| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Your research results | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Tanya, Thank you for the interesting read at brainfuels.com and infotonic.net. Do you have any of ...
A: One recent article concerning effects of ketone bodies on most important electric parameters of ...
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| Nutritional values, macronutrient composition, and their health implications | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I've read that pistachio nuts have 700 calories per cup. What is never specified is whether this ...
A: Steve, To answer the first part of your question, here are the numbers. In shells Shelled ...
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| Where and how carbohydrate and proteins are digested | 10/24/2009 |
Q: There is a theory out there about the human body not being able to efficiently digest animal ...
A: OK. First of all, secretion of intestinal juices is stimulated by the mechanical pressure of partly ...
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| Omega-3: antiinflammatory and many more effects | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Would taking three 1000mg Omega-3 pills/day be considered "excess"? I would be taking this for 2 ...
A: I have no simple answer to your question but I do have an article "Omega-3: overview of origin, ...
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| Where and how carbohydrate and proteins are digested | 10/21/2009 |
Q: There is a theory out there about the human body not being able to efficiently digest animal ...
A: In fact, proteins are digested by enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin that break down a protein into ...
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| How to gain muslce | 10/12/2009 |
Q: i just wanted your advice on how i can gain weight and what sort of weight gain powder i can use. ...
A: You don't want to gain fat, only muscle, right? It's a serious business and I suggest you educate ...
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| Calories and good fats | 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: Julie, Generally, fats in nuts and seeds are good for you. However, it always depends on the type ...
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| Online program to lose belly fat | 8/5/2009 |
Q: We are an Indian couple.My Husband is 33 yrs old.He is 181cms and weighs 94kgs.He is trying hard to ...
A: Our complete diet program is online and cost you nothing. Please take a look at ...
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| Iron intake for a female vegan athlete | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have recently had blood tests which revealed I was low in several areas. S Ferritin 17, S TRF ...
A: Nicole, You are right, being a female, an athlete, and a vegan is a pressing task iron-wise. Here ...
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| The art and science of gaining muscle | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a 36 year old indian woman living in india. I'm 5'4” in height and weigh only 36kgs [80 pounds]. ...
A: It depends on what kind of weight you wish to gain. Hope not fat but muscle? I would recommend a ...
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| The cheat day eating, water gain, and psychological help | 6/27/2009 |
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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| God fat-bad fat, good cholesterol-bad cholesterol | 6/25/2009 |
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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| Skipping 1-a-day vitamins | 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, 1. Your blood levels of vitamins should not be that dramatically affected by a one-day pause ...
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| Magnesium-calcium and magnesium-potassium interactions | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have high blood pressure with increased heart rate. After spending alot of time having my blood ...
A: Michael, There are three points that you might want to consider. 1. Watch for magnesium dose you ...
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| Foods to enhance immune system and boost energy. | 6/21/2009 |
Q: What can I do to improve my amun system? To gain more energy to more of boost. Thank you so much ...
A: Julie-ann, While it's relatively simple to answer the immune sysstep part of your question, it's ...
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| Health benefits of raw and cooked garlic | 6/19/2009 |
Q: A friend told me garlic is more helpful when eaten raw instead of cooking it in the food. That i ...
A: It depends on the reason for eating garlic. Cooking destroys anti-bacterial and anti-viral ...
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| Oral iron impairs zinc absorption | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Hallo,i was taking feric hydroxide polymaltose iron+Folic acid at age of 13 because i had iron ...
A: Oral iron therapy may indeed impair zinc absorption and thus zinc status. Zinc absorption was ...
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| Eating fruits before meal can be good or bad | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I hope I am in the right category. Hope you can help. Is it true that you should take your fruits ...
A: It depends on the fruit. There's evidence that eating grapefruit before meal makes you full sooner ...
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| Carbohydrate addiction can cause hunger, carb restriction can fix it | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Hey Tanya. I'm a healthy seventeen year old male, not overweight or anything (BMI is about 22 - 23) ...
A: I received an interesting question regarding this Q&A I thought might be interesting for this ...
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| Acid alkaline diet, pH, food combining | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I hear when eating foods in right combination is a healthier way of eating and helps to maintain ...
A: Sallie, There's a lot of information you might want to take a look at including answers to similar ...
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| Teenager's fear of gaining weight | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 16 year old girl that is recovering from Anorexia. I now weigh 107 pounds and my height is ...
A: Jessie, From all I know, a girl recovering from Anorexia should work on being positive about ...
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| Artificial sweeteners: if safe, why harmful? | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Tanya I am 50. About five years ago I started using those paper packet artificial sweeteners. I ...
A: In 1981, FDA approved aspartame as a sweetener In 1985, the Council on Scientific Affairs of The ...
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| Nutrients to fight sleep deprivation | 4/6/2009 |
Q: does lack of sleep, such as only sleeping a few broken hours a night for a long period of time or ...
A: Though there's plenty of research showing that vitamin deficiency can cause sleep problems, little ...
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| To speed up weight loss, make these changes | 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: David, I'd advise to swithch from low fat to low carb foods for at least two reasons: 1. to speed ...
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| Fruits on a cycling ketogenig diet | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I was hoping to get some advice on some diet guidelines. I am a very active person who is looking to ...
A: Kate, CKD type of diets make sense only if you do a lot of weight training because the carb-up days ...
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| Weight loss plateau, the basics and checklist | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I started a weight loss regime on 16/1/09, weighing in at 311 lbs. I am a 5ft 4 female, aged 35, so ...
A: Helen, There are too many reasons for weight loss plateau to jam them into one simple answer. You ...
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| Weight loss plan and online tools for a teenager | 3/8/2009 |
Q: i'd like to lose from 10-15 pounds in 1-2 months ... right now i am 14 years old, 125 pounds, and ...
A: To answer ALL of your questions, it'd take a complete individualized program. Luckily for you, I can ...
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| Antioxidants in foods, benefits and uses | 3/7/2009 |
Q: What is the benefit of antioxidants found in different foods ? and how can we utilize from ...
A: Nourah, There's plenty of information about antioxidants. Hope these articles and answers will ...
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| Diet drinks and insulin sensitivity | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I read one of your answers regarding artificial sweetners and belly fat. I am not obese, I weigh ...
A: Steve, The very fact of belly fat seems to mean a risk of metabolic syndrome so in your case, ...
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| DHA supplementation in children | 3/6/2009 |
Q: i would like to add dha to my childs diet but i do not feed her fish. she is 18 months old, is it ...
A: Infants benefit of DHA supplementation showing facilitation of sensory and mental development in the ...
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| Eggs, saturated fats, and bodybuilding | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Im 18 years old and an avid bodybuilder. My regular lunch consists of 5 eggs, and other food items ...
A: Marc, There's a good article answering ...
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| Weight loss and vitamin B12 | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Does B12 help with weightloss? What is the dosage? Thank-you.
A: Jackie, The idea of using vitamin B12 for weight loss is based on one article published in 2005 ...
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| Calories, energy, and weight loss | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Hey, I am a 22 year old male, and I weigh about 190 pounds, about 14% body fat. I have been working ...
A: Here are my quick answers, see suggested reading for details and explanations: 1) You are right, ...
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| Sweet tooth: why and how to fight | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 29, and all of my life I have been able to eat all that my eyes desired. For the past 4 years I ...
A: It not only possible to crave sweets, it's very common since sweet taste is connected to the centers ...
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| Health benefits of sunflower seeds | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this, but I've been snacking on a lot of sunflower seeds in the last ...
A: Health benefits of sunflower seeds are mostly due to significant amounts of phytosterols, vitamin E, ...
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| Counting calaories - the best way to lose weight? | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I think you may be the person to ask. I've been trying to lose some weight. I'm not terribly ...
A: Of course, if one strictly follow the rule, he/she loses weight. But I do not believe, and all my ...
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| Breaking through a weight loss plateau | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Wondering if you could please help me, thanks in advance for your time. I'm 25, 5'6'' 142lbs and eat ...
A: There's an empirical rules that in my experience worked for many people in your position: If ...
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| Metabolic Syndrome | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out how to lower Glucose Serum. Found a question you answered and what you ...
A: Ralph, Please read about metabolic syndrome: How Metabolic Syndrome is Defined and What it Means ...
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| Less carbs, more good fats | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a healthy 36 year old female. I am well educated in healthy eating and proper nutrition. I take ...
A: Lisa, You might want to further reduce your carbohydrate intake while increasing your good fats ...
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| SPARKLING WATER | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I am sorry to come back, but I thought that your answer was related to refreshments. Is natural ...
A: Sparkling water is soda and is defined as an effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon ...
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| How to lose 2 pounds a day, nutrient deficiencies, and more | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I am 5"5 and weigh 165LB and I want to lose at least 2 pounds a day but I can't exercise every day ...
A: You are welcome. I think that the best you can do is to choose a complete diet plan because, for ...
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| Muslce gain basics | 12/14/2008 |
Q: i searched nutrition to ask a question because there were no experts in men's health, and i know ...
A: Jared, Good question. It's impossible to answer in a couple of words, you might want to invest time ...
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| Mood and energy effects of coffee and chocolate | 12/14/2008 |
Q: After drinking coffee I get a boost but later feel a little jittery or even a slight bit depressed. ...
A: Mike, On one hand, you are not alone in your reactions to caffein versus theobromine, on the other ...
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| How to lose 2 pounds a day, nutrient deficiencies, and more | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am 5"5 and weigh 165LB and I want to lose at least 2 pounds a day but I can't exercise every day ...
A: Nurulla, To lose 2 pounds of fat (this is what you want to lose, right?) one has to create the ...
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| Mona Vie versus antioxidant-rich foods | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have been itroduced to a juice drink called Mona-Vie and I understand it has remarkable health ...
A: Dan, The main active ingredient in MonaVie is acai berry and the major health effect is similar to ...
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| Foods to compensate blood loss | 12/11/2008 |
Q: My mother who is 65yrs old had a hernia surgery couple of months back and due to some minor ...
A: One of the ways to make your Mother stronger to compensate her blood loss is to rise her hemoglobin ...
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| Carbonated drinks: a proof for adverse health effects | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Does having carbonated beverages effect a person after gastric bypass surgery? How does it effect a ...
A: Marilyn, Depending on carbonated drink type, the adverse health effects can be described as the ...
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| Whey protein shakes for muscle building | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I'm working out right now and i just want to know which protein shake i should get or which one you ...
A: Danny, Since the Isopure product contains no fat, lactose, carbohydrates or aspartame, it's only ...
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| What are the benefits of buckwheat? | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I've been told that buckwheat is overrated and in reality, it's a pretty plain and nutritionally ...
A: Dennise, Buckwheat (kasha) is a valuable source of vegetable protein containing all essential amino ...
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| Calcium balance, defficiency diagnosis, muscle crams... | 11/7/2008 |
Q: How is low calcium diagnosed? If a blood test showed that calcium was within range, might that be ...
A: The calcium content is measured directly in blood, red cells, or urine or by checking the structure ...
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| Food sources of Vitamin B12 | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed by the VA Adminstration as being defecient in B-12. I have sever food ...
A: Vitamin B12 is essential for the brain, nervous system and blood but it participates in functioning ...
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| The benefits of olive oil for the skin: olive oil and calories | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I recently heard that olive oil is good for dry skin. I am a very picky and healthy eater and am ...
A: Beth, Olive oil doesn't seem to penetrate the skin very well, it works either on the surface or ...
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| Nutrients for healthy skin and vegetarian diet | 11/1/2008 |
Q: For the last 8 years I haven’t ingested meat and I eat one fried egg in olive oil every day but my ...
A: Desi, Traditionally, the following nutrients and supplements are considered essential for healthy ...
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| Foods for healthy hair | 10/31/2008 |
Q: What kind of foods promote healthy hair growth?
A: Joanna, Eat more Omega 3 in the form of supplements or foods like salmon, sardines, trout. Get ...
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| Foods, meal replacements, and prostate health | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am 30 and trying to lose about 20 pounds and lower BP and cholesterol through exercise and diet ...
A: With any supplement or meal replacements, the potential disadvantage is often not in direct health ...
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| Very low calorie diet - the only way to lose weight? | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old (going on 19) and have had a bad start to my dieting life!! I weigh about 48kg. I ...
A: Fatima, I think you should try a diet plan that doesn't require counting at all. By the way, this ...
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| Weight loss plateau, belly fat, and tiredness | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 132-134lbs and 5'5" female. Everytime I try to "diet" i lose some weight but as soon as i go ...
A: Sorry I didn't make myself clear. It happens (I think) because your body doesn't have enough of ...
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| Weight loss plateau, belly fat, and tiredness | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 132-134lbs and 5'5" female. Everytime I try to "diet" i lose some weight but as soon as i go ...
A: Ashley, Most likely, you can do better if you cut down on carbohydrates. Your belly can go away if ...
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| Yogurt instead of vegetables on the cabbage soup diet? | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I lost 10 lbs on the cabbage soup diet this last week and want to do it again next month. The soup ...
A: I see. Blended foods yield more absorbable calories, ounce for ounce so you might get more calories ...
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| Yogurt instead of vegetables on the cabbage soup diet? | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I lost 10 lbs on the cabbage soup diet this last week and want to do it again next month. The soup ...
A: Barbara, Cheating can be good on any diet because it helps to avoid the sens of deprivation. ...
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| Can vitamin supplements be bad for your health? | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have no problem with my diet. I'm not fat nor skinny. You could say I eat whatever I want without ...
A: Kew, Vitamins can be bad for your health but only because you rely on them instead of real foods ...
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| Niacin (vitamin B3) and good HDL cholesterol | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a question about taking Niacin to boost HDL cholesterol. I have heard that it is a safe ...
A: Robert, Low levels of "good" cholesterol or high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) are known to ...
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| 42 pounds gained in one month, is it possible? | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have been eating alot recently, and i seem to have gained over 3 stone in one month? is this ...
A: Nick, Let's see. You are saying that you've gained 3 stones = 42 pounds. To lose/gain 1 pound you ...
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| A diet for a new mom | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Hopefully you can offer some advice! I had a baby 4 months ago and gained 40 lbs while pregnant. I ...
A: Kristen, First of all, you need to know for sure that you reallly need to lose weight. To odo that, ...
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| Fasting - good or bad for metabolism? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Tanya, Do you advise your clients to fast+ How, for how long? What happens to my metabolism, how ...
A: Peter, as you finish your bed time snack and until breakfast, here's what happens to your ...
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| Garlic benefits: food versus supplements | 10/22/2008 |
Q: What are the benefits of adding Garlic in one's diet? I am young man that is healthily. Is taking ...
A: Dave, Since 3,000 b.c. garlic has been used not only to spice up meals but also as a medicine. It ...
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| Advantages and disadvantages of whey protein | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a 20 year old male. I was wondering if you could tell me about the advantages and disadvantages ...
A: Scott, The question about advantages and disadvantages of whey protein is answered at ...
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| What one can do to gain weight? | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what you can do if you want to gain weight. Thank you.
A: Usually, by gaining weight people mean gaining muscle, if this is what you would like to do, please ...
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| Energy drink, protein boost, corn syrup | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I currently drink 1 High Protein Boost drink per day as a food supplement. My personal trainer has ...
A: Please read my answer to a question about high fructose corn syrup solids here: ...
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| Gaining weight around my middle | 10/17/2008 |
Q: The fact is, ive been unhappy for a 2years. I turned 35, and natuarally... your 'stuff' heads south. ...
A: You might want to try the diet that had success in the case of weight gain around the midsection, ...
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| Body weight control: plateau and set point | 10/15/2008 |
Q: What's the difference between body weight plateau and body weight set point? Can one change the set ...
A: Veronika, You hit the plateau when your body decides that there's no need to lose more weight no ...
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| Omega 3, 6, and 9: essential fatty acids and supplements. | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I recently discovered the benefits of adding Omega 3 along with 6 and 9 to one's diet. I rarely eat ...
A: Ray, There's no RDA for fats and fatty acids, they have AI (Acceptable Intake) instead. The AI for ...
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| Good and bad trans fats: good and bad cholesterol? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I understand that artificial trans fats raise LDL and lower HDL levels in the body, but I would like ...
A: Todd, Trans fat is made in the process called hydrogenation by making liquid oils solid. It is ...
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| Vitamin supplemetation: mega dozes and timed release | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have been taking "Good N Natural Ultra Man High Potency [Timed Release]" supplements for the past ...
A: The problem of vitamin supplementation dozes is very controversial. The official (NIH) standpoint ...
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| Food addiction or how to fight cravings | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if there is truth to this. I was told that gluten and/or diary can have a chemical ...
A: Gia, Just imagine what would've happened if in wild nature, animals wouldn't care about getting as ...
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| How can one measure the after-meal fullness? | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Is there any accurate methods of measuring fullness after a meal?
A: Peter, In one word, yes, there are such methods. However, there are two aspects of that. If you ...
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| Recovery after vitamin B1 deficiency | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Ive been diagnosed with a b1 deficiency. 50 in a range of 80-150. How long would it take to ...
A: With timely started treatment, symptoms such as pain, tingling, loss of sensation in hands and feet ...
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| Calorie intake to maintain body weight | 10/1/2008 |
Q: im not very active so i was wondering if you can tell me how many calories i shoud eat a day to ...
A: Emma, Calorie needs depends on more factors than you give me. For example, a 20 years old ...
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| Protein digestion and absorption: food combining | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Being a Greek, I enjoy combining baked beans with a chunk of feta cheese. Is it ok in terms of ...
A: Proteins are utilized by the body with an amazing effectiveness estimated to be above 90 percents. ...
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| Acidity in apples | 9/30/2008 |
Q: For the past months, whenever I eat an apple on a more-or-less empty stomach (mid-morning), I get ...
A: Elizabeth, Since crackers or bread eaten after an apple help and not aggravate your condition, you ...
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| Nutrients in fresh versus frozen spinach | 9/30/2008 |
Q: You gave such a helpful answer to my recent question (about hulled millet) that I'd like to bring to ...
A: Andrew, Thanks for your kind word :) I found it difficult to compare raw and frozen spinach ...
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| Ketchup: healthy or not? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to eat a lot more vegetables than I usually do, but the only way I can do that is ...
A: Ketchup isn't bad for you unless you are having heartburn, or should limit salt or sugar in your ...
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| Soy products: dangerous? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me if there are any serious side effects to eating soyburgers or any soy ...
A: Al, Soy is linked to infertility, breast cancer, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and many other ...
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| Brown rice and hulled millet: nutrition | 9/27/2008 |
Q: What is the difference, in terms of nutrition, between "hulled millet" and "whole millet"? Am I ...
A: Andrew, Hulled millte is a whole grain. White rice is the result of not only hulling the rice grain ...
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| How to lose muscle bulk and keep lean muscles | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Zilberter, I am a 17 year old retired gymnast struggling to lose about 10 pounds. I am 5'2 and 130 ...
A: Hannah, Generally, lower intensities longer duration aerobic exercises and more repetitions with ...
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| Nutrients to enhance creativity | 9/25/2008 |
Q: OK - I was being a little dumb there, thanks for making it clear. So - here goes again. I am a ...
A: Shelley, My research resulted in a very few scientific articles that could help me to answer your ...
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| Protein needs and overconsumption | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if it is ok to have a protein bar containing about 20% protein when I am not ...
A: Finny, With your weight, you probably can indulge yourself in eating the bars. However, without ...
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| Protein needs and overconsumption | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if it is ok to have a protein bar containing about 20% protein when I am not ...
A: Unless you have kidney or gout problem, you can hardly overconsume protein. In a healthy body, ...
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| Cholesterol in foods versus cholesterol in blood | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I've been advised to cut down on crustacea (shrimp, prawns) to reduce my blood cholesterol, does it ...
A: Let's take the prawns. In 4 oz, there is less than 1g of fat and very little of saturated fat, which ...
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| Advice for an underweight child? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: sir, my child is 10 y old. he is thin and under weight and keeps normal hieght. studing in 6th. his ...
A: First of all, you might want to know your child's body BMI using BMI-percentile-for-age Calculator ...
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| Choosing right suppplements | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I been taking Centrum Supplement for the past year or so, however recently I found out that ...
A: The problem of "natural" versus synthetic supplements seems to be in the field of health beliefs ...
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| Dozes of Vitamin B6 and B12 for brain health | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me the minimum daily requirement of Vitamin B-6 and the minimum daily ...
A: Healthy people 18 years and older require 4-6 mcg of Vitamin B12 and 2-2.5 mg of Vitqmin B6 a day. ...
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| Energy Drinks and energy level throughout the day | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Do energy drinks actually provide energy? I am looking for an energy drink to provide a couple ...
A: Michael, First of all, energy drinks are soft drinks, so many of them contain a lot of sugar and in ...
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| Absorption of heme iron versus non-heme iron | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Can you help me understand the bioavailability of various plant vs animal sources if iron? I am ...
A: Mike, Absorption of heme iron, which is bound within the iron-carrying proteins hemoglobin and ...
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| Hemochromatosis Diet | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 46 year old male. My hemochromatosis is in maintenance mode after very aggressive Phlebotomy ...
A: Mike, There is no evidence that hemochromatosis can be efficiently treated by a diet. However, you ...
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| On 2000-Calorie non-fat diet and exercising | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am on 2000 non-fat diet and doing exercise, for a month,but nothing happening. Don't know where is ...
A: Sherrie, I'm not sure that your non-fat diet is a good idea. First of all, with 2000 Cal. in mind, ...
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| Nutritional content of Brewers' Yeast and Bakers' Yeast | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently found out I am several months pregnant and am a little worried as I have had B ...
A: Rebecca, I have only percents of daily allowances for Brewers' Yeast but more details on bakers' ...
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| Slim with abdominal fat | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old. I suffer from large belly in spite of my good weight. I tried to lose more weight ...
A: Dosha, You might want to cut down on carbohydrates. The matter is, this particular body fat ...
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| Why older people eat less | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Other than being due to illness, it seems like the elderly eat less than they did when they were ...
A: The most common reason is the metabolic slowdown due to physical inactivity and loss of muscle mass. ...
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| Good oils for frying | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I use olive oil for frying and deep frying. Is it a better or worse choice compared to other oils ...
A: Polyunsaturated fats that are rich in essential fatty acids should be used cold to preserve their ...
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| Good oils for frying | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I use olive oil for frying and deep frying. Is it a better or worse choice compared to other oils ...
A: It depends on what you expect from the oil. Olive oil has a better (for your health) fatty acid ...
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| Does fructose restore muscle glycogen? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Why does fructose only replenish liver glycogen and not muscle glycogen? Thanks! Brent
A: Fructose can be transformed into glycogen in the skeletal muscle though at a slower rate than in ...
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| Baby weight: how to lose at home? | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am 22, married and have three small children. My oldest is 3 my youngest is 2 months. I got my ...
A: I can suggest a free online program proved successful since 2002. You have to sign up to get access ...
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| Water intake: will 32 ounce 4 times a day hurt? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a big 32 ounce (what I call my adult slurpy cup) QT cup that I keep filled with ice and water ...
A: Amy, Unless excessive thirst is caused by diabetes (not your case, but keep it in your mind) or you ...
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| Glycerol to control cravings? | 9/3/2008 |
Q: tanya please let me know whether to use the following glycerine for ingestion ( taking internally), ...
A: If this product consists mostly of 'assay' - should be the 'crude oil assay' in fact - we are ...
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| Supplements versus healthy eating | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Your Question was: I am a 20 year old male. My father died at a very young age of heart disease. ...
A: Your exercise routine is close to what is called interval training, which is very good for improving ...
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| Breakfast | 9/1/2008 |
Q: In the morning, on a good day, I have time fix a bowl of oatmeal or cereal with a little milk and ...
A: My experience (see 'suggested reading' below) makes me advise you against any breakfast at all if ...
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| Under-eating, over-exercising? | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I excercise for atleast two hours daily, and eat less than 1000 calories a day but I'm still a ...
A: Brittney, One possible reason can be your too negative energy balance, which is sending your body ...
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| Hidden food intolerances and hidden symptoms | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my food intolerances. I have been tested for it and got results that showed ...
A: I would be happy to answer "yes" if I knew that you enjoy a perfect -- and I mean _perfect_ health. ...
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| Do I need these: ALA, CLA,Carnitine, CoQ10, DHEA, HGH | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Tanya I am a guy in his fifities,overall good health.I try to eat healthy,exercise,dont ...
A: Carl, All supplements on your list are or can be beneficial depending on medical needs, dozes, ...
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| Body fat percent and hydration | 8/12/2008 |
Q: A few friends of mine are having a wager over who can lose the most fat. I will be using calipers to ...
A: Eric, With callipers, the "sucking it in" thing should not affect the body fat percent measurement. ...
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| Body measurements for a teen | 6/9/2008 |
Q: i am 16 yrs. old and my measurements is 36 breast, 30 waistline, 33 abdomen, 38 butt and hips and I ...
A: It looks like you have a metabolic problem since your body fat percent is too high for your body ...
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| Fiber digestibility and calorie balance | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I've recently read your answer to Ruby regarding getting some calories from dietary fiber ...
A: The seeds of Psyllium (Plantago afra) contain about 19 percent fiber, 18.8 percent protein, and ...
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| Net carbohydrates in brown vs white rice | 6/9/2008 |
Q: When I was reading the label comparing brown rice to white rice, they both have the EXACT same ...
A: Billy, To me, the ingredients don't look exact the same. The 'net carbohydrate' counts (total grams ...
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| Need to lose 110 pounds | 6/7/2008 |
Q: well im 17 im turning 18 in a few weeks and im 287 im about 6'3 what kinda of exercise should i do ...
A: I think I can suggest the diet you need, it even has a plan called 'skipping breakfast' and, though ...
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| Body measurements for a teen | 6/7/2008 |
Q: i am 16 yrs. old and my measurements is 36 breast, 30 waistline, 33 abdomen, 38 butt and hips and I ...
A: Alicia, Body measurements can be different but still normal for girls your age depending on the ...
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| New diet & lifestyle - no weight loss? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently changed jobs and now work on a mine site, and have realised I am eating more ...
A: Jane, The chances are big that the reason for not losing weight is your rather high carb intake and ...
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| Optimal nutrition for athletic performance | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to ask you if you can help me make a daily nutrition regime that will help me most in ...
A: Dusan, Overall, the recommended macronutrient intake are: - 55 to 58 percent of calories coming ...
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| Is the ingredient 'Corn Syrup Solids' unhealthy? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I was reading my protein bottle and it says it contains corn syrup solids, is that unhealthy?
A: Nick, If you are not concerned by unhealthiness of corn syrup itself, you shouldn't be concerned by ...
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| Calories are not created equal | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering about calorie intake. I have looked at a few sites that both calculate my ...
A: Rebecca, The way calories work is not based on arithmetics. The good part of it is, that you can ...
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| Why is aspartame bad for you? | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Is it true that aspartame is dangerous? What would you recommend as a healthy no-calorie artificial ...
A: The artificial sweeteners topic causes heated debates in the health professional and many ...
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| Starving on sweets and how metabolism works | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. My husband is obese. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 236 pounds, mostly in his ...
A: Diana, It's an interesting situation when you are (rightly) worried about your husband starving ...
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| The dangers of high fructose corn syrup | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I was reading an article in "First" discussing "high fructose corn syrup" that made it sound like ...
A: Interesting you asked! I've just answered a similar question and here it is: ...
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| Diets shifting or rotating calories, carbs, or what? | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :) ...
A: Maybe - though it can be OK to have bacon due to its high Fat Burning Index. It'd be bad to have ...
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| Two cups of milk a day to get calcium? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have a small nutrition question. I'm also Russian but, god help me, I have no idea how to type in ...
A: Sorry for your fractures, hope you get well soon. The answer is yes, it does retain the calcium ...
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| The dangers of high fructose corn syrup | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I was reading an article in "First" discussing "high fructose corn syrup" that made it sound like ...
A: Michael, I haven't read the article but just being an 'empty calorie' food makes corn syrup really ...
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| Low carb diet, potatos, and bread | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Tanya I have been reducing my carbsas well as calories in an effort to lose weight. I switched from ...
A: Generally, on a low carb diet, you don't have to watch calories as long as you stay within your ...
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| The benefits and dangers of soy | 5/21/2008 |
Q: There has been a lot of studies to show the numerous benefits of taking soybeans. However, there are ...
A: Dr Andrew Weil wrote that evidence for the health benefits of soy in Asia is very strong, however, ...
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| Is McDonald's Southwest salad healthy? | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I hve recently decided to go on a diet and have started power 90x. my question is: is eating the ...
A: Any salad made of fresh vegetables is healthy. As to the dressing thing, it's not always bad for ...
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| How to lose fat while building muscles | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am really desperate right now. I have been trying to lose weight since last year and I've been ...
A: Jolin, Good question! Indeed, to burn the fat, you need to enter the catabolic mode while to gain ...
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| Diets shifting or rotating calories, carbs, or what? | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :)
A: The idea of ever-changing diets does make sense to me because it looks pretty adequate Mother Nature ...
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| Is distilled water a diuretic? | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have heard alot about making a drink with distilled water, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and tea ...
A: Rachel, Distilled water works better than tap water just because there's no salts in it and the ...
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| Are bananas OK for diabetes and cholesterol? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Is this eating banana good for diabetic & chol. people
A: Bananas are high in both carbohydrate density - calorie for calorie, they have more carb grams than ...
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| Diet drinks and belly fat | 5/14/2008 |
Q: is it true that drinking carbonated diet drinks, such as diet coke or diet pepsi, contributes to ...
A: Diet coke and everything tasting sweet works the same way as foods containing real sugar do. It'd be ...
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| Burning the fat while preserving the muscle | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Hey, this is a pretty in depth question but... im a 21 year old male, 170 pounds, I've been working ...
A: At your level of fitness and knowledge, I'm afraid it's not enough to give you a simple answer like ...
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| Waistline, body type, and health | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i know that everyone is built differently and carry weight at different areas of the body. i am at ...
A: The abdominal fat distribution characteristic for the 'apple' body type is indeed a risk factor for ...
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| Craving, diet, and exercise | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I've just begun dieting and exercising but recently I've been craving a lot of sweets. I heard ...
A: Your craving for sweets can mean several things. 1. Your diet is not right for you, for example, ...
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| Potato pros and cons | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Are plain boiled potatoes ok for a healthy diet (2 potatoes daily)? I'm trying to phase of white ...
A: As with any food, potatoes may be good or bad depending on too many things to list them all here. ...
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| Unhappy with my body | 5/4/2008 |
Q: for the past month or so i have stopped drinking all soda, eating most bread, or eating any kind of ...
A: First of all, you have to realize that you are asking about two uncompatible things. Eating healthy ...
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| Are some fast foods better than others? | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Excuse me, but i need to ask you a question. Even though fast food is unhealthy, is In N' Out ...
A: It depends on what you choose to order. Looks like McDonald's is trying harder to offer healthier ...
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| Did I wrecked my metabolism for good? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: okay i am 19 right now but all through high school i was always on diets, then i would binge eat, ...
A: To answer, I'd have to know more about your body composition. Could you please get your body fat ...
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| caloric intake needs | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask about my daily caloric needs with a goal for losing 2-3 lbs a week. I am ...
A: The calorie matter is not that simple. For instance, on a high fat diet, people are able to consume ...
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| Calories and weight loss plateau | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am 5'2" and 139 pounds. My highest weight was 165 lbs. I have largely maintained my weight at 140 ...
A: On the one hand, the calorie business is very tricky and seems to be beyond simple computations. On ...
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| Cancer and nutrition | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who had cancer but beat it, I would like to know if there are any nutrition tips or ...
A: I suggest a couple of articles about the problem: Foods to lower the risk of cancer ...
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| Saturated Fat and Cholesterol | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I heard that the consumption of Cacao can reduce onces cholesterol and therefore become a viable ...
A: The link between saturated fats and heart disease that appeared to be logical not so long ago, turns ...
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| Is it possible to make calories less fattening? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I've read that the calorie=calorie=calorie rule is not true anymore. How can one use this fact to ...
A: You may be right depending on what we are looking at. The calorie definition is still true: a ...
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| Fat burning vs index | 3/31/2008 |
Q: What's the difference between just fat burning and fat burning index?
A: Fat burning is a simpler term for lipolysis or lipid oxidation when the lipids or fats lipids are ...
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| Nutritional Needs for a 17 year old | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old male, weigh 150 pounds, I'm about 5'10'', and am thin, but not skinny. I've been ...
A: For a a good nutritional status, choose nutrient-dense foods and avoid the 'empty calories' like ...
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| Can I lose 40 pounds in 96 days? | 3/26/2008 |
Q: hi i was wondering whats a good way i ca lose 40=50 pounds by july 1? if 40 is too much whats a ...
A: Let's calculate. You have 96 days to lose those pounds so it's roughly 0.5 pound a day. To lose one ...
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| Will a diet affect my baby that much? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Tanya, I lost baby weight with my first two children pretty easy. Then I became very busy with ...
A: It should not affect your baby unless you starve yourself or take OTC weight loss pills. However, ...
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| Losing 2.5 kg for kickboxing fight | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am 69 kg and need 2 get to 67.5 kg what can I do or what should I be eating and how much should I ...
A: With your body fat percent, you can expect that the lost weight will be water weight. To lose some ...
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| Weight gain the healthy way | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Okay, Im 13 and Im 5 foot 3 in. I weigh about 100 lbs. Probably a little more because i've been ...
A: Here are answers to yourWhat to eat, how to exercise to gain muscle ...
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| Soy pros and cons | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My wife and daughter are thinking of switching to a high soy protein diet and eliminating dairy and ...
A: Soy and soy products is a controversial topic. There are many pros and as many cons about soy ...
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| Alternative sources of Omega 3 | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am allergic to fish/seafood. How should I get my needed nutrients that one usually associates ...
A: Omega 3 from fish is made up of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic fatty acids, which make Omega 3 ...
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| Nutrition and meal planning for a two years old | 3/20/2008 |
Q: i wanted to ask about my 2 year old son, who eats well. he loves everything including spinach, lima ...
A: Congratulations on your healthy-eating baby! I wouldn't be worried a lot about servings and calcium ...
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| Eating late at night | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I had a question about eating at night. I tend to get hungry at about 9/9:30pm. I go to bed at ...
A: Previously, experts would unanimously advise you against eating late in the evening. Not any longer. ...
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| Weight loss and body image for teenagers | 3/19/2008 |
Q: im 16 and about 5"1 and weigh around 122, is that normal for girls my height? Do you think i should ...
A: A great part of teenagers' body weight problem can be not being really overweight but poor body ...
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| The "6 small meals" eating plan | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I was woundering what my 6 small meals should consist of. I do work out a lot, i love to run so i'm ...
A: For a person like yourself, which is working out a lot and can afford carbohydrate-rich foods, it ...
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| Partially Hydrogenated oils | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know if foods containing partially hydrogenated oils, mono-diglicerides and wheat ...
A: Here's a quotation I like: "Consuming partially hydrogenated oils is like inhaling cigarette smoke. ...
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| Vitamin B12 and weight loss | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Do the B-12 w/vitamins supplemental injections really help with fat loss?
A: There are some data about B12 helping to slow down weight gain but I am not aware of its effects on ...
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| "Fat Loss 4 Idiots" versus hormone pill | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am doing quite well on this online menu diet that I paid $40 for several months ago. ( I've lost ...
A: Good question! So far, there's no signs of such pill(s) and the possible reason is, after you take ...
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| Cannot stay motivated to lose weight | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I feel like i have run into a wall!! i cannot stay motivated to lose weight. I have gained about 20 ...
A: Good options to stay motivated are: 1. Choose a plan that you love to stick with because it work ...
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| Whole grains and fiber causing digestion problem | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I didn't know what topic to go to for help. So, maybe you can help me. I just turned 30 and all of ...
A: You might want to give your digestion system a little break going to a low carb plan for a while. ...
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| How to keep the lost weight off | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am a 17 years old male, 5'10. Since September I have been overworking myself with intense exercise ...
A: Keeping the lost weight off is a big problem and counting calories while getting less exercise is ...
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| Causes for weight gain with aging | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Is there any scientific research to support the talk of as you get older you put on weight. Thank ...
A: Yes it is. However, a closer look at the picture reveals that not the very process of aging ...
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| 101 Low carb Diet Tips | 3/8/2008 |
Q: In your book "101 Low carb Diet Tips" you mention on page 86 that one may break a plateau by eating ...
A: The "heavy cream and green tea" is one of the plans that are intended to last for a week or so - ...
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| Why butter calories are different from oil calories | 3/7/2008 |
Q: It is my understnading that 1 gram of fat has 9 calories. is that correct? but it's also my ...
A: There is 81 g of total fat in 100 g of butter since it contains in small amounts protein, ...
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| Tryptophan from whey protein versus 5-HTP | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Have you heard anything about the sleep effects of this BioZzz whey protein? I found this protein ...
A: Tryptophan or, to be accurate, L-tryptophan, is found in most food proteins and the way it works is ...
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| The health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I'm a college student writing a paper on Mediterranean cuisine and it's cardiovascular benefits, and ...
A: The traditional Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high intake of vegetables, legumes, fruits ...
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| Will pure gold improve my thinking? | 3/3/2008 |
Q: if I put gold into my bloodstream will it affect the way I think? My uneducated logic behind this is ...
A: I don't think so. First, the mechanism of signal transmission between neurones is very ...
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| Spot reducing and a diet to lose stomach fat | 3/2/2008 |
Q: i am an 18 year old male, currently weighting around 15 stone or 210 pounds. My natural build is not ...
A: The truth is, there's no such thing as reducing fat on selected body spots through specific ...
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| Exercise increases my calorie intake | 3/2/2008 |
Q: im 5'3, 20 yrs old, and around 115 lbs. i have recently gained weight (about 10 lbs) due to my junk ...
A: Claire, Do you mean to have your 1200 Calories a day in the form of junk food? If you do, it ...
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| Meal timing around morning exercise | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I get up at 5 am and at the gym for a spin class by 5:25. Is it beneficial to eat prior to working ...
A: It depends on your goals and your diet type and most critical is not protein but carbohydrate intake ...
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| Weight loss plateau while on diet and exercise program. | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are both 60 yr old, overweight, physically active and we don't look like we weigh ...
A: Diana, Unfortunately, it's no more agreed upon in medical community that low fat diet is healthy ...
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| Lactose-free protein suppliements | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am highly intolerant of lactose products and this would include whey. Is there another protein ...
A: The only thing I am aware of is "Lactose-free Formula 1" by Herbalife The wrote: "Those with ...
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| Gaining weight recommended reading | 2/8/2008 |
Q: i am 26 year and my height is 5 feet 10 inch and my weight is 51 kgs . sir could please tell me how ...
A: Your question is answered quite a few times: What to eat, how to exercise to gain muscle ...
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| Small meals throughout the day don't stop huger | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I'm a 33 year old stay at home mom, I'm trying my best to watch what I eat to be healthy and lose ...
A: I'm almost positive that your problem is in your insulin sensitivity and metabolic resistance. If ...
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| 1500 calories a day, no weight loss | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I'm very frustrated. I have been dieting on and off for over 20 years now. I'm 38. 5 feet 2 ...
A: Pam, It's more important how you compose your meal from the carb:fats:protein ratio standpoint that ...
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| Can an adult grow taller? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I'm 21 years old, and am 5-2" ; I didn't have proper nutrition as a child, I didn't like meat so ...
A: My son grew about 7 cm taller between his ages 21 and 25. What we advised him to do was really ...
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| Gained 5 pounds working out for over a month | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am currently working out on the eliptical machines for 30 minutes a day as well as weight training ...
A: Since we don't know what exactly you've gained - water, and/or fat, or muscle, it's hard to tell ...
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| Losing weight...not feeling great! | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 31 year old wife and mother to 3 young children. My youngest daughter is almost 5 months ...
A: Looks like your body isn't happy with your "self directed diet of about 1200 calories" - maybe ...
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| What to eat, how to exercise to gain muscle | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years old and i weigh 100 pounds, i have always been skinny. I am a compulsive eater, but i ...
A: The question of gaining muscle mass (you don't want to gain fat, right?) is a tough one and requires ...
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| Calories: any info on some small tips? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: are there things that i can cut back on (like small things) through the day that people might ...
A: You have two options: 1. Learn all about it (and there's a lot to learn, see references below) ...
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| Raw food benefits for an advanced dieter? | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have been eating a very healthy diet for the past two years and have lost a total of about 40 ...
A: From all I know about the raw food diet, the health benefits should continue for as long as you are ...
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| My high fiber, high protein, low fat, medium carb diet failed! | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have tried nearly every "trick" there is. Many pills, many exercise routines and all "diets." ...
A: If a 'high fiber, high protein, low fat, medium carb' diet failed working for you, the most likely ...
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| Will multivitamins prevent me from losing weight? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old and a bit overweight. I am on a healthy diet but there are days where I can't eat ...
A: Without knowing what your healthy diet is all about, it's hard to advise you on balancing it. See, ...
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| Whey Protein - to lose weight or to gain? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My mother has always been a health and fitness nut and she advised me to replace one or two meals a ...
A: The protein intake question is just that - a question - when it comes to weight loss. For one thing, ...
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| Plateau after losing 35 lb in 6 weeks | 1/21/2008 |
Q: about 5 months ago i started a diet(below) and it worked, I lost 35 lb's in about 6 weeks, While i ...
A: Plateau is a usual thing and yes, you are right: it's more usual after that quick weight loss. At ...
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| Skin and nutrition | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I suffer from both rosacea and acne. what is the best diet for me?
A: Generally, it's a well known fact that restricting carbohydrate intake is a must for a better skin. ...
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| Old Timers Baseball | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I am 65 years old. I play Old timers fast pitch baseball. I am 5-11 1/2 ft tall and currently weigh ...
A: You seem to be doing absolutely great! With your physical workload, you probably need to eat not ...
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| Natural diuretics | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what the most potent diuretic in nature is. Thank you
A: It depends on your goal: is it to get rid of water retention fast and once in a while -- or to ...
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| I am so sick of counting calories - is there a diet for me? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I started overeating and gained a lot of weight. I have been 157 cm the last year and got to weigh ...
A: Fredrick, Here are your options. 1. Learn all about dieting and exercising and choose what you ...
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| I am soo sick of counting calories - is there a diet for me? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I started overeating and gained a lot of weight. I have been 157 cm the last year and got to weigh ...
A: Good luck to you but keep in your mind that portion control requires a strong will power and just ...
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| I am soo sick of counting calories - is there a diet for me? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I started overeating and gained a lot of weight. I have been 157 cm the last year and got to weigh ...
A: First of all, in your age, growth is very uneven, you can expect a sudden and fast growth rate and ...
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| Diet for stress, lack of energy, and depression | 1/15/2008 |
Q: You seem fairly knowledgeable and that you've helped people out. I am a 27 yo male, 5'4", 120-5 lbs. ...
A: I currently participate in the project of the Mediterranean Institute of Neurobiology concerting ...
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| Getting rid of belly fat | 1/14/2008 |
Q: ), well where to start. How about giving some slight background (relating to the topic of course ...
A: Andrew, Now, you can go to the group at: http://groups.google.com/group/banta-daily-plans As a ...
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| Protien shakes, energy drinks, or energy foods? | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I work out regularly, I'm a bit over weight still since I quit smoking and was wondering about sport ...
A: The discussion about protein shakes, energy drinks, sports and meal replacement bars is going on for ...
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| Answered questions about weight gain | 1/14/2008 |
Q: a person to build muscles to be physical fit?
A: You should learn how to do strength training and insure an adequate protein intake. Please browse ...
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| Getting rid of belly flat | 1/12/2008 |
Q: ), well where to start. How about giving some slight background (relating to the topic of course ...
A: I think what you need is a good systematic and not too restricted diet/exercise plan. Why wouldn't ...
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| Home cooked meals versus replacement bars | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am a full time student who prefers home cooked meals and does not wish to eat fast foods. Because ...
A: The answer is 'yes - and no' because it all deadpans. Please read these two articles to get a better ...
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| Sugar cravings and artificial sweeteners | 12/21/2007 |
Q: hey, i get really bad cravings for sugar alot. I have not eaten any sugar for a week and still have ...
A: The short answer is yes, there is plenty of research plus, there's tons of anecdotal evidence. See ...
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| Bedtime Eating is not That Simple | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am on a 1,200 calorie diet. I find I can stick to it easily is I restrict myself to 500 calories ...
A: It depends. Read all about it in the following articles: Bedtime Eating is not That Simple ...
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| Weight gain vs muscle gain | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Right now im trying to gain some weight (recovering from an eating disorder), and im eating about ...
A: Julie, It can be that you not only increased your calorie intake but also energy expenditure. For ...
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| Fat Intake | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I know that eating a diet with enough fat is essential to absorb nutrients, especially from the ...
A: Kelly, I think you are talking about absorbing Vitamin A, which require some fat to be extracted ...
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| What would you suggest as a great diet plan? | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have belly and love handle fat issues. I just started routine exercise. I had the problem of ...
A: I have a very successful (92 percent success rate) plan that will cost you nothing. Please go to ...
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| Xtreme Digestive Enzyme | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I heard that amercans do not get enough digestive enzymes because too much of our food is processed. ...
A: The best and most complete enzyme blend I am aware of is Xtreme Digestive Enzyme blend (see ...
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| Would like to lose some of my belly | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I'll start off with some basics, and you can ask anything else that you may need to know to help ...
A: Your likes and dislikes ARE the reasons for your belly problem. I suggest that you try working out a ...
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| Artificial sweeteners -- good or bad? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I need ask you aIn your opinion, the aspartame is bad or good for health? Thanks, Rita
A: This issue is debated and looks very controversial. Official point of view is: it's not bad: In ...
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| The benefits and pitfalls of fasting | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to find information or research on the pros and cons of fasting. A few friends ...
A: In human body, from the metabolic standpoint, no dramatic changes can be expected sooner than 72 ...
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| Proteins in meat can damage the kidney | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who gets ill when ever she eats meat of any kind. She says that at first she feels ...
A: Matteus, High protein diet put kidney function under considerable stress. Researchers at Brigham ...
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| Have a great body for your wedding! | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I am 20 and my fiance is 22. We will be getting married on February 9th which is exactly 73 days ...
A: Congratulations Andrea!!! I suggest that you do some homework before starting. Read: Do you want ...
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| Dark chocolate: benefits and calories | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Is there a supplement that one can take that gives you the same benefits as dark chocolate, without ...
A: One good thing about dark chocolate is that it's effective in very small amounts. As an antioxidant, ...
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| Protein Supplements and Muscle Building | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I'm 29 years old male from Macedonia, Europe. I'm 174 cm, 63 kg. I go to gym 3 times a week, 10-12 ...
A: Iso-Sensation 93 contain 100 percent whey protein isolate and can cover up to 60 percent of protein ...
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| Nagative calorie balance: eat 500 less, burn 500 more? | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Tanya I am having difficulty losing the belly that I hoped to get rid of before taking a holiday ...
A: It can work unless you are in the metabolically resistance state. But even if you are not, what the ...
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| What is a good diet? | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I consume 5 bottle of waters and glasses of milks per day. Is that too much liquid? In addition, ...
A: 1. The volume of meals does influences how much food you will eat until feeling full -- excess fluid ...
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| Fortisip versus fat fast? | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am 124 kgs and want to lose weight by having just one fortisip a day. I see this as more practical ...
A: Indeed, Fortisip is made for people having the swallowing problem, but its general purpose doesn't ...
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| Water for weight loss: pros? Cons? | 10/17/2007 |
Q: Ahead of time thank you for your time and help. I currently need to lose over 100 lbs so I'm always ...
A: Teresa, Researchers in Germany have found that drinking water may increase the rate at which people ...
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| Shirataki Noodles and Fiber Gourmet pasta | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I stumbled across these two products: Shirataki noodles ...
A: Shirataki Noodles are made of Konnyaku potato or yam. The main component is glucomannan. It works ...
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| Calories in water and cooked foods | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I bought a package of dry "small red beans". On the package, it says, 1/4 cup dry equals 60 ...
A: Kristy, Since water doesn't have calories, theoretically cooking in water doesn't add any calories ...
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| Weight lifting but losing muslce bulk | 9/23/2007 |
Q: im an 18 yr old guy. I've been weight lifting since i ws in my mid 15. I started this training ...
A: Chris, I cant tell whether or not the fact that you're losing strength/muscle indicates any serious ...
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| Alcohol, Nutrition, and Obesity | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I started getting fat about the age of 16. Before that I was a normal skinny kid. I have always ...
A: It's "yes" to all your questions. Here are two expert statements from reports you can read online ...
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| Weight lifting but losing muslce bulk | 9/22/2007 |
Q: im an 18 yr old guy. I've been weight lifting since i ws in my mid 15. I started this training ...
A: Muscle building and maintenance is a tricky business. As you age, even at 18, your metabolism ...
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| Water diuresis versus solute diuresis | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a 28 yr old female, and I notice when I drink water with my meals, well when I urinate, I check ...
A: Water is the most natural diuretic! When you drink it, it dilutes the fluids inside the body ...
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| Spot reducing and metabolism | 9/20/2007 |
Q: i'm losing more weight and i'n starting to see my muscles starting to protrude rather than the lumpy ...
A: The current fitness expert opinion is, you cant reduce body fat in specific areas (to spot-reduce) ...
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| Serving size: grams, cups, or what? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: What is the best way to determine a serving size? For example, a 1/2 cup of beans (130 g) = 100 ...
A: Servig sizes is something that has to be specified evry time they mention it. However, USDA defines ...
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| Diabetic Nutrition Question | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Privet, My father is a 60 year old man, just shy of optimal weight-- with type II diabetes. (ongoing ...
A: Privet Nicole, There are two ways for your father to do this. One is to listen to his doctor or ...
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| Spirulina, blue green algae: Benefits | 9/17/2007 |
Q: There always is somebody advertising the new "miracle" food supplement. So I was wondering if ...
A: First of all, Spirulina is nothing new. Spirulina as a food is known as far back as the 16th Century ...
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| Daily Calorie intake | 9/16/2007 |
Q: how many calories should I have in one day?
A: The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) indicate Calorie requirements for slightly to moderately ...
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| Phase One of the South Beach Diet | 9/16/2007 |
Q: During the "Phase One" part of the South Beach Diet, how many days will it be before I begin see ...
A: Yes, it may begin coming off. However, from my consulting experience, the South Beach's "phase one" ...
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| Exercise and dieting with metabolic resistance on a low carb diet | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I just read your article Exercise and Low Carb: moderate intensity is recommended. A couple of ...
A: My short answer is: With metabolic resistance, you might want to reduce the amount of protein, ...
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| How many meals a day? | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have aif you need to gain weight, and you therefore eat more than 3 meals a day (lets say 6), ...
A: Maggie, There's no agreement among experts regarding the best meal number and timing, no matter ...
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| Is it possible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days? | 9/13/2007 |
Q: my name is Vanessa, I'm 15 years old and weigh 235 and i would like to lose 30 pounds by November ...
A: First, let's do some math. To lose one pound, you should create calorie deficit of 3500 Cal. To lose ...
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| NESTUM 3 in 1 | 9/12/2007 |
Q: HELO, i am shamema aged 22 i wana enquire whther consuming NESTUM 3 in 1 oat cereal drink with low ...
A: Shamema, There's no single food that can greatly influence one's nutritional status. It all depends ...
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| How do emotions influence the digestion? | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Is there any good science, written in a lay presentation, that connects personality, attitude and ...
A: Jim, I think 2 hours is commonly accepted estimation of average recovery time. However, during ...
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| Weight loss and waist inches | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I am 33 years old female with 10 months baby. My wt is 75 ht 175 cm and broad frame structure. wants ...
A: I have a good news for you: belly fat is the only body spot that can be "spot-reduced" by diet ...
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| How do emotions influence the digestion? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Is there any good science, written in a lay presentation, that connects personality, attitude and ...
A: Yes. From this standpoint, we can view the situation in terms of 'fight or flight' state. The matter ...
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| Nutritional values of preboiled and parboiled brown rice | 9/7/2007 |
Q: In your opinion, is preboiled brown rice that takes less time to cook than the traditional brown ...
A: In recipes, to preboil rice means to partially cook it before going to the next step of preparing ...
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| How do emotions influence the digestion? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Is there any good science, written in a lay presentation, that connects personality, attitude and ...
A: Though information concerning the opposite problem -- influence of nutrition on personality, ...
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| Vitamins or diet -- which one is better to curb cravings? | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have just started going to the gym and am wondering if there are any extra vitamins I should be ...
A: There's no medical consensus regarding vitamins influence on cravings unless you are lucky to be ...
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| Can Cholesterol Levels be Too Low? | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I consulted you a few months ago, because I was concerned about my rising, fasting glucose. Tested ...
A: Recently, doctors pay more attention to cholesterol composition and less to total cholesterol ...
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| Safe control of cravings and belly fat | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am not asking you for diet advice or anything of the such, well maybe I am. I am a 17 year old ...
A: First, I suggest that you figure out your exact body fat percent. To do this, go to: ...
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| Blending versus chewing | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a question about the bllending of food. A friend of mine has only been taking in liquid ...
A: Amy, Chewing isn't only for breaking foods into small particles. It's important for initiation of ...
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| Weight gain with hyperthyroid | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am 28, female, 5'2" and 85lbs. I have never, ever weighed over 90lbs. I cannot gain weight. I ...
A: Calories might be not the first thing to think about: nutrient density can be at least as important. ...
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| Weight gain with hyperthyroid | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I am 28, female, 5'2" and 85lbs. I have never, ever weighed over 90lbs. I cannot gain weight. I ...
A: I can only suggest that you discuss your exercise problem with your doctor because gaining "healthy" ...
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| Fast weight loss and how to avoid loose skin | 7/9/2007 |
Q: hi i am 20 years old and i weigh 208 pounds and i want to get down to 145 by my 21 birthday party in ...
A: 1. Try this program, it's online and costs you nothing: http://bantadiet.com 2. Women your age have ...
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| High Protein Diet and Energy | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I am on a weight lifting regiment. I go to work at 6 am and return home around 4:40 pm. I hit the ...
A: Often a high protein diet "feels" similar to higher-carb diets resulting in the lack of energy. This ...
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| Nutrients in potato skin | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I was trying to find the calorie content of just the skin only of a potato and/or sweet potato. All ...
A: Here we go! BTW, read more about all kinds of nutrients: http://tinyurl.com/yux65x 1 average potato ...
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| Belly fat step by step | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I'm 15 and i wanted to know how i could get rid of my belly fat i'm not that big at all but i kind ...
A: Sarah, Here are steps to start working on your belly fat: 1. Figure out your body fat percent; 2. ...
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| Top Tips for Your Own Detox Plan | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I would like to seek your advise regarding my plan to detox. I am 26 years old female and healthy :) ...
A: Please read the article "Top Tips for Your Own Detox Plan" by Susan Burke, RD (Detox Diets: What You ...
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| Trying to lose weight for a LONG time | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to lose weight for a LONG time now. I eat right and exersise. I have always been ...
A: Liza, Without knowing what you do to lose weight nobody can tell you what's wrong with it. I ...
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| Baby broccoli vs regular broccoli | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Does baby broccoli have the same nutritional value as regular broccoli? same for baby ...
A: Here are the numbers I managed to put together. 1 cup mature broccoli versus baby broccoli ...
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| Body balance | 6/27/2007 |
Q: and thank you for the website. I work in a catering business and I eat all day. I usually only ...
A: Generally, cutting down on carbohydrates helps to better control eating and appetite. On the other ...
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| Can we spot-reduce our body fat? | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 years old, 5'1" and 105 lbs. I was always really skinny compared to others at my high school, ...
A: The only "spot" in the body that can be spot-reduced is stomach, all other part can be modified only ...
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| Vinegar and the Glycemic Index | 6/25/2007 |
Q: In "Diet & Body" you indicate that the addition of vinegar to a meal can lower the glycemic index. ...
A: I guess you refer to the article "Easily lower the glycemic index of any meal" by Christian Finn: ...
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| Waist control without calorie restriction | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have pretty much been obsessed with the numbers on the scale for the last 10 years. I have always ...
A: Luckily for people wishing control waist circumference rather than body weight, it is possible to go ...
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| Health Benefits of Canola and Olive Oils | 6/16/2007 |
Q: Do you consider these two oils to be pretty much equal in their nutritional benefits? Thank you for ...
A: A tablespoon of olive oil contains 120 calories, 14 grams of fat, and no cholesterol. Almost 80 ...
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| Abs building: free online instructions | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I've lost 15 lbs. and i only have a little bit of fat left but i can't really ...
A: There are quite a few good free online resources that will help you. Fitball Abs Workout ...
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| Raw Cabbage "Soup" Diet | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: Fast, Theoretically, raw cabbage should work even better than cooked one since the calories in it ...
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| Caffeinated drinks and water loss | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Drinking 12 oz. of coffee or soda is like drinking how much water (in terms of nutritive water given ...
A: If you take 6 cups of coffee a day totaling approximately 650 mg caffeine, you lose water but if you ...
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| Let your body control your weight! Meal timing. | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i am 16 years old, 5'7'', and weigh probably around 135-150. i havent weighed myself in a while. ...
A: Any method requiring a tight control of calories can be (or can be not) vulnerable and in more ways ...
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| Calorie Intake Calculation for Women | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am a 22 year old female 5 feet 4 inches tall and 135 pounds. How many calories should I be ...
A: Here are useful resources to answer your question, including online calculators. Is Your Body ...
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| Avoiding putting weight back on after quick weight loss | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I was hoping for some advise. While I would not class myself as having a fully blown eating ...
A: Why wouldn't you take a look at the plan, which, as the author of the entire program, I naturally ...
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| Muscle gain programs? | 6/8/2007 |
Q: i am 19 years old, i weigh 61 kgs and i am 5"9. i am really into my rugby union and was interested ...
A: Ralphy, The best advice I can give you is: educate yourself in strength training and proper ...
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| How to gain weight | 5/31/2007 |
Q: im an 18 yr old guy...im 5'9" n im 55 kgs n i find tat very under weight..i wanna put on some weight ...
A: A simple answer is, you have to eat enough protein-rich food and start lifting weights or doing ...
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| Meal timing and exercise | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I was curious to know how much time gap is recommended between your meal and your exercise routine. ...
A: Generally, it's recommended that you don't exercise until 2 hours after a meal, any meal. The matter ...
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| Prune juice for weight loss | 5/31/2007 |
Q: can prune juice aid in losing weight, if so, how much of it should i drink a day?
A: Prunes are dried plums which are specially grown for this purpose. Prunes are rich in iron and ...
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| Cod Liver Oil - Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Dr. Zilberter, I have a one year old child. He is eating and drinking regular foods now -- no more ...
A: Here's information about omega-3 fatty acids for infants: A daily minimum is around 30 mg ...
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| A daily meal plan to satisfy hunger | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I am a 22 year old guy from England. I've always been lucky in that I can eat pretty much anything ...
A: A daily meal plan to satisfy hunger Dear Matt, There are two approaches to satisfy hunger on fewer ...
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| A recommended weight loss program | 5/25/2007 |
Q: "Hi. what would you recommend for the following: 5'9", woman 195pounds, large frame (big boned), ...
A: Ann, There's no such thing as a "balanced" diet. As soon as you reduce calories, you go out of ...
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| Weight Lose supplements, OTC | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Are there any safe weight lose supplements that you can buy over the counter that actually work? I ...
A: There's no efficient AND safe weight loss supplements, OTC or otherwise, because they all have side ...
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| A recommended weight loss program | 5/23/2007 |
Q: "Hi. what would you recommend for the following: 5'9", woman 195pounds, large frame (big boned), ...
A: Answering ALL your questions will take a complete weight loss program. Please access it (it's free) ...
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| Weight gain: building the muscle | 5/22/2007 |
Q: i am so slim and when i do hard phisical activity for a while i lose weight easily , i need to ...
A: Though much more people are working hard to lose weight then to gain it, it seems to be a more ...
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| Hemoglobin--rising foods | 5/20/2007 |
Q: what diet is highly effected to increase the level of hemoglobin in the body?
A: The most effective way to increase your blood hemoglobin reading is Fe-protein drugs prescribed by ...
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| 500-Calorie deficit to lose 1 pound a week? | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I started a my own diet about a week ago and I just wanted to know if its healthy or if there is ...
A: It looks a picture perfect "healthy" diet -- but: 1. The 500-Cal. a day deficit would be better to ...
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| Thin with belly problem | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am 16, female, 5'1", 115 lbs, have a small frame, and am a dancer on a weekly basis. I am ...
A: I can imagine these reasons for your problem: 1. You eat too little. If you remember photos of ...
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| Meal frequincy: new trends | 5/14/2007 |
Q: 18mth ago I weighed 128kg i now weigh 94kg ,my week starts with Boot Camp 3 days a week 2 days of a ...
A: There's very little scientific evidence supporting the "6 small meals" idea. Yes, it does work -- ...
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| Hydrogenized oils, trans fatty acids, CLA, and health | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I've been trying to cut trans fats from my diet. Is it true that foods NOT containing partially ...
A: According to Fran McCullough (The Good Fat Cookbook,) our total intake of trans fats has increased ...
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| Gaining what - fat, muscle, or water? | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Z -- In the past few months I have lost about 15 lbs due to decreased calories, improved nutrition ...
A: To gain 1 pound of pure fat, you must overconsume 3500 Calories. To gain 1 pound of water, you can ...
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| Glucose level, metabolic syndrome, and dieting | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Over the last four years, my fasting glucose has crept up from 91mg/dl to 98 mg/dl. According to ...
A: Yes, what you eat has a strong influence on your fasting glucose level. Unless your doctor ...
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| Fiber Supplement Plus Calcium, Chewable Tablets | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently picked up a chewable fiber+calcium container (Walgreens brand) and saw that it contained ...
A: I'm confused for at least two reasons: 1. The term 'partially hydrogenated' describes an _oil_ ...
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| Carbs and eating | 5/10/2007 |
Q: There are so many of you experts in this area, I don't know who to choose, but we will start with ...
A: You seem to be overeating the carbs. The signs you describe are very typical for a carb-based way of ...
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| Nobody benefits from refined carbohydrates! | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I am 15 years old. i weigh about 140-150 pounds. i want to know how much sugar (in grams) should i ...
A: You don't NEED to eat any sugar. Sugar is a refined carbohydrate that doesn't bring in any nutrients ...
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| Fibromyalgia, dietary carbohydrates, and Corvalen, | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Zilberter! i have a question. if you are a woman age 50, and fairly active, who has fibromyalgia, ...
A: Basing on my own and my client experience, I would rather say carbohydrates are not quite welcomed ...
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| Healthy diet for an athletic person | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I am an athletic person who plays baseball and I have been working out a lot more than I use to in ...
A: First of all, you want to lose fat but spare your muscle mass, right? You' need to know your body ...
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| Lycopen and gout | 4/17/2007 |
Q: 1) To eat or to avoid watermelon for plasma uric acid. 2) levels of plasma uric acid before and ...
A: Do you mean to increase or to decrease plasma levels of uric acid? Keep it in your mind that the ...
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| Body composition: am I gaining fat? | 4/15/2007 |
Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ...
A: to answer your question, I need you to figure out your body composition and fitness level. Please ...
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| Post smoking weight gain issues | 4/7/2007 |
Q: First, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question! I am so confused. I am a 5'2" ...
A: Nicotine's appetite-reducing effect is associated with increased serotonin levels in the brain ...
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| Same calories -- different eating habit? | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I am 48,in good health,quite active(I exercise almost daily) but chubby. I have always eaten less ...
A: You are right! Habits or different ways of eating lead to different metabolic types. For instance, ...
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| plz help | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My name is Megan, Im 5’6-5’7, 153 pounds, almost 155 pounds. I really need to lose weight for the ...
A: First of all, figure out your real condition - how fit you are and what's your body composition: ...
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| Can I burn 4000 Calories a day? | 4/3/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you burn off around 4000 calories a day due to exercise and eat like egg whites ...
A: Let me give you a couple examples so you see whether or not it's possible. If you are a ...
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| Eat more - burn more - lose more? | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I had set a goal to loose 20lbs starting March 5th, ending June 5th 2007, I have kept my cal intake ...
A: Melissa, There's the latest trend in fitness called 'G-flux' theory. I suggest that you read ...
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| Sleepy after lunch - food effects | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I am a Mum and also work full time. I do long 12 hours days. After I eat lunch I struggle to stay ...
A: Michelle, Usually, the reason for being sleepy after lunch is carbohydrate overeating. Keeping your ...
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| Food combining - the reason for not keeping weight off? | 3/31/2007 |
Q: i'm asian,married with 2 grown ups kids,had to get my utruess and ovaries removed when i was 22 due ...
A: I don't think that your problem can be food combining mistakes. You probably need to eat more not ...
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| burning fat | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what your best advice for wieght loss might be to lose 15 pounds in 2 months. I am ...
A: You might want to increase your consumption of good fats and add strength training on the 'other' ...
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| Corn nutritional benefits after cookig | 3/28/2007 |
Q: i am from the philippines and in some part of our country corn or rice grains are roasted and then ...
A: One cup of whole-grain corn provides 18.4 of the daily recommendation of fiber and powdered form of ...
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| Carb, protein, and fat for dieting | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I am on a diet and i consume about 1200-1600 calories per day most of it in the form of carbs >150g ...
A: Different diets suggest different fat : carb : protein ratios. Depending on your reason for dieting, ...
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| Athletes nutrition and dietting information | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I am wondering what an athlete in training should be consuming. I'm hoping to get some ideas on ...
A: I suggest this source to give you the general idea http://www.dietandbody.com/article1222.html ...
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| L-Lysine, a physiologically active amino acid | 3/21/2007 |
Q: what does the "L" in front of a vitamin name mean? Thanks
A: Bryan, The letter L in front of a chemical substance's name refers to its belonging to so called ...
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| Effect of diet fiber on meal calories | 3/20/2007 |
Q: What is a good soluble fiber supplement? I am looking for something I can buy in bulk, like ...
A: Kevin, The microbes in question are your friends! They are do so much more good than bad. Their ...
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| Denatured protein, enzymes, and amino acids | 3/20/2007 |
Q: How does boiling chicken impact the protein? Specifically, how much if at all does it denature the ...
A: Brent, To your first question - YES. Boiling means heating and as I answered, heating does it. To ...
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| Drinks after meals: warm, cold, or none? | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Is it true that you are suppose to drink a warm beverage after eating. if that's true what the ...
A: It depend on what standpoint you are asking from. For example, Chinese tradition suggests that you ...
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| Belly fat Q and A | 3/18/2007 |
Q: hi i'm 19 and was wondering i mostly carry all my fat in my stomach and arm area is there a way i ...
A: Toya, This question is often asked so I direct you right to the answers, OK? Waist-watching diet ...
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| Effect of diet fiber on meal calories | 3/16/2007 |
Q: What is a good soluble fiber supplement? I am looking for something I can buy in bulk, like ...
A: Yes, fibers do that, sometimes decreasing meal's calories up to 1.8 times! However, insoluble fibers ...
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| Denatured protein, enzymes, and amino acids | 3/15/2007 |
Q: How does boiling chicken impact the protein? Specifically, how much if at all does it denature the ...
A: Yes, heating can change such protein property as "functional conformation" meaning that a protein ...
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| Waist Watching | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I have been following a relatively healthy diet in a bid to lose weight for the past two weeks. I ...
A: It looks like the amount of carbohydrates in your diet might be too high and amount of 'good' is ...
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| Skin and chocolate | 3/14/2007 |
Q: Tanya Zilberter. I'm a 15 year old girl, but wait.. Please don't say or think: "she's only 15, it ...
A: Kylie, Nothing irreversibly bad can happen in one day of bingeing. However, day after day, it can. ...
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| Belly fat, carbs, protein, and fat | 3/14/2007 |
Q: Below you state that you have already answered my question when indeed you didn't. I had written ...
A: Sorry for the problem but I submitted my answer in time though didn't wait for the confirmation ...
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| The last 10 pounds | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I've been trying to get rid of the extra weight I gained during the time I was pregnant.I had gained ...
A: It is important to know your fat distribution and fat percent. If those 5 kg concentrate around your ...
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| Soy vs Skim Milk | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Just a quick question. I'm trying to watch my weight but am a bit of a Starbucks addict. I don't ...
A: It depends on the diet you are on. Since you are asking about skim milk, you probably watch fats - ...
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| Calories in fibers, enzymes, and the digestive systems | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I was actually taking a type of fiber called Inulin, about 35g of it. I think thats mostly soluble ...
A: Believe it or not, nobody can tell you for sure. They measure calories the way that doesn't (and ...
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| Calories in fibers, enzymes, and the digestive systems | 3/9/2007 |
Q: i want to start taking a fiber supplement but i am also dieting. I read an article where it says ...
A: Depending on fiber type, it can be true or not. For example, 1 cup of ground Psyllium husks (96.5g ...
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| Fruits on a healthy diet | 3/8/2007 |
Q: is it bad to eat too much fruits, say 4 per day on a woman in her late 30's???? (sugars) Thank you.
A: It depends on what else you eat on daily basis. If you watch fats, fruits are probably completely ...
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| "Got Milk?" | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who tends to drink a lot of milk. I have been told that excess milk consumption is ...
A: I don't think milk can harm a person unless he or she is lactose-intolerant. On the other hand, any ...
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| Stubborn stomach fat | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old, 6'1, male, and about 186 pounds. I'm trying to lose a little fat off of my lower ...
A: It all depends on many things like: 1. How "sparse in carbs or fats" is your diet? Depending on ...
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| Best exercises for weight loss? | 3/2/2007 |
Q: if i exercise twice a day for more than 30 minutes and if i stick to a diet,do you think that i will ...
A: Kimberly, It all depends on your weight, height, age, body composition, fitness level, exercise ...
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| Beer, red wine and moderate alcohol consumption to improve health | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I had a question of sorts relating to the pros and cons of beer and wine. I like to indulge in light ...
A: The health benefits of any alcohol: Harvard researchers included moderate alcohol consumption (5 oz ...
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| How to make your belly fat go away | 3/1/2007 |
Q: . and well my belly grew my stomach is one of my biggest issues it sticks out and i do 200 crunches ...
A: The best news about belly fat is that this is the only part of the body that can be spot-reduced by ...
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| Glycemic Index versus Glycemic Load | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Please let me know what is important GI Index or GI Load for hypoglycemic diet. What should be the ...
A: Glycemic Index (GI) describes food qualities based on how quickly carbohydrates in them enter the ...
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| Conjugated Linoleic acid and Weight Loss | 2/22/2007 |
Q: are these statements true?: Lose unwanted inches the fast and easy way with the all new, ...
A: There's plenty of scientific evidence that Conjugated Linoleic acid (CLA) positively influences ...
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| "Organic" versus "Healthy" - what's the difference? | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I recently discovered a WHOLE FOODS organic store in my area. I am a 22 year old college student ...
A: Eric, Generally, human body can handle a lot of not-too-much harmful substances and most fresh ...
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| Meal spacing to lose weight on different diets | 2/21/2007 |
Q: when i get up i eat every three hours. can i lose weight like that. if not can U tell me how to lose ...
A: There's no consensus about meal frequency that'd be best for weight loss. Some experts think the ...
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| Low fat Mayonnaise | 2/20/2007 |
Q: My name is Val and I have oneWhat is in miracle whip or any other mayo that is SO BAD for you? I ...
A: Miracle Whip comparing with real Mayo has additional carbohydrates: high fructose corn syrup, ...
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| Weight loss rate on Atkins diet | 2/19/2007 |
Q: im 18 and 115 lbs 5'2. how much can i approx. lose if i follow a strict atkins plan by march 12? i ...
A: Weight loss rate on any diet depends on too many factors to allow me answering your question. These ...
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| Food processing and vitamin preservation | 2/19/2007 |
Q: My question is, does cooking destroy the vitamin c content of potatoes, greens, canned fruits and ...
A: Yes, cooking does destroy vitamin C. There's no regulations requiring details of measuring vitamin ...
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| How to gain weight | 2/17/2007 |
Q: is there a way to lower my metabolism? I am 38 years old 5'7" 103 lbs. I do all of the things to ...
A: I would advise you to gain fat only if your body fat percent is below normal. To figure it out, ...
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| weight loss | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have recently gained about half a stone. I've never been skinny but not overweight, but now i feel ...
A: Generally, if one type of diet fails you, change the type. Yours is a very common case of failing on ...
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| Meal planning and starvation mode | 2/12/2007 |
Q: My friend is trying to lose wieght and is seeking my advice in doing so. I told her that she should ...
A: In human body, starvation mode, speaking biochemically, doesn't occur sooner than 72 hours of a ...
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| Nutrition for a freshman | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I am going to begin working out and running again after hurting my shoulder and not working out for ...
A: Chris, On our Banta diet, we have quite a few college students that've been successfully using our ...
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| Sodium intake | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to change my eating habits and eat healthier. But Im not sure how much sodium is ...
A: Liz, Unless you have a specific reason to worry about this, just trust your body. The sense of ...
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| Can I recover after 2000 calories in just one sitting | 2/9/2007 |
Q: i know that 5-6 spaced out means is best for weightloss but today i consumed 2000 in just one ...
A: Can I recover after eating 2000 calories in just one sitting Why not? In fact, there's no concensus ...
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| Spot-slimming and a heart patient's diet? | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I am 24 year old male 5'7",145 Lbs with 24% body fat (measured by one of those home scales). What ...
A: Ned, Since you are a heart patient, the only way for you is talking to your cardiologist regarding ...
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| Burning the Fat From Food | 2/8/2007 |
Q: How long after eating does the body complety burn the carlories/far from the meal? In other words ...
A: Steven, In your example, nobody can tell, which fat is to be burnt in two days after eating the ...
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| Omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil: health benefits | 2/7/2007 |
Q: Dr. Zilberter, I am thinking about taking omega pills, but want to know more about it. Do they ...
A: Fish oils are excellent sources of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). EPA ...
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| Does food fat make you fat? | 2/6/2007 |
Q: A friend and I are having a debate about whether calories from fat are more likely to increase a ...
A: ) That's right that "the body has to break down a fat molecule first" but this is true for any fuel ...
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| Three steps to your right diet | 2/5/2007 |
Q: im 17 5'4'' and 115 lbs. ive have recently gained 10 lbs and hope to go back to my normal weight of ...
A: 1. First, figure out what's your optimum weight: http://www.bestofweightloss.com/subpage19.html 2. ...
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| essential amino acids | 2/4/2007 |
Q: there are 19 amino acids which are compounded in the body to create protein. 11 of them the body ...
A: You know your numbers so well that I cannot get your question or, rather, what you expect me to ...
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| Healthy Vegetarian | 2/3/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm 15 years old and I want to start eating more healthily. I am happy with my weight and do ...
A: Good for you to think about healthy eating, there's too few teenagers who think this way! Nutrients ...
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| Recovering from anorexic type behaviour | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 23 year old girl who is having some problems with my eating habits. I am 1.6 m tall (5'3 I ...
A: Here are several article I hope will answer your question. Calorie Intake Calculation for Women ...
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| Coke Zero vs Water | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Both my friend and I are curious about Coke Zero. I don't drink any kind of pop and prefer water ...
A: Here's major ingredients of Coke Zero: Carbonated water Caramel Acesulfame Aspartame Caffeine ...
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| Toasted bread versus fresh bread | 2/1/2007 |
Q: any difference between toasted bread and bread that's not toasted? in terms of their calorific value ...
A: Toasted bread has higher energy density (more calories in 1 oz.) so, theoretically, one can expect ...
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| Marathon diet | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am an 19 year old 5'4" 135 lb college student. I am training for the next Boston Marathon in ...
A: Chloe, You might want to figure out what's going on with your body composition at ...
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| Keeping the lost weight off | 1/31/2007 |
Q: If I gained a pound by increasing my calorific intake each day and after that I want to maintain my ...
A: Good question! In theory, there should be a precise amount of calorie intake versus calorie ...
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| Is there a diet that doesn't require will power? | 1/30/2007 |
Q: i have a problem with sticking to a diet, all i want us to lose around 20lbs, but i can never stick ...
A: Low carb diets, though less popular recently, still do wonders for people without willpower. ...
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| Building lean body mass | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I'm a fairly active male (go to gym 5-6 times a week) in his early 30's and I'm interested in ...
A: Augusto, The art and science of building muscle while losing fat is far too complex to squeeze it ...
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| Calorie deficit to lose 10 lbs? | 1/29/2007 |
Q: How many calories should I take in a day to lose 10 lbs? I weigh 146lbs and am 5'8 and 46 yrs old.I ...
A: Calorie deficit to lose 10 lbs? Let's do a daily calorie count to lose 1 pounds a week To ...
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| South Beach diet Plateau | 1/27/2007 |
Q: OK I am at the end of my rope and do not know what else to do. I Began the South Beach diet 3 years ...
A: Generally speaking, the most common reason for South Beach diet plateau is that the body adapts to ...
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| Alcohol and calories | 1/26/2007 |
Q: How do alchohol calories play a role in ones physiology. It seems to me that counting calories can ...
A: Ricky, Though alcohol is very high in calories, the body seems to metabolize them differently. ...
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| Faster hair growth? | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have looked all over the internet trying to get an answer to this. Many products claim to have ...
A: There are at least two sides to your question. First, what's known about vitamin and nutrient ...
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| Meal timing | 1/24/2007 |
Q: what time is best to drink a cup of milk and fruit juice separately(besides during breakfast)? Is ...
A: I would like to have all the information you want but there seem to be no exact answers known to ...
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| Why am I not losing weight? The reason can be metabolic resistance. | 1/23/2007 |
Q: A little background.... I am a 37 year old 5 foot tall female--I weigh 122 lbs and have 36% body fat ...
A: I think your problem can be your metabolic resistance. For this condition, as recent research ...
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| weight loss and fat loss question | 1/23/2007 |
Q: Zilberter, I am curious about the connection between weight loss and the loss of muscle mass. It ...
A: Chris, You are right about the connection between preserving muscle mass and strength training ...
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| Losing 20 pounds the healthy way | 1/23/2007 |
Q: i'm 16 (between 5'4 & 5'5; 138lbs) & i was just wondering how i could lose 20lbs in a safe & healthy ...
A: I think that you might want to figure out first your ideal body weight and body fat percent. If you ...
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| How much water do I need for weight loss? | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I guess I have a two questions. First I am trying to drink 10- 16oz bottles of water everyday. Is ...
A: How much water do I need for weight loss? There's no consensus in this problem. Some experts state ...
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| Best chocolate to eat? | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I am looking for recommendations on the best heart healthy chocolate to very moderately enjoy. ...
A: My recommendations would depend on the exact healthy diet you are currently on. Low fat is one thing ...
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| Will adding protein help to preserve my muscle during weight loss? | 1/19/2007 |
Q: if do exercise and lose rapidly weight it can cause lose muscle instead fat. if i add protein food ...
A: Yes Eli, it'll definitely prevent your muscles from loss if you are on a reducing diet. Read more ...
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| Meal plan for peptic ulcer? | 1/19/2007 |
Q: what meal plan is good for peptic ulcer patients?(kindly give an example.)
A: Specific diet for peptic ulcer used to be the so called "bland diet," which was based on milk and ...
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| Can caffeine can be the reason for puffy face? | 1/19/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if caffine makes your face puffy. because i am not a very big person, but have ...
A: I don't think caffeine can be the reason for puffy face. Caffeine is a potent diuretic making your ...
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| If I Try Fasting, Will I lose Fat or Just Water? | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I know that fasting is bad for weightloss since it slows down the metabolism. But if I fast and ...
A: Of course you'll lose fat -- but also muscle, not only water. So you can imagine that exercising is ...
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| Vitamin C research | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Tanya I am a chiropractic student doing a research project on the bodies ability to absorb ascorbic ...
A: I see two aspects of your question. First, how L-ascorbic acid or vitamin C is being absorbed ...
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| Circulation | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have noticed lately that my circulation does not seem to be as good as it used to be. My hands ...
A: Not knowing your exact health condition -- do you exercise enough, for one thing? -- I can only ...
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| Calorie Intake Problems | 1/15/2007 |
Q: Im 19 years old I weigh 140Lbs and I am 5'5". I know the average calorie intake a person should ...
A: Many important things depend on the calorie source, on how accurate you track you calories, how you ...
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| Are cooking sprays fattening? | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I am on a weight-loss diet and i use Pam, Wesson or any other brand of Cooking Sprays for my ...
A: The problem is, manufacturing companies are allowed by law to claim that there's "zero calorie" in a ...
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| I am writing regarding a problem that I am having with my weight | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I am writing regarding a problem that I am having with my weight. I have always struggled with my ...
A: You are not alone! Weight Watchers is a very successful program but only as long as you stick with ...
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| Bingeing, craving, and metabolism | 1/13/2007 |
Q: hey there. i binged two days in a row... will this jump-start my metabolism and will i be okay if i ...
A: To answer, I need to know quite a few things about you: your age, body weigh/height, what you eat, ...
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| Calories and fat in different kinds of popcorn | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I'm wondering why there are conflicting reports on how many calories are in air popped popcorn? ...
A: It seems that it all depends on the way popcorn is popped. One cup of ready (popped) contains, ...
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| Weight Loss, Fat Loss, Carbs, and Fats | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I am a 26 year old female whose present weight is 213. I am 5'10 an should weigh no more than 174 ...
A: It looks like you light want to: 1. Figure out what kind of weight you gained: fat or muscle. To do ...
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| Cardioprotectors in non-alcoholic red wine | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if non-alcoholic red wine contains similar cardiac protection characteristics as ...
A: Non-alcoholic wines are wines made of regular wine fermented to dryness, so no sugar is left. Then ...
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| Better body image for teenagers | 12/17/2006 |
Q: im 16 years old, i'm about 5'2", and i weigh about 101 pounds. i really want to be a bit skinnier. ...
A: A great part of teenagers' body weight problem can be poor body image, including how they feel about ...
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| Alternative to Condensed Milk | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I use 'full cream sweetened condensed milk' a lot in porride and carrot juice. It is convenient as ...
A: It depends on the reason why this kind of milk is not good for _your_ health. 1. If you are insulin ...
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| Dietary fiber: how much? | 12/15/2006 |
Q: i was wondering if it would be harmful to eat about a box of fiber one a day...i read that for 1/2 a ...
A: What would be the purpose of eating this box of fiber? Depending on box size, it can contain several ...
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| Can there be too little body fat? | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I consider myself to be a very healthy 25 year-old woman. I am a little over 5'6'', around 115 ...
A: Clinical and epidemiological studies have revealed that not only excess body weight but also too low ...
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| Is full cream sweetened condensed milk good for you? | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I use 'full cream sweetened condensed milk' a lot in juice and porride. It is convenient in serving ...
A: It depends on the reason why this kind of milk is not good for _your_ health. 1. If you are ...
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| Dieting, exercising, but gaining weight | 12/13/2006 |
Q: i have been dieting(1000-1500cal) and exercising(30-60min) for the past 2 mths. I went from having ...
A: You might be: * eating too little and getting into the starvation mode * eating wrong foods ...
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| Calories and nutrients in bananas | 12/12/2006 |
Q: how many calories are in a bannana?
A: 1 medium banana contains: Calories 108.56 Calories from Fat 5.1 Fat 0.566g Carbohydrate 27.65g ...
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| Diets for different sports | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Hey Tanya Could you analyse the different dietry requirements for a range of different sport and ...
A: This is a very serious question and requires the most detailed answer. You'll see a list of further ...
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| How would you know if you have messed up your metabolism? | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering. how would you know if you have messed up your metabolism?I have been in a binging ...
A: Well, the best way is ask your doctor to order a stress fitness test for you and see what's your MET ...
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| Vitamin D | 12/8/2006 |
Q: How can I ge enough of vitamin D with food or supplements?
A: You are completely right to be concerned about Vitamin D. Its deficiency may, in the long run, ...
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| Fruits for hunger prangs | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have been in a binging problem due to the stress in my life for 8 months. Today I decided to snap ...
A: I don't think fruits is a good idea in this particular case. In my experience, it'd be better to go ...
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| Foods rich in Zinc for vegetarians | 10/31/2006 |
Q: i'm a vegetarian and there are no fortified cereals in my country. how cam i get 9mg of zinc daily? ...
A: Ami, Research showed that the major dietary sources of zinc were foods of animal origin with ...
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| Wheatgrass | 10/21/2006 |
Q: How do you feel about wheatgrass? I started drinking wheatgrass and it gave me more energy and I ...
A: There's no scientific information supporting the claims about health benefits of wheatgrass. ...
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| Weekend weight gain: fat or water? | 10/20/2006 |
Q: i seem to be able to loose weight easily as long as i exercise. I can loose up to 500g per week and ...
A: Patrick, Such fast a weight loss is always water loss. As soon as you start cheating on a weekend, ...
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| Breast cancer nutrition | 10/19/2006 |
Q: My wife will have breast cancer operation next month. What is the best diet, vitimins, supplements, ...
A: From all my heart, I wish your wife to get well! A good friend of mine had breast cancer surgery 35 ...
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| Fat, carb, and protein calories | 10/17/2006 |
Q: and I'm sorry for the typos. Most UK government-affiliated sites say, basically, that a diet ...
A: It depends on the diet. All diets suggesting above 100 carb grams a day are at least _not_ lo-carb. ...
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| Weight loss plateau on a low carb diet | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I am currently trying a low carb diet. I havelost wieght in the past on this type of diet but i ...
A: This is a very common situation with most of low carb diets. If you are on the Atkins diet, please ...
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| Fat, carb, and protein calories | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to work out what I should be eating. If my diet should be 15% protein, 50% carbs, and ...
A: First of all, where on your list is fat? You wrote: "15% protein, 50% carbs, and 35% protein" -- ...
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| Milk and bread -- good or bad? Who is right? | 10/13/2006 |
Q: My world has been turned upside down! I am currently taking a massage therapy course and that ...
A: I know it can be confusing and there's no completely certain answer. I'll try to make a bigger ...
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| Managing Current Weight: Carb to Protein to Fat Ratios | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I am 5'11 140-143 lbs. I used to be a bit over weight and I have come a long way since then. I think ...
A: First, you might want to make it sure for yourself that you have a desired body composition. You can ...
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| Weight gain and hypothyroidism | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I am 23 years old. I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism in 2004. Then I did the radioactive iodine ...
A: Did you try to limit your carbohydrate intake? If not, it does worth trying. There's plenty of ...
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| Celiac diagnosis concerns | 10/11/2006 |
Q: My Girlfriend and I are pretty sure she has celiac disease, as we've had very good results cutting ...
A: Most likely, your test will be rather a biopsy than blood work. Since your girlfriend's bio-med ...
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| Degree in Nutrition | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I am a licensed acupuncturist considering getting a degree in nutrition. I am very interested in ...
A: The titles Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Clinical ...
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| Diet for kidney stone prevention | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Glad to meet you! I have a history of getting kidney stones and am trying to prevent another. I know ...
A: Nice meeting you, too :) Generally speaking, yes, you should drink a lot of water and make it sure ...
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| South Beach Diet recipe | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Is there a South Beach Diet recipe for banana nut bread?
A: Sorry, I failed finding this exact recipe, however, here's a low carb banana bread recipe makeover, ...
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| A diet to control appetite and cravings | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I'm sure you've heard this all before. I have been on a binge for the last month (my Grandfather is ...
A: Did you know that there's a successful diet that helped many people in your situation? I'm talking ...
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| Calories in fruits and vegetables, healthy lunch ideas | 10/6/2006 |
Q: that are low in calories that my boyfriend can take to work? ~ thank you for your time :)
A: The lowest in calories are vegetables that are low in carbohydrates. For example, leafy green ...
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| Diets for abdominal weight loss | 10/6/2006 |
Q: how can i lose some weight in my bottom and tummy, and which kind of food am i suppose to be eating ...
A: Good news! Although there's no such thing as spot reducing -- losing fat from special body parts -- ...
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| Grapefruit diet and other options | 10/5/2006 |
Q: If i cant get like the grapefruit juice, what is the substitute. I really want to lose weight. I am ...
A: I cant think of any grapefruit substitute. However, there are diets not requiring grapefruit, why ...
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| Midnight snacking and meal planning | 10/4/2006 |
Q: Is it true that food consumed late at night turns into fat? What about when people wake up for a ...
A: Good question! Until recently, the answer has been a firm YES. Now, new findings appeared that it ...
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| Carbs, Calories & Fat | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I am dieting and I am keeping a log of everything that I am eating. I am getting discouraged ...
A: After losing on Atkins and plateauing, many of our clients succeeded when they started controlling ...
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| Zinc in cereals and other foods. Zinc role in teens' growth | 10/2/2006 |
Q: How would i know which is a fortified cereals that contain lots of zinc and which isnt? Pls ...
A: Please find answers to your questions plus some additional reading resources. EXERCISE Stretching ...
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| Fruits and vegetables containing 1mg of zinc per serving | 10/2/2006 |
Q: which fruits and vegetables contain 1mg of zinc per serving? Is it true that if teens stretch their ...
A: It depends on serving size and this serving should be huge considering zinc content of fruits or ...
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| Sauna for weight loss? | 10/2/2006 |
Q: can sauna help anyone to lose weight?
A: Sauna can definitely help losing weight but if you are talking about immediate effect, it's water ...
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| Nutritional value of black olives | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Tanya would you please inform me of the nutritional value, if any, of black olives? Thank you D. ...
A: Here we go. Black olives, 1 cup Calories 141.48 Calories from Fat 115.87 Total Fat 12.87g ...
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| Not losing weight at 1500-1800 calories a day | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I am 27 years old, weight 153lbs and 5'2". I have been working out 5 days a week for the past 5 ...
A: Reasons for not losing weight at 1500-1800 calories a day are many with the most common two being: ...
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Authored 4 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles