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Nutritious food when you're sick?
For the past few days I've been feeling very under the weather and extremely nauseous. I'm tired of eating crackers and sipping ginger ale. Problem is I have NO idea what else I could eat with an upset stomach. Does anyone have ideas of light, yet nutritious food that won't send me to the porcelain throne? Any help would…
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White or dark meat?
Is there any difference in nutrition? Which is better for weight loss? I am trying to get more protein in my diet and would like to pre-cook a bunch of chicken and have it for meals and stuff. Thanks!
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When you eat dinner do you...
Have a set routine I tend to eat at 7 pm watching my fav programme with my partner I always eat my veges first cause I save the best for last my meat of course pisses my partner off big time :laugh: :bigsmile: the problem I have is that I eat too fast and don't get full so I add bread then ah oh I'm bloated :ohwell: ..so…
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Dominican Republic Food & Water Questions
Have any of you been to Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Resort or to Punta Cana or to the Dominican Republic? Another couple invited us to join them on a last minute vacation this month but we haven't decided if we are going to go or not. For some reason, I thought there was a health or safety issue there but wasn't sure as…
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help with my menu plan
Hi Everyone- New here :) I was wondering if you could take a look at my menu plan and let me know what you think. Any changes or recommendations? I am over on my protein a lot but I am boarder line type 2 diabetic so wondering if this is okay? I also am under on my fat content, is this okay too? Just want to make sure I am…
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help me choose from this menu
i am going here for dinner this week with a group of people i used to work with (we go every month and taste the "best of" something on this one person's list - this month is best overall appetizers - so I don't have the option of selecting somewhere else lol) because it is a one-of-a-kind restaurant, there is no…
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Please help me add this food to the database
I often shop at a small store that sometimes carries unusual imported foods. Today I purchased two items that I haven't seen previously. They are not currently in the MFP database, and although there is nutritional information on the labels, I can't figure out how to add them. I'd really appreciate your help. :) For both…
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Garcenia Cambogia
Sorry it's Garcinia Cambogia...Has anyone ever taken this supplement? Just saw it on the Dr. Oz show and it does seem like an interesting supplement to aid in weight loss...I know it's not a magic pill...just curious what your experience with it was.
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Substitutes for sweets (I have a horrible sweet tooth)
What has everyone replaced sweets with? I have a horrible sweet tooth and am tying to find healthier alternatives. As a one time smoker I replaced smoking after meals with foods. I love fruits but after I eat them I want something chocolate/sweet. I have coco almonds but I need to be able to have some kind of variation.
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Protein??
How much protein should I have?
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SODIUM
what should you do when your way over your sodium intake. Mines 2,500.. I've had 8,390. How will this affect my weight loss? The majority is from soya sauce. what should i do drink more water?
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Food help please!
Hey folks! What are some foods I can eat for high protein and low fat besides a lot of shakes and protein bars? I want to try to eat over 100g of protein a day.
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healthiest pizza joint
for that friday night craving which is the healthiest? Pizza Hut? Papa Johns? xx
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calorie intake for a 13 year old boy trying to gain?
My nephew is trying to build muscle, he's naturally pretty slim and lanky and my husband and I are taking him to the gym with us to work out but I want to make sure he's eating enough. All of my experience is with gaining muscle while losing fat, he has no fat to lose! Anyone have a good ballpark calorie intake for a 13…
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Energy Drink alternatives?
I come home from working on my feet early mornings and am often very tired. I was never a big fan of energy drinks, and I really don't want any of the calories or huge sugar spike. Is there anything else I can try? I'm not looking for a huge rush of energy, just enough to get me off my feet (and away from my computer/snack…
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nutrition and running newbie advice needed
Hey everyone I'm new to mfp and I've just started training for my first marathon I have done a bit of running on anf off but I am really focused and motivated this time to get into the running properly the only problem is I have 58 pounds to lose and I need advice on what to eat when running to lose the weight I am running…
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Confused - sodium vs. salt
Hi, This morning, I bought frozen shrimps to make spring rolls for dinner, and this was what the nutritional info told me (for 100g) 57 cal 0.773 g Sodium 2.2 g salt I always assumed sodium/natrium was the same thing as salt, but this got me wondering. Is is something different? Is this because it's something from the sea,…
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How much water is 8 cups of water?
Do they mean glasses or legitimate cups (250mL)?
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bread alternatives
I've just stopped eating bread in the last week or so, because it's my nemesis in terms of weight loss! The difference without it is quite amazing. I feel much more "even", not so up and down energy-wise and in terms of craving food. When I was eating bread, I would be craving food all day and only something…
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Meal Plan - help please
Hi all, just wondering if there is a way MFP can generate a weekly (or fortnightly) meal plan which coincides with current caloric intake? For example is there a 1200 calories per day meal plan or a 1400 per day? I find it so much easier to stick to something when I'm given a plan and then I don't need to do any thinking…
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how to switch from weight loss mode to maintance?
I'm a far way off from being at my goal weight, but im already thinking about how do I make the switch from losing weight and a calorie deficite to being at maintaince. as you can see from my profile picture, the left is me currently, the right was last year... i clearly couldnt maintain what i had achieved... mainly…
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Right or wrong????
I'm struggling to eat my calories cos I hate going over, and mfp has just told me off for losing too quickly lol...so I've put my calories up to 1250 at least in my head I'm not going over but chances are I will eat my 1200 definitely....do you think I'm right Right or wrong idea???? Jayne xx:flowerforyou:
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nutritional shakes to take while travelling
Looking for some affordable and nutritious shake suggestions. I'm going to be travelling and hoping to find something to keep me on track with my weight loss while still providing me with the energy I need to be active and alert. As well as to save me from those times when I am stuck in the airport/airplane, etc...and…
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Milk or No Milk?
So I would like to hear a response from you and see what you have to think about this. But PLEASE mull it over, take deep thought into it. I am really interested in what you think. Okay here is my theory. Milk. Look at nature (concerning herbivores). The young is born and they get their main source of fats and nutrients…
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SALAD DRESSING
What is your salad dressing of choice when choosing a lower calorie version?
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Is it okay for some people to go under 1200 calories?
I know the amount of calories you need depends on your size, and it is commonly said that a person needs at least 1200 calories a day just to have their body functioning normally. But I was wondering if the person is kinda small, can they have less? I signed up for my fitness pal a while ago, and it put me on a calorie…
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How do I go to a bar and still watch my calories?
I like to go out with my friends on the weekend to bars and what not and was wondering how do I keep my calorie intake under control at the bar? I usually like to have a few drinks and don't really like diet soda? Thanks! :)
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high protein diets?
I had lost about 25 pounds since march and gained about 6 or 7 of it back because I found it difficult to maintain. I want to lose the weight back. Do high protein diets work? what are the pros and cons?
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Lunch ideas?
Hi everyone, Looking for some filling delicious lunch ideas! I work during the afternoon and am constantly on my feet so I need something to keep me full. I'm quite picky with food though? And to be honest I'm quite sick of tuna and salad! Thanks guys! :)
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Irregular bowel movements and fruit consumption?
Does consuming a lot of fruits a day effect bowel movements? Because my bowels are very loose since I started my own defined "intense diet". Plus, I've got some serious gas problems, which usually come around when I need to release some of the brown stuff. And every time the urge comes, it's pretty intense, but very little…