| Subject | Date Asked |
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| lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol through diet | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Beebe, My LDL (bad) cholesterol is a little high (152, but should be at 130), and I was told I need ...
A: But unfortunately, as a registered dietitian I cannot recommend treatment for individuals without a ...
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| Lemon Water? | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Laurie I have a female friend that slimmed down quite a bit. Besides eating better and being more ...
A: Water is good and necessary, but has no magical weight loss powers, even with lemon added! If you ...
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| Sugar | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Laurie! Does sugar cause weight gain or is the calories in the sugar that add up after a while that ...
A: I love the way you phrased that, and you are correct! It is the calories that add up. So, if ...
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| lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol through diet | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Beebe, My LDL (bad) cholesterol is a little high (152, but should be at 130), and I was told I need ...
A: Good move avoiding fried foods and red meat! Do not worry about your triglyceride level: it should ...
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| weight loss | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Good Evening, My name is Susan, I am 44 years old and a type 1 diabetic. My weight is 182 and I am ...
A: My thoughts and suggestions are not going to help you lose weight faster, but to change your ...
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| fats | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Again the computer won't let me follow up. So I have to ask a new question. I have 2. 1. Is there a ...
A: Well, I went to school for 6 years to study nutrition, and we have to continue our education with a ...
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| fats | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Again the computer won't let me follow up. So I have to ask a new question. I have 2. 1. Is there a ...
A: ) Simple sugars and complex carbs have the same calories in them. And it's not really the carb ...
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| best for you | 11/15/2009 |
Q: could you tell me please, which if any are best for you, Fresh Fruit or Tin/Canned Fruit ? i ...
A: I do the same! Fresh fruits contain more fiber because of the skin on them, so they're a little ...
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| Raw vs. cooked vegetables. | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I was curious as to whether raw or cooked vegetables,such as ...
A: For maximum nutrition, raw are better. Steaming or microwaving conserve most of the nutrients so ...
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| Leanest beef cut | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I rarely eat meat,but occasionally I get a craving for a nice meatloaf.I have a Cuisinart,and grind ...
A: It depends on more than the cut, actually--it also depends on the grade of the meat and on the way ...
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| fats | 11/14/2009 |
Q: again. The computer said I was asking too many followup questions and I had to do a new question. I ...
A: Technically simple carbs are sugars and complex carbs are starches. People say complex carbs are ...
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| fats | 11/13/2009 |
Q: again. The computer said I was asking too many followup questions and I had to do a new question. I ...
A: Your questions are all good, so I don't mind the follow-ups :) There are 9 calories in each gram of ...
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| fats | 11/13/2009 |
Q: again. The computer said I was asking too many followup questions and I had to do a new question. I ...
A: Saturated fats are the worst for heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats have been shown to reduce LDL ...
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| fats | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I looked over your profile and you sound like the best one to help me. My husband has diabetes and ...
A: Chicken is leaner than most beef, lunch meat, etc. Although there are very lean sources of beef, ...
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| fats | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I looked over your profile and you sound like the best one to help me. My husband has diabetes and ...
A: Fish does have some saturated fat, but is just so low in fat it's miniscule. Shellfish as well. We ...
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| Questions about a career in nutrition | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Recently, I have become interested in a career in nutrition. After having done a lot of research ...
A: I'm glad you are interested in a career in dietetics. I have loved it for over 25 years now! ...
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| fats | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I looked over your profile and you sound like the best one to help me. My husband has diabetes and ...
A: Great question--what a confusing subject! The general consensus is that saturated fats contribute to ...
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| Too much herbal tea? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Is drinking too much herbal tea bad for your overall health? I don't know how much is "too much", ...
A: I don't know of any effects of "too much" herbal tea, or even what too much would look like, but ...
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| Friend in another country is near-penniless and can barely afford food. How can I help? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My friend, who is a university student who lives in Eastern Europe, is rather down on his luck at ...
A: Well, there are all sorts of options for him to get more money, but your question is how to eat on ...
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| Water | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have been debating an issue with my coworker. We all know that water is essential to good health. ...
A: Yes, Jeff, technically if you could get all the water you needed from food, the body would use it ...
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| Calories and Diet | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Laurie. Thanks for taking time out to answer my question. So, I was reading another post and I saw ...
A: What a nutritious diet! At your age you will need at least 1900 calories (I am 47, and that would ...
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| fat residues | 11/8/2009 |
Q: If you cook with margarine in a pan, can there be margarine residues on the pan after washing? When ...
A: Yes, there certainly can be some residue. Oils need lots of soap to break up the molecules and ...
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| Diet and Weight | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry if this gets a little lengthy. I want to make sure you have all the information. I'm 28 ...
A: Congratulations on your weight loss, and most of all on your change to a healthier lifestyle! If ...
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| Weight Loss | 11/6/2009 |
Q: How do I know how many calories to eat per day? I weight 135 pounds and I am 5'4. I have already ...
A: I love that question! Well, it's a matter of biochemistry. Each fat molecule is made up of atoms of ...
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| Weight Loss | 11/6/2009 |
Q: How do I know how many calories to eat per day? I weight 135 pounds and I am 5'4. I have already ...
A: Congratulations on your successful weight loss and your new healthy lifestyle! First of all, it ...
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| vegetables | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Could you please tell me the difference, if any, between the nutritional value of canned vegetables ...
A: While some believe there is little nutrition left after the canning process, this is not the ...
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| net calories | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I weight 145lbs and would like to be 125lbs. I am confused on how many calories I should eat. If i ...
A: Oh, yes, I see how that is sooo confusing, because a 1200 calorie "diet" would be not a good idea! ...
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| fat loss | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I'm 14 y/o, 5'5 and 126 poundss. I've never worked out before, but i believe that this would be a ...
A: Eating healthy and exercising are great lifestyle activities to adopt while you are still forming ...
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| what time shouldnt you eat after when trying to loss weight? | 11/1/2009 |
Q: last meal? im drinking grean tea, is there any special brand i should buy and how many times a day ...
A: If this is a program you just started, it sounds like it will definitely work to get the weight off! ...
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| Getting back on track | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I am 32, 5'4 and aprox 11st. I have 1 son who is just over a year old. I've battled with my weight ...
A: It sounds like your main issue right now is depression. You've gone through some major changes: ...
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| what time shouldnt you eat after when trying to loss weight? | 10/30/2009 |
Q: last meal? im drinking grean tea, is there any special brand i should buy and how many times a day ...
A: While many are advocates of not eating after a certain hour, the body does not actually alter ...
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| Weight loss plateau | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Beebe I’m a 21 year old female about 5”6’ and have always been big child. About 6 months ago I ...
A: Congratulations on your huge successful weight loss, and especially changing your lifestyle so this ...
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| I want to lose weight. | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I am a 17 year old female, 5' tall, and somewhere between 235-240 pounds. I want to lose about 100 ...
A: Congratulations for making such a great decision! Okay, it sounds like you need some healthy meals ...
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| natural sugar vs. refined sugar | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Are the natural sugars found in fruits healthier than refined sugar or fructose corn syrup?
A: It sounds like what you are asking is whether fruit sugar is better than cane sugar. The answer is ...
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| sugar | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have chronic sugar craving. Please advise the most effective way to lose it? Thank you, Pier
A: We crave foods that taste good, and it seems the more we eat them the more we want them. Probably ...
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| Eating after Exercise | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask you: Is it true that eating right after exercising will slow down or halt ...
A: I have not heard any evidence to support that eating after exercise affects your metabolism. In ...
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| diets | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what is the best diet plan out there to lose about 25-40 pounds. My doctor told me ...
A: I'd say if you're looking for a weight loss plan then weight watchers is the way to go. You might ...
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| weight loss | 10/25/2009 |
Q: My name is Michelle and I just turned 18 years old . I would really appreciate it if you can please ...
A: If you are in need of a complete diet plan because you have no idea what healthy eating looks like, ...
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| saturated fat | 10/23/2009 |
Q: 1.5g sat fat per 2 tab of IMHEALTHY peanut butter,is that really,really unhealthy?
A: I'm of the theory that "There are no bad foods...only bad diets". What really matters is how much ...
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| Vit D | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Based on recent research about the value of Vit D supplements, I have begun taking 1000IU of Vit D. ...
A: I'm not sure what the research tells you as far as amounts you should be taking per day. It sounds ...
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| White Cocoa Powder | 10/21/2009 |
Q: A friend had just added 2 tablespoons of white cocoa powder to her coffee this morning and then ...
A: My understanding, from a source at Nestle, is that white cocoa is made using the cocoa butter part ...
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| Doing the right thing | 10/19/2009 |
Q: specs: 39 yr old white male 5'11" 245lbs meds: bp/lisinopril hctz and chol/lipitor Every time I go ...
A: those are very helpful in formulating an answer for you. It sounds like you would like to lose ...
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| weight loss and weight lifting | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I need to lose fat, and to do this i'm willing to run 30 min. every day, and i'm currently also ...
A: You don't mention your height or weight, so I'm not sure if you are overweight now, or just trying ...
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| weight loss | 10/13/2009 |
Q: iv been weighing the same 164 for the last 2 yrs, and i seem not to loose it or gain any... well ...
A: Wow! It sounds like you know exactly what to do and I don't even have to work for this one :) You ...
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| NUTRITION LABEL ON A FOOD CAN/BOTTLE | 10/12/2009 |
Q: IS 25%(?) A GENERAL RULE OF THUMB AVERAGE OF AN AMOUNT OF AN INGREDIENT IN A FOOD?
A: I'm not sure if you are asking about the Daily Value (how much of a nutrient you should take in a ...
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| Family Nutrition | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I recently changed my diet and lifestyle due to high cholesterol. My wife and I exercise regularly ...
A: Congratulations on changing your diet, and hoping to change the diet of your kids for their health ...
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| Effects of long-term Poor diet | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about a friend who has a very poor diet and I'm trying to convince her she is on a ...
A: The human body has the amazing capacity to function well on precious little of the nutrients a ...
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| TRANSFATS | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Does Peter Pan Peanut Butter contain trans fats? "According to the U.S. Food and Drug ...
A: How interesting! Just checked my Jif peanut butter and the same is true. I'm thinking there is less ...
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| Interview | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am a secondary student and I am doing a career researching project. I am wondering if you would be ...
A: Felar, I am so pleased you want to find out more about being a dietitian--I hope you can share this ...
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| eat less as get older? | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Except for illness, as people get elderly why do they tend to eat less food than when they were ...
A: Interesting question, and there may be a few reasons for this. 1. Pizzas were smaller when you ...
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| Deer Meat | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Brief background: 1. My wife is excited about using deer meat from a hunter friend because it is ...
A: Congratulations on lowering your cholesterol level so well with lifestyle changes! Not many people ...
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| Veggie burger | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I am wondering whether veggie products such as meatless beef/chicken/burger are healthy? Can I eat ...
A: There are many varieties of meatless burgers: some are combinations of vegetables, some are made ...
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| fruit | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i ask you a question on fruit a few days ago, and your reply was very interesting, today i bought ...
A: I'm so glad you found some fresh and healthy fruit that's affordable and that you like! The ...
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| detox and eating healthily | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I'd like to seek your advise. My boyfriend is renting a room alone, and always eat his meals ...
A: I get questions like yours all the time: "How can I help my loved one eat more healthy? They eat a ...
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| cheese | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i am very passionate about chesse, it is my favorite food for years & years. i also eat it every ...
A: Yes, cheeses can be higher in calories when they contain a lot of fat. They do make some especially ...
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| diet | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I'm writing mostly for my son. He is an adult, and has gained a great deal of weight..He was living ...
A: A 30 minute walk is great and an hour of exericise is excellent! But people often mistakenly believe ...
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| diet | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I'm writing mostly for my son. He is an adult, and has gained a great deal of weight..He was living ...
A: It's so sweet that you are concerned for, and want to help your son. However, he will be the one to ...
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| breakfast vs metabolism | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Does skipping breakfast (specially not eating breakfast within the first 45 minutes of waking up) ...
A: No, it doesn't happen quite that fast. But experts suggest you do have something within a few hours ...
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| fruit | 9/25/2009 |
Q: as an healthy person, on a limited income and can only afford to buy one type of fruit pr.day - ...
A: I don't know why you would be limited to one type of fruit? Why not one apple, one orange, and one ...
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| numbers not adding up? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: and thanks in advance for any input. I am a 23 year old male who is 5’8’’ tall. I have a ...
A: Well, congratulations on your weight loss so far. That is a fantastic accomplishment, and at a very ...
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| Light Dinner? | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Laurie I have been unable to lose any weight for two weeks following a 1500 calorie a day diet. I ...
A: Unless you are very tiny, very inactive, and very old, a 1500 calorie diet should be promoting ...
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| how to lower protein on diet | 9/22/2009 |
Q: When my son had his 14 checkup, they found trace of protein in his urine. We went see the ...
A: I can appreciate you wanting to avoid a kidney biopsy for your 14 year old boy! The thing is, ...
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| is my diet healthy and how many calories should i be having daily | 9/22/2009 |
Q: 2 lbs, i have a very small body frame. I am not fat but i do have excess fat around my stomach and ...
A: Try this calorie calculator: http://calorieneedscalculator.com/index.html It says you need over 2000 ...
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| is my diet healthy and how many calories should i be having daily | 9/22/2009 |
Q: 2 lbs, i have a very small body frame. I am not fat but i do have excess fat around my stomach and ...
A: You did not mention your height, but it doesn't sound like you are overweight. Women naturally carry ...
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| diabetes | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My father, age 77, has diabetes - injects insulin five times per day. Lately, he has been feeling ...
A: Your idea is not a bad one: The suggestion is not likely to cause harm, which is a very important ...
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| RE: Saturated Fats & Heart Disease | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Your answer has been quite useful for me. However, I'm reluctant to ask most of the registered ...
A: I do not personally know anyone currently doing research in that field. The person you would ...
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| Annorexia and Hypoglycemia | 9/16/2009 |
Q: my name is Megan. I'm sixteen years old, and I'm kind of afraid of whats going on with my body. I ...
A: First off, if your family knows about your anorexia I assume you are in some sort of treatment for ...
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| When to eat fruits | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I need to know the best time to eat fruit. I have heard so many opinions, but I need to hear it from ...
A: Yours is not the first question I've had like this! I am so glad you are looking to a registered ...
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| Weight Loss | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I am a 20 years old and I am currently about 175lbs. I am 5'6 and my measurements are like 42-39-36 ...
A: The recommended rate of weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week. You can probably achieve this with an ...
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| Diet and Nutrition | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I've lost weight not TOO long ago. All total it was about 45 pounds or so. Now, I'm trying to ...
A: OK, so you are exercising about an hour a day (which is super!) and eating about 1500 calories. How ...
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| juice | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Laurie; I've heard much about the benefits of black currant juice. The juices I find in grocery ...
A: You hear a lot about all kinds of juices providing health benefits. Fruits contain many different ...
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| weight loss | 9/9/2009 |
Q: my name is lena, I have been doing atkins diet for the past year. for the first 6 months i lost ...
A: Wow! That is an incredible amount of weight to lose in six months!! I don't think your metabolism ...
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| Weight Loss while injured? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am currently recover from an ACL surgery on my left knee. I would like to know is there any way ...
A: While anyone can lose weight as long as their calories out exceed calories in, it depends on your ...
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| weight loss | 9/8/2009 |
Q: im 19 years old, 5'9"and recently over the last 3 months i have been losing weight. ive never ...
A: At your age and because it sounds like you have leaned towards being underweight for most of your ...
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| Protien Powder | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Ht. 5'4, Wt. 128. Trying to shed 8-10 lbs. Am lactose intolerant and wondering if there is any ...
A: Great Sue! If you just started this plan a few weeks ago you may have already lost a pound or two! ...
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| Oat/fruit substitute home-made granola | 9/3/2009 |
Q: A friend saw me eating a trail mix - granola cluster hybrid and commented that her daughter who has ...
A: I admire your dedication for your friend's daughter! She probably can have more than 1/4 cup--that ...
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| AHA diets | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I am trying to learn more about AHA diets. What is the difference between low salt and low sodium ...
A: Unfortunately you are not the only one who is confused! I have worked in many hospitals and this ...
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| health. | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I wanted to ask your thoughts on a subject. It's really hard to eat right these days so I bought me ...
A: That's great that you are trying to eat right, especially considering your major! You might want to ...
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| Timing of meals | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Does the timing and size of meals make a major difference in maintaining or losing weight? What I ...
A: Yes, there is a school of thought that you burn more energy during the day than you do in the ...
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| Calcium | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I would please like to know if you can tell me how to make sure I'm getting enough calcium with a no ...
A: I do not believe that dairy takes calcium out of your bones. I'm not sure where you heard this, but ...
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| Vitamin supplements | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I am taking a variety of vitamin supplements currently to help aid my issues of unintentional ...
A: I need to know much more about you, as well as the vitamin supplements to help you. First of all, ...
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| Am I Anemic? | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have never considered myself unhealthy or even stopped to think that there could be anything wrong ...
A: Well, you certainly could be anemic, so you should see a doctor ASAP! It may have been your ...
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| Constant weight gain for 3 years despite diet and exercise | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am DESPERATE for help. I am 32 years old, female, 5'5, 132 pounds. My entire life I have weighed ...
A: Good that your RMR is normal: this means your metabolism is not messed up! The calories burned is ...
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| George Foreman Grill | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a question out of curiosity. We usually like to cook our bacon on the George Foreman grill. ...
A: Wow, what a great question. I'm sure there is a difference in calories depending on whether one eats ...
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| Weight Loss/Nutrition | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I just turned 40. I am 5'8" and I weigh 220#...I have been swimming at least 2x weekly (with my ...
A: So, it sounds like you just started this exercise program a month ago in an attempt to lose weight? ...
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| Calories eaten & burned | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I'm 54, male, 6 feet, 234 pounds. Trying to work my way down to 185, mostly by biking to work. My ...
A: Yes, absolutely 1200 calories is a bare minimum, even for a little old lady to eat! You should not ...
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| Calories eaten & burned | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I'm 54, male, 6 feet, 234 pounds. Trying to work my way down to 185, mostly by biking to work. My ...
A: What a great move! This sounds like a great idea, but partly that's because I love biking :) I ...
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| Constant weight gain for 3 years despite diet and exercise | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am DESPERATE for help. I am 32 years old, female, 5'5, 132 pounds. My entire life I have weighed ...
A: I'm so glad you were not offended by my suggestions--I know I don't have any good answers for you... ...
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| Constant weight gain for 3 years despite diet and exercise | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am DESPERATE for help. I am 32 years old, female, 5'5, 132 pounds. My entire life I have weighed ...
A: This sounds like a dilemma, but I will throw a few things out to you. First of all it sounds like ...
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| Hey | 8/23/2009 |
Q: If I run a 1 mile, do push ups (20 adding 2 every week), sid ups (same), pull ups (as many as can), ...
A: I think if you do that once or twice a day it will help you gain muscle and increase your ...
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| Lifelong belly fat | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding losing belly fat in my stomach. I have no health issues so far but my ...
A: There could be two things going on here: one is that you (and your family) carry your extra fat ...
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| Calories. | 8/22/2009 |
Q: i'm Jake. I'm 145lbs, 5 foot 6, I lift weights and i'm a bit confused about the whole calorie intake ...
A: Depending on your age as well, you probably need more than 2000 calories. If you aren't 20 years ...
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| weight loss | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I just had my baby an i still have my baby fat..... my daughter is 2 months now but i really think ...
A: If you say yourself you are not eating healthy food then that's the place to start. Can you eat 3 ...
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| weight loss | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I just had my baby an i still have my baby fat..... my daughter is 2 months now but i really think ...
A: Sometimes it can take up to a year or more to lose fat from pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding it ...
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| Hydration | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I know how important it is to keep hydrated before, during, and after working out. I do best to ...
A: That's great that you are conscious of maintaining good hydration, as well as devoting your time and ...
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| peanut butter | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i recently bought all natural peanut butter and i noticed that on the label there was no vitam e- ...
A: The average serving of peanut butter contains about 3 milligrams of vitamin E. It comes from the ...
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| help---loose some wt please | 8/18/2009 |
Q: nothing works i mean i try doing gym ,diet for a while n just cant loose any wt some i do eat a lot ...
A: I understand your desire to lose weight and to want it to be fast and easy, but I have to tell you ...
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| Gluten bloating? | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I havent had the tests done but my doctor thinks my abdominal distension (not fat) could be from ...
A: It sounds likely that you are suffering from a reaction to gluten. It's easy to try this ...
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| vit a | 8/18/2009 |
Q: what are the differences between vit a retinal palmitate and vit a beta carotene. i know beta ...
A: Retinyl palmitate is the form of vitamin A that is added to foods, like milk. In animal foods there ...
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| weight loss | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Is it true that their are specific hormones which utilize fat deposits - more so than other ...
A: No, foods do not contain hormones. Our body makes hormones in response to things that go on inside ...
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| Over Weight | 8/16/2009 |
Q: My problem is gaining weight without an obvious reason. I am 20 years old guy, I live in UAE, ...
A: It sounds like your great habits turned to the unhealthier ones we commonly see in college students. ...
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| COD LIVER OIL | 8/15/2009 |
Q: what's the daily recommended dosage for adults?
A: There is no daily recommended dosage for cod liver oil from any scientific organization (such as the ...
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| Probiotics | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Laurie I am 55. Since my mid forties I have suffered from severe bloating after eating, and a ...
A: I have not heard any studies to promote one brand of probiotics over another. Some do not need to ...
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| palm oil and cholesterol | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Would palm oil increase bad cholesterol in one's body if used in cooking or in frying? what is the ...
A: Yes, palm oil is a highly saturated fat and may contribute to elevated cholesterol levels. For ...
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| Help with eating | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Laurie I am a busy working mum, I have two young boys (3 & 1), I am a full time Stay At Home Mum ...
A: I would have to advise you to see your physician. Not that I suspect any illness you have, but I ...
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| diet acidity | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I understand that our diets are generally acid producing and efforts should be made to balance this ...
A: Mark, I'm not a biochemist, but I have to say this sounds like a scare tactic posted by a company ...
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| NO GALLBLADDER | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I HAD MY GALLBLADDER REMOVED ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO AND HAVE BEEN GAINING WEIGHT EVER SINCE. WHAT IS A ...
A: I have heard of this phenomenon before, but doctors have no explanation, other than that prior to ...
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| Nutrition Feild | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am greatly considering a career as a Dietician and I was elated to find a RD on my favorite Q&A ...
A: I'm glad to hear you are considering a career as a dietitian. I can definitely say it is quite a ...
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| diet acidity | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I understand that our diets are generally acid producing and efforts should be made to balance this ...
A: I don't believe that the foods in our diets are mainly acid producing: some foods that appear to be ...
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| mal nutrician | 8/12/2009 |
Q: my husband suffers a brain injury from a motorcycle accident. his mouth and jaw were dislocated ...
A: If your husband is able to take liquids or blenderized foods easily, then these are what he is most ...
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| Supplement Confusion | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have always been in good shape, but recently, I have wanted to try and get a 6 pack (therefore ...
A: Your aspirations are quite admirable and I wish you good luck with your 6 pack! The only thing that ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am 30 yrs old, weigh 211 lbs and have 2 children 5yr old and 1yr old. In my last stage of ...
A: Congratulations on all you are doing to take care of your health at this time: monitoring your blood ...
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| Clarification about the | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help clarify some things. I myself am 27, 5' 8" and 194 lbs. I've done a lot of ...
A: I think that person who said, "losing more than 2 pounds a week could be unhealthy and it depends ...
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| Clarification about the "2lbs a week" rule... | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help clarify some things. I myself am 27, 5' 8" and 194 lbs. I've done a lot of ...
A: First of all, you are most welcome to ask a number of experts the same question and I hope you will ...
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| almonds | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it is ok if i eat about 26 almonds, say, at lunch time, and then later on I eat 2 ...
A: Unfortunately, your questions are a bit subjective... what is okay for one person to eat may not be ...
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| why am I gaining weight? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: first off, i am a 20 year old female of about 170cm and unfortunately now 70kg. about four years ...
A: My first thought is, "what can you eat on a low-carb vegetarian diet"? It sounds like all you may ...
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| low carb vs low glycemic | 8/6/2009 |
Q: Laurie I find this very confusing. I was making steady progress in my weight loss eating low carb ...
A: Low glycemic index is a term used to describe the effect carbohydrate intake has on raising your ...
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| Request for good diet to reduce BP | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My BP was very high(170/100) and only after taking medicines it has now come down to 110/70. I have ...
A: I cannot give you any specific advice to lower your own blood pressure and cholesterol, because I ...
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| About Fruit Sugar please. | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I wonder if I can rely on (( Dates )) carbs instead of complex carbs? I'm following a diet of 40% ...
A: Fruits are a source of carbs, as are starches, but they are different types and contain different ...
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| MRP | 7/30/2009 |
Q: Hey there, I have a lot of weight, well 20 I would like to lose in a month. I can settle for 10-15 ...
A: Yes, meal replacements are designed to give you the nutrients you need in far fewer calories. If ...
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| fighting constipation | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I am 50 years old, and some of the medication I take causes constipation. I have a mix of foods that ...
A: Well, I honestly have no idea what might be in the ice cream that is helping prevent the ...
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| Carbs | 7/29/2009 |
Q: If you eat a meal full of carbs how long should you excercise to burn it all off?
A: The question really is "How many calories are you eating in the meal?" Then we need to know how many ...
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| Concerned for a friend | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I'm concerned for my friend. He's 16 years old. Saying his current diet is awful is a gross, gross ...
A: I can certainly appreciate your concern for your friend. I understand how difficult it is to sit by ...
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| Hey | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Hey, Im trying to loose weight/fat so I can get a visible six pack which i will do exercises later ...
A: Check out the food guide pyramid to help guide you through a healthy diet plan ...
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| Seeing a Dietitian | 7/26/2009 |
Q: next week I will be seeing a dietitian and I was wondering if you could answer these questions for ...
A: How exciting to get to see a dietitian at the tender age of 13! First of all, dietitians are not ...
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| milk alternative | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if I'm asking this question in the right category, but I thought I'd give it a shot. I ...
A: Sure I can help you with this issue! First of all, in the future you might consider trying your son ...
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| Red Meat | 7/23/2009 |
Q: There seems to be a lot of different opinions regarding how safe red meat is. I'm particularly ...
A: Yes, red meat developed a bad reputation in the 1970's timed with the discovery that high intakes of ...
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| hey | 7/4/2009 |
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 |
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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| Frying and calories | 7/2/2009 |
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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| caffeine | 6/30/2009 |
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 |
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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| who can help me plan a medical diet | 6/30/2009 |
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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| well-balanced meal | 6/29/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Daily Nutritional Values | 6/28/2009 |
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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| well-balanced meal | 6/27/2009 |
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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| i dont know what to do! | 6/25/2009 |
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 |
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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| suggestions? | 6/23/2009 |
Q: So I am a college athelete, and have always struggled actually losing weight because I have to go to ...
A: Yes! 1200 calories is the absolute lowest number that anyone can eat and still get the barest ...
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| vutamins | 6/23/2009 |
Q: i started taking one a day teen advantage for her vitamins for about 6 months but i notice everytime ...
A: Marie, There's not much chance that skipping your vitamin pill for a few days should cause any ...
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| suggestions? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: So I am a college athelete, and have always struggled actually losing weight because I have to go to ...
A: Five pounds is a lot to lose in a month, actually, for a female, so you may have just slowed down a ...
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| Breastfeeding & training for 1/2 marathon | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I am 5'3'' and 125lbs. I have a 10 1/2 month old and am still breastfeeding. I am back to my ...
A: Congratulations on your lofty goals and especially on breastfeeding, which is a healthy decision for ...
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| weight gain while asleep | 6/18/2009 |
Q: We have a big argument at work. Some people claim that just before you go to bed if you eat ...
A: What a fun question! I agree with you and have never known anyone to weigh more in the morning. ...
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| Not losing weight anymore | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have been dieting and exercising for about 4 months and I've lost 15 lbs. I am 30 yrs old, 5'8" ...
A: YAY for you for not considering giving up as an option :) I have some very clear answers for you to ...
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| Weakness and hunger after weight loss. | 6/14/2009 |
Q: About 1.5 years ago I decided to lose some weight, I was 255 at the time, I am 5'9.5” 22yo male. ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot give you any answer except that you need to seek the help of a qualified ...
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| ideal weight | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me what the ideal weight for a girl born June 25, 1996 who is 5 foot 3? Also can ...
A: For a height of 5'3" there is an average suggested weight of 115#. This varies with any individual ...
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| waste of money? | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I don't eat a totally balanced diet and, because I have trouble swallowing large pills, I take ...
A: Good question! Because you admit that you don't eat a balanced diet, taking an inexpensive ...
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| iron and protein | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I've recently started giving plasma twice weekly. I've discovered more often than not my pcv is 37, ...
A: When you get your hemoglobin or hematocrit level drawn it doesn't actually measure the iron in your ...
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| iron and protein | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I've recently started giving plasma twice weekly. I've discovered more often than not my pcv is 37, ...
A: In order to lose weight the best thing to do is drastically reduce (or eliminate) foods in your diet ...
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| Weight gain with Boost | 6/11/2009 |
Q: my question is actually about gaining weight as opposed to losing it. I am about 6'2 and I am too ...
A: Yes, the product called Boost is effective to help people with a limited appetite get in more ...
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| diet | 6/9/2009 |
Q: how much unhealthy food can we eat and still live to an old age?
A: I cannot give you any kind of specific answer for that. Some people eat terrible diets and live ...
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| How to diet properly at 44 | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am 44 and 5 feet tall. I am a full time mom and am always running around with little time for ...
A: and thanks for the picture! I love getting to see who's asking the question! It's great that you ...
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| Flax seed | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am 30 years old. This is the second time I am being preganant,first time it got miscarried. I am ...
A: Satish, and congratulations on your pregnancy! Flax seeds are often recommended for people to take ...
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| Exercise routine for sedentary and SENSA | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am an insulin-dependent diabetic and I would like to lose weight. I am of average weight, but ...
A: I have certainly heard of Sensa, but have not heard much evidence about whether it works or not ...
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| How i loss weight? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I'm so worried about my increasing weight and want to lose it as quickly as possible. I'm 17 years ...
A: I can certainly appreciate the fact that you would like the weight to come off as quickly as ...
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| Hey! | 5/31/2009 |
Q: So I'm on a diet to get stronger, possibly a visible six pack So I'm 13 and i weigh around a 110 ...
A: You are presently at a healthy weight, so that means you are eating the proper number of calories! ...
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| Low fat diet | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have been told to increase fitness and decrease stored fat in the area of the prostate surgery I ...
A: Wow! Lots of great clarification there :) I am relieved to hear you are seeing someone at the Mayo ...
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| Calories | 5/29/2009 |
Q: ok first off, i'm a 14 year old boy and i want to lose about, say 1O to 2O pounds, i'm 5 foot 8 and ...
A: Tarry, If you eat every calorie you burn every day, then you maintain your weight (equilibrium). ...
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| Low fat diet | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have been told to increase fitness and decrease stored fat in the area of the prostate surgery I ...
A: I'm not sure if you are writing from the US or not, but this is a most unusual dietary ...
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| i need help. | 5/28/2009 |
Q: ok first off, i'm a 14 year old boy and i want to lose about, say 1O to 2O pounds, i'm 5 foot 8 and ...
A: First of all, there is no such thing as a dumb reason to lose weight! We all want to feel like we ...
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| Can protein deficiency damage kidneys? | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I've heard that during severe protein deficiency, body protein is broken down to provide protein for ...
A: Yes, during severe protein or calorie deficiency the body will not have enough nutrition to maintain ...
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| Question | 5/23/2009 |
Q: how are you going? :-) I have been skinny all my life, but over the last year, I have put on 4 ...
A: If you are happy with the artificial sweetener that is up to you. However, at this point stopping ...
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| diet | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I,m 34 years old and have lost 30 kg in 6 months. I still look like a big fat cow. I have another ...
A: Because all you care about is losing weight, and you persist on demeaning yourself by insulting the ...
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| Question | 5/21/2009 |
Q: how are you going? :-) I have been skinny all my life, but over the last year, I have put on 4 ...
A: Actually, 4 teaspoons of honey a day has about 80 calories which would mean a gain of .75 pounds ...
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| Fibre | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I get really confusedin trying to count my calories a day. I try to stick to 1,300-1,500 daily. ...
A: I wouldn't worry about eating too much fiber; there are many diet which are much higher than yours ...
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| calories | 5/18/2009 |
Q: How many calories in a day should a 7 year old girl get? And how many calories eaten per day would ...
A: I'm glad you aren't putting your 7 year old on a diet ;) Here is a guideline for children--it's not ...
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| trail mix | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I want to make my own trail mix. What ingredients do you recommend?
A: This depends on what your goal is with the trail mix; are you looking for a good source of energy ...
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| 20 in 6 | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i been on weight watchers and workout a hour a day 5 times a week for 3 months and haven't lost a ...
A: If you've already been strictly following a low calorie diet and exercising an hour a day 5 days a ...
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| How to lose weight | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 32, 5'4" and 152 lbs. I've been trying to lose weight for over 3-4 years but stuck in the same ...
A: I can certainly empathize with your situation--it's frustrating to diet and exercise and not see any ...
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| Effects of insulin and eating disorder | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I've been diagnosed with IBS, border line coeliac, dairy intolerant and last year had candida ...
A: Although I cannot explain your weight gain without knowing how many calories you are eating versus ...
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| Bran Flakes | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I get really confusedin trying to count my calories a day. I try to stick to 1,300-1,500 daily. ...
A: It's great you are having a healthy, and high fiber, breakfast that is tiding you over easily until ...
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| Can't Lose Weight | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently 21 years old, female, 125 lbs, and 5'4, and my most comfortable weight was around ...
A: You are following what was known in the 1980's as "The Rotation Diet". The theory is, your body ...
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| Weight maintenance and loss | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 34 year old 155 pound woman that is trying to mainly maintain my weight with maybe a bit of ...
A: If you are actually eating 1500-1800 calories every day at 5'5" and 155 pounds and nearly daily ...
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| Weight maintenance and loss | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 34 year old 155 pound woman that is trying to mainly maintain my weight with maybe a bit of ...
A: Great to see you keeping up such an active lifestyle! You don't mention your height, but anyone ...
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| weight loss | 5/7/2009 |
Q: "Hi, I am a 56 year old women. Two years ago,with the onset of menopause, I began to rapidly gain ...
A: Yes, I do think that after 6 months of burning an extra 225 calories 5 times a week you should have ...
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| weight loss | 5/6/2009 |
Q: "Hi, I am a 56 year old women. Two years ago,with the onset of menopause, I began to rapidly gain ...
A: You don't say how long you've been on this low-calorie and increased-exercise program. I certainly ...
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| Why can't I lose weight? | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I'm wondering why I can't lose weight no matter what I do. I've changed the way I eat and I ...
A: It sounds like you certainly are doing a lot of things to get the weight down and I know how ...
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| Olive oil!! | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I do not eat any processed or ready made food. I buy all organic vegetables and cook my own meals. ...
A: Although Olive Oil is among the healthier oils (because it is monounsaturated and contains no ...
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| weight loss | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I am a 67 years old man, in good health and physically still very active . I exercise regularly, ...
A: I'm so glad to hear how health-conscious you are and that you are so involved with your diet, ...
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| Slow going | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Laurie I have been diagnosed with hypertension and need to lose weight. I am 50. I dont have a ...
A: Congratulations on your weight loss so far, and on your commitment to changing your diet to improve ...
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| How much?? | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you knew how much an 11 year old girl turning 12 should weigh. Her height is ...
A: There is quite a range depending on activity level, bone density, percentage of muscle weight, etc. ...
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| weight problem | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i am 21 year old girl,my weight is 59 kg.my height is 5 feet 5 inches.i want to reduce my weight,can ...
A: Your weight is, scientifically, just fine. But if you'd like to lose a kg or two the best way would ...
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| Texas newspaper folo up | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Beebe, I am hoping you can contribute a few lines to an article I am writing for the 4-29 Taste ...
A: Re: smoothies "The kids think they're getting an icy treat akin to a milkshake, but they're getting ...
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| Texas newspaper request | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Beebe, I am hoping you can contribute a few lines to an article I am writing for the 4-29 Taste ...
A: Nice speaking with you! If you have any further questions I can be reached at 618-622-1963 and I am ...
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| Healthy alternative to water. | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently decided to quit drinking pop. In the past I would drink nothing but pop, consuming ...
A: Congratulations! I believe soda (especially when you have several a day) is one of the biggest ...
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| calories | 4/21/2009 |
Q: When reducing caloric intake, is it better to gradually reduce the number of calories you take in or ...
A: The only difference it makes is how quickly you will lose weight. Theoretically (and not actually, ...
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| breakfast | 4/20/2009 |
Q: just wanted to ask something. they said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. but in my ...
A: What a great question! Well, literally the word for the meal means "breaking the fast" so it's the ...
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| Regarding Weight Loss | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am 171cm tall and weigh 62 kilogram.I have been exercising(walking for 70 min/jogging for 40 min 4 ...
A: For your height and weight according to American standards you are already underweight--I'm not sure ...
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| losing too much weight | 4/17/2009 |
Q: my girlfriend is 5'1" and has gone from 95lbs to 85lbs in less than a week. she eats like a ...
A: I appreciate your concern for your friend. First of all, anorexia scientifically means "loss of ...
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| omega 3&6 | 4/14/2009 |
Q: a while ago, i told a VA doctor i wanted to start taking fish oil supplement. he said be sure to ...
A: I'm not sure why your doctor told you to find a supplement with omega 6 fatty acids also.... most ...
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| Not losing weight? | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I am a 17 year old girl, my height is 5'6, and I weight about 165 pounds. For almost a year I have ...
A: Best I can tell it is likely you are drastically underestimating the number of calories you are ...
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| losing weight | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with tips of losing weight. Like exersizes I should be doing, ...
A: I'm glad you are willing to try things to lose some weight, even though it sounds like you don't ...
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| Metabolism/synthroid | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Can I still increase my metabolism through diet and exercise when I am on Synthroid and my Thyroid ...
A: YES! You are taking synthroid as a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone your body is not producing, ...
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| 30 pounds | 4/7/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Jazmine, I would have to have an awful lot more information about YOU to tell you any ...
A: There is no predicting how much you can lose--I encourage you to start eating healthier now, whether ...
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| 30 pounds | 4/6/2009 |
Q: hi i was wondering whats a good way i could lose 30 pounds by the end of june
A: Jazmine, I would have to have an awful lot more information about YOU to tell you any specific ...
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| Artificial sweeteners | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am 50. About five years ago I started using those paper packet artificial sweeteners. I thought it ...
A: THere is no evidence that artificial sweeteners can contribute to high blood pressure, or to weight ...
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| How to lose 10 lbs in one month | 4/6/2009 |
Q: If I take your advice to heart, will I be able to lose 10 pounds by late May? Best regards, David
A: Gee, I sure can't make any promises to what your body will end up doing :) But I imagine you've been ...
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| How to lose 10 lbs in one month | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My name is David and I've been eating healthy and keeping in shape for several years. I don't eat ...
A: I can see why you are losing weight! I'm sure you will continue to lose on your current regimen. I ...
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| Weight loss for a college student? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My name is Jenna and I am 19 and a college student. I am 5'10" and weight 275lbs. I am heavy, yes. I ...
A: Well, you admit your diet isn't that great... so what can you do to change it? There are plenty of ...
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| bagels bagels | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I do not eat any processed or ready made food. I buy all organic vegetables and cook my own meals. ...
A: Oh, nice to hear from you again! Bagels range from 200 calories (for a very, very small one) to 400 ...
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| Weight watchers and gaining weight | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am 5' tall and weigh 241pounds,age 39, i started weight watchers 2 weeks ago to lose weight i have ...
A: I can't tell you why you gained 2 pounds from last week to this one, but I can tell you that you ...
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| Help | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Currently I am 5’7 and 210lbs. I need to lose 20lbs but would like to lose atleat 10-15lbs by May ...
A: Glad you are getting on top of this a few weeks ahead of time! There isn't a diet that can help ...
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| Home made food | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I do not eat any processed or ready made food. I buy all organic vegetables and cook my own meals. ...
A: What a great idea, making your own pizza--I bet it was delicious! There are so many variables in ...
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| Am I eating too few calroies? | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I am a 31 year old female. I am 5'4 and 154 lbs. Before I had my second child I was 130 lbs and ...
A: Congrats on your pregnancy! and Also your devotion to exercise :) I always wonder how people know ...
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| Whey protein | 3/26/2009 |
Q: hey I've being trying to gain weight for most of my life and have been unsuccessful. i have always ...
A: The only way to gain weight is to eat more calories than you burn. I'm not sure how old you are ...
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| weight loss | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I am a 31 year old female who is trying to lose weight in a healthy way and I am trying to make sure ...
A: My name is Laurie and I somehow got your question forwarded to me...hope that's alright. ...
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| Calorie content | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering as I cannot find a straight answer on the internet. Would you know how many ...
A: I would say, roughly, anywhere from 500 to 1500 calories! The problem is there are too many ...
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| 5 kilos in 5 weeks? | 3/22/2009 |
Q: About four years ago at the age of 16, i lost 40kg to bring my weight down to 55kg. (I am 170cm). In ...
A: First of all congratulations on your past weight loss. It sounds like you kept the weight off for ...
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| Lower Triglycerides Naturally | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am a 43 yr old woman with Hypothyroidism. I recently had a blood test and my cholesterol is fine ...
A: Terry, That all sounds great! Finding things on the internet is tough because you don't know who ...
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| Lower Triglycerides Naturally | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 43 yr old woman with Hypothyroidism. I recently had a blood test and my cholesterol is fine ...
A: First of all I want to be sure your hypothyroidism is being treated, making it not an issue with ...
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| Diet | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am trying to maintain my weight after having lost alot of it. I eat three meals a day, breakfast, ...
A: Oh, Yes, you burn a lot of calories walking around constantly like that! I would suggest you find a ...
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| high potassium | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I was recently told by my doctor that my potassium levels are high. I wasn't told the exact number, ...
A: I would definitely check with your physician before altering your diet for the potassium level. ...
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| 35 in 3 months | 3/16/2009 |
Q: i;ve been trying to lose 35 pounds by june 25 my family reunion but nothing really seems to be ...
A: Weight watchers is a great diet, and yes I think you can lose 35 pounds, but I don't think you can ...
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| help me plz | 3/15/2009 |
Q: also i go to sleep around 5am and wake up around 3pm is that stopping me from losing weight
A: Your sleeping schedule should not be affecting your weight. The time of day you are awake does not ...
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| 35 in 3 months | 3/15/2009 |
Q: i;ve been trying to lose 35 pounds by june 25 my family reunion but nothing really seems to be ...
A: Heck NO, don't you stop that weight training! That is one of best things you can be doing to burn ...
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| supplements | 3/15/2009 |
Q: hey their, i'm 17 years old and i'm trying to gain nice lean muscle during my wrestling off season. ...
A: I'm not familiar with the exact components in muscle milk, but I believe it probably has an ...
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| 35 in 3 months | 3/15/2009 |
Q: i;ve been trying to lose 35 pounds by june 25 my family reunion but nothing really seems to be ...
A: I'd love to help you, but I'll need a few more details! Would you mind sending me your height, ...
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| weight loss/health issues | 3/14/2009 |
Q: and conective tissue diesese. I had the lap band surgery almost 2 years ago i lost 135 pounds since ...
A: Congratulations on your success at losing weight! It's so important to remind yourself that since ...
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| Diet | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am trying to maintain my weight after having lost alot of it. I eat three meals a day, breakfast, ...
A: Great follow-up info :) thanks! OK, it looks like you are at a fine weight for your age and height. ...
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| Diet | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am trying to maintain my weight after having lost alot of it. I eat three meals a day, breakfast, ...
A: In order to best answer your question, could you provide me with a bit more information? I am not ...
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| Thyroid | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I do eat very healthy do lot's of exercise and even started writing down what I eat to have better ...
A: Nadine, Thanks for the added info--that is very helpful. Your calorie intake of 2500 is actually ...
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| weight gain?too much to fast | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i am 50 in a week and i have several different issues,i have fibromyalgia but its a mild case,im ...
A: I certainly can sympathize with your frustration! It sounds like you are trying very hard to get ...
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| Weight loss for seniors | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am 64 and in good health. I have never had a problem losing weight before this year. I retired ...
A: and thanks for your question. I think you might have nailed the answer yourself, since you seem to ...
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| Hypertension | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Laurie I have recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Other than the medication,I can think of no ...
A: First of all, congratulations on not smoking!! And way to go exercising and eating healthy :) I am ...
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| liquid diet | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I recently had major dental surgery to remove all my teeth and am on a liquid diet for the next 2 ...
A: Not only is instant breakfast and broth boring, but you are missing out on several of the major food ...
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| Thyroid | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I do eat very healthy do lot's of exercise and even started writing down what I eat to have better ...
A: Nadine, Having an idea of your current height and weight would be helpful (are you near your ideal ...
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