Have a Health & Nutrition Question? Ask the RD!

qdodson8374

I am struggling BIG time with getting enough calories (2,300) but staying within my daily portions (1.5-2 cups fruit, 3 cups of veggies, 6oz of grains, 5oz of protein, etc). If I reach the above portion goals for the day, for some reason I’m no where near getting in all of my calories for the day. However if I add in more calories, I go WAY over the amount of protein or fruits I should be having (according to recommended portions) This leaves me super confused and stressed:(. What should I do? (Hope I didn’t confuse ya too much)

Thank you
Quindella

librarylady1954

As a 67 year old female, how much protein do I need? Also suggestions for protein other than eggs in the morning when I can't eat dairy due to medications.

dolphindebbie

I am just beginning my journey and have a lot of weight to lose. I have bad arthritis and struggle with exercise. I try to follow low carb diet but cannot eat nuts. Any tips to get me losing would be appreciated!
Thank you

quilter6870

I am using WW diet to lose weight. I have been on this diet and following it every day for over a month but I cannot lose anything. I weight 123 and want to get to my goal weight of 115. What am I doing wrong? I am getting depressed over the fact that I cannot seem to lose anything. I work out at the gym doing both cardio and weight training at least 5 to 6 times a week.

mjmclean60

Hello my name is Martha
I'm a diabetic an need to learn how to cook healthy meals to bring down my sugar an lose weight. Can you send me some good recipes for breakfast, lunch an supper?
Thank you

thea0416

When I reach my goal weight , how do you recommend one increase their calorie intake for maintenance. Should I Increase my intake slowly over several weeks?

Lloorny

Runner, 73 year old, mostly nondairy, veggie diet, training for a 10 miler in June.
what to eat before and after long runs, hill workouts etc. adding in animal protein since it seems to keep me from eating every carbohydrate in sight.

sjworthley

I was diagnosed with diabetes 2.5 years ago. I lost 40 lbs quickly but have been plateaued for awhile. Any tips on diet/exercise to jumpstart weight loss. I would like to lose another 30lbs? Walking is my go-to exercise when my feet tolerate.

lilychill

Dear RD, I'm a 44-year-old woman and, like others on this feed, I'm struggling with slight overweight even though I eat relatively healthy and well-balanced, and I exercise often. OK, we surely have to face our metabolism has slowed down. ^^ But – what else can be done besides eating fewer calories than the ones we spend? Maybe to eat more small meals per day, to stop eating at a certain time, or to do X amount of XX-hour intermittent fastings per week? Thanks in advance for your help!

samiramamun

Does honey contribute to health benefits for those leading an active lifestyle? I have started consuming Sidr Honey with Lipton Red Tea, I'm wondering if investing in such an expensive honey is beneficial or I am just following a fad.

akgirl89

Diabetes runs in my family; I am trying to avoid it. Before Covid, fall 2019, I worked to get my A1c down from 5.8 to 5.7. I would like to see it lower; however, when I went in February 2021 to ask for an A1c test, the new doctor in town, said not to worry about it that the recommended numbers had changed, and at 65, I would most likely never develop diabetes. This is so opposite of what I had believed. I have been occasionally checking it in the morning and my fasting glucose levels range from 101 to 105. Should I be worried? I try to eat healthy with protein, fiber, and complex cards.

samantha3_0521

My blood sugar was a bit high at my last blood draw appt. I had gestational diabetes, but managed it well through nutrition though I was put on a thyroid medication but went off after baby came. My doc wants me to go back on it since my blood sugar was slightly high, but I’d rather manage my health through nutrition. She said I should go low carb. What amount of carbs a day for a woman, mid thirties, do you think is appropriate?

bgorman65

I seem to cycle between sticking to my calorie goal for weight loss and getting so hungry some days that I blow it out of the water, and I haven't lost any weight in a couple of months. Do you have any suggestions on what to do when I get really hungry to keep me from stuffing myself way beyond what I need to eat? Would limiting carbs help with the hunger?

GeminiLady159

Intermittent fasting (IF): there is lots of evidence of its health benefits, especially related to insulin production and resistance, which of course are related to health and weight. However, It seems the only “allowed” examples and answers here on MFP are “calorie in calorie out/CICO” (as in, if IF works it is only due to calorie restriction rather than any benefits of a digestive break per se). The CICO and eat all day small meals was once the accepted thought, but research and science has moved on. As an RD- what say you? Is your field catching up?

jbrown79vtme

I have read some articles recently on line that suggest eating some foods will significantly lower testosterone. Two examples are flaxseed and soy products, both of which I had regularly included in my diet. I am a 65 year old male and so am prone to losing muscle mass. Should I avoid those foods?

annerox2019

Can you still walk daily if you’re getting knee pain that may be arthritic?

bonecycle

I’m a 52 yo competitive cyclist and T1 diabetic. What do you suggest eating pre-race and during race for a 3-5 hour event?

kjack7975

I am struggling to eat enough calories when I already have my fats, carbs etc. What should I be eating?

Marji70

I am a chocoholic what is the best chocolate to eat on a diet?

yogendsharma

What sort of nutrition plan should a diabetic Type 2 follow? I eat clean meals mostly, do my own workouts with gyms as well. Struggling to stick to a nutrition plan as being a diabetic my carbs intake is controlled thus causing me problems to gain mass.

rachelmv3050

Dear Rd: I would like to know how often can we fast and how does it work? During that “break”just water? It seems it helps not only with weight loss but also regeneration of cells and gives body a break

Beckysix

How get enough protein on a vegetarian diet without eating too many carbs? I don't like tofu, tempeh or seitan and I find I eat a lot of quinoa, lentils and beans. But these are high in carbs too. I do eat Greek yoghurt and protein shakes, but there is only so much of that one can eat and I think variety is good.

How much protein should be consumed daily?

milenazduniak

Any diet or supplement recommendations to help recover after COVID? I want to loose weight and get back in shape but still feel fatigued and have uneven heartbeat which makes it much harder get back to excercise routine. Thanks!

lynnem0411

I have mild diverticulosis which causes me moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately I think its worse when I eat raw foods, eg salads. What foods should I avoid please?

gperri1504

Best post-workout meal that gets to the muscles quickly to replenish glycogen but also maintains blood sugar?

gperri1504

Issues with blood glucose, but also needing to eat in surplus for weight gain and muscle building, how to balance the two?

Riorsq

I get hungry late at night and can’t sleep on an empty stomach. What’s the best thing to eat so I won’t gain weight. Please don’t say water….I’ll be up all night peeing!

Dottyx

Hi, There's a lot of hype about supplements, which I find very confusing. Do you advise supplements for women over 50 and if so which ones?

nossmf

As a bodybuilder, is it more important to spread my protein intake out across several smaller meals throughout the day, or is it ok to have one or two high-protein meals (getting my total protein for the day)?

doreenbarkowitz

I'm 65. For the past 2+ years, I've been trying to lose weight. I lost 17 lbs on WW but then got stuck because I ate too much of my free foods (not fruits/vegetables, but whole wheat pasta, brown rice, etc.). I tried Noom but it's basically counting calories and I have a difficult time even staying within 1300 a day, so I ended up gaining 4 lbs. So I came back to MyFitnessPal which has helped me in the past. But the problem remains... I end up eating too many calories. I can't believe how many calories I can eat per day! AARP had a article recently about older people not worrying so much about calories but to work on increasing protein (25-30 grams per meal), increasing fiber, and including fruits and vegetables per meal. The article emphasized how important it is to keep muscle in order to minimize fat. I'm a vegetarian who dislikes dairy products. I walk briskly on a treadmill for an hour 5-6 days a week. I need to lose another 25-30 lbs. I'm at risk of gaining if I don't watch my calories, but how do I keep calories down and get enough protein?