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Do you know where your food comes from?
So a while ago I watched Food, INC and I just wanted to send out a topic concerning to eat organic or not! I found the whole food production to be a bit overwhelming and frankly scary for me and I have really looked at what I am eating and what I am supporting by purchasing non-organics. At any rate, curious if anyone else…
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quality of calories question
Is it true or false that you can consume less calories if the quality of calories is higher in vital nutrients? Take my net calorie goal of 2010. If I ate nothing but fruits, vegatables, whole grains etc... and did not eat empty or low quality calories would my body be more resistant to starvation mode at say 1200-1500…
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Healthy Choice
I just wanna give props to Healthy Choice! For the longest time, I have enjoyed Healthy Choice frozen meals. One day I decided to try Lean Cuisine, and Smart Ones, and couldn't believe how high they are in sodium. It's ridiculous. Then I compared them to Healthy Choice. HC has half the sodium of LC & SO's. How can weight…
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Do I need to eat all my calories....
to be the most successful? I have a fairly active job and MFP says I should eat 1400 calories. I'm 5'4, 118lbs, and have it set to work out 3 times/week for 30 min to start out with. I've previously been lazy and haven't worked out and just restricted my calories to keep from gaining weight which I realize isn't healthy to…
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pinapple?!
When I tried to log the pinapple I ate this morning for breakfast, I am not sure if I am just logging it wrong or if I just shouldn't be eating it. I got pinapple from our hospital cafeteria and they weigh it when you pay for it and i got 15 oz of pinapple. When I plug that into my food diary it says that it is 210…
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green tea
I want to ask is green tea really helpful for weight loss because from the last 5 months i am drinking green tea with lemon after every meal but i do not lose even 1 pound so is it really good and helpful for weight loss and how much time it take to loose weight?
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CANADIAN GIRL NEEDS ADVICE FROM AMERICAN FRIENDS!
Hi Americans, I am going grocery shopping in the USA this Saturday, and I'm looking for food purchase suggestion. Here are three things I get in USA that they don't have here in Canada (at least where I live): -luna bars -boca burgers -low carb tortillas Any other suggestions? I'm looking for things that are not high in…
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Any type 2 diabetic on insulin.
Hello my name is Calie and I am having a hard time getting my insulin and carbs adjusted jut right. Any tips??????????// Calie
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Is split pea soup healthy for you?
I am making split pea soup in the crockpot without ham, and just the peas, onions, and chicken bouillon cubes. So if I have some of it, it won't be too bad for me will it? Yes I'm making it this late atnight because I want it for work tomorrow! Lol
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CABBAGE SOUP REALLY WORK
HEY GUYS I LOST ALREADY 2 LBS ANDI AM PROUD OF IT I WILL SEE TOMOROW WEIGHT AND SATURDAY WEIGHT
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Im stuffed and I have 500 cals to go! WTH??
So I made a stir fry with brown rice, chicken and veggies, and the whole giant thing totaled out to be 370 calories and my lunch was lo cal, my snack was lo cal......I was so hungry for the stir fry, and now its sitting here, half eaten and Im SOOOO FULL! I cant even look at any more food. How in the heck am I supposed to…
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Brown Rice
What is the best brown rice to buy? I am making a tofu dish and instead of white rice I wantedto switch to brown bc its healthier. Any suggestions?
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Love having Fruit Trees!
Had to go home for lunch today to take care of my old dog. Went to take something off the clothesline and discovered that the tangerines in my backyard are ready! So me and the old pup sat and ate one! To make this even better - I logged them in my food log to find out they are only about 50 cals! This makes me happy all…
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Aciphex
Is anyone taking the drug Aciphex? I'm taking it because I have a hiatal hernia and GERD symptoms. I took it a few years ago, it worked amazingly, but when I stopped having symptoms I stopped taking it. My symptoms are back and I started it again last week, but I've been having some weird side effects, lol. I was just…
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Low-cal, High-protein Food Search
I'm 5' tall and about 90 lbs. I would like to gain weight in muscle, so I'm looking for some low-cal protein rich foods. I'm not too keen on adding powders to stuff or eating protein bars or shakes, though. Basically looking for foods that are naturally protein-rich and will not bust my daily calorie intake. Any…
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RECALL ON SLIMFAST!!!
Just a reminder..there is currently a recall on all canned Slimfast premade beverages. The news channel stated that they contained deadly bacteria. Yall may want to research it online. There is a # that my husband found that you can call and report the # of cans or packages that you have alreay purchased. Thanks to…
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Wheat Germ
I found a recipe that calls for toasted wheat germ. Do I need to use it or can I leave it out? If I should use it, where do I find it in the grocery store? Thanks for any help.
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To Cheesecake or not to cheesecake?!?
Hmmm..... I have over 1,000 calories left and I haven't had dinner yet. I'm not really THAT hungry and could probably go without, BUT I have a piece of cheesecake from chilis in the fridge that's 700 calories. Shall I go for it??
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Wolf in sheep's clothing
So, I just got the Bejesus surprised out of me when I logged in my lunch and found out that an Olive Garden Lunch Salad with dressing has more calories than one and a half of their buttery breadsticks!!!! EVIL!!! Anyone else find out something they were sure would be alright for them in calories turn out to be a gut…
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Gluten-free in New York City
Can anyone recommend a gluten free restaurant (I know there are tons- I've done my research online... just looking for opinions/personal recommendations at this point) that is in NYC? We will be visiting the Rockefeller Center area on Saturday and I'm trying to pick a gluten free restaurant to try out... anyone either live…
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Yummy!
Just thought I'd share what I had for dinner because it was sooo good and satisfying: Greek Salad: Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Cucumber Cherry or grape tomatoes Red onion Black olives Light feta cheese 1-2 tbs Olive oil, 1 tbs lemon juice 1 lbs dried oregano For 2 cups, which is a decent salad, it's under 200 cals.…
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Mexican food HELP!!
I am going to a mexican place with my bf and his family. How do I go and eat right w/o messing up my diet?
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can,t make up calories without overloading protein ??*
hi isanyone else having difficulty staying within the guidelines of calories and protein? i``m trying tostay strue to wha my profile says i should eat but i``m under with my caloris but over in protein....... does anyone have any ideas on what i can eat to up calories without upping my protein ? and what kind of weightloss…
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KFC Nutrition calculator
http://www.yum.com/nutrition/menu.asp?brandID_abbr=2_KFC
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Healthy Snack Ideas - newsletter
Here is a great newsletter on healthy snacks - http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/fitness/weight-loss/100-calorie-snack-picks_ss2.html. There are some great ideas on it. Enjoy!!
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Splurging
So this past week I was kind of blah on eating healthy and working out. So I let myself splurge more than usual which i usually do it once a week. I realized at the end of the week that why i don't eat like this. I believe that it is ok to have a week like this every 5 or 6 months if you are just not motivated because it…
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Friday HELP
Okay so on friday i have school all day and then a gymnastics meet in the evening. i'm usually beat by like 7 on most school days. :( i'm going to be in need of a super energy boost so i can be rearing and ready to go on Friday!! i want to feel NOT bloated, or hungry, or worn out. i planned on eating a larger breakfast and…
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wow- havent logged in in a whole
love the changes! thank you MFP - i had taken a break from logging because I felt like it was owning me - i am back! 4 weeks til DISNEY MARATHON!
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Mousse Temptations
I tried the new Mousse Temptations today- the dark chocolate indulgence. Oh man!!! This is the best low calorie dessert ever! It tastes just like a hershey bar without all the calories. I definitely recommend!
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drinks
i know that thre have been posts on here, but i can't find them what are your fav low cal drinks- including mixed drinks. i am going to a bar on friday, and the mixed drinks are just as cheap as the beer! so, i am down with that. all i know is vodka and diet soda or cranberry/orange juice what are your favs?