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Casual Juicing, raw foods & documentarties on nutrition
In the past few months my husband and I have started juicing again. We were using our old Jack Lalanne- so much that we decided to get more serious and so we did some research. (and have lots .. LOTS MORE to do) We just got the Omega 8006 for christmas (thanks amazon gold box sale!!) Its pricey - but so is our fast food…
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cutting out sugar drinks & are sandwiches unhealthy
how much does cutting out sugar drinks affect ones weight loss and body toning? I was told not to eat sandwiches or drink sodas but I eat sandwiches (with wheat bread, never use mayo, etc) & drink bottled/canned drinks since i'm usually on the go and it's the quickest thing we have to make at my house. ---Way too much…
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Gerson Diet?
Has anyone here ever done the Gerson diet for fighting cancer, or know anyone who has? I have some questions.
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almond milk?
are there any benefits to drinking almond milk vs. skim milk? besides maybe calories being a little lower? i was thinking about getting some (the unsweetened vanilla from trader joes i've tried before and enjoy) is the calcium in almond milk as easily absorbed as calcium in dairy products? also, how does it taste in coffee?
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Low protein dinner options
Hi, I have about 650 calories left for dinner. But I've almost hit my protein limit (I'm trying not to go over much due to issues with kidney stones). I also only had 8 grams of fat so far today. So. I need a dinner idea that has carbs and fat but not much protein. Any ideas? Thanks. Meredith
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Fooducate App
I just wanted to share that there is a smart phone app that is called Fooducate and it allows you to scan a product and offers healthy alternatives to that item. It shows you food points, whether the item has high fructose corn syrup and gives it a grade A-F (just like a report card). I just found out about it so I haven't…
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Looking for whole wheat pasta that is good
I've only tried 2 brands and they were not good ( If I rememeber right they were store brand kind from safeway and somewhere else) So I was wondering if anyone has found the a brand that taste the best and doesn't have such a gummy texture? I'm going to go grocery shopping soon (safeway and super walmart) so if anyone can…
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fruit - too much of a good thing?
Ok, just recently went on a camping trip over Christmas/New Year and even though I didn't drink wine and ate fruit, veg and fish, plus stayed away from bread and sugar (except what is in the fruit), I didn't manage to lose a thing. If anything I felt bloated and blocked the entire week. The only reason I ate mainly fruit…
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herbalife users !!!
hey ive been on herbalife since this past sunday and so far so good. i drink two shakes a day and have a meal and snacks in between . the first two days it went great and then i felt sick and i came to realize my body was getting rid of the bad stuff . anyways now i can only drink one shake have two snacks and one meal…
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What foods are your staples?
Just curious (and hoping to steal ideas maybe ;) ) Of what kind of foods have become your guys staples and always end up on your shopping list, whether they be for snack or part of a meal. For me spring onions (scallions) and red onion are always a must Banana's, Garlic, lemon, gem lettuce, eggs, mini chicken fillets and…
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lean cuisine
has anyone tried the new lean cuisine salad additions? thoughts about them?
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Favorite Pre- and Post-Workout Meals/Snacks?
Hey guys! Just looking for a few ideas on what you like to eat before and after your workouts. I typically workout around 10:00 in the morning, so I do breakfast at least an hour before, a small snack immediately after as I'm driving home, then lunch. My workout ranges from 30-60 minutes of cardio depending on the day,…
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How do you eat clean?
I watched the movie hungry for a change and it is scary how processed everything is. Makes me want to try to stray away. It talked about msg which I didnt know goes under many names and said msg makes you fat it makes you want to eat more. So how would you know all these names ?? Also aspartame and what products have that…
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After workout protein. Why haven't I thought of this before?
Duh! BEEF JERKY! The Jack Link's sticks are 50 calories and 10 grams of protein. Most shakes and/or bars are only about 14 grams of protein and triple that in calories. Can anyone argue my point with why shakes would be a better choice? I'd like to know if my choice to skip the extra calories can be backed up.…
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Eat this, not that.
What are your favorite substitutions for things to cut calories/carbs/fat etc? I know people use greek yogurt in place of sour cream a lot, and I've recently tried mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. What are some of your fav substitutes?
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Its 3pm and I need a snack
Hi, its day 3 of MFP and so far so good. I have got the 3pm munchies and I am going out for dinner tonight. Can anyone suggest some filling, healthy snacks. What do you like to munch on?
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not a sweet potatoe fan
I am not a fan of sweet potatoes. Can you still have baked potatoes with low fat sour cream for dinner along with another veggie and some chicken?
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Sugar in database
Can anyone find the generic, MFP entry for just plain white sugar? I used half a cup and can't seem to find anything. I know the MFP (no asterisk) entries are more accurate, and I could find one for brown sugar, but not white granulated.
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What are your favorite afternoon snacks? I need some ideas!
Hi All, after logging food for the past few weeks, I'm determining that my most difficult time is between 1:30pm and dinner and then sometimes AFTER dinner I just don't feel satisfied and want to snack some more. of course I reach for the empty calories rather than something healthy. Would love to hear your ideas of good…
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sugar intake
ok needing suggestions, I think i'm on the right track to losing the weight healthy, but now I need to start watching my sugar intake so that I don't become a diabetic. I've been border line and although i'm loosing the weight and exercising, I need to make sure that the foods i'm eating are helping me to move away from…
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question regarding calories per day
Hey everyone, I just signed up today (considering switching from WeightWatchers which I have been on for awhile now... never heard about this before, love that it's free!) I know one thing I liked with the weight watchers was the cheat points per week, so I could eat a little extra every day if I wanted or have 1 day a…
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vegetarian shopping list??
what are some good healthy foods for a vegetarian??
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The difference?
I've heard about this PB2, but I don't quite understand it.. how is it better than regular peanut butter, and if it's powdered, how can one make a peanut butter sandwich with it?
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Best tasting protein powders?
I have a difficult time getting ones that taste good without fruit in them, most taste overly sweet and fake etc. I like vegan protein powders and whey. So far the best one is syntha 6 is there any others you recommend? Sometimes there just post workout or meal replacements for me :)
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Quinoa recipes needed
Today I bought a pound of quinoa from the local food co-op because I heard that it's supposed to be some kind of wonder food, especially for dieters. (Filling, healthy, and chock full of protein.) The only problem is that I've only ever cooked quinoa once - 15 years ago. I need recipes. Suggestions?
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Veganism
I was just curious if there were any other vegans present on here? :)
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Diabetes and Weight Loss
I am a Type 2 diabetic and would like a few ideas on snacks. I am new here, so any suggestions would be welcome. :)
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whole grain vs whole wheat
I am still confused when I am shopping for healthier breads and pasta Please explain to me what I should be looking for on the label. Is Semolina OK? What if it says whole grain durum wheat flour, semolina, durum wheat flour, oat fiber? So confused?
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Balancing daily carbs, fat, & protein with calorie goal.
I'm a newbie and trying to take full advantage of the great tools on this site. I'm able to meet my daily calorie and fat goals, but carbs and protein is typically over the recommended goal (for my calorie goal). I feel like I'm calorie counting and very conscious of my fat intake. Do I need to count and track proteins and…
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Does Tuna make you hungry?
I have noticed for the past 2 days after I eat tuna, I feel really hungry. Is there a reason for this?