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You should try Nuun tablets. They are flavored electrolyte tablets that you put in water. I use them sometimes when I'm feeling dehydrated. I either crack it in half or thirds so it's not as strong/ not as much sugar. Gives nice flavor to water without quite as much sugar as Gatorade etc.

I use plain yogurt as a substitute in any recipe that calls for sour cream. I don't even notice a difference. I make a quick stroganoff that I use yogurt in all the time. 1 Lb ground turkey or ground beef (I use turkey) 1 onion 1 cup plain yogurt 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup Sautee the onion and ground meat until…

They only remove the labrum/cartilage if you have a labral debridment. Many hip preservation specialist today shy away from that approach in order to save the labrum. If the labrum is in very bad shape, some surgeons even use cadaver grafts. My labrum was still in good shape (in both hips) so they used anchors to hold it…

I had hip impingement (FAI) and a labral tear in both hips. I had 2 surgeries to fix both hips (arthoscopy). It is very involved, with a long recovery, but I'm doing great now. I started PT the day after my surgery (both times) and was in it for 6 months. Day 1 of PT I was on the stationary bike (zero resistance) for 20…

I have actually had A LOT of experience with hip injuries (labral tear, FAI etc). If you have any questions, you could PM me and I'd be glad to talk with you. With the hip, there are a lot of different things that could be wrong (it could even stem from back issues and be referred pain). An MRI is really the only way to…

I obviously misread what the OP was saying about total vs added sugar and gave my 2 cents. I never said the OP was drinking soda, I just was making an example to help illustrate my point.

I was actually wrong in my original post. It is recommended to keep added sugar below 25g or 100 calories daily (for women). I agree with you that the purpose is to stay under your calorie budget. So if the OP wants to limit added sugar to help with calories (since they are empty), what's the problem with wanting to track…

Thank you for taking the time to try and explain it future. I appreciate it.

So what exactly do you disagree with in my post?

I personally like to limit/reduce my sugar intake. Yes, sugar is sugar, but I really only am concerned with added sugar. Bananas, apples etc are pretty high in sugar, but you get nutrients with it. I'd try and keep your added sugar to less than 50g (I think that's what is recommended).

Your numbers sound off to me. 2850 calories to maintain sound really really high considering most people should eat around 2000 to be healthy (on average). The calorie burn from exercise/walking also sounds pretty high. Generally machines etc over estimate the number of calories burnef. Im sure others will chime in with…

Not sure of your exact symptoms, but I'd do some research on femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. This can cause snapping hip as well as catching and pain in the groin area.

I think (again) that the disconnect is due to semantics. I don't always eat "clean"...I don't even use that term. I do say that I like to limit my processed foods (limit, not eliminate). From a technical standpoint, almost every single item in a grocery store is "processed"...romaine hearts in a bag, greens cut off carrot…

It is ok to have an opinion only if it coincides with the main consensus of these forums. The main focus of this forums tends to be weightloss via CICO. Anything ideas beyond that generally get wooed. Plant based, eliminating most processed foods, soda, etc generally get met with negative results and woo. I understand that…

I agree about the fiber. No way a sweet potato has 52g of fiber (unless it's the size of a watermelon). There are about 5-6g/cup. For most people, 52g of fiber would cause some stomach/bowel distress since most aren't used to that much fiber (especially from one meal).

This is the best. Ginger, lemon, honey "tea" can actually shorten the duration and lessen the symptoms of an illness by boosting your immune system.

I stand corrected. You are right. Farmed salmon does have more omega 3. What I meant to say was the ratio between omega 3 and omega 6 is vastly different between farmed and wild.

I'm not sure what you are asking? Am I sure about what?

I like to think that I eat healthy. I like to cook from scratch and use healthy ingredients. My monthly food budget is for 2 adults and I spend considerably less per month than average. Look at your weekly flyers and buy when things are on sale. If chicken breast is on sale, stock up and freeze it for later. Make recipes…

I love cinnamon toast crunch but don't regularly buy it. I generally stay away from high added sugar products. BUT once in awhile (every couple months) I will buy a box (or some other treat I love but don't eat much of) and enjoy it. I don't regularly track calories as I don't really have to lose weight, I just like to eat…

I only eat wild caught. It's been shown that farmed it much higher in omega 6 and lower in omega 3 (you want the opposite). Farmed salmon also has color added to make it look pink. Wild salmon is naturally pink due to the krill and shrimp the salmon naturally eat.

I'm curious as to the frequency the OP is suggesting doing a colon cleans? Once a week? 2-3 times a week? "Frequent" is a subjective term.

I just did a quick Google search and it confirmed what I thought: "So how can we keep our intestines teeming with good bacteria? Let’s start with the things you shouldn’t do. 'Never, ever do a colon cleanse unless it is prep for a colonoscopy,' Dr. Toker says. 'When you do a colon cleanse, you kill all the good bacteria…

Gut health is important, but not everyone goes once a day. People need to find their "normal." If things start deviating from that "normal" then there is room for concern. Generally a diet high in fiber and water is all someone should need to maintain a healthy gut (for people without medical conditions). If you have…

I used Cronometer for awhile. It's nice because it let's you track a lot more macros. I haven't used it/logged in for awhile, so I'm not sure if anything changed recently.

As usual you word things in a very clear way. I agree with what you say and agree that "clean eating" is s term that gets used when nutritious eating would fit better.

Don't let other discourage you from doing what you feel is best for yourself. CICO will certainly work to drop pounds and that seems to be the golden rule on this site. You will lose weight by eating less than you burn...I don't think anyone is really questioning that. What some people seem to forget on this site is that…

Thank you. I do agree that eating clean is subjective, but I think it's good in theory. I don't really need to lose much weight. My goal for the new year is to simply tone up, maybe lose 5lbs in the process and be overall healthier. Sure CICO works to drop pounds, but what you eat makes a big difference in overall health…

I too really like "In Defense of Food" by Michael Pollan. Lots of great information. There was a PBS documentary on his book that you can watch if you don't want to read it...very interesting.

I think I'll stick to regular apples. I personally like to avoid GMO if possible, and don't buy pre-sliced produce. It takes about 30 seconds to cut an apple and not very long to eat said apple. I eat my apple well before it browns. Paying extra for pre-sliced sounds like a waste of money.