Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice -

[CrippleThreat]

We all know the meme. But is it actually a decent dietary meal choice that actually provides quality results? How has it work for you, if you tried it, Kiwis?

 

[Vulva Gape]

Rice has to be brown. And brocc raw, eat the whole stalk too.

 

[It's HK-47]

If I'm too lazy to think of anything else to make for the week, that's my go-to "Who gives a shit" meal prep. Keep in mind though that it's not just the foods itself that are doing it, but the quantity. All three of these foods are *decently* low calorie in moderation, but if you eat way too much of it and push over your TDEE for the day, you're still going to gain weight.

Generally speaking, I just make enough to fill a 36oz container with a reasonable amount, but not packed all the way to the lid. I'd estimate there's about half a chicken breast in each container, maybe about 6-8 small stalks of broccoli, and the rest of it's just rice and whatever seasoning I decide to use. Either way, don't treat it like it's some kind of miracle food, you still need to be mindful of the quantity that you're eating.

2000 calories is 2000 calories. Whether that's chicken, cake, pizza, or peanutbutter, it makes very little difference in terms of your energy expenditures. If you ate 4000 calories every day and all of it was the healthiest food you could imagine, you'd still get fat. If you ate 1000 calories a day and it was just pizza, you'd lose weight. You'd also probably feel a little shitty.

 

[Seminal Ointments Lain]

It tastes good and it's good.

You got meat, broccolli, rice. Rice is nice, maybe you can out the greens.

Remember, it's not about "Health", it's about eating well and looking good while you eat.

 

[Bassomatic]

It depends, as @It's HK-47 hk-47 said calories are calories. But at same time, depending on goals activity level you need some macros.

@Vulva Gape said it should be brown, for most people yes, in most spots. But not always high energy burners might want those quick carbs while I'm not disagreeing brown is better (also I kinda like it more) times you and your body need/want simple carbs.

Now I will cavet and say if you "need" em so badly to skip complex carbs you probably are into fitness to a point you already know if you qualify.

I love chicken it's so cheap and flexible, rice again same thing. Broccoli... I'll eat it, I kinda like it broiled best, it reminds me of a less tasty brussel sprout.

Anything that's a meme or fad diet/workout plan/savings tip etc should be taken with a grain of salt. Remember Usain Bolt ran faster than any of us eating literally fucking mcnuggets, this doesn't mean those are a good meal.

 

[It's HK-47]

It depends, as @It's HK-47 hk-47 said calories are calories. But at same time, depending on goals activity level you need some macros.

@Vulva Gape said it should be brown, for most people yes, in most spots. But not always high energy burners might want those quick carbs while I'm not disagreeing brown is better (also I kinda like it more) times you and your body need/want simple carbs.

Now I will cavet and say if you "need" em so badly to skip complex carbs you probably are into fitness to a point you already know if you qualify.

I love chicken it's so cheap and flexible, rice again same thing. Broccoli... I'll eat it, I kinda like it broiled best, it reminds me of a less tasty brussel sprout.

Anything that's a meme or fad diet/workout plan/savings tip etc should be taken with a grain of salt. Remember Usain Bolt ran faster than any of us eating literally fucking mcnuggets, this doesn't mean those are a good meal.

I tend to just avoid talking about any sort of macros if people are just starting out, because that's an awful lot of information to just pile on someone out of the gate. Micro and macro nutrients are stuff I tend to just leave "further down the road" once people have settled in to understanding calories and have a decent grasp of just how much they've been eating, and how much less they should be eating. Once they've gotten that down to the point where it's second nature, then I'll start to push all that onto them.

 

[Rusty Crab]

I tend to just avoid talking about any sort of macros if people are just starting out, because that's an awful lot of information to just pile on someone out of the gate. Micro and macro nutrients are stuff I tend to just leave "further down the road" once people have settled in to understanding calories and have a decent grasp of just how much they've been eating, and how much less they should be eating. Once they've gotten that down to the point where it's second nature, then I'll start to push all that onto them.

I have a vegan friend and whenever someone is asking for healthy eating advice, he just immediately fucking overloads them with all that stuff. First step is to just get somebody eating better, not perfect.

Ok yeah we could talk about your free range, organic, PH balanced eggs raised in Iceland, but maybe first just stop eating fucking Cheetos for breakfast.

 

[Bassomatic]

@It's HK-47 @Rusty Crab you guys bring up a GREAT point and I'm sorry I went deep as I did. dumping too much info is hard on people. It causes people to over load and mess up or just stop before getting into it.

Thank you both for correcting this, it's always learn simple work up.

 

[Radical Cadre]

If I'm too lazy to think of anything else to make for the week, that's my go-to "Who gives a shit" meal prep. Keep in mind though that it's not just the foods itself that are doing it, but the quantity. All three of these foods are *decently* low calorie in moderation, but if you eat way too much of it and push over your TDEE for the day, you're still going to gain weight.

Generally speaking, I just make enough to fill a 36oz container with a reasonable amount, but not packed all the way to the lid. I'd estimate there's about half a chicken breast in each container, maybe about 6-8 small stalks of broccoli, and the rest of it's just rice and whatever seasoning I decide to use. Either way, don't treat it like it's some kind of miracle food, you still need to be mindful of the quantity that you're eating.

2000 calories is 2000 calories. Whether that's chicken, cake, pizza, or peanutbutter, it makes very little difference in terms of your energy expenditures. If you ate 4000 calories every day and all of it was the healthiest food you could imagine, you'd still get fat. If you ate 1000 calories a day and it was just pizza, you'd lose weight. You'd also probably feel a little shitty.

FUCK YOU, FAGGOT TRAITOR.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI and RICE ARE BLAND. AND YOU SHOULD KILL YOURSELF YOU ABSOLUTE "DO IT FOR FREE" NIGGER.

Try some spice and some Mexican fried tortilla.

 

[It's HK-47]

FUCK YOU, FAGGOT TRAITOR.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI and RICE ARE BLAND. AND YOU SHOULD KILL YOURSELF YOU ABSOLUTE "DO IT FOR FREE" NIGGER.

Try some spice and some Mexican fried tortilla.

If all you do is boil it and shove it in your mouth, yes, it would be very bland. You could say the same thing for boiled tortillas. I really wouldn't recommend either, because wars were fought over spices for a reason.

 

[ClownBrew]

I'm so glad I'm a guido and don't have to come home to wypipo food like this on my table.

 

[The Shadow]

It depends, as @It's HK-47 hk-47 said calories are calories. But at same time, depending on goals activity level you need some macros.

@Vulva Gape said it should be brown, for most people yes, in most spots. But not always high energy burners might want those quick carbs while I'm not disagreeing brown is better (also I kinda like it more) times you and your body need/want simple carbs.

Now I will cavet and say if you "need" em so badly to skip complex carbs you probably are into fitness to a point you already know if you qualify.

I love chicken it's so cheap and flexible, rice again same thing. Broccoli... I'll eat it, I kinda like it broiled best, it reminds me of a less tasty brussel sprout.

Anything that's a meme or fad diet/workout plan/savings tip etc should be taken with a grain of salt. Remember Usain Bolt ran faster than any of us eating literally fucking mcnuggets, this doesn't mean those are a good meal.

The thing I always consider when planning most of my meals is: are those calories nutritious? Eating mostly nutritious foods as opposed to empty calories is pretty much the ticket to not feeling like shit. 500 calories of donut vs 500 calories of oatmeal and fresh berries is gonna give you a very different feel.

 

[Idiotron]

If you want to get buff and you don't want to spend a ton of money, chicken + rice + broccoli is nice cheap filler food.
I tend to mix rice, chicken and fish together.
Broccoli doesn't fit with rice to me, it's better with potatoes, I also like to eat it raw as part of my breakfast.
Cooked beetroot is much better with rice.

In general though, your diet needs to be varied if you want serious results.
Personally, I eat lean meat, fish, eggs, fruits and vegetables and I drink only water (or water with lemon juice because that works as a natural energy drink).
I also take multiple vitamin supplements daily.
I avoid processed anything, except maybe once every few weeks on a cheat day.
My diet is an athlete's diet so you don't need to be this strict but I recommend it, the long term results are amazing: you live longer, you look younger, you can do more than most people, it's great.

 

[CivilianOfTheFandomWars]

CBR is the most powerful anabolic agent know to man, don’t fuck with it lightly.

 

[Radical Cadre]

If all you do is boil it and shove it in your mouth, yes, it would be very bland. You could say the same thing for boiled tortillas. I really wouldn't recommend either, because wars were fought over spices for a reason.

The better option is any Italian food.

ASCENDED RACES UNITE.

 

[Lemmingwise]

Rice is a staple. Not really a healthy choice, but like potatoes, pasta, bread, it's a lot of energy for little money. If you want to eat healthier, eat less rice and more broccoli/chicken.

If you're concerned wtih flavor, learn to cook rice well and get some really fragrant indian rice, like basmati.

Add some spicy red peppers and sesame oil and/or a small dip of soy sauce, or for a more european flavour add some balsamico and/or rosemary. Black pepper goes well on it regardless.

 

[Concho Pete]

I don't actually know why people default to such bland food. My staple is a beef and turkey chili filled with lots of legumes, and quinoa instead of rice. Being healthy doesn't mean you bore yourself to death.

 

[Lemmingwise]

Quinoa is basicly the healthiest of the staples, so it's a pretty good choice. But the rice/chicken/broccoli is only bland if you're skimpy on the herbs/spices. Most people seem to overcook their broccoli. It's so sweet and delicious when cooked just right. Don't get me started on how people ruin their chicken.

 

[Poppavalyim Andropoff]

My dog eats this every day

 

[DumbDude42]

But is it actually a decent dietary meal choice that actually provides quality results?

chichen breast is a very lean source of protein
broccoli is top tier as far as vegetables go
brown rice is as good as it gets when it comes to carbs