| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| hey | 7/4/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I am 21 years old and i am almost 300 pounds and i feel like i am going down a hill with no happy ...
A: I'm glad to hear you have a clean bill of health :) This would be a good time to start attending to ...
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| Calorie Reduction vs Metabolism? | 7/3/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Everyone says that to lose pounds/fat you must reduce calories. Some people also say that your body ...
A: What a great question! It's true that you must reduce your calorie intake (or increase the number ...
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| Healthy Diet? | 7/3/2009 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: I am a 28 year old female and I am 5'5 and weigh 112 pounds. I just recently quit drinking alcohol ...
A: Ashley- firstly let me say that you are probably in the top 10% of people who eat very well....so ...
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| Not getting thinner | 7/3/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: Female, 5'6: I've been watching my food intake (more vegetables, less pop, no seconds, etc# and ...
A: You should be- that is why I suggested that bloat might be an issue. You should be eating between ...
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| Not getting thinner | 7/3/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: Female, 5'6: I've been watching my food intake (more vegetables, less pop, no seconds, etc# and ...
A: Bren, If you're doing mostly resistance, you're going to gain muscle. You need to be doing cardio to ...
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| Regarding metabolism | 7/3/2009 | Phil Stevens |
Q: If I were to cut my daily intake from 1850 (a level which I can maintain my weight) to 1600 per day, ...
A: Marisa You dont NOT want op eat less eating less will have you lose weight and that in itself you ...
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| Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness | 7/3/2009 | Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant |
Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
A: Well, based on the history of this lady, it sounds like she was on a high dose of Coumadin, and ...
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| Frying and calories | 7/2/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Does the act of frying itself increase calories, or just the amount of oil absorbed by the food? If ...
A: Yes it is only the calories from the oil absorbed that increases the calories in your food. That's ...
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| Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness | 7/2/2009 | Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant |
Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
A: Hopefully my answer will clear your confusion. I went to the website to see what you were referring ...
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| Diet to help a broken bone | 7/2/2009 | Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant |
Q: I broke my left humerus 4 months ago and it doesn't seem to be healing at all. My doctor has ...
A: Sorry to hear of your healing problems with your humerus. How is it that you know it's not healing? ...
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| Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness | 7/2/2009 | Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant |
Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
A: CoQ10 is similar in structure to Vitamin K, and may possibly initiate the clotting cascade, causing ...
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| not losing weight | 7/1/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: my name is katie,im 29 years old and about 130 lbs. about almost two months ago i started an ...
A: That's way too few calories! That is why I told you not to aim so high with your weight loss with so ...
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| Am I eating Right?? | 6/30/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I am wondering if you can give me some food ideas of what to be eating while I am training and ...
A: Whew! I had this vision of sugary fruit strips that came in 12 packs of plastic wrapped brite ...
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| caffeine | 6/30/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Can you tell me what has more caffeine, Starbucks' Frappucino drink or a soda? Thanks
A: Good question! The answer depends a lot on the serving size, but you'll have to adjust for how much ...
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| Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X | 6/30/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Laurie I have suspected for years that I have this condition, which I have passed on to one of my ...
A: I certainly sympathize with your situation. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by excessive belly ...
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| Am I eating Right?? | 6/30/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I am wondering if you can give me some food ideas of what to be eating while I am training and ...
A: Too much protein, too much packaged junk. Have a banana and some raw nuts, no bars, etc. You might ...
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| not losing weight | 6/30/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: my name is katie,im 29 years old and about 130 lbs. about almost two months ago i started an ...
A: Katie, When you only have 10 pounds to lose and you are within a healthy weight, trying to lose 2 ...
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| who can help me plan a medical diet | 6/30/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I am 51 years old, 5'2" and 160 lbs. I have GERD, diverticulosis, Hashimoto's Disease, IBS-C, ...
A: For many of these conditions, the dietary recommendations will be similar. Your physician should be ...
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| Motivation | 6/29/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: My name is Chanel and I'm 14 years old. I am about to go to 9th grade thos year and looking to lose ...
A: Chanel, Nothing I can do can give you motivation- How you feel is completely in your hands. I can ...
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| well-balanced meal | 6/29/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Can you tell me what a well-balanced meal really is? I believe 3oz. meat is considered appropriate, ...
A: Oh, Great question! Especially if it's a fattier meat (like ground beef) it's 4 ounces raw to yield ...
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| How many calories should I consume? | 6/29/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I am trying to lose 20 lbs. I currently weigh 150 and am 5'7. I had a baby 8 weeks ago and am ...
A: Wow! You must be starving :) It sounds like you probably look great to anyone who meets you. I'm ...
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| Daily Nutritional Values | 6/28/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I am a 58 yr old female wt. 203. I am on a self prescribed 1400-1600 calorie diet. I am having a ...
A: There we go! I understand your question now :) Carbohydrate should be at least 50% of the calorie ...
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| well-balanced meal | 6/28/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Can you tell me what a well-balanced meal really is? I believe 3oz. meat is considered appropriate, ...
A: A 3-oz portion is merely enough for anyone who eats two servings per day. There is no reason not to ...
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| Body Fat Percentage & Diet | 6/28/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: I am a 5ft 2 inch woman & my weight is 50 kgs. I know I don’t really have weight problem but I also ...
A: Prerna, It sounds like you are doing pretty well. I have 2 suggestions for you- 1) Be patient with ...
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| Daily Nutritional Values | 6/28/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I am a 58 yr old female wt. 203. I am on a self prescribed 1400-1600 calorie diet. I am having a ...
A: The nutrient requirements don't change all that much on a lower calorie diet. Some of the B ...
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| foods | 6/27/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: what foods are the best to loose weight with, like what meats, fruits, any kind. any meathods i ...
A: Krystine, If you know you have terrible eating habits- then you know that you can make them ...
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| The cheat day eating, water gain, and psychological help | 6/27/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I lost 25 lbs since January and I have been doing great with the diet and exercise programs from ...
A: The weight you gained in that one day you describe cannot be fat even theoretically, unless you've ...
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| Binge Eating | 6/27/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: I lost 25 lbs since January and I have been doing great with the diet and exercise programs from ...
A: Khaled, What you are describing sounds like binge eating disorder. I would suggest that you find a ...
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| well-balanced meal | 6/27/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: Can you tell me what a well-balanced meal really is? I believe 3oz. meat is considered appropriate, ...
A: What a great question! Yes, 3-oz of meat would be a good portion, and then 2/3 of your plate should ...
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| weight | 6/26/2009 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: I'm 17 years old. i am 5'7" and i weigh about 125 to 130. im a little flabby like in the love-handle ...
A: You are at a normal weight for your height, so don't lose weight just exercise. Side crunches and ...
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| fat first? | 6/26/2009 | Richard Rost |
Q: Im eating organic/veg diet,gym 4-5 times a week. I have lost #7 in 21 days.still want to loose ...
A: Fat loss and skin tightening have nothing to do with each other. Depending on your age, your skin's ...
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| exercise/nutrition | 6/25/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: I am a 35 year old mother of two. In the past, I have always maintained a healthy weight (5'5" and ...
A: Michelle, Take a piece of fruit with you to the gym and eat it between your cardio and strength ...
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| HFCS | 6/25/2009 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I know that high fructose corn syrup is terrible for one's health, but I don't have all the facts on ...
A: Problems Caused by Too Much HFCS -It can lead to higher caloric intake -It can lead to an increase ...
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| Nutrician and diet | 6/25/2009 | Lela Simon |
Q: I really need your help. I'm a 61 year old male, 5-11", who's ballooned to 260 pounds, mainly from ...
A: Nick, 1) Did you go see your doctor before making this big change? If not GO NOW. Things happen in ...
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| Weight loss and shaping up | 6/25/2009 | Richard Rost |
Q: I really need your help. I'm a 61 year old male, 5-11", who's ballooned to 260 pounds, mainly from ...
A: Add some weight training, and try to do a little more high-speed cardio. Walking is great for ...
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| God fat-bad fat, good cholesterol-bad cholesterol | 6/25/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Is this true in other words should I eat lots of it or is it better not to have it at all. The ...
A: Steve, first of all, here are some definitions: LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is "bad" ...
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| i dont know what to do! | 6/25/2009 | Richard Rost |
Q: I am 14 years old, going to be 15 in October, and i wanna lose 20 lbs or more. I am 5 feet tall ...
A: For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my ...
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| i dont know what to do! | 6/25/2009 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: I am 14 years old, going to be 15 in October, and i wanna lose 20 lbs or more. I am 5 feet tall ...
A: Kelly, to lose weight you have to force your body to burn stored fat for energy. To burn stored fat ...
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| i dont know what to do! | 6/25/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I am 14 years old, going to be 15 in October, and i wanna lose 20 lbs or more. I am 5 feet tall ...
A: Great job, wanting to be educated about the right way to lose weight and stay healthy! And I'm glad ...
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| low white blood cells and high cholesterol | 6/24/2009 | Laurie Beebe |
Q: I was recently taken off Lipitor because of high liver enzymes. My bad cholesterol went back ...
A: To lower bad cholesterol, soluble fibers can help your body eliminate excess cholesterol: this can ...
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