Food-wise, how do you describe "stick to your ribs"? Can "stick to your ribs" food be healthy?

[Prof_Don]

I heard my mom use this term recently and I realized that I NEVER used that term before.

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How do you define the term "stick to your ribs"?

Please vote and elaborate as much as you like, naming foods that fit your definition of this term.

Thanks for your input. 8-)

Yes, it can

Honestly , it can't

[TheBedroomDiary]

I think of stick to your rib food as food that you enjoy and that makes you full.

Like fresh honey-BBQ wings fresh from the skillet. I like them so tender that they fall off the bone and melt in my mouth... And then there's the creamy, rich, ranch sauce. *shivers*

I just had a mouth-gasm.

Oh, and those fresh,thick,sweet, gooey, warm, chocolate chunk cookies straight from the oven.. And then drown them in a tall glass of rich chocolate milk... ahhhhhh... I had another mouth-gasm!

Excuse me, I need some ... Alone time now. lol x ]

Healthy? ... ummmm ... *nervous laugh* ... not so much!

[DebiPie]

Stick to your ribs, to me, has always meant food that will nourish you and fill you up. Now that does not have to be junk & fattening foods that some folks initially think of. It most certainly can be healthy foods such as chicken that is boneless, skinless and grilled, fish, it is a healthy veggie soup, black bean soup with chicken broth, or pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes and garlic & basil. These things are healthy and filling. They "stick to your ribs," so to speak. They aren't light fare.

[samhradh_leannan]

I think food that "sticks to your ribs" can absolutely be healthy. I think it refers to protein and fiber, foods that help you feel full- not foods that make you gain weight.

[kmhco]

Well I think foods that stick-to-your ribs are heavier, richer and probably more calorie laden than other foods. Like you will never hear of a salad being stick to your ribs type food...

[Stacyzee]

It makes you healthy and strong. <<is my take on that phrase.

Foods like,

-Oatmeal

-Vegetables

I don't think it really sticks to your ribs though ;) its just an expression.

[Stacyzee]

My Mom always said this to me and that was my take on it.

[CatholicVirginia]

Stick to your ribs is anything that's going to make you gain weight. It's most meats and anything that's a really heavy meal, like pasta.

[SharksNeedLoveToo]

I don't know. But ribs are quite tasty. I've heard the saying "stick to your guns" at least I think that's what it was. I don't think I would want to eat guns though. That might give me a serious stomach ache. :( Go ribs!

[Anonymous]

Massive amounts of food at one time. Things like Thanksgiving dinner

[TheGodEmperorLeto]

In moderation it can be ok.

[Seashell73]

Most processed food will still to your ribs.

[LoveBambi]

Yams and potato comes to mind.