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is there a big difference between protein bars and meal replacement bars?

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:16:59 +0000

im trying to keep my protein up because its impossible for me to eat alot of small meals or a few large meals due to my work schedule. somebody recommended protein bars in between meals while im at work and somebody else said meal replacement bars is the way to go. whats best for me?

Healthy Eating

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:15:30 +0000

Healthy eating is difficult to achieve because we have so many health factors to consider and food choices to make. We know antioxidants are good for us so we want to eat lots of colorful fruits and vegetables because they contain phytochemicals like carotenoids and flavonoids which neutralize the free radicals that cause the age-related degenerative diseases. We know that we may not get all the antioxidants that we need in our food so we take supplements to ensure an adequate supply of antioxidants. But what about the actual food we eat. One of the major problems with our modern diet is that the food we eat is a tasty combination of saturated fats and highly processed and quickly digested carbohydrates. However in the last several years, people have become so concerned about fats in their diet that they have substituted carbohydrates and avoided even the good unsaturated fats in lean meat, olive oil and other plant oils. Now everybody seems to be eating a medium- to high-carbohydrate diet without giving proper attention to the type of carbs that they eat.

What percentage of today’s American 72-year-olds do you think are in better health than John McCain?

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:34:04 +0000

Also, does anyone know what percentage of American 72-year-olds are multiple cancer survivors? Medical sources or comments from health care/geriatric industry people a plus. Not looking for partisan comments here.

Atkins Diet Food – Atkins Friendly Food

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:56:51 +0000

The rule of thumb is that if you have cravings a lot or are seriously stalled, cut the caffeine and/or alcohol and see where it takes you. Focus on lean cuts of beef and lamb. Even cheaper cuts of beef are good.

It’s good to cut down your milk consumption for the first two weeks, and see how your body likes it. You cut out things like pasta, bread, rice and alcohol, yet you eat unlimited amounts of meat, cheese and butter.

A low carb, high protein diet has been scientifically proven to improve insulin sensitivity, decrease blood pressure and cut blood insulin levels. No “diet” cheese, cheese spreads or whey cheeses are permitted. Vegetable and seed oils, cheese, dairy, nuts and legumes are used sparingly and in appropriate portions. Typical foods you can eat include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and cheese, plus a limited amount of green vegetables such as asparagus, spinach, and broccoli

You can try more greens and other vegetables, half a cup of cottage cheese, one ounce of sunflower seeds, or a dozen macadamia nuts. When you stop losing weight, you subtract five grams of carbohydrate from your daily allotment, so that slow weight loss continues. Eat absolutely no fruits, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables, or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter.

As to fast foods hamburgers with no bun would be “OK”. You should ask for the burger with no condiments to make this part easier. Fresh cheeses like cottage and farmer’s chesses are not allowed, nor are processed diet cheeses and cheese substitutes. No fries, no shakes. Also be sure you don’t eat any fruit.

The Atkins diet food List also includes aged cheeses as well as cheddars, and cow, sheep or goats cheese. It is not true that you can eat whatever you want as long as it doesn’t have carbohydrates. I suggest you visit a physician before starting a low carb or any other diet plan While the pounds drop off, you’ll reap dozens of other fringe benefits as a result of making the switch to a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle. I’m finding a lot of previously “Low Carb” marked products are actually low carb normally.

Everything that is added has carbs. So keep your menu plans close to you and your high carb foods aside from you. Curing is not a friendly process to one who aims for a low carb diet.

Under the Atkins program, foods containing carbohydrates (like sugar, grains, and starches) are limited or replaced in favor of foods containing more protein and fat. The Atkins diet menu stipulates that main weight loss will come from low carbohydrate intake. There are lots of great low carb chocolates and ice creams but avoid these for the first 2 weeks.

I have been working on a new diet/exercise program for a while now – and I am finding that if I don’t eat carbs I have no energy at all to go to the gym

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T. James - Nutrition Expert — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:03:10 +0000

Anyone have any good diet plans or food suggestions for someone running track?

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:56:40 +0000

Foods or drinks that would be good.
&weekly food plans would be great.

What kind of Casein Protein should I buy?

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:23:45 +0000

I want to start taking casein protein before I go to bed and was wondering what kind should I buy. Is Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein any good? Any advice would be very helpful.Thanks!

Need help with diet (diabetic) and weight loss?

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:57:41 +0000

I need some serious help with meals for weight loss and being diabetic. I am looking for someone who can give me some meal plan ideas without sending me to a website. The websites i can find myself, but i still have a hard time picking and choosing whats good and not good for me to eat. Being diabetic and trying to loose weight cuts what i can eat ALOT. I have the working out thing taken care of so that helps. Please anyone who is willing to help me come up with a meal plan that works for both weight loss and being diabetic please please please your help is very greatful!!

ps I cant eat much diary (allergic), and most fish (except talapia) makes me sick. I hope that helps!

Thank you SOOOOOO much to those willing to take the time to help me!
NO DIET PILLS PLEASE I take 15 medicines a day and refuse to take anything that’s not prescribed by my Doctor. That.s very dangerous and i wont risk it!

A Cheap and Natural Way to Healthy Skin

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:36:40 +0000

Healthy skin happens when we eat good foods, have enough exercise, minimize stress and protect our skin from the harsh environment. Certain foods are especially beneficial to the skin. Garlic is one such food. It contains sulphur compounds (which give it its rather strong odor) which are beneficial to your skin. It also acts as a natural antibiotic and cleanses the whole system. If you like garlic, eat it as much as you can. If the smell worries you, chew a piece of parsley afterwards and this will neutralize it. Odorless garlic tablets are available if this is all too hard. Vitamin C is probably the most important skin vitamin in my opinion. Not least because the human body can neither make it or store it. This vitamin helps collagen formation which keeps the skin looking young and plump. This could be why smoker’s skin can look older than a non smoker’s. Smoking also uses up the oxygen in the blood. Give it up if humanly possible or at least cut it down. Vitamin C is best consumed together with bioflavonoids, the way it is normally found in nature. The two have a synergistic effect. They can be found in Citrus fruit, berries such as strawberries and blueberries and vegetables such as broccoli. Broccoli also contain vitamin A, an important vitamin for skin as it helps it fight infection from the inside out. Great for those with acne! Have some every other day if you can. Carrots are a great source of carotenoids such as “beta-carotene” which your body converts to vitamin A . Beta-carotene is absorbed into the skin and can also protect it from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Carrots also contain “alpha carotene” which protects against free radical damage. Carrots are a great way to get your vitamin A as excess carotenoids are expelled by the body. Too much vitamin A is toxic to the body. Dark leafy green vegetables, particularly kale and spinach are a good source of zinc and iron. Iron will make sure your skin gets enough oxygen and zinc is a great pimple fighter. Eat some every day if you possible can or include some in a fresh juice. Parsley deserves a separate mention as it is rich in just about all the skin boosting nutrients. It contains beta carotene, chlorophyll, vitamin B12, folic acid (great for firm skin), vitamin C and iron. Parsley can be added to juices, casseroles, sprinkled over any savory dish or simply chewed by itself. Its great for fresh breath too. Parsley is easy to grow, pop some in a pot and keep it near the kitchen door. Olive oil is fabulous for dry skin and wrinkles. Use it for cooking – it contains monounsaturated fats and anti oxidants- or slather it on your skin after a bath. Flaxseeds and flax oil (also known as linseed) contain the essential omega 3 oils not found in many foods. (Fish also contains omega 3). Flaxseeds contain fiber and phytoestrogens which balance the body’s hormones and are vital for younger looking skin. Sprinkle some on your cereal or use in soups and stews. Avocados give skin (especially dry skin) a boost. Although fairly high in fat, its the healthy monounsaturated kind which makes dry skin supple. Avocados contain glutathione which is one of the most powerful antioxidants around and will prevent cell damage in all skin types. They are also high in potassium. Drink as much water as you can, this flushes out toxins and helps to hydrate the skin. If you can’t drink eight glasses a day – I can’t unless its 40 degrees – then just drink as much as you can without being uncomfortable. Skin needs sufficient protein to replace and repair itself. Most of us have plenty of protein in our diets but a lot of it comes with a lot of fat attached. If you can substitute low fat items e.g. milk, peanut butter, cheese etc, then do so. You’ll still be eating the same amount. Lean meat is fine, fish is even better as it contains natural omega 3 oils which are great for your skin and your health. Try and add as many fruits and vegetables as possible to your diet. If you ‘re a committed junk food “junkie” this may seem impossible, but if you tackle it in small bites (pun intended!) It will be easy. Commit yourself to healthy foods on certain days of the week or drink water instead of soda in the afternoons. When this becomes comfortable, expand it to every day. Its just breaking old habits and replacing them with new ones. After a while you’ll be comfortable with it. And you’ll feel better and loose weight too. The purists tell us that all vitamins and minerals can be obtained from foods and there is no need for us to take supplements. In theory this is true, however the stress of life today probably robs our system of vitamin B. Smoking uses up about 35 mg of vitamin C per day. Added to this, the practice of storing fresh produce for extended amounts of time, can’t help but deplete the natural vitamins in these foods. The pollution in our cities and some of our bad habits like eating junk and smoking (who me?) leads to the production of free radicals in the body. For this we need an antioxidant which contains among others beta carotene (a precursor of vitamin A), vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, lycopene (found in tomatoes) and zinc. Healthy skin loves exercise! It doesn’t matter what kind. Walking, jogging, all types of sport, aerobics, thumping around in the gym, whatever you enjoy try and fit it in three times a week. If you don’t enjoy any exercise, find one! Join a group of people or find a walking buddy, you will get to enjoy it I promise! Stress is bad for you and bad for your skin. Stress will slow the circulation of blood to the skin causing a shortage of oxygen to the cells. It will also deplete certain nutrients from the body – for example vitamin B. It can ruin your sleep thus preventing the repair and regeneration of skin cells. It will put worry lines on your face and will make you look old before your time! Who needs it? No-one! check out this page on stress to see how you can deal with this incapacitating disorder now! As you may have gathered from all this, having a healthy skin is the same as having a healthy body, it’s worth maintaining a good diet and lifestyle so you not only look great but you feel great too! Trying to get the answer based on Solutions for Back Acne Solutions ? Watch a video that shows you exactly what you must Do in order to maintain your pores clear and clean, what you should do to find out how to get rid of acne marks and why http://howtogetridofacneforever.info You will also learn how to reverse the acne situation if you have already done those things that should NEVER be done.

Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review

T. James - Nutrition Expert — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:34:53 +0000

www.goodhealthreports.com – Fat Loss 4 Idiots is a diet system that uses the concept of calorie shifting. Calorie shifting is the process tricking your body into sustaining a steady metabolic rate instead of what happens so often with dieting – a slowing of the metabolic rate. The primary…