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  • sunfirepromise
    sunfirepromise Posts: 1 Member
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    Is Couscous a refined grain or complex carb?
  • Nodakjan
    Nodakjan Posts: 1 Member
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    I have recently been diagnosed with prediabetes and have read so many conflicting articles I'm not sure what's allowed and what isn't. I do know I need to lose 30-40 pounds. Can you recommend a program or website to follow so I can manage this?
  • mike123m
    mike123m Posts: 1 Member
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    I've recently had my first two gout attacks.  Since having a heart stent placed in November, I have drastically changed my diet (substituting Quorn (mycoprotein) and Beyond Meat (pea protein), for meat products, among many other changes).  I'm told to reduce the foods that have high purines in them to reduce the risk of further gout attacks.  Do the two food products I've mentioned have high levels of purines?  I eat one or the other of these products every day.
  • Cathyb8488
    Cathyb8488 Posts: 3 Member
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    Is full fat milk, yogurt and cheese better to eat than say 2% dairy when trying to lose weight?
    and How do you know how many macros of protein fat and carbs is appropriate to shed pounds?
  • martyjharris
    martyjharris Posts: 1 Member
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    Hello, I am a type 1 diabetic and trying to follow and low carb high protein diet but unsure what calorie intake I need to be on, I am active with running and gym etc any help would be good
  • jsclady
    jsclady Posts: 1 Member
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    My fitbit says I'm burning 500 extra calories a day over the amount of calories I consume but I'm not losing weight. Do fitbit grossly overstate the amount of calories burned?
  • jaw0229
    jaw0229 Posts: 1 Member
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    I am 55 years old and have reduced caloric intake to approximately 1200-1400/day (Mediterranean diet most days) and exercise at least 30 minutes 3 - 4 /week. I am not losing weight. I am frustrated. I am post menopause and I don't want to believe that weight loss is not possible just because of my age. What can I do? What am I doing wrong? I've heard that exercise creates a stress hormone that actually works against weight loss. This doesn't sound right. Help please.
  • anehcar
    anehcar Posts: 6 Member
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    Hi
    I’d like some guidance
    on how much protein I should aim to consume to lose weight. I’m not looking for a Leto dirt but am happy to do a high protein eating plan. I weigh 53kg, am 50 and do low intensity resistance exercise everyday

    Also what should my calorie goal be?
  • janetcowan
    janetcowan Posts: 1 Member
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    I want to increase the fiber in my diet and am considering Metamucil with aspartame. My research shows aspartame has a lot of negative comments. Eating all natural fiber adds a lot of calories and carbs. Can I safely include Metamucil with aspartame?
  • mlwharriman
    mlwharriman Posts: 6 Member
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    I’m working to reduce how many grams of added sugar I eat a day but not sure what the limit is. I eat 2-3 servings of fresh fruit a day. My understanding is the sugar in fresh fruit isn’t part of that calculation. I read labels but still confused sometimes about added sugars.
    How many grams total of added sugar and naturally occurring sugar ( as in fruit) is considered acceptable for a healthy diet?
  • uncoolernie
    uncoolernie Posts: 5 Member
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    Hey. I am 47yr old M with approx 30kgs to lose. Is interval weight loss - with month on (target of losing 500g p/w) followed by a month off (maintaining weight) a good idea? Is the bodies "weight set point" based in scientific fact and evidence or just a new "fad".
    It sounds good, resonates with me and I am trying to follow a wholefood, plant based diet with very little sugar or processed food. It kind of fits with what ia doing anyway. TIA
  • diannep21547
    diannep21547 Posts: 1 Member
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    Do you agree that each major meal should be 25-30 grams of protein?
  • bbbrannigan
    bbbrannigan Posts: 1 Member
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    As a male in early 50’s what tips would you have for proper nutrition for fueling workouts aimed at fat loss specifically belly fat.
  • johnthompson326
    johnthompson326 Posts: 1 Member
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    I’ve been sticking to a diet for about 3 weeks now, but I haven’t seen any progress, what is causing this? I track my calories, and I’m only eating between 1,800-2,100 a day which is under the target the app set for me.
  • wendynocek
    wendynocek Posts: 1 Member
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    I have been stuck at the same weight for 6 years now and want to lose 10 more pounds. No matter what I do my weight will not budge. Any suggestions to help or why I can’t lose any more weight?
  • cvanloan11585
    cvanloan11585 Posts: 1 Member
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    Could you recommend a probiotic supplement for someone struggling with Gut health after antibiotics? If not a specific brand, could you suggest qualities to look for in a good probiotic supplement for someone trying to build up better gut health? Thank you!
  • sexyzena
    sexyzena Posts: 1 Member
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    Im a pestatarian, what foods can I eat to help with keeping my haemoglobin levels right, I give blood but have been unable to donate these last two times, due to it being too low.
  • kgrygo93
    kgrygo93 Posts: 1 Member
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    Do you have any suggestions for partners who have drastically different dietary and caloric needs who still want to eat together and live a healthy lifestyle?
  • JoddieTay17
    JoddieTay17 Posts: 1 Member
    edited March 2022
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    Hi Stephanie!
    In the last few months, I've changed my eating style to tofu/seafood/fruits/veggies and beans. I am so gassy! Especially the last few weeks. I've cut out processed plant products like Just Egg and Beyond Meat, yet the gas persists.

    I just ordered some quinoa so will have some grains starting this week. I also eat a lot of Dave's Killer Bread (21 Grain). Though I struggle to hit my protein goals, I am always over on fiber. Could it be the fiber that is causing gassiness?

    Beans = chickpeas and black beans
    Seafood - smoked salmon, grilled tilapia, grilled shrimp
    Veggies = bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, red onions, etc
    Fruits = frozen: cherries, berries, mangoes and bananas. Fresh: Ambrosia apples and Bosc pears

    THANK YOU for reading Stephanie!
  • ebonyrenegade98
    ebonyrenegade98 Posts: 1 Member
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    What do you suggest for someone who can’t seem to lose the weight? I took my doctor’s advice, the advice of two dieticians, and my endocrinologist said my only option at this point is bariatric surgery. I try to eat as much protein and healthy carbs as I can, I eat at a 1000+ calorie deficit for my BMR (I started at -200 and increased with each month of no loss, so I eat about 1500 calories a day), and I want to give up.
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