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Raw Broccoli Burns My Tongue -Normal or Am I Allergic?
Hi! I'm just curious if anyone else has this issue. I really want to eat raw broccoli, but every time I do I get this burning sensation on my tongue. Is this normal, or am I possibly allergic? If it's normal, I'll suck it up and keep eating it. However, if it's abnormal, I don't want to make the allergy worse. Thanks for…
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Looking for a non-GMO meal replacement shake.
This is for my husband mainly, but I would also drink it if it fit my criteria. We are looking for a non-GMO, non-soy, and preferably full of nutrition meal replacement shake. I've come across many that are close, but I just haven't found one that fits all the criteria and actually has good reviews. I'd love to hear your…
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Concerned about bad advice from a nutritionist
Hello! I hope that any of you who have good solid advice on how many calories a person should be eating will weigh in here. I have a really tough time trusting the "professionals" who give out horrible advice, and I'd rather hear from people who have done their own homework and have seen success. First of all, my own…
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Low Carb Picnic Side Items?
Hi! I have a work picnic to attend this weekend, and I want to make sure I have something low carb to eat. Since I have to bring a side dish anyway, I figured it could be low carb. The problem is I have no idea what to take. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Do the body fat scales work?
Hi! I'm trying to decide whether or not to invest in a scale that calculates body fat percentage. When I try to do online calculators with measurements, there is actually about a 20% difference between them. Obviously I'm not getting anywhere with that! Who has one of these, and how accurate are they? Is there a more…
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How much fruit is really OK?
Hi! I have been looking into fruit as being a potential barrier to my fat loss. What I've found is that once my liver is full of glycogen, any additional fructose is sent to be stored as fat. Of course what I read was stated much more eloquently than that, but that was the gist. I know fruit is good for us in moderation,…
