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Beans and raspberries are lifesavers :) I love flaxseed or chia seeds in cereals too. Fiber One Bars on the other hand leave me with horrible stomach cramps in the bathroom for hours. No thank you!
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You bring out some interesting points. Yes most of these studies are of obese/diabetic/heart patient people. However, considering 68.8 % (almost 2/3) of Americans are obese, it'd be a bit hard (and probably unethical) not to include obese people in the studies. Like you said, studying healthy people is redundant and its…
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I didn't say quantity was meaningless. I said "reasonable consumption" and similarly "normal tolerances" cannot be scientifically quantified in this argument because they are subjective (not defined amounts) and open to personal interpretation. I'll put it another way. How do you determine scientifically what the…
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Oddly enough, the initial studies surrounding tobacco use and cancer in 1981 concluded there was "no correlation." http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3861899 Later studies (a whole bunch of them) disproved this. Like I said, Epidemiological studies aren't always instant proof of something, but they're a hint at a causal…
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The research thus far shows those who incorporate whole grains into their diets (vs non whole grains) have a decreased risk of heart disease. No studies so far have proven that non whole grains have the same benefits. "Reasonable consumption" cannot be scientifically quantified. I already provided evidence that highly…
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Aww. A word of the day. Awesome. Causal relationships can be tested and cross-examined over time to determine a true link. Do you agree? How long does a causal relationship have to be proven in order to become a truth? At what point can we be satisfied that there is a statistically significant correlation? Of anything? I…
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So a 10 year long study with 75,000 participants has zero value? Two things occurred at the same time and the evidence shows a correlation. I'm understanding you to say correlation doesn't equal causation. Therefore all scientific studies tell us nothing? If whole grain is just one part of a healthier diet that healthier…
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Heres a few: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1999 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10479204 Study - 75,000 participants in a 10yr study Conclusion: "Increased intake of whole grains may protect against coronary heart disease" Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2007. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17449231…
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From Harvard School of Public Health: Processing: Grains that have been milled and refined—removing the bran and the germ—have a higher glycemic index than minimally processed whole grains. The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 based on how quickly and how much they raise blood sugar levels after…
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You look fantastic. Congrats!
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Congrats! You look fantastic and so much happier!!
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I 100% agree with this. Why exactly is your running in a marathon NOT important to him? Its a huge accomplishment and he should be proud of you. At the very least he should be supportive. If you were walking to get a diploma would he be proud of you and excited to go? Or would he only care about his own desire to be lazy…
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AMAZING! Congrats on your hard work paying off and kudos to those doctors helping you finally get free of your pain! You've clearly put in tons of hard work and it shows!
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Here's some info on it from the National Institute of Fitness and Sport http://www.nifs.org/fitness-center/fitness-assessments/resting-metabolic-rate
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Consider yourself lucky! I'm 5ft 3.75in and when my physician tested my RMR it was very low (due to other health issues that slow my metabolism). I have to eat less than 1500 cals just to maintain. :( I think you should shoot for the target weight your Dr suggested and then re-*kitten* at that point where you want to go.…
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You might ask your doctor to run some tests and see if your Iron/Vitamin D and other vitamins etc are low. My family physician told me that most white/Caucasian people tend to have low vitamin D levels that can cause fatigue. Taking a Vitamin D3 prescribed by my doctor along with a daily women's vitamin has helped a lot.…
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Great Job! So inspiring! You look great!
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"It’s possible to get too much of a good thing, though. Eating 50 or more grams of dietary fiber a day may decrease the amount of minerals your body absorbs, especially zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium. Too much fiber can increase the speed at which food moves through the digestive tract, allowing too little time for some…
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Some cooking can actually enhance the nutritional value of veggies. Cooking them isn't necessarily bad. The difference in the nutrient levels between raw, frozen and boiled/drained broccoli per the USDA database is pretty much nothing. http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf072304b http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/
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It may be a blood sugar issue. Have you ever been tested for Hypoglycemia/low blood sugar? Try and eat protein AND healthy fats AND carbs with every meal. Also eat small meals every 2-3 hours. Boosting the amount of fiber you consume will also help stabilize your blood sugar if this is the cause of the "brain fog". I know…
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I thought the same thing! Glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. :)
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Probably contains an artificial sweetener of some kind. Here's an explanation of why this happens from Dietitian Molly Kimball RD, CSSD "We see the same confusion with Truvia sweetener. Each packet is labeled as containing 3 grams of carbs, yet has zero calories. How is this possible? These products are sweetened with…
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I've volunteered for animal rescue organizations quite a bit. Some rescues offer discount or free pet food to senior citizens who adopt or foster cats/dogs that are "less desirable" (aka older/less pretty/too shy for families with kids). These programs have helped to reduce the number of pets euthanized due to…
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Smart parents have been employing this tactic for a long time. Making food look fun makes it more appetizing for kids and will encourage them to eat foods they've never tried. It requires very little extra time to prepare - just a little creativity.…
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I think this is one of many reasons restaurant foods is so appealing! Making food look yummy makes it irresistible! I've been known to make chicken salad/tuna salad right in the can... and it definitely doesn't make it look appetizing. lol There's definitely something to be said for making food an "experience" for all your…
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Congrats. Welcome to Onderland!
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Hi there. I definitely second what someone mentioned above. Check out the low carb group here on this site. There's tons of resources there. I'm trying to keep my carbs under 100 a day so we have similar goals. Here's a recipe I recently discovered and I completely love:…
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If you can lose 1lb you can lose 50 or 100... or whatever your goal is. Its just a matter of focusing on that next 1 or 5lb goal and sticking with it till you achieve success. Once you reach that goal...repeat! Its a lot more manageable to think about those small changes rather than the big picture. :)
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41lbs lost! Congrats!
