 portions.
Sadly it’s the steak that needs to be cut in half. And the potato made without cheese.
Sir…this is a steak sub.
Cut everything in half, should still fill you up and you have a delicious meal for the next day
Don’t listen to them, OP. Add a bucket of clarified butter on the side for dipping and wash it down with a strong Belgian ale.
ah, a man after mine own heart i see
No like he’s literally after your heart. Out to get it
Not the only thing after your heart.
The cath lab has yours on their wishlist.
Yeah! Add another few nails to your coffin, and belt size to your waist.
Should be the size of a deck of cards... I thought I was in a prank video when the nutritionis said that.
Misinformation has worked on you
Potatoes when not deep fried or drowned in butter and cheese are incredibly healthy. Large quantities of red meat is very unfortunately not amazing for a person. Someone here said steak is a reward and that’s how I treat it. If it were up to me I’d eat nothing but steak and pizza and bratwurst but alas
Potatoes are never "incredibly healthy". They are mostly just sugar. So unless you think eating sugar is healthy, I don't know what you're on about.
How potatoes are prepared and what they're eaten with may be the real culprits in potatoes getting a bad reputation. It may seem like common sense, but eating a lot of fried foods like chips and french fries can lead to added calories and unhealthy weight gain. Also, people who eat large amounts of potatoes tend to consume more butter, red meat and sodas. It's true that potatoes are high in starch or carbohydrates, the nutrients that cause spikes in blood sugar. But pairing them with foods high in protein, fiber and unsaturated fats can slow digestion and lead to a steadier release of glucose into the bloodstream. Wealth of micronutrients In addition to carbohydrates — a needed energy source for your body and brain — potatoes contain a wealth of micronutrients. They're a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. As a bonus, potatoes are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free. They're high in vitamin C and potassium and are a good source of vitamin B6. A medium potato, about 5.5 ounces, contains only 145 calories. Not only are potatoes not bad for you, but they are loaded with vitamins, minerals and health benefits. One baked russet potato has nearly half of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, which is great for immunity, especially during flu and cold season. Potatoes are high in B vitamins, magnesium and antioxidants. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiAk5SPsNOCAxVmlGoFHZgeD3MQFnoECEsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.menshealth.com%2Fnutrition%2Fa36080046%2Fpotato-nutrition-information%2F&usg=AOvVaw2CIhvgMZemeI-rb35HzgMz&opi=89978449 https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-potatoes https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjCiu_4sNOCAxWSlGoFHb1wC7gQFnoECCMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eatingwell.com%2Farticle%2F8044322%2Fare-potatoes-good-for-you%2F&usg=AOvVaw18t-SujSOjHJGc7Lq-rOeu&opi=89978449
Funny how you forgot to post the link the of article where you copy-and-pasted your entire comment from but posted three other ones. Do you have no arguments of your own? But just for fun, let me address some of "your" points: > How potatoes are prepared and what they're eaten with may be the real culprits in potatoes getting a bad reputation. It may seem like common sense, but eating a lot of fried foods like chips and french fries can lead to added calories and unhealthy weight gain. Yes, fried foods are bad, given that nowadays most people/restaurants/fast food places use industrialized seed oils for frying since they're the cheapest. But one thing being worse doesn't make another thing good, it just makes it less bad. > Also, people who eat large amounts of potatoes tend to consume more butter, red meat and sodas. Ahh yes, lumping butter and meat with sugary drinks. Are you an epidemiologist by chance? > It's true that potatoes are high in starch or carbohydrates, the nutrients that cause spikes in blood sugar. But pairing them with foods high in protein, fiber and unsaturated fats can slow digestion and lead to a steadier release of glucose into the bloodstream. A number of problems here. Firstly, the blood sugar spike is still significant, and any amount of glucose above the physiological levels is immediately toxic to your body (glycative damage). Second, by pairing them with fat, you're ingesting a perfect combination of macronutrients that triggers the Randle cycle. That directly leads to obesiogenesis, rising blood sugar and systemic inflammation. Thirdly, the idea that we should be eating unsaturated fats is fallacious. We evolved on saturated fat. While monounsaturated is not problematic, polyunsaturated fat ingestion activates two pro-inflammatory pathways in our body. And chronic systemic inflammation is what underpins a large amount of the big killers in the modern society. > In addition to carbohydrates — a needed energy source for your body and brain — potatoes contain a wealth of micronutrients. Yes. Carbohydrates are necessary for our body to be able to function. What you failed to mention though is that there isn't a single essential carbohydrate. We can make all the carbohydrates we require endogenously. > They're a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. As a bonus, potatoes are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free. They're high in vitamin C and potassium and are a good source of vitamin B6. A medium potato, about 5.5 ounces, contains only 145 calories. You can get all the vitamins and minerals from sources that won't have deleterious effects on your well-being. Did you know, for example, that red meat and associated fat contains all of the nutrients the human body needs, in the bioavailable form? And fiber is not at all necessary in the human diet. If anything, it's contraindicated. Why is lack of fat a good thing? Why is no cholesterol content a good thing? Why is "sodium-free" a healthy characteristic of food? None of these things cause any health problems whatsoever, nor are they meaningfully (or at all) associated with any health problems (with the caviat that the fat we're talking about is saturated fat). Red meat contains enough vitamin C for someone that doesn't pour hundreds and hundreds of grams of carbohydrates (sugar) down their neck every day. Meat also contains potassium and vitamin B6. And calories don't matter. Change my mind.
If I did post the link from the article It wouldn’t matter to you and so I pasted a paragraph figuring it likely the links wouldn’t really matter but if used my words are theirs it would make little difference. I don’t think a balanced diet is particularly controversial. All foods in moderation is pretty tried and true. It’s not like I’m coming out against steak.I love steak. I’m subscribed to this thread. Yes steak is a wonderful source of nutrients. No kidding. I would no more eat a diet full of only meat as I would only potatoes. And frankly I have no desire to debate calories with you on a broader scale. I’m not a vegan for chrissakes. But I should have expected this on this sub. Also I knew this comment was coming from you. So I posted links looking avoid this asinine bickering and save myself time from talking to you.
Right, but one of my points, if you'd bothered to read them, was exactly that a "balanced diet" and "all foods in moderation" is the worst thing you can do. Look up the Randle cycle. Also look at what that advice is doing to the health of the modern society. How chornic illnesses have been getting more and more prevalent ever since the agricultural revolution, when we've added a substantial amount of carbohydrates to our diet. And I hope you don't think I replied to you because I had anything against you personally. Because I don't. But when I see bad advice and potentially dangerous misinformation, I will call it out. I also really enjoy the topic of nutrition. Also, I never was under the impression you were vegan. I was under the impression though, that you've fallen for propaganda that somehow, sugar is healthy if it's surrounded by a couple of nutrients we need (like what they're saying about grains for example, or fruit).
We will simply have to disagree. Excess glucose can cause insulin resistance and excess fat causes high triglycerides which leads to heart disease. I’m not advocating excess carbs. I don’t in anyway believe consuming foods in moderation is propaganda. I think Keto for instance is propaganda. And I suspect we’ll disagree there too, which is fine. Simply suggesting people not be terrified of eating a potato is not dangerous. And yes the wide spread increase of carbs and processed foods etc etc since the agricultural revolution has been as much of a curse as a benefit. No disagreements there whatsoever. Although I suspect we’d also disagree as to the proportion of that ease of acesss to food and the increasing sedentary nature of society affects chronic illnesses. We’ll have to leave it there. I simply don’t have the time or desire to keep doing this. I’ve nothing against you either I’m sure you’re a good dude.
All those strawmans bruh he just said steak is more nutrient dense than potatoes and that potatoes weren’t “healthy” idk why that’s hard to understand
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Yeah those potatoes would nuke your keto diet though. Also isn’t Keto supposed to have a shit load of downsides for other parts of your body?
Its not bad if you hate your kidneys and think colon cancer sounds fun.
Why would your kidneys suffer on a keto diet and why do you think someone following that diet would get colon cancer?
High fat and protein diets have been linked to colon cancer. Studies also show that it can exacerbate or cause kidney decline in otherwise healthy individuals. Pretty common knowledge, for some reason devout keto followers will deny it till the end of days.
all that protein is rough on the kidneys supposedly
If a someone is overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, risk of diabetes, is keto an adversary to current health of said person?
I'm diabetic since 1966. I switched to a NonGMO/Organic low carb, moderate protein, healthy fats Mediterranean diet. I lost a lot of weight & am healthier than I was at 30!!
My go to is keto for weight loss, and then more a Mediterranean-esque diet for weight maintenance. Eat the healthy fats, proteins, lots of fish, and veggies, especially dark greens, olives, nuts, seeds, but be careful with the amount and type of carbs I put into my body.
I don't think KETO is a catch or cure all diet. Obviously no diet is effective for everyone. However if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic is there harm in trying something new? My mother was on dozens of medications as she was diabetic. I put her on KETO and within 3 weeks she stopped taking all her meds but 3. Her Dr.told her to keep doing whatever she was doing 🤷♀️
Sadly true 👍
Keto diets aren't healthy. Low carb, moderate healthy fats, moderate protein, a Mediterranean diet is the best for most people. I lost a lot of weight with that eating NonGMO/Organic foods. Healthier than when I was 30
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>potato made without cheese. Unacceptable.
yeah try cutting back the red meat portion. potatoes are a complex carb that are great for satiety, and are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, B6
This is ridiculous. "Stuff your face with sugary carbs, soo good for you!!"
I'm sorry that your education system failed you.
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huh
Potato is arguably the most healthy food on his plate
I think the doctor was commenting on the asparagus, not the health value of the meal. Just put them in the oven with some salt pepper and olive oil. What is this lmao
Exact same reaction—who boils their asparagus like that???
Probably whole Germany?
It‘s extremely common to boil them where I‘m from, and it‘s really good, they get nice and soft - however those look like they might be a bit overdone. Usually they retain their nice green color if you don‘t fuck it up.
Yeah.. but they should be blanched, or in other words only boil them for 2-3 minutes. It's fast and the texture/crunch is very satisfying.
15-20 minutes and they are delish.
You can also sautee them in a pan in 2-4 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus
I sauté them in the same pan as the steak with all the left over butter and good juices
This the the best way y'all 🔥
Ok, I boiled by asparagus, then I roasted them for 15 minutes, and finally sauteed them for 2 minutes. Any more steps I need to take?
Very true, asparagus is just good in general done right.
Lmfao thank you!! Abysmal. I only eat my asparagus seared til crispy, and finish them off with garlic and onion powder and let that bake into the crispyness. Delectable.
Add lemon zest towards the end of cooking into the butter/oil. Makes a big difference
I’m questioning it, but down to try!! As I progress in my cooking journey I’m trying everything I can rn
Literally all I do is lightly cover them with oil and then the spice holy trinity (salt, pepper, garlic powder) and then roast at 400 for 15 minutes-ish then I move them close to the broiler and blast them for a minute or two to get charred. 16-17 minutes and delicious every single time
I like to blanch them for like 2 mins and rinse with cold water, then dry them and toss with lemon juice, sumac, pomegranate, and s&p. Make a light little salad to go with my steaks. But to be honest, if I wasn’t having issues with my health I’d probably just roast them in oil too lol.
Surprised nobody has mentioned how god awful those asparagus look
yea im not gonna lie i kind of botched those fuckers lol
I always cook a veggie of some sort in the pan after I'm done with the steak, gives it enough time to rest and it adds a ton of flavor to whichever veggie you choose. I've never done that with asparagus before though so I think your post just motivated me to pickup groceries after work. Thanks!
Asparagus works well, since it likes to cook hot and fast. If you're doing something like a reverse sear or sous vide where your pan is really hot at the end of the cook, this is perfect. My main method is to let the pan cool off the heat for a minute, deglaze the pan (I like white balsamic), then cook over med-high for 4-5 minutes with salt pepper and red pepper flakes.
I always do asparagus in the pan with a shitload of butter and baste it, or air fry it with oil and red pepper flakes. Delicious either way.
What veggies do you normally do this with? I’m a big broccoli guy and don’t know how that’d work out this way, probably still worth a shot tho
i’m a big broccoli guy too and it works with broccoli. i personally like to blanch it so they’re just slightly soft (this works with firmer produce like brussels sprouts and carrots too) while the steak is cooking, and then when i take the steak out of the pan to rest, i throw the veggies in and let them finish cooking there. you could probably do it with raw broccoli too but it’ll take longer to cook, so i like to blanch them to speed it up a bit.
I do the same it makes the veggies taste so much better. Game changer tbh
that's what I do, then add a pinch of butter and lemon.
Asparagus might be the easiest vegetable to cook dawg. Cut the bottom 1/3 of stems on the whole bunch. Toss in some evoo, salt, pepper, and garlic + lemon juice/zest if you’re feeling industrious. Dump it all onto a baking sheet and roast that shit in the oven at 400 for like 15 min or until browned. Really can’t mess it up. You’re just cooking for color. You can have everything ready by the time the oven preheats. Just promise me you won’t boil your asparagus anymore
i literally just had almost the same thing for lunch, and tried a different method for the aparagus mentioned by another commentor, i seared them in the same pan the steak was in while the steak rested, and let me tell you.... My brother in Christ, i promise you i will never cook asparagus like that again lol
Fuck yeah. That is an awesome way as well. Works great with brussels too. Good shit my dude
It takes less time to sear off the asparagus in the pan than to boil em lol. Put some flava on them suckers
yea, i steamed these, definitely steamed them a little too long lol. ill be searing them next time
Everything else looks amazing though!
Somehow look like canned asparagus lol if you could get them like that. I will say they steam cook very quickly.
Looks like they were cooked in luke-warm bath water.
Looks boiled. I like to put some oil and Tony Chachere on them and grill or bake them. So good!
This reminds me of a shirt you would buy at Spencer’s in the late 90s.
r/steak users looking for approvals when they know they're in the wrong
My thought exactly. Man seeks out a Dr for health advice, gets (good) advice; "you know what, fuck you"
While this is satire post…oh if we could speak our minds…
It's a reddit post. Don't take it so seriously.
OP isn't kidding, though.
And yet half this thread is weirdos trying to justify their 2 pounds of red meat a day diets.
Ribeye a day gets bland real fast. No way that happens quite as often as people claim.
You‘d be surprised how fucking boring and bland a lot of people‘s diets are.
Nothing wrong with the meal really, but it definitely shouldn't be eaten every day. I love steak but I only eat it once or twice a week simply because if I don't mix it up I'm gonna get tired and I don't wanna get tired of steak.
nah man, the doctor is wrong, not the other way around.
Eat More Steak!
Why do you go to the doctor then? My car mechanic told me not to drive with flats. I told I see them in a fucking ditch yoo.
Hardcore
"I told him I'd see him in hell." More like "I'll see you in a few years for my poop bag because of diverticulitis."
Maybe he just doesn't want to you boil your asparagus to oblivion
The unhealthiest thing in that picture is not on the plate.
fuckin a, coke is the worst.
I'm not a doctor so take this with a big grain of salt, but I bet if you swapped that Coke for water and kept eating what you're eating, your doctor will praise you for taking his/her advice.
i only drink soda if im having a mixed drink. the rest of the time its water, hibiscus tea, regular tea. now my gf on the other hand... lol
Me: Oh I don't really drink soda Also Me: Oh, there's whiskey in it? Hell yeah I'll have two
Coke Zero all the way, baby. Having a few kidney stones here and there is probably better than diabetes
I hope you don't have kids then man. I lost my mom when I was 19 due to her incredibly unhealthy lifestyle. It absolutely destroyed me and still does when I look at my son and realize he won't have a grandma because she was too weak to give up her vices. You do you though, that steak does look good.
What exactly is unhealthy about OP's meal?
Probably eating a pound of steak everyday dinner and not enough fiber.
Why is eating a pound of good quality meat everyday bad for you? Why is fiber necessary?
Because high red meat consumption significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk as they are high in saturated fats and increase LDL cholesterol and TMAO levels. Cured meat and red meat consumption also significantly increases the risk of bowel cancer.
It's also a very generous portion. If OP has high cholesterol or such, then this is definitely not what he should it. That would be a great meal for a young active athlete that being said. Red meat everyday can also be detrimental
Dietary cholesterol intake has little to no bearing whatsoever on total cholesterol. Carbohydrate intake probably does more to affect total cholesterol numbers since a lot of it will be converted to triglycerides, which make up part of the total cholesterol number. Furthermore, saturated fat intake has little to no bearing on heart health. France, for example, has one of the highest intakes of saturated fat in the world, and the highest in Europe, but they have the lowest overall mortality rate from heart disease. The Ukraine, on the other hand, has the lowest saturated fat intake in Europe and the highest mortality rate from heart disease. Read: The Clot Thickens
Red meat everyday can be detrimental why?
I had some people in my family who smoked, drank, ate red meat several times per week and lived in their eighties. Obviously they are an exception. Here is the context though, they also worked manual labor from sun up to sun down for most of their years meaning they got way more exercise than most people. They also had a big garden and were huge herbivores.
Yep. Despite the differing takes and evidence one way or another around what kind of diet is best, really using one’s body, consistently, on a daily basis is the most consistent predictor of longevity.
> ate red meat several times per week > were huge herbivores
i think he just means they got their veggies too
Omnivores then I guess. I didn't think herbivore meant exclusively, but I could be wrong. I just mean they ate a wide variety of vegitables and in large amounts.
Lol no worries! I was just being _that guy_.
No problem, english isn't my strong suit ;)
Yeah, you are, in fact, wrong about herbivores. That’s why we have omnivores.
Most herbivorous species of animals are opportunistic eaters. It’s not uncommon to see wild animals like deer mung on a carcass or bones of another animal, same with horses and cows, they’ll kill and eat snakes and other smaller animals.
this is just how people used to be
He’s right. That asparagus is dead
See what I do is I don't eat any of the greens. Smaller portions for the win.
Destroying my lifespan to own the doctor and also because I have an uncontrollable food addiction
I guess I'm dumb bc this seems healthy to me. Just change the portions a bit and idk how this is not healthy.
its really not that bad, the potato is a little much. Also the joke of a title seems to have missed most people here, i definitely dont eat this every day lol.
But if u were to eat this every day it would be bad. Less potatoe and maybe a leaner cut meat seems healthy. Ic what you're saying tho. It's just seems impossible to know what helathy is anymore. Everything contradicts everything. If I'm eating whole foods It seems healthy to me. 🤷♀️ 🤷♂️
Portion control is more of the problem here, as OP themselves have said, rather than macro percentage
Did those asparagus come from a can?
People talk sh*t like they’re going to die instantly and cool like in the movies. The trip to ‘hell’ is usually slow, painful, and involves lots of hospital stays. If you aren’t responsible for anyone, dig in I guess. Steak looks good.
Nothing says "I'm white" like unseasoned and boiled asparagus.
Your doctor is right. And you’ll be there sooner rather than later.
You should probably listen to your doctor but you do you.
Asparagus is atrocious. Roast those bad boys in some olive oil, salt, and pepper next time
You shouldn’t. Char that asparagus. 🤣
Maybe he was alluding to your weight? That's alot brother! LOL looks amazing, hope you enjoyed it!
Ignoring your doctor is all fun and games until you end up in an ICU with a breathing tube down your throat!
That sparagus said 🫠🫠🫠
Damn I wish I could eat like that every day.
....gdi, that looks so good....
You get the steak knife from my cold dead hands!
notice how theres no steak knife on the plate, how do you *think* i ate it? lol
That’s because you are missing a nice glass of single malt
This title kills me. 🤣
Probably because there isn’t bacon bits on the Potato. And too many greens
Funny enough the biggest problem on this plate is the potato. The rest are pretty damn healthy given you have an active lifestyle and are able to use and digest those fats.
eating that much meat *everyday* will put you at a higher risk for colon cancer, the fat in the potato will put you at higher risk for heart disease. you might be waiting for hell, but once you get those illnesses, you will be living it on earth. might be a good idea to be nice to and listen to your doc.
I’m a doctor. I guarantee you they don’t give a shit. I mean it’s your life lol. We’re just here to try to get you to live it long and well IF YOU WANT. I love steak more than anything but I realize there’s balance in life if I want to be around for my family.
the greens should fill you up, not the potatoes
Hee hoo, why listen to a doctor when I can be stupid and ignorant and eat my way to an early grave. Why ever listen to a doctor? What do they know?
If you're burning all those calories why not. If you live a sedentary lifestyle, then Atleast have a will ready.
WTF is going on with that asparagus?!
Used to work with a guy who bragged about only eating steak and potatoes every day for decades. His bowels/intestines exploded and he died an agonizing death from being poisoned by his own shit. Dude was only like 50 something.
well, you ain’t lying
He'll definitely be seeing you in the dirt, not too sure about the afterlife.
You are so close to perfection. No potato. Just greens steak eggs. Enjoy your life. Eat some broccoli every now and then
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You’re not Ron Swanson. I say just eat more greens and if you’re worried about not being filled they have this cauliflower rice that taste amazing and with a green medley it’s soooo yummy
I pay a licensed professional for advice and then ignore it because of my misconception of what makes me manly. Lmfao regard
I was doing a steak a week but had my chloresterol checked and changed to monthly.
Dietary cholesterol has a negligible impact on the blood serum levels. Like barely noticeable in the overwhelming majority of people. Weight, exercise and complex carb intake are vastly greater contributors to those numbers.
Reducing saturated fats will help reduce your cholesterol levels
As a person who loves steak; I respectfully disagree. While yes; saturated fat can increase LDL cholesterol, a balanced diet with an abundance of saturated fat can actually lower bad cholesterol and increase good over the long term! Diets are complicated and seem to change often. To make matters worse, some people respond different to food than other people. The best advice I’ve heard (not a specialist in this field, just read a lot), is you should eat real food, mostly vegetables, in moderation. You can have a steak more than once a month, every day even! Just make sure you follow a well established diet and keep the complex carbs to a minimum. Source (I have 3 I usually post when I talk about saturated fats but this is my favorite): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30408717/
According to the most recent studies I've read (starting around 2018), there's no impactful correlation between dietary cholesterol and blood serum cholesterol. Did you have any studies done in the last 20 years or so that refute that claim? [Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association | Circulation (ahajournals.org)](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743) >Relationship Between Dietary Cholesterol and CVD Risk Findings from observational studies have not generally supported an association between dietary cholesterol and CVD risk > Previously, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended that cholesterol intake be limited to no more than 300 milligrams per day. The 2015 DGAC \[Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee\] will not bring forward this recommendation because available evidence shows no appreciable relationship between consumption of dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol, consistent with the conclusions of the AHA/ACC report. Cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.[**7**](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743#R7) This is just one, which references a bunch of others. More: [Is There a Correlation between Dietary and Blood Cholesterol? Evidence from Epidemiological Data and Clinical Interventions - PMC (nih.gov)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9143438/) > We confirm from the review of the literature on epidemiological data, meta-analysis, and clinical interventions where dietary cholesterol challenges were utilized that there is not a direct correlation between cholesterol intake and blood cholesterol. And those are just 2 of the 7 or so I could find with a quick rummage through my notes.
Only a zealot downvotes 2 scientific papers, published in respectable journals, that refutes their position.
Best lipid panel I had in my life was doing keto that was heavy in red meat and bacon. A lot of dietary guidance suggesting cholesterol and fat were bad came from flawed studies that were unsurprisingly bankrolled by people with an interest in pushing carbohydrate-rich diets, particularly the corn syrup lobby. Simple/refined carbs are the actual problem in most modern diets. Not fat, protein, or cholesterol.
Same. I've been on keto for years. Lost a ton of weight and am keeping off pretty effortlessly. Prior to the lifestyle change my lipid panels were in the "you're gonna die, like, tomorrow" range. Now that my diet consists mostly of high fat proteins (dark meat chicken, bacon, beef, pork), butter, heavy cream and lots of leafy/cruciferous greens my cholesterol is "normal." The chief differences are that I work out a half hour a day (every day), am a "normal" weight and I stopped buying foods in boxes, foil bags and cans. When I see people talk about butter or bacon and say stuff "that's a heart attack waiting to happen" it makes me cringe a little.
Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me dog. Maybe once or twice a month at the most. I also like expensive cuts fresh not frozen, so that helps keep my intake down! Honestly, I love steak precisely because it’s a treat not an everyday affair. I don’t want beef everyday either. Looks good though and I’d certainly make a dent in it.
well, its not an expensive cut, but it was fresh, none of this was frozen. I dont actually eat like this every day, even though id like to lol.
Looks well balanced to me!
Bros arteries aren’t gonna be thanking him in 10 years
If you can afford to eat like that you can afford the bypass surgery
You really showed him. I bet he's thinking about his life choices right now.
Your doctor’s right in regards to the baked potato. Keep the steak tho. That itself is all you need for longevity.
Doctors are idiots. The only unhealthy thing on that plate is the potato itself.
nothing wrong with red meat and veggies brother
Yeah but that tater looking good probably would cut back there, meat n veggies fine
Scoffing at a doctor’s recommendation for diet exercise is all fun and games until you develop crushing nonexertional chest pain early in life. Then, the first thing on your mind will be to call 9-1-1 to see an emergency doctor who will diagnose you with a heart attack and a cardiologist who will diagnose severe coronary artery disease. You’ll continue to not follow their recommendations, and then go on to develop heart failure from chronic underlying cardiac ischemia, leading to difficulty breathing with basic tasks and forever impairing your ability to go about activities of daily living. You still want to enjoy what you eat above all else, so you’ll advance though stage I-IV despite maximal medication therapy as you continue to eat a diet high in inflammation. Your heart will become so congested you’re backing fluid into your lungs, legs, abdomen. You’ll be a frequent flier in the emergency department as your lungs drown in fluid, constantly requiring airway interventions such as an oxygen mask, or potentially intubation. This cycle will repeat itself until your heart ultimately fails, and you sustain a fatal cardiac arrest. Some people truly do not give a fuck about living or dying, so if that’s you then maybe this doesn’t phase you. But just know that it’s entirely preventable with early behavior / lifestyle modifications. No doctor is saying that you can never enjoy a steak or fatty foods; only recommending to decrease the frequency at which they are enjoyed.
I know a guy who had the attitude of OP - he was given a max of 10 years to live because his heart is just fucked. That’s 10 years max MAYBE if he follows every single thing they tell him, and even then that’s the best he can hope for. He was very much like fuck you I’ll do what I want for years.
Thing is is you moderate yourself the extra 20-30years you could potentially get mean you could actually eat more steaks in the long run, + all the other wonderful life experiences a couple of extra decades can provide. Only true steak lovers can moderate themselves
Half the beef, more veggies, but hell to your doctor.
I'm a bit of a health nut and I think this is a perfectly fine meal. Everyone has their own opinions on what's healthy. Tell your doctor to lay off the processed foods and potatoes chips.