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I was off for a few days due to finals. Tests are over for this semester now. Oh, and I *DO* see your ticker! Yah! :happy:
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Hello! I have a few thoughts for you to consider. It has been scientifically proven that fiber is what helps you feel full the longest. It takes the longest to digest. And fiber comes from more than just bread or grains so you don't have to eat lots of carbs to get fiber. Many fruits and veggies have high fiber in them as…
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My tastes have changed, too and I thought it was just because of my health issues. However, I don't crave salt on stuff anymore since I cut it out of my cooking and got used to that. Now take out and canned stuff tastes to salty to me! I have not used any salt substitutes except herbs and spices instead of salt to enhance…
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Try drinking a large glass of water. It sounds 'old school' and 'hokey' but it works. The tummy gets something useful to work with and you will feel better and hopefully get some sleep. If you make the water warm with a little lemon, it could actually relax you enough to fall asleep easier.
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First things first, you don't owe anyone any justification for what you choose to eat or not eat if you are eating healthy. Second, I know how painful it is when the very people who should be happy for you can only put you down for achieving your goals instead of cheering you on. Thirdly, there is this concept call 'tact'…
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Hi there, heatherkania! I can make a great suggestion for the portion control. We look at a typical 9" dinner plate with the suggested portion sizes on it and we see a lot of 'empty space'. It makes the plate look woefully underfilled. I went to a local kitchen-goods store and bought a set of 5" plates (dessert plates or…
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Hi there! First, I want make it clear that I am not a nutritionist or professional of any kind. I am a regular person like you who was diagnosed with CLL in 2009, so I have had to educate myself about food choices and food additives to avoid aggravating my condition. With that said.... The best way to stop or even prevent…
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First, I want make it clear that I am not a nutritionist or professional of any kind. I am a regular person like you who was diagnosed with CLL in 2009, so I have had to educate myself about food choices and food additives to avoid aggravating my condition. With that said.... You've take the first and most important step!…
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I am not a nutritionist. I am a regular person like you, but with CLL so I had to educate myself about many food replacement items so I would not aggravate my condition with the foods I choose to eat. With that said, here is what I can offer you in the way of information: Sweet n' Low is Sodium Saccharin which has been…
