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Low carb never worked for me, at least not for long term. I wouldn't call what i had the greatest success with as "low calorie", either. Eating adequate calories to keep up with my fitness goals is what works for me.

Personally, cutting dairy was one of the best things i have ever done. I highly recommend anyone to try a month without dairy. What i find when people do give it up is they say something like "Oh, i have been dealing with (insert ailment here) my whole life, and thought it was just something i would always have to deal…

I had success when i turned my focus towards health, and not weight loss. Do as a healthy person does (exercise, eat plenty of veggies, get quality sleep, etc) and the weight goes away without thinking about it.

Science is a nothing more than what humans use to study the world that is. It has no point of view or agenda.

There's a word for that. It's sandwiched in the dictionary, right in between the two words that surround the word "addiction".

Gee, it sure seems as if there are a lot of accounts that espouse the food industry's POV, verbatim.

It's very, very, very common for those who quit dairy to report their acne and bloating went away.

B12 comes from bacteria. The reason we need to supplement is because we live in a modern world where we sanitize things, including our water. Humans, like our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, are mostly herbivorous. Our bodies are set up for finding and digesting plants. Humans tend to thrive on a mostly plant…

Of course fruit is good for you. Look at the fruitarians for a little idea. Some of the healthiest people in the world get a majority of their calories from fruit. Eat all you want.

The French are active and eat a lot of fresh produce. They are healthy in spite of the oil, not because of it.

Low carb is not something that is natural or healthy for humans, and that's why it's so hard to do it. Nutritionists tell you to get enough fiber, get enough fruits, get enough vegetables, get some legumes and whole grains in your diet, etc. ALL of the foods that are truly health promoting have carbohydrates. It might not…

Awesome!!! Good work. I have been eating a WFPB diet for 5 years and i have seen countless others reverse health conditions, even big ones like cancer and diabetes, and lose a ton of weight. Glad there are others still finding this way of eating.

Anytime anyone mentions the word "protein". I get plenty, even as a vegetarian. Thanks for asking where i get it from.

This. Starchy vegetables and whole grains help.

Make sure you fill up on good food before you leave your house, and have some quality snacks around for you to eat. There is no harm in snacking on sugar snap peas instead of whatever cookies or donuts might be served.

I don't think it much matters what your ratios are; i've seen people do well on many different ratios. If what you are doing is working, no need to change it to meet numbers on a computer screen. You can change your preferred ratios in MFP, too. Personally, i do best when my carbohydrates are 80%-90% of calories, protein…

How long you been vegetarian? One of the most important things i have learned in my years as a vegetarian is that there is absolutely no need to worry about protein, ever. Most people don't get enough fiber. Many people suffer from micro-nutrient deficiencies or electrolyte imbalances. Almost NOBODY ever suffers from lack…

I had some pretty bad GERD go away. Dr. Michael Klaper has a good segment in one of his lectures available on youtube about GERD and how to get rid of it. I don't remember which lecture, but i think it was the one labeled something about the digestive system.

A little bit of vegetable broth in the packet helps keep it from sticking, plus helps keep the food moist. I started losing weight a lot faster when i quit oil entirely; it's amazing how a little bit of oil is so incredibly calorie dense!

Totally agree with this.

That's what i was going to say! Eating a vegan diet is really that easy. To be a HEALTHY vegan, remember to focus on fruits and vegetables. Make sure you eat plenty of both daily.

Awww you are making me hungry! That looks so good!

The best thing you can do is set up lifelong sustainable habits. I tried low carb before, and i have seen many others try it. It is most often a temporary diet. For the long term, i just don't believe it's sustainable. We have a sweet tooth for a reason. Our brains and muscles both run off glucose, and the foods most…

Best tips after 5 years of being vegetarian are to: Eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible. F&V have the micro-nutrients, fiber, water, minerals, anti-oxidants and phyto-chemicals that are NOT OPTIONAL. Avoid processed foods. (The occasional treat isn't an issue, it's daily use that becomes a problem.) Processed…

Jeez, people, the OP is looking for help/advice with the recipe, not with semantics. OP: I make it in the vitamix and i use a few other fruits, so it's not one ingredient. I also mix in flax seed, and i use my homemade almond milk to loosen it up a bit. Not enough to make it watery, just enough to make it come out easy. If…

Personally, i think the most dangerous diets are the ones that are so afraid of carbohydrates they wont allow you to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Diets like Atkins and South beach.

If you are needing something to fulfill cravings, they have fake cheeses, sour cream, cream cheese, etc, but they are not always terribly healthy. The best way to transition to dairy free is to just stop eating dairy. It's hard at first, because dairy is in so many things. For recipes that usually get milk, like oatmeal,…

It's good long term. The best advice i can say is, as with any other way of eating, that fresh fruits and veggies are foods to eat every day. Especially green veggies!

I second this.

Fruit! The best food. It comes complete with water, fiber, minerals, micro-nutrients, phyto-chemicals and energy. There is not much fat in most fruits, and the amount of carbs vary, so you can pick what works for you.