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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Lemonade Diet | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking about going on the Lemonade Diet or Master Cleanse (where you drink a lemonade ... A: I have tried the Master Cleanse and didn't feel well on it at all. However, others have experienced ... | |
| Weight. | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I think I look fine, and I am very fit. But I want to look better. I am not a very big girl, average ... A: The basic way to lose weight is to eat less and move more, but you know that already. :) You can try ... | |
| agave | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: i have heard mixed results about using agave...lately i have come across this link from mercola (a ... A: I'm really glad you asked this. Every day, I receive my Google alerts on agave nectar/syrup, and ... | |
| Question about protien and health questions | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am getting back into exercise and weight lifting to better my health. My questions are I want to ... A: I've had really good success lowering my LDLs by cutting animal-sourced saturated fats (like butter ... | |
| Peanut Butter | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I make my own peanut butter using unsalted dry roasted peanuts, canola oil and Splenda. My kids ... A: Instead of splenda, try a little agave nectar to sweeten and add fluid. Just remember that it is 3x ... | |
| How do I loose 56 pounds and fast? | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I use to weigh 136 pounds. Then I gained like 70 pounds very quickly by eating a lot of PB&J ... A: First, congratulations on your initial 20 pounds. That's great work! Second, I'm not sure I can ... | |
| weight loss | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Deb, I have tried almost everything to lose weight and nothing seems to work. I feel that my major ... A: I'm not sure I can respond without knowing more about how many times you exercise and what you do ... | |
| Weight Loss | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: ...I am a 31 year old female, 5'4, 215lbs. I would like to loose around 60 lbs. how many calories ... A: I can't say how your weight gain/loss may have happened (retaining water from too much sodium, ... | |
| about diet | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm a girl of 22 years, having weight 65 kilos and height 5 feet. Please could you suggest me a diet ... A: Right off the bat, let me tell you the same thing that any reputable physician would: dropping 10 ... | |
| Special diet to recover youthful appearence | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am 25 years old. But as per my friends' inference I am looking more than that. I can ... A: Berries of all kinds, especially blueberries are high in vit. C. Mangoes are very beneficial. You ... | |
| weight loss | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and 5' height with 54 kg weight. I am fatty on stomach, theighs, and back. My ... A: The easiest diet advice I can give is to: 1. Keep a food journal (write down everything you eat, no ... | |
| A. Nutritionist, B. Gym, C. Diet, D. All of the above? | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm 42, male, 6'0" and weigh about 240. I probably should weigh around 180 - 190. I am trying to ... A: The first thing I always recommend is sitting down with your physician before starting any ... | |
| overwt | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: will my breast size reduce if i loose weight and can u suggest me a tonic which will kill my hunger ... A: First things first, I strongly suggest that you have an honest conversation with your physician ... | |
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Deb Schiff
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions on baking and cooking with agave nectar, using carob for chocolate and ways of reducing fats in dishes.
Experience
I keep a blog on using agave nectar instead of cane sugar at http://alteredplates.blogspot. I also focus on using carob for chocolate there.
Publications
EE Times, Electronic Design, IEEE-USA Today's Engineer, IEEE Spectrum
Education/Credentials
I have a BA in communication from William Paterson University.
Awards and Honors
Toastmasters CTM
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