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Green tea & matcha benefits?
I have read about the benefits of green tea and matcha powder and wanted to hear from people who take them. What kind do you take? Brands? How often? Any benefits noticed? Any one notice any difference in metabolism? Any info would be very helpful and much appreciated, thank you guys.
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trying to gain weight on a budget!!
more calories = more food = more money! I know rice, potatoes, pasta, and beans are all cheap, but they are all very carb heavy! Nuts and nut butters are great but nuts are expensive! any other ideas for cheap healthy food that isn't too carb heavy (I'm not doing low carb - obv i need carbs for weight gain, just trying to…
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How much sugar is typical?
So... I'm looking at my weekly diary, and I've consistently exceeded the "goal" (not by a lot mind you) which is 30g out of 1550 calories... Doesn't that seem a little bit low? One apple and you are slightly over half way there. I also found I have been very low on the potassium front... Unfortunately, many good potassium…
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Does Activia help you loose weight ?
A friend of mine says she has started shedding off lbs after she started eating Activia .. Am sorry if this question sounds silly but , I personally have never glanced at the product so I really don't know anything about it ... Does it really help you loose weight ? Is it healthy ? especially if you're breastfeeding ? LMK…
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Anyone doing South Beach Diet?
Hello all....I am once again doing the South Beach Diet. I have done this diet in the past and has done well for my body. The meals are great and the system works. I have tried quite a few of the recipes and can give some feedback. If you too are doing this diet (or if your not) add me as a friend and we can work through…
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Steamed vegetables healthier than boiled
Today I learnt that steamed vegetables are more nutritious than boiled. I was googling the nutrition of cauliflower to feel smug as I was eating some and hadn't had it for ages and came across this: Cauliflower is low in fat, low in carbohydrates but high in dietary fiber, folate, water, and vitamin C, possessing a high…
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Smoothies
Can anyone provide me a great smoothie for a quick on-the-go breakfast? (No strawberries or pineapple very allergic) Sometimes it is hard making food before class and I want to have something I can quickly blend and head out the door with. Also, if I add protein, is that good for first thing? Thanks All!
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Graze Boxes
Has anyone signed up to Graze to receive their boxes of snacks? What was your experience of it? Is it worth it? I'm not sure but I think it may just be a UK thing! Thanks!
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Storing Fresh Veggie's/Herbs
What is the best way to store fresh fruits, veggies, herbs? I'm trying to shop for the week, and find that by day 4 or 5 my veggies start to go bad. I generally put them in a wicker basket on my counter. Herbs go in the fridge. I'd prefer not to make multiple trips to the store since I have a 10 month old and 3 year old,…
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How much protein did I waste?
I just had 160g of protein for lunch. I have read that you can only absorb so much protein per hour, so how much did I waste?
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Addicted to food
I am undeniably, hopelessly addicted to food. I thought it was normal but I am starting to feel it is not normal. I have a passion for cooking, for reading recipes, I love looking at food. I think about food a lot too, like what I should cook or try. I think that I am an emotional eater and cooking/eating makes me happy.…
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Calorie Count
I need help I made a stew today and am only drinking the broth because I am sick. I am not eating the meat or veggies. I did a data base search and couldn't really find anything that fit. Anybody know about what I should count? Thanks
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What's your favourite T2 tea?
So some awesome person got me a zero teapot in our work secret santa. I have no idea who it was but I feel like they read my mind as I'd been wanting one for ages. I'd like to go buy some loose (see the correct use of this word here) leaf tea. It doesn't have to be T2 but there is a store nearby. So what's your favourite…
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Having Trouble With Sugar...
I am having no trouble at all making it under all my all my Cals, Carbs, Cholesterol, Fat, and Sodium goals for the day. However, I'm always coming up just above my sugar goal, sometimes well over... Even with exercise I find myself still over. I like flavorful food just like most people so I think that's why I am finding…
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Red meat intolerance?
I ate about a 4oz portion of flank steak last night and almost immediately felt sick after my meal. I thought maybe it was because it was a larger meal than I've been eating but it was still pretty small. Veggies, a small potato, beans and a little steak. We don't eat a lot of red meat. Maybe once or twice a month. My…
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does anyone else wee lots....
...when losing weight/on a diet?
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Cheat Day
Does anyone here do a cheat day? What are the pitfalls and benefits you have experienced? Do you bank calories to save up for it or just let it all hang out? Has it helped or hurt your motivation?
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Will I ever "learn" to love veggies?
I am NOT a veggie girl. The only ones I like that's actually good for me is green beans and lettuce. Besides beans I really only like potatoes and corn which are loaded in sugar. I have tried making myself eat raw carrots but I would have to eat so much ranch dressing with them that I might as well not eat them. I don't…
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i need lunch ideas!
ok i need packed lunch ideas!!!!!!! i work in an office, lots of temptation so need to make sure i have enough to keep me going. also sometimes im out and about so need something i can do without the aid of kettle/microwave
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Another interesting article on sodas
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/sweet-sodas-soft-drinks-may-raise-risk-depression-183000091.html <<Participants who drank more than four servings of soda per day were 30 percent more likely to develop depression than participants who did not drink soda at all. People who stuck with fruit punch had a 38 percent higher…
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teaching my kids about nutrition
just shared a pomegranate with my kids, it was their first. as a kid i lived down south and had these in our back yard. it was fun showing them how to peal and eat the fruit.
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Fizzy drinks and fruit squashes lead to depression
Apparently http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/08/fizzy-drinks-and-fruit-squashes-linked-to-depression-3344010/
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Whats a caloire?
Do you know EXACTLY how much energy you put into your body? Or even how much energy you expend? I say this because I too, used to tear up about getting too many calories. Calories is such a lame term - a calorie is a metric unit of energy. 200 calories = 200 units of energy for your body to burn - granted saturated fats…
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Any Ideas?!?
I need a good recipe for pineapple chicken, anybody know of a good one?!?
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What time is dinner time?
Just wanting to know what time people normally eat dinner around? I dont even start cooking til 7p.m because I dont want to eat at 5p.m and be hungry before I go to bed. And yes, I know that all nutritionists/doctors/trainers etc would say this is bad but it works for me. Whats works for you?
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Gluten Free?! Help!
Hi everyone! I was recently diagnosed with a gluten allergy, and I'm actually kind of happy about it. Because now I have no excuse to eat those dreaded processed carbs that I'm always trying to avoid. I have more of a reason to avoid it now! But it's so hard. I'm struggling with what to cook for myself. I loooooove love…
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How many times have you seen this? Some people don't get it!
How many times have you seen people go to the gym and work their *kitten* off... only to stop at Wendy's or Mcdonald's after their workouts. Come on people, your body wants clean food! Or how many times have you heard "I'm not seeing any results" I ask what they had to eat for lunch and they say "I had to run to Arbys…
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Feeling like you ate too much...
so... I'm not real big on fruits (cause my mind tends to stay stuck in low carb Atkins mode) and prefer vegetables (a very selective group though). I have had mostly fruit and vegetables today and I feel like i have had too much to eat. :noway: Usually around this time (2PM CST) my stomach is about ready to scratch my back…
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Medical Bulimia
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/stomach-pumping-machine-makes-calories-disappear/story?id=18164739#.UO246mspxIl So first we had pills that make you crap yourself as a weight loss solution. Then we have fat people hacking their gut apart Now purging is the new cure for being a greedy git. Can someone please slap some sense…
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Juicing?
Recently i've been juicing fruits and drinking that for breakfast. Does anyone know how to count the calories on that? Or should i not count calories for it, since it is only fruit and nothing else. I'm really confused about this. Thank you for replies! :)