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Thanks for the add
I am new to low carb high fat eating. I like the extra fat I am allowed, but don't seem to be meeting my numbers on the fat. I am starting with a moderate low carb ratio and plan to work down to even lower carb gradually. I've already been low salt and low sugar due to kidney stones, now I am looking at carb load in fruits…
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New
I'm new to the GI diet. My husband is using it so I'm trying to eat the way he needs to eat. I have other health issues, my sugar is pretty normal. I have to eat low salt, low oxalate, low animal protein, low sugar, low fat, and high calcium. Would love to hear from anyone out there who has been eating the GI diet for a…
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Any oxalate counters out there?
I don't count calories as my # 1 use of MFP. I count salt, protein, sugar. I also have to count oxalates and I add them in my notes on the food diary. I also have to watch my calcium so I check it on my phone to see if I make 100% on there. Anyone else out there having to do this to reduce kidney stones?
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A Healthy People 2020
A Healthy People 2020 objective is to reduce average sodium intake in the U.S. population over 2 years old to decrease the future risk of high blood pressure The origin of high blood pressure can begin in childhood: an estimated one in six U.S. children aged 8–17 years have pre–high blood pressure or high blood pressure.…
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Sugar count in myfitnesspal
I am allowing myself the number of carbs for a 1500 calorie diabetic diet. my fitnesspal also counts sugar. I am never able to stay at or below my sugar count even when eating no processed food. I have 2 milk exchanges a day (sugar), 2 fruit exchanges a day (sugar). I stay below my total carb count for the day. But I can't…
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6 Steps for Success
Heard this on Doctor Radio for pediatric obesity. This is good for adults too. Six Steps for Success 5 fruit/veg a day 4 glasses of water 3 calcium servings a day < 2 hours screen time 1 hour physical activity 0 Sugary drinks
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Finished First Chapter: Essentials
I finished reading the first chapter today and took the Essentials survey. I have really grown in my relationship with God over the past year and am relying on His strength to make better, healthy choices. I have strong Faith. I have time set aside in prayer and Bible reading daily. Now I need to work on adding other…
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Live it Out
Live a life that is set apart for God. I Peter 14-19, 22-23 "As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct." I hope everyone is taking a much needed rest this day and spent time Worshiping and praising…
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How's everyone doing?
I'm new to this group, but I haven't really seen any recent posts. I hope everyone is doing well on The Daniel Plan. I'm reading the book right now, but I do DASH which I think will be pretty similar.
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Lowering Salt intake
Great site Dr. Sanjay Gupta recommends on lowering salt intake. http://www.everydayhealth.com/sanjay-gupta/ways-to-kick-the-salt-habit-pictures.aspx#/slide-3
