How are these Tyson Chicken Strips?

[mbcrump]

http://www.tyson.com/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=24
I have been using these as Meal #3, because its pretty easy to throw in microwave when I'm at work. I always add something to it. I am just wondering if these processed meats are bad to eat? I am trying to get leaner and don't want to eat anything that will mess that up. Thanks.

 

[DZLS]

if you're trying to get leaner, i'd look for the ones without the breading...

 

[mbcrump]

I looked at the ones without the breading (the southern style ones) but they had the exact same calories/fat/carbs/protein. Btw, these things are delicious. Almost too good to make me think its not healthy =)

 

[DZLS]

i'd have to check my grocery, but i'm sure they have some that have much less carbs than the one you listed...

the fat is not so much the issue as the carbs that are with it...

 

[cityhick]

I admit they are good. But if you are trying to cut down.... Cook some breast the day or morn before work and throw em in the micro....I know it sucks but I thats what I would do. Its all about your goals.

 

[*Bunny*]

http://www.tyson.com/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=24
I have been using these as Meal #3, because its pretty easy to throw in microwave when I'm at work. I always add something to it. I am just wondering if these processed meats are bad to eat? I am trying to get leaner and don't want to eat anything that will mess that up. Thanks.

The Tyson Grilled Chicken Breast Strips or Diced Chicken were a staple in my 1st cutting diet, while I was getting adjusted to the meal frequency, preparation factor and for plain convenience ... these would be a better choice if you must choose from the selection.

http://www.tyson.com/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=296

or

http://www.tyson.com/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=293

 

[lacoste]

If you really want to dial in that diet and want to get lean, get rid of those chicken strips. They're breaded and loaded with perservatives. Bunny's suggestion is much much better. But better still, loose any precooked shit all together, still loaded with perservatives. Idealy you want to cook them yourself, buy in bulk and cook for 3 or 4 days at a time. Its much more convenient. One other alternative that is much better is at BJ's Wholesale. I dont know if you have one around you, but they acutally grill fresh chicken breasts for you then just package them. No perservatives and it saves you the time of having to actually cook yourself. But they have to be eaten within a few days. You can get 8 chicken breasts for like $10. Hope this helps.

 

[DZLS]

The Tyson Grilled Chicken Breast Strips or Diced Chicken were a staple in my 1st cutting diet, while I was getting adjusted to the meal frequency, preparation factor and for plain convenience ... these would be a better choice if you must choose from the selection.

http://www.tyson.com/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=296

or

http://www.tyson.com/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=293

BANG...

 

[mbcrump]

Thanks bunny, I'm going to look for these when I'm at the grocery store. This is my first time "cutting" so I'm basically new at all this. What do you guys/gals thinks of baked lays chips? Are those bad for you also? Cause I bring those 2-3 times a week to go with one of my meals.

 

[*Bunny*]

Thanks bunny, I'm going to look for these when I'm at the grocery store. This is my first time "cutting" so I'm basically new at all this. What do you guys/gals thinks of baked lays chips? Are those bad for you also? Cause I bring those 2-3 times a week to go with one of my meals.

Without knowing what you are eating (daily), your training schedule or your stats ... Should I assume 'get leaner' means "Lose fat while preserving muscle"?

Sure, Fresh Chicken prepared by you is better than the Quick Grab Tyson, but the Tyson is better then Chicken Sandwich from "Insert Fast Food Joint Name Here" ...

Same with Baked Lays ---> may be a better choice than Cool Ranch Dorito's. Where are you at in your training? Convenience a big thing here? Can you prep your own food the night before?

I would recommend keeping that processed food intake to a minimum ... taken from my ladies over on the Women's Forum "this includes Cheerios, ice cream, Ritz crackers, and yes, even wheat bread. Avoid "white" carbs -- i.e. white bread. Replace with good starchy carbs -- potatos, yams, brown rice (though I don't eat much of this), oatmeal (not the quick-oats but the old-fashioned oats, and not the flavored stuff that comes in packets either). Peanut butter - use Natural PB -e.g. Smuckers. The regular stuff has lots of sugars & stuff in it.

Save your junk food for a single cheat (or call it a "reward" ) meal or day after staying clean for a week. Its good to throw some junk in your system so it is able to process it occassionally -- i.e. if u eat 100% clean all the time, eventually your body has a hard time processing junk like too much salt, dairy, too many carbs, etc. and it just isn't fun. So every 5-7 days throw in some junk. Not a lot of junk, but some junk. IT also helps you keep from going nuts on a tight diet and also gives you room to plan your socializing."