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Good. It's about time. But with the amount of GMO crops we sell to the rest of the world, our own regulations here won't make much of a dent in their profits. They already own a majority of the small farms in the Midwest, and the third world countries GMOs are designed to help don't regulate it near as much. They can still…

Considering it requires you to study biology, chemistry, genetics, and the actual GMO processes, I would say I have a more educated view on them than most who have replied here. My certification in commercial/agricultural pesticide application also helps me understand it better. I didn't say, "GMOs are not safe". I said,…

No, an organic certification means your pesticide use is under constant regulation. You are subject to surprise inspections, and stricter quality tests. Many commercial growers that don't apply for organic certification are only inspected every 3-5 years. And hardly ever subjected to quality control. You may think they…

It entirely depends on their certification. Organic apple sauce may only be made with organic sugar. Only if it says 100% organic does it mean everything in it is organic. Even then, there are still pesticides at play. Organic really only holds weight in the produce section. You have the ability to wash it of any residue…

But it can have more pesticides on it than a GMO crop. Choose what's important to you.- No, it can't. It still has to fall within specific organic-approved pesticides. This isn't necessarily true. As mentioned before, each GMO is different and should be taken on a case-by-case basis. In some instances, genetic engineering…

According to science, we really don't know. However, the reason we don't know is because they haven't been around long enough for us to know if there are any long-term affects or not. GMOs are responsible for higher gluten in grains, and the main goal is to increase shelf-life and yield, usually at the cost of flavor and…

In addition to seeking help, you can eat all the veggies you want without logging them. You never have to feel guilty about eating them. So, in the meantime, try easing into maintenance by eating something guilt-free. And schedule an appointment with a Dr. soon to discuss your nutrition and healthy goals.

I second the low-carb route. Mostly for the refined, simple carbs. Complex carbs can be very filling and very good for you (think sweet potato or wild rice). I had the exact same problem where I felt my body was eating itself. Which... I guess technically it was. I cut sugar and breads, and I lost 20 pounds in a month. I…

Mine is from Poland. He feels the same way about kielbasa. [/quote] Gross

Also, as far as boosting your metabolism, I'm not sure it's going to be a super-hero in that area. HOWEVER, it has been a proven anti-bacterial and anti-viral, and my pediatrician tells me that I should definitely include it in my kids' diets and my own (I'm still breastfeeding.) She's from China and has done lots of…

Here's how I make tea with it: Chop about an inch off the root and peel it. Grate or chop it (the grain of the root runs lengthwise, so it makes it easy to grate if you follow the grain.) Then, I boil water and pour it over the ginger. I read somewhere that you don't want to actually boil the ginger, because it can destroy…

This is what I do! I feel awesome, btw. No added sugars or simple carbs. All vegetables, fruits, and lean/plant-based proteins. No dairy. I eat a lot of shrimp. It's naturally low in fat and very high in protein, which is what helps me hit what I need during the day. I also eat a lot of vegetable soups, and blend them if I…

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/health/19brody.html

http://healthyenough.net/calorie-counting/

I'm saying there's a difference between losing fat and losing weight. You can starve yourself, eat crap, and lose muscle. Technically, you would lose weight. But, you wouldn't be losing fat.

As I have also successfully lost weight, that part of your argument is invalid. But, if you would rather post blogs about some random person who ate junk and the number on the scale moved as proof, then ok. Losing a number is not the same as losing fat. That's all there is to it.

https://authoritynutrition.com/debunking-the-calorie-myth/ This is what weight loss is all about.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-you-lose-weight-wher/ this is the science behind weight loss. This process is triggered by eating low-glycemic foods. It is based on blood sugar levels. Unless your blood sugar drops, your body won't start this process. Refined foods increase blood sugar. It inhibits this…

How about someone posts a scientific study that shows refined food calories are equal to complex food calories

They claimed starvation mode is a myth. But your metabolic rate will adjust after prolonged calorie deficits, as the study shows. And obviously you cannot eat 1,500 calories of processed foods and expect it to affect your body the same as 1,500 calories of whole foods. Anyone claiming they lost weight eating processed…

The blog cites the studies.

That's simply not true. https://blog.bulletproof.com/not-the-calories-stupid-reply-to-time-magazine/. You may still lose some weight, but not as quickly. And refined foods will never help the process.

You may lose weight just fine, but you can't ignore the science behind the chemical processes of how your body deals with different food sources. Long-term affects of calorie restrictions on metabolic rate= https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3943438/

So, you're saying the types of calories you eat do matter. And it's not simply the deficit that makes you lose weight. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar/

Possibly at first. However, as you maintain a deficit, your body will adjust. It will shift it's metabolic processes to adapt to lesser calories. Unless you properly nourish it. I am more than happy to provide support. I simply claimed there was no valid way to "prove" me wrong because proof doesn't exist. And after a…

Are you claiming that you can eat bread, sugar, and carbs and as long as you are still under your calorie goal then the weight will drop off?

I'm claiming it is what's responsible for elimination of elements that have been stored within a fat cell. Not the process that removes it from the fat cell, but the process that removes it from the body.

You would be amazed at the amount of people who have no clue what it means.

Just do me a favor and research how blood sugar and insulin affect weight gain/loss. Then tell me I'm wrong. In strictly terms of a measurement of energy, yes calories are just a unit of measurement. But that's not what was implied. We are talking about calories compared with calories in different foods. And even with…