tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post76846465501661249..comments2024-02-25T07:11:38.732-05:00Comments on Small Bites: Celebrity Diet Secrets: Britney SpearsAndy Bellattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994079922078627050noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-90427632064413271062008-08-31T10:03:00.000-04:002008-08-31T10:03:00.000-04:00I am not exactly sure what Britney's nutritionists...I am not exactly sure what Britney's nutritionists are telling her to eat for her 1200 calories per day, but I don't think eliminating (or limiting significantly) fruit from one's diet is such a terrible idea, IF fruits are replaced by vegetables. <BR/><BR/>When comparing nutritional data for 100g of broccoli to 100g of apple, for example, broccoli clearly wins out. Furthermore, broccoli has a bit less calories than the apple (18 cals less per 100g), less sugar (8g less) and significantly more of every vitamin and mineral. Analyzing 100g of sweet red pepper yields similar advantages over the apple. Sure, there are other fruits out there, but this brief comparison shows that by replacing fruits with veggies, one would not miss out on vitamins/minerals, would cut down on calories a bit, and would most likely feel fuller per gram consumed. As far as phytochemicals are concerned, veggies have plenty to offer. When I make a salad, I usually make sure it's as colorful as possible - greens (lettuce, spinach), tomatoes (red), bell peppers (red/yellow/orange/green), garlic, etc., so as to include a variety of phytonutrients.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't swear off fruit for the rest of my life, but I can see how a dieter would feel she's getting more bang for her calories out of veggies vs. fruits, especially on a 1200 calorie diet. Just my 2c.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-4525213701435831522008-08-28T08:34:00.000-04:002008-08-28T08:34:00.000-04:00No fruit? that is totally ridiculous. Who is her n...No fruit? that is totally ridiculous. Who is her nutrionist? I don't see how any nurtionist any good conscious could tell someone not to eat fruit. Great blog!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-72959517228807529332008-08-27T09:42:00.000-04:002008-08-27T09:42:00.000-04:00She claims to be the healthiest she's ever been, y...She claims to be the healthiest she's ever been, yet she's always photographed with a cigarette in her hand. I guess, like many people, she only equates health with the foods she eats and not overall lifestyle choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-11497585592817639772008-08-26T22:55:00.000-04:002008-08-26T22:55:00.000-04:00Glidingcalm,Glad you enjoyed the post! If you wan...Glidingcalm,<BR/><BR/>Glad you enjoyed the post! <BR/><BR/>If you want to read similar posts, scroll about halfway down the page to "Labels" (on the far right hand column of the page) and click on "Celebrity Diet Secrets."<BR/><BR/>Happy reading!<BR/><BR/>-Andy-Andy Bellattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994079922078627050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-26383326379918962262008-08-26T22:50:00.000-04:002008-08-26T22:50:00.000-04:00Haha Loved this post!! It's neat to hear a nutrit...Haha Loved this post!! It's neat to hear a nutritionist pick a part a so called amazing celebrity diet plan. I think many people often think that if it is a celebrity, that he/she must have professional help (trainers, nutritionists, etc.) which provide flawless advice....therefore making the "celebrity's diet" much more attractive. I appreciate you taking the time to disagree with Brit's diet....and I think it'd be fun and interesting if you did this more often.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Loved the "About the Author" post!! So neat to hear your story! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com