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I also make a batch of bean burgers in advance and then freeze them with a parchment paper square in between each beannie pattie, so it's easier to separate one from the stack when it's time to bring one out to cook/eat!

Dear Vilma, thanks so much for posting such an inspirational personal journey. It's not easy to post something so personal and be subjected to other's judgement. Your story is very real and quite motivating, I appreciate that you took the time to share with others what was your individual experience in this extremely…

In The China Study, Dr. T. Colin Campbell of Cornell University conducts an experiment with Dairy Protein (casein) and proves that with a 20% amount, cancerous cells grow and when casein is restricted to below 5% or eliminated, cancerous cells stop growing!

You may want to read a good book that explains "emotional eating" such as Life is Hard, Food is Easy by Linda Spangle. In the book, she provides a 5-step plan for dealing with "emotional" hunger and cravings. This may help you get to the "root cause" of your cravings and help you understand what's really going on. All the…

I LOVE Braggs Salad dressings, especially their Vinaigrette and their Sesame/Ginger Dressing!! Usually, I buy them at Mother's in Southern California. www.bragg.com has all of their delicious products and the dressing recipe is on their gallon jugs of apple cider vinegar -- yes, our family buys it by the gallon! Try these…

Hello! I'm becoming vegan so I can be more healthy. Here is a helpful link for 21 days of vegan meals http://www.pcrm.org/kickstartHome/mealplan

I'm a new vegan. Here's a 21-day Meal Plan suggested by physicians http://www.pcrm.org/kickstartHome/mealplan

Oh, and I didn't mention this because it's pretty much a "given" for anyone who is Insulin Resistant (IR) -- I stay away from SUGAR! This means no soda -- water is a much better beverage! Also, no sugar in my coffee and desserts only on occasion (such as a birthday & even then, only a "sliver" of the cake). I even switch…

I'm pre-diabetic so I'm now abstaining completely from refined carbohydrates, fatty meats and dairy products. I am eating whole wheat pasta & bread, along with healthy whole grains, such as quinoa, brown rice and all the incredible variety of beans, plus vegetables. Please watch the movie "Forks Over Knives" and "PlantPure…

I also avoid the "refined" carbs, such as white rice and white pasta since I am pre-diabetic and need to watch my sugar levels. However, all of the whole grains and legumes (beans) are what help to keep me feeling "full" -- satiety is a wonderful feeling! 100% Whole Wheat Pasta & Breads, plus quinoa, beans and brown rice…

Me too! Previous to this week-long start-up, my last log-in was November, 2013. Already, I'm feeling more optimistic about getting the results I want this time -- 40-pound weight loss. This time, I am actively engaged in doing more of the "right" things related to nutrition and exercise. Good luck to you!

If you have canned beans, canned diced tomato, and frozen or canned corn, you can make a Southwest Salad!! Just mix the beans, tomatoes and corn all together and then top with some chopped chili or any of your favorite hot sauces that you might already have on hand and then mix everything well. If you prefer not to have…

What other ingredients do you have in your pantry, such as cans of beans or grains of rice and canned tomato sauce or any sort of pasta? If we know what ingredients you have available, then more relevant suggestions can be made. A pot of any beans with a side of rice and vegetables is always delicious and extremely…

Dear Nia, you have taken the first and most difficult step to better health -- by acknowledging that something is wrong and asking for help. Be proud! Please do continue the process toward achieving good health by speaking with a Health Care Provider. Your closest friends and family will provide the loving support you…

And, the more you nurse, the more weight you lose!

"La Leche League" is an organization dedicated to promoting breastfeeding. Visit www.llli.org and www.lllusa.org

You might want to eat more beans, vegetables and whole grains while nursing. Also, you might want to consider nursing your baby exclusively and delaying other foods until later. I obtained a lot of tips and advice from La Leche League which I found very helpful.

Yup, I did that for many years while I focused on my career, and eating only one large meal a day has affected my health negatively. Breakfast was always 2 to 3 cups of coffee and then I would enjoy a large dinner for a number of years in my late 30's and early 40's. The lack of nutrients throughout the day threw my…