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One reason why water is very important in weight loss
http://health.howstuffworks.com/question447.htm In summary: What you and I refer to as a Calorie (big/capital "C") is actually a kilocalorie, or 1000 calories (little "c"). So what is a calorie? Scientifically, it is the measurement of energy that is needed to increase the temperature of one gram of water, by one degree…
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HG's Ultimate Dining Out Survival Guide!
Going out for dinner but don't want to swallow a gazillion calories? HG is here to help. This may seem like simple, no-brainer advice. But just in case you've forgotten some of this -- or never knew -- here's HG's dining out refresher course... ~Google = Your BFF If you know where you're going for dinner and have a few…
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healthydiningfinder.com
If you know where you're going for dinner and have a few extra minutes, find the restaurant's menu online and check it out. If you do a little research beforehand, you'll be more prepared, and you'll probably make better choices. A lot of chain restaurants have their nutritional info online -- but even if the restaurant…
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Question
I have a milk allergy and I am starting to be concerned with calcium. I have had this all my life but for a short time I was able to tolerate milk in small amounts. I am finding that I am not able to tolerate the milk anymore and other dairy products are beginning to be ify. I was wondering what other things have a good…
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What foods have you "discovered"?
While changing your lifestyle? For example, yesterday I had a very strong cravings for two things I didn't even eat three years ago: asparagus. (roasted for 10 minutes at 425 with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper.) and almond butter. (with an apple. . .my new favorite "treat") Has anyone else "discovered" new…
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YES!!!
Omg, I am so happy! I was looking on healthy dining finder and checked out Cracker Barrel (a place I didn't think I would ever be able to dine at again!!) and saw that my fav meal, the Homemade Chicken n Dumplings dinner plate with green beans and carrots is 390 calories and 10 g of fat!! I can handle that!! WOOHOO!!! It's…
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My son's birthday nad chocolate cake
Well, my monster is 15 today and I had a small one serving piece of chocolate cake with icing and reg serving of light ice cream and I am still under the calories. Woo Hoo and whoot for me.......:smokin: :drinker:
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hard to eat all my calories
I'm finding it hard to eat all my calories after I add in my work out burned calories. I get full and after dinner I usually have all my work out calories still left. Also, I almost always go over in protein intake and I'm wondering how bad this is. Today I was over by 70! I eat alot of processed vegetarian simulated meats…
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Hungry More Often
In the past week since I started really applying myself to counting calories, etc, I've found that I've actually been eating MUCH more than I have ever eaten in the past. I used to eat 4-700 or so calories a day on average, and then have occasional binges. As expected, I got huge. Now since I've been eating more, I'm…
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dont know when to stop..
wondering if anyone has this problem.. after recovering from being in starvation mode! i seem to have lost touch with my body's hunger signals.. for example at dinner.. although i always stay within my alloted calories i overeat.. i dont stop until i REALLY REALLY feel full.. i want to stop before hand and i know that the…
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Miracle Noodle
Has anyone ever used these? I stumbled across the webpage while searching for spaghetti squash cooking instructions. http://www.miraclenoodle.com/?gclid=CJT86dvGz5ICFQUilgodEy72Hg It sounds like a great alternative to regular noodles (or spaghetti squash), but I'd like to hear from anyone who might have actually tried them.
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certain foods you would sell your soul for??
Well, not that drastic, but I would probably trample you for them. #1......Oreos Cheese doodles twinkies cheese cake
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problem..
I eat alot of fruits, so I sometimes go over my limit of Vitamin C. I wanted to take a multivitamin, because somethings I do not get enough of; like iron and potassium. I was just wondering if getting the vitamin C from a multivitamin and getting the vitamin C from fruits, if thats to much?
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Is there such a thing as a low cal oil??
I know this is probably the dumbest question out there, but it seems like no matter what oil I try it's about 120 a Tablespoon..... Also any suggestions to replace the oil to pop popcorn the old fashion way?? Kinda getting sick of the Microwave... Thanks
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What's Best?? 2 or 3 hours ??
Hi everyone, If this is a repost I'm sorry... Curious... is it better to eat every two hours or hold off to eat every three hours?? Just want to do what is best to keep my body running like a machine and burning those calories!:bigsmile: Thanks Tish
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9 Tips on Reading Food Labels
In 1994 the U.S. government began requiring manufacturers to put nutrition information on food labels. You can use this information to make better choices about what you eat. Look for the following: Pay close attention to serving sizes. Products labeled "light," or "lite," must have a third fewer calories or half the fat…
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tips for eatting out
Food is relatively cheap in this country, and as a result portions are often overly large, especially in fast-food restaurants. But if you're smart about what you order, you can get a healthy meal — including dessert — when eating out. Here are some guidelines: Avoid fried foods. Frying adds more fat to a food than…
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What was for Breakfast?? 4-10-08
Good Morning All:flowerforyou: Breakfast : 2 tbsp sugar free hot chocolate mixed with hot water banana 1 package weight control banana bread oatmeal Hope the sun is shinning where you all are cause it is rainning, windy and down right cold this morning here in Iowa. Have a great day:flowerforyou:
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Question about Tea
I was wondering why when I put tea in my food diary for the from the food data base it gives me 2 calories. I know tea has no calories so I found that wierd. Does anyone know why that is? Thanks Adrienne:heart:
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Did you know?
the most common vegetable eaten in the United States is...... drum roll please........... the FRENCH FRY! Now that's scary! Replace your french fries with carrot sticks I say!
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CHINA BUFFET
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE CHINA BUFFET FOOD. I REALLY LIKE CHINESE FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE; BAKED CHEESE CRAB; PINEAPPLE CHICKEN, ETC. THANKS, JOY:smile:
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What to do with Flax seed
I bought some flax seed (whole), because they are supposed to be good for you. Now, what do I do with them? Any Idea out there?
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weight of spaghetti noodles?
I am having spaghetti for supper tonight. It says on the package that 2oz is one serving. Well, I don't have a scale at my house, so can someone tell me how many cups that translates to? Thanks so much!
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sugar addicted?
Okay so I recently changed the settings on my food diary to include sugar and it's killing me! I think I might be sugar addicted because all of the foods that I love have sugar in them. It feels like it's impossible to stay under 24 grams of sugar per day... especially if I have fresh fruit (a banana) or cereal for…
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eggs
Does anyone on the nutrition fact on egg whites scrambled? I don't know if I didn't type it in right or what but I couldn't find it. TIA
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Sugar rush!!!! Am I in trouble???
So, for awhile I have been tracking my fat, protein, and fiber. I decided to switch to some other things, and included sugar. I have gone over my sugar recommendation EVERY DAY so far. For example, it says my goal is 37g each day. Yesterday I had 2 medium pears for breakfast, for a total of 32g of sugar! Are you supposed…
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wu-yi tea
I just started my new eating routine and I'm eating 5 x a day , but my cousin ordered wu-yi tea then found out she was preg so couldn't use it she gave it to me. It came with a 1200 cal diet and says you have to drink 2x day. I started Monday and have lost 4 lbs as of this morning. The weird part is I should have just kept…
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Top 20 Worst Resteraunt Meals In America!
"The Top 20 Worst Restaurant Meals in America" This will make you stop and think: 20: Worst Fast-Food Chicken Meal - Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald's (5 pieces) with cream ranch sauce. 830 Calories, 55 grams fat (4.5 Trans fat), 48 carbs. Add a large fries and regular soda and this seemingly innocuous…
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maple syrup problem
I eat kashi waffles every once in a while, but everytime I eat them, about 2 hours later I am really hungry. I think it is the maple syrup that is making me feel this way, esp. b/c it is a simple sugar, but I have always eaten maple syrup and wondered if there is anything better and healthier to put on my waffles, that…
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Nutrition Facts?? Please Help!!
I do not understand what it means when under the "Amount Per Serving" part on the nutrition facts labeling of foods it says " CALORIES FROM FAT" after it tells you the "CALORIES".??? :huh: It seems to be totally different from the facts listed below....such as , Total Fat , Cholesterol , Sodium , Total Carbohydrate ,…