| cookie08
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Is extra-light a better option than just light mayo? I have the same question about extra-light philadelphia, and extra-light Laughing Cow cheese.
I presume the extra-light is better so that's what I've been using, but would love to know for definite.
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:23 pm |
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| healthyeater
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I might be wrong, but I think that light/xtra light mayo contains additives and things like that. Therefore, regular mayo is recommended.
Not sure about the cheese. |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:01 pm |
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| Magna
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cookie08 wrote: Is extra-light a better option than just light mayo? I have the same question about extra-light philadelphia, and extra-light Laughing Cow cheese.
I presume the extra-light is better so that's what I've been using, but would love to know for definite.
Anyone know?
Usually with mayonnaise, the lower the fat, the more sugar (not good). If you'd like to post the ingredients and nutrition information, someone might give you a more definite answer, though.
Dairy products are different because the fat that's removed isn't (usually) replaced with sugar or anything else, so the lighter cheeses should be OK. You might check the ingredients, though, to make sure there are no added sugars, starches, etc. |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:01 pm |
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| cookie08
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Thanks!
The Hellmans extra-light says 11g of carb (of which 4.8g is sugar) per 100g. Is that reasonable??
also, I thought the SBD recommended light versions of dressings like mayo?????? |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:30 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Most dressings (mayo included) you're better off having a small amount of the real stuff. Lower fat in those items usually means added sugar.
I buy the Hellmans regular mayo made with olive oil:
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1Tbsp (15g)
Servings per Container 60
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
Calories from fat 45
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 120mg
Total Carbohydrates less than 1 gram
Protein 0g
Not a significant source of Dietary Fiber, Sugars, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.
INGREDIENTS: WATER, OILS (SOYBEAN OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL*), VINEGAR, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH*, SUGAR, SALT, LEMON JUICE, (SORBIC ACID*, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA) USED TO PROTECT QUALITY, XANTHAN GUM*, CITRIC ACID*, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, BETA CAROTENE* (COLOR). GLUTEN-FREE.
*INGREDIENT NOT IN MAYONNAISE |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:45 pm |
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Full fat and low-fat mayo is recommended.
(full-fat serving size is 1 TBS... low-far serving size is 2 Tbs.)
.....avoid varieties made with high fructose corn syrup....
Many of the store brand mayo's (regular/low fat) are fine to use.... be sure to read the labels....... |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:08 pm |
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I didn't know they made an extra light mayo! I don't think I'd care for it.
Say, speaking of mayo, has anyone tried that new variety made with olive oil? Is it any good? How does it taste? Do you think it's really better for you, like they claim? And did it come in a light variety? |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:13 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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| if you have a trader joes, i recommend their house brand regular mayo. NO SUGAR ADDED! |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:15 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Sugarplum Fairy wrote: Say, speaking of mayo, has anyone tried that new variety made with olive oil? Is it any good? How does it taste? Do you think it's really better for you, like they claim? And did it come in a light variety?
Yea, I buy it. I like the taste. (See my post - just 2 above yours - for the nutrition info.) |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:36 pm |
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| My new find is TJ's Wasabi Mayo. Yum! It's made with canola oil and no added bad stuff, so it's a great choice for a good fat. |
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:40 pm |
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| I'm heading to TJ's tonight, and that is on my list. I've seen a few of you mention it, and it sounds so good!! |
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:52 pm |
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