QUESTION:
What are some good books on healthy eating for students?
I'm looking specifically for books on healthy eating habits (they can be fictional stories or the "how-to" style) for teen girls and 4th-5th grade kids. Any suggestions would be great!
Thank you

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately too many of them are purely fiction. I'd suggest any of Atkins books for a simple explanation on healthy eating habits.

  Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a "diet" Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Normalizing blood pressure, blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, triglyercerides & hormone levels are all bonus features of doing a low carb way of eating.

  And for the teacher, I'd suggest Lutz "Life without Bread" & Taubes "Good calories, Bad calories" both are excellent books that dispel all the nutrition myths. Although Taubes book is more for scientists a more readable concise version can be found in this article.

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/07/magazi…

QUESTION:
Can anyone recommend a healthy eating plan books?
Ones with good recipes and no bizarre ingredients that cost a fortune... Not a faddy diet book, more a healthy eating plan for good...

• ANSWER:
  Weight watchers. Buy it wherever they have meetings.

QUESTION:
Any great books for HEALTHY eating guidelines/recipes?
Not diet books, just great recipe books for healthy meals, snacks etc? I'd like to be eating healthy lots of veggies, meat, etc (rather than just counting calories like I am now). Any recommendations are appreciated

• ANSWER:
  The American Heart Association cook book is a real winner! I love gourmet foods and eat out a lot and it is full of delicious healthful recipes that balance taste and healthiness. I have tried a few different "healthy" cookbooks and it is by far the most reliable and delicious! Who would of thought? Every time I make a recipe I am continually surprised by how good the food actually is.

  It also has great resources in it about healthy eating and nutrition tables so that you can know what you are getting from what.

QUESTION:
Where can i find good Healthy eating cook books?
I'm looking to lose weight and i need help with what to cook, i've been looking for a cookbook that is based entirely on healthy eating only but i can't seem to get one that is quite simple to follow but nice food. Can anybody help a desperate, starving women!!!!!

• ANSWER:
  A BBOKSHOP

QUESTION:
What are some good books on healthy eating and exercising?
If you have tried these books could you tell me if they worked for you and how? thanks so much!!

• ANSWER:
  Try the Harvard Medical School guide called "Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy"
  http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Drink-Be-Healthy-Harvard/dp/0684863375

  It's not a diet book or anything, which is great- just has the latest scientific research on what a really great diet should be. Not sure about the exercising part, but I definitely recommend this book.

QUESTION:
Healthy eating for children books, or any suggestions helpfull?
Im spending alot of money on ready meals, take outs, ect and i thought wait a second i cant keep eating like i did before i had kids its really bad for them.. I have a 3 year old little boy and i want to cook for him. It is silly but i cant and i never have. does anyone know of any websites or books i can get that wil help me?

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QUESTION:
Are there any recemendations on healthy eating & excercising books?
I'm trying to stay healthy and fit and put off some body fat

So any book with people talking about there lifestyles thoughout there diet or weight wacthing
By the way is that mario lopez book on fitness any good
if not give a recemendation on another good diet loss or weight wacth book

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What are some good books/guides to healthy eating and living?
For losing weight..Are Naturally Thin or SkinnyB@tch any good?

Thanks!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Books on healthy eating please?
I'd like to read a book about healthy eating/nutrition as i wanna eat more healthily, but whenever i go into a book shop there never seems to be anything just on healthy eating, its all that latest fads like the GI diet or detox your body or lose a stone in a day type crap lol. I just want an everyday healthy eating plan that tells you how much of each type of food you should eat a day and maybe some recipes and a diet plan. I like Janette Marshall's eat for life book cos that's based on the world health organisation guidelines and not faddy diets, is there anything else out there like this???
Oh and please don't say Gillian McKeith. One, i already have her books, and two, i want something i can follow for life. Lentil Soup with cumcumber crudittes for life? No way!! Lol xxx

• ANSWER:
  I own this book....and though it is pretty detailed, since it gives you the reasons for what it is saying...is "Ultrametabolism"...I forget the author, but I think you will easily find it if you do an amazon search (the cover should be orange I think).
  It isn't about dieting, just a general healthy lifestyle, to increase your metabolism naturally.

QUESTION:
What's the greatest book on healthy eating ?
Hello,
I want to eat healthy. What's the freaking bible of healthy food eating ? The black book, the manuscript ! I want one that includes some recipes as well though not necesarily. But something made by a thoroughly documented person, not some best selling fitness instructor who has written a book on food after reading a book on how to be a succesful fitness instructor. Thank you. Go eat some apples !

• ANSWER:
  Hahah there are tons of books out there on eating healthy but a lot of people have very different views. I am a personal trainer... email and I can give you some recipes and the basics to healthy eating. Here is a good article about eating healthy. Remember the less the food is tampered with the healthier it is.

QUESTION:
What are some books that teach you self discipline? Especially for healthy eating?
I need to be on a strict diet for my health problems but I feel like I have no control or self discipline cause I eat a ton of junk food and i feel like I can't help it. So please give me the titles of some books that help with staying away from bad foods and to not crave them

• ANSWER:
  No such book or program exists. Self control comes from you, and you can't be taught it. All these books do is give you a temporary motivation, which fades quickly, then you buy the next book or magazine. You must find within yourself the desire to be in shape, and in your mind hold that desire above all other desires.

  Clip out photos of bodies that you want to look like, and tape them up around your house. This may help to motivate you to achieve that goal.

  You must develop a new "life style" -- in other words your whole life must change to this new way of eating and exercising. Its not temporary, its forever. Once you develop a new system and stick with it for a week, then it becomes habit. (After roughly 7 days doing something new it becomes a habit, and much easier.)

  It can also help to have a partner, male or female, just someone who shares your goals and dedication. Then you are not just responsible for yourself, but responsible for that person as well. You don't want to let them down, so you make sure to get into the gym with them on-time (that sort of thing). Stay away from people who don't take care of themselves.

  Lastly, it would help to learn the basics of exercise and nutrition, and fad magazines and fad diet books ARE NOT a good source. Perhaps take a course in exercise and nutrition, or pursue a certification in personal training, etc. You will surround yourself with people of similar mind, and you will have the knowledge to understand how diet and exercise works.

  I like to tell myself, "If somebody else can do it, then I can do it too." There is no mystery or magic. Just want it bad enough, and do it.

QUESTION:
How come I can't find any books on healthy living other than the one on medical problems?
I have been looking for books about healthy living. I'm trying to find ones that give testament to an organic lifestyle. One that includes no processed foods, sugars, and other things that are bad for you. All I can find are books for eating healthy to cure diseases. I don't currently have cancer or another disease, I just want to transition to a healthier lifestyle.
Does anyone know of any books like this. I would really appreciate it.

• ANSWER:
  Check out this list

  http://www.librarything.com/tag/healthy+living

QUESTION:
Healthy eating?
I want to diet, but every time I do I end up hungry.I need more to eat than most people, I think. For example this was what I ate one day and I was still hungry by the end of the day:
breakfast-cereal
snack-apple
lunch-smoothie w/salad
snack-banana
dinner-two sandwhichs

What do you guys recommend for healthy meals or any books with healthy recipes?

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QUESTION:
Any advice on books about healthy eating?
thanks
xxx

• ANSWER:
  just go to the book store, and look at the healthy eating section, they have lots of them to pick from.

QUESTION:
What is the best healthy eating cook book available?
I am going to university in October and I don't want to live on junk food!

• ANSWER:
  not sure

QUESTION:
Is this healthy eating plan good?
Breakfast: Morning trifles
Drink: Almond milk
Snack: Orange, nuts and yoghurt
Lunch: Corn fritters with roasted tomato chilli jam
Drink: Water
Snack: Spicy Parmesan seed twists
Dinner: Egg white omelette
Drink: pineapple orange and strawberry juice
Snack: Pumpkin seeds

These recipes are from the womens weekly healthy eating book so I guess they should be healthy.
I'm 14 years old and my BMI is 23 or 28 I think.

• ANSWER:
  (It's abit unbalanced. You're lacking in calcium/ abit of protein/ and vegetables.
  Try this:

  BREAKFAST:
  (What are triffles? Arn't they some sort of seafood. Breakfast should be the most largest/ balanced meal, incorperating all foodgroups)
  - Cup of wholegrain- fiber cereal, 3/4 cup granola/ muesili, or 3/4 cup hot oat's made with 250mL almond milk. Add a serving of added fruit (~3/4 cup berries, 1/4 cup dried, 1/2 cup canned or applesauce, 250mL fruit juice or medium fruit- banana/ apple/ orange/ etc ..)
  Optional TBSP: cinnamain/ brown sugar/ nutmeg/ honey or margerine/ crunchy nut butter (stirred in hot oats)

  - Slice of wholewheat toast/ english muffin- crumpet/ waffle/ bagel/ breakfast wrap/ etc .. with 2TBSP natural nut butter, optional TBSP organic/ no added sugar jam with sliced fruit ontop of seperate (sliced: apple, banana, 3/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup raisins- cranberries/ dried fruits or 250mL fruit juice, 1/2 cup canned or applesauce or medium fruit)
  Consume with either: 250mL almond milk, 1/2 cup greek yoghurt/ 1% cottage cheese.

  - Egg's/ omelete/ etc .. with either: wholewheat toast- 2tsp margerine, or turkey sasuages/ turkey bacon/ vegetarian sasuages or sliced lean deli meats (~3 slices thin lean turkey/ chicken/ ham/ roast beef) with either: 250mL fruit juice, cooked spinach/ diced vegetables in egg's, 1/2 cup canned sauce or canned or medium fruit.
  Also consume with eithe: 250mL almond milk, 2oz cheese, 1/2 cup greek yoghurt/ 1% cottage cheese.

  SNACK:
  1/2 Cup greek yoghurt with 1/4 cup nuts/ seeds, and serving of added fruit (ie: 1/4 cup dried, 1/2 cup berries, chopped banana, etc ..)

  LUNCH:
  - Baked beans in tomato sauce/ spices, or vegetarian- turkey chili with wholegrain crackers/ slice of wholewheat toast, 2oz cheese ~1/4 cup shredded, and a serving of vegetables (1/2 cup cooked in tbsp olive oil- margerine, 1/2 cup crunchy with 2tbsp light dip- hummus/ light ranch, side salad- tbsp dressing/ vinagrette or medium fruit)

  - Slice deli meat sandwhich (wholewheat breads/ wrap/ pita/ kaiser- bun) with 3 slices thin lean deli meat (turkey/ chicken/ ham/ roast beef or vegetarian sliced quorn) with slice of cheese ~1/4 cup shredded, tbsp light spread (mustards/ hot sauce/ hummus/ margerine/ etc ..) optional sliced vegetables. Consume with a medium fruit and either: 250mL almond milk, 1/2 cup yoghurt/ cottage cheese or 2oz cheese.
  - Or .. Peanut butter/ nut butter sandwhich (2TBSP, optional TBSP jam/ honey) on wholegrain startch (wholewheat breads/ wrap/ pita/ english muffin/ waffles) with a sliced fruit inside, or medium fruit, applesauce- canned fruit or fruit juice with 250mL almond milk or 1/2 cup yoghurt/ cottage cheese.

  - Wholegrain crackers- flatbread crackers with can of white albacore tuna, 2oz cheese or 1/2 cup cottage cheese with crunchy vegetables (optional hummus/ light dip) or side salad/ cooked vegetables.

  SNACK:
  Pretzels, wholewheat pita wedges & hummus/ cheese, wholegrain crackers & hummus/ cheese/ sliced deli meats/ canned white tuna or cheese, yoghurt & granola/ muesili, wholegrain cereal (dry/ milk), cottage cheese and 1/4 cup dried fruit or berries, etc ..

  DINNER:
  Egg white omelete with 1/4 cup shredded cheese inside, chopped vegetables and cooked spinach with added canned white tuna/ salmon or sliced lean deli meats/ tofu- soy- quorn.
  Consume with wholewheat dinner roll or 1/2 cup brown rice/ couscous/ quinoa.

  SNACK:
  1/4 Cup pumpkin seeds, and optional 1/4 cup dried fruit and 1/2 cup pretzels/ wholegrain cereal (trail mix)

  Hope i'v helped, goodluck

QUESTION:
What are some good 'healty eating' books?
I want to read up about healthy eatting, but I don't know where to start. What are some good books on the topic of healthy eating? By the way, I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian (meaning I eat dairy and eggs but not meat), so if you know any good vegetarian health books, too, that would be great!

• ANSWER:
  Not a vegetarian book, but read "Intuitive Eating" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

QUESTION:
What are some good 'healthy eatting' books?
I want to read up about healthy eatting, but I don't know where to start. What are some good books on the topic of healthy eating? By the way, I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian (meaning I eat dairy and eggs but not meat), so if you know any good vegetarian health books, too, that would be great!

• ANSWER:
  Hi Branola Gar,

  (Nice name!)
  About healthy eating, I warmly, warmly recommend The Adventure Cookbook, by Sofia Brandon. She travels around the world on a shoestring, "discovering the art of clean eating" (from the back cover). Part exotic adventure, part journey into clean food. It's funny, touching, inspiring. Because of the stories, you learn without feeling that you're being taught. And between the chapters, she gives you some simple beautiful vegetarian recipes. I smiled throughout and wished it wouldn't end. You can see the reviews on Amazon.

  Wishing you a beautiful day,

  Playful

QUESTION:
I have been working out for a month now, gained 6 lbs and have been eating text book healthy,... what?
I am 27, have a 3 1/2 year old and realized its time to get back down to my healthy 144. I work out 6 days a week, eat very healthy, if I splurge its a scoop of frozen yogurt and measured out. Why am I gaining weight this last month? I have always been very activate and can not put my finger on it?

• ANSWER:
  I agree you need to check how your clothes are fitting and it's great that you are in shape. You new muscles will continue to burn more calories than before and you may be just fine.

  At the end of the day, even if you eat lots of healthy food, it is still calories in versus calories out. Here's some things to consider:

  Have you thought about portion sizes? One quick way to measure is using your thumb to measure an ounce, such as cheese, and your fist to measure a portion size on your plate.

  Are you eating five or six times a day? You need to keep your blood sugar level or you will find you are so hungry at the next meal you overeat. Try and have a little protein with each meal or snack to help you feel satisfied and nourish your muscles.

  Are you feeling too deprived eating healthy food all the time, so you eat more of it out of frustration? I admire your determination at measuring out your frozen yogurt -- I am not that disciplined! Make sure food is still enjoyable, not such a chore.

  I hope that helps and keep up the great work exercising -- your child will love running around with his or her fit, healthy mom!

  Best,
  Mary

  http://www.healthy-diet-mom.com

QUESTION:
Healthy eating tips please?
Hiya, can anyone give me some tips on healthy eating please, i'd like to start eating more healthily but i get confused by food labels when a lot of 'healthy' foods seem to be high in calories or sugar. I also get confused by this whole GI diet thing as i cant get my head round how nuttella can have a lower GI than dried dates....? It boggles me lol.

I don't want to go on a diet, i'd just like some tips on healthy eating and healthy foods. Can anyone give me some tips? Also, can anyone recommend some good healthy eating books? Whenever i go into a bookshop there seems to be hundreds of books about the atkins diet, GI diet, and all the other crazy celebrity diets. I just want a book that isn't focused on losing a stone in a day lol, just something that's focused purely on eating a healthier diet without all the emphasis being on losing weight. I'd appreciate some healthy cooking ideas/recipes too if anyone has any! Thanks xx

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QUESTION:
Which subjects should I put in a child's book about healthy eating?
It's for my GCSE project and it has to finished in 2 days and I've left all my stuff at school.
So apart from healthy and unhealthy food, which subjects should I put in the book?
You can also add ideas on what to put in the pages if you feel like it
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Depending on the target age of the child, maybe something simple about self esteem and feeling good about yourself? I'm thinking this in relation to eating disorders, but that may not be so relevant if you are targeting 6 year olds.

  Perhaps some fun easy recipes they can make?

QUESTION:
Whats a good practical book about eating healthy and losing weight?
I'm a terrible cook and I'm not good at shopping for the right stuff either. Please help.

• ANSWER:
  I've heard that Dr. Phil McGraws' book is really good. It's more about gaining a healthy lifestyle, than it is about a diet. Sorry I don't remember the name. If I locate the name I'll link it in the source box below.
  Think of it this way, the book will provide recipes, if you don't prepare it right / good, you will eat less. You will eventually get better at the cooking from the practice and the incentive of wanting to eat a good meal.

QUESTION:
Healthy eating book recommendation?
Hello,

Can anybody recommend me a book about healthy cooking and in particular focusing on the choice of ingredients. I am not interested in a book with recipes, but in a book that explains for example which kind of oil is better, which vegetables are better etc.

Thanks¨!!

• ANSWER:
  The Thrive Diet - Brendan Brazier
  The Eat Clean Diet - Tosca Reno

QUESTION:
What is the best health book? for eating Healthy, Getting buff, Vitamins & shakes?
I'm going to the book store in an hour, and would like to know any good suggestions. I am 21 years old, I weigh 240 lbs. I'm not fat, I want to be buff. And I want my skin to look its best. And I just want to eat better etc.. any suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  Ultrametabolism by Dr. Mark Hyman. 8 Minutes in the Morning by Jorge Cruise. You on A Diet by Dr. Oz.

QUESTION:
What is a good, easy to read book or website about healthy eating and healthy living?
My father has disease and type 2 diabetes, and just recently revealed to me that he's taking 13 different medications for health related problems. I have been begging him to change his diet (which is extremely poor, and responsible for his health problems). He's exhausted all the time, and continued to eat poorly, until last week. What is a good, easy to read book that will help him become educated on how the body works and how specific foods affect the different parts of your body. He's ready to make a diet change!

• ANSWER:
  13 medications is health abuse. Doctors should be ashamed of themselves when they do this to a person. I'm continually amazed at how doctors somehow believe that giving drugs to a person makes them healthy. That is "MAKE BELIEVE HEALTH."

  A very good starter book is out of print, but you may be able to find it on line somewhere. It is called "Please Doctor, Do Something" by Dr. Joe Nichols. The next book that I highly recommend is called "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon and Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. Both of these books are designed to educate and are easy reading.

  There is a video that would very good for your father to read and you can view it for free at this web site:

  http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/simply-raw-reversing-diabetes-in-30-days/

  This video shows how Dr. Gabriel Cousins, a MEDICAL DOCTOR cured type 2 diabetes in 30 days in 6 people using food and detoxing. He has recently decided to expand the research to 400 people in his next study and create concise, clear documentation. Doctors will tell you that diabetes cannot be cured and that you will need to take medications for the rest of your life. That is total BUNK and complete disregard for GOOD SCIENCE. About 10% of the entire population of the U.S. has diabetes now and this can be attributed to so called modern medicine that ignores basic principals of how the body works and an agenda set by drug companies to promote drugs instead of real solutions to this problem.

  Please understand that doctor created illnesses that are killing people in the United States are the number one killer, not a disease. In July 2004, Gary Null Ph.D, Carolyn Dean M.D., N.D, Martin Feldman M.D., Debora Rasio M.D., Dorothy Smith Ph.D. wrote a paper that revealed very disturbing facts regarding an annual iatrogenic (induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures) death rate of 783,936 in one year. It is further disturbing to realize that as few as 5 percent and only up to 20 percent of iatrogenic acts are ever reported. This means that that iatrogenic death rate of 783,936 is most likely much higher.

  As we look at the causes of death from degenerative diseases and other causes in America in 2004, it is obvious we are not good at solving this problem on any level.

  Heart Disease: 652,000;
  Cancer: 553,000;
  Stroke: 150,000;
  Diabetes: 73,000.

  When comparing the iatrogenic acts of modern medicine in America with the statistical numbers of people dying of any particular disease, it is evident that the American medical system is the leading cause of death and injury in the United States. And when we look at the cost of these iatrogenic deaths, the cost is in the billions.

  Drug companies have become way to powerful and dictating how medicine is researched and doctors have become technicians instead of healers. The health abuse system in the U.S. has become a political football to raise money for politicians. Huge amounts of money are funneled into politicians hands to keep the status quo on health abuse legislation. Look at the last bill that was signed into law and how the drug companies made out like bandits. All drugs damage the body. There is no way a doctor or drug company can predict drug interactions on many drugs taken at the same time because we are all different, different genetics, different lifestyles, different diets, etc. As a result many people are dying everyday from these UNTESTED drug interactions.

  The body has an innate intelligence that knows exactly what to do, but if you abuse the body with eating poorly, subjecting it to chemicals, put your health in the hands of modern medicine, and treat symptoms with drugs and surgery instead of getting to the root cause of disease, you will suffer the consequences of bad health and existing on "Life support" pills to just be functional. That is no way to live and it does not have to be that way.

  good luck to you

QUESTION:
What is a good book on nutrition and healthy eating?
One that is easy to understand, evidence based, sensible and isn't written by Gillian McKeith or Patrick Holford!

• ANSWER:
  food for sport by jane griffin. the crowood press.

QUESTION:
guide to healthy, cheap eating for one?
can anyone recommend a book that has some guides to meals and eating for a person living alone without much money? I can't afford to get lots of different ingredients and stuff like that. but I find i am eating less and less healthy... rice beans cereal, things like that are all I think I can afford to keep in the house. Are there some good recipe books or healthy eating guides that take into account that we can't all keep fresh basil, organic blah blah blah, etc. in our houses.

• ANSWER:
  Rice and beans are very healthy (if not a little boring)- get some store brand salsa and mix it in to jazz it up. Also, search amazon.com for words like student cookbook, money saving cookbook, cheap cooking, etc.

QUESTION:
How to make eating healthily less time consuming?
I try to eat healthily and eat three balanced meals a day - but sometimes I feel like I spend my whole life grocery shopping (because veg goes off after about 5 minutes!) , cooking, eating and washing up afterwards. I've read a few books about healthy eating, and it seems like the only way you could possibly follow those plans is if you didn't have a job, or kids or anything else to do except eat and exercise. Even then you'd have mountains of washing up to do and have to spend hours scouring the health shops for weird ingredients.
Is there a healthy eating plan/ set of tips that works for people who live in the real world and have other umpteen things to worry about than the vitamin content of dinner?

• ANSWER:
  Sure. I make it easy for myself. On a week day I'll eat like this:

  Breakfast:
  Muesli with soy milk and handful of mixed seeds OR
  Dried fruit (apricots/prunes) or fresh fruit with probiotic yoghurt, drizzle or honey and handful or rolled oats on top OR
  Quick oat porridge with soy milk and seeds/fruit.

  Leave bowl/ saucepan in sink to soak while at work.

  Lunch:

  Fresh soup (1/2 carton) sainsbury or covent garden
  Home made bread (made at earlier date, frozen then defrosted) or seeded roll.
  Veggie sticks with houmous (bought)/ salsa (homemade)

  Dinner: Fish chicken or tofu and simple steamed veg, or oven roasted med veg with grains like rice of millet or even a jacket potato or sweet potato.
  Easy stirfries with fresh herbs.

  When I make curries from scratch I make LOTS, same with pasta and casseroles. Then It's either frozen, or I have it the next day for lunch and dinner again.

  Snacks: Rice crackers, fruit and seed bars, fruit, nuts, seeds, little piece of dark chocolate. I also like low fat pretzels and soy nuts.

  Veg does go off, so I just buy what I need when I need, doing two small quick shops a week.
  Just don't fuss. Eat well, eat what you enjoy. Make sure you eat lots of different colours of food with every meal and take a multivitamin!!

QUESTION:
Whats a good title for a book that includes a healthy eating message?

• ANSWER:
  I'm not sure exactly what the book is about but here are a few:

  "Good for Your Health, Better For Your Weight."

  "Healthy Eating: Helping You to Live Longer and Feel Better."

  "Carrots not Cookies (: How You Can Benefit From Healthy Eating.)"

  "Greens aren't Gross."

QUESTION:
How I go about eating healthy as new vegetarian?
So couple of days ago diced that I would like to commit to a vegetarian lifestyle and then later on like years later(after I get the hang of being vegetarian)go vegan.How would I go about eating healthy as new vegetarian.This only my second day.I am willing to do it.Also if you could list some nuteains when I say nutrients I mean victiam c,iron,victiam d and all the other nurteins I need as a growing 17 girl.Also if u could post some websittes that you think will be helpfully.Maybe even some books to read.any thing else u think I need to know.thanks in advance.(I am so sorry about the very bad spelling.I'm already a bad speller but without my spell check it makes me look worst.sorry bout the spelling mistakes my check speller is fucking broken.damn it)
to the first 2 people u are.u guys don't what u are talking about.

• ANSWER:
  A balanced plant-based diet includes grains(breads, pasta, rice,cereal), legumes(soy, beans, peas, lentils), fruit and vegetables.
  http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.html
  http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/
  http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/eating.html
  Being vegan can be an art, one whose challenge is to take things that involve the suffering of the innocent and change them into something free of cruelty.

  If you want to become a lacto-ovo vegetarian, the transition should be quite simple. Almost all meats have widely available commercial replacements. All that you have to do is replace any flesh in your diet (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) with meat analogs or just leave it out altogether.

  You should keep in mind that a journey such as this can be quite short but should just be the beginning of a longer one to a plant-based diet with no animal products. This is because of the reality of factory farming in which animals that are kept alive to produce milk, eggs, etc suffer much more and longer than animals that are raised to a certain weight and then slaughtered.http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/
  http://meat.org
  Some people use the word "vegan" in reference to this idea, but be aware that that applying that label to yourself should always come with the inclusion of wise activism and advocacy.http://www.veganoutreach.org/advocacy/index.html
  Two extremely important examples of this are that you should never speak to someone about vegetarianism/veganism without their consent and genuine interest or as a comment on what they are eating AND your dietary beliefs should never be used as an introduction or explanation of who you are as a person. Veg*ism should be something that comes up AFTER people get to know you and they offer you a situation that makes it confusing to withhold the information/dicussion. Also, if you are presented something that you choose not to eat or you are
  ordering food/eating together somewhere/picking the best place to eat.

  When you you hold off on the subject until it's necessary and then act like it isn't a big deal at all, people are usually surprised and WAY more interested and curious than if you were to bring it up when someone's eating or just using it as a conversation starter.

  A vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don't let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential.

  Technically the term "vegetarian" does imply that you don't consume anything that comes from the body of an animal that requires killing it. Many ingredients such as gelatin and glycerin are found in many candies, Fig-Newtons, and many of other foods as well as rennet found in many cheeses.
  http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-ingredients.html
  The best thing to remember is to take your time so that for example: when you are comfortable not eating beef and pork you can then give up chicken when you are sure you can make the commitment permanently.
  Depending on your age or reliance on parents or regional options, it may not be best to give yourself a label. The important thing is to do your best to make progress and be committed to your compassion towards animals. Never put your focus onto what you or other people use to describe yourself.

  If you meet someone that talks down to people for eating meat, dairy, etc or to you because they think they are "more veg" than you, laugh in their face and tell them they are a disgrace to the entire philosophy. People like this only hurt the idea of veg*ism AND the animals. The point of all of this is to live compassionately and and as free from cruelty as you can, all the while maintaining your health and a positive attitude. People who don't maintain either, need not open their mouths and represent our beliefs.

  If you actually choose to read all of this, I hope it helps. If not, feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.

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  I'm vegan and these are some of my favorite things to eat:

  Breakfast: bananas, cream of wheat with brown sugar and soy butter, cereal, pancakes or french toast with real maple syrup, vegan "sausage" patties, smoothies.

  Lunch: VEGAN "SAUSAGE" SANDWICHES, sandwiches with vegan deli slices(Tofurkey is the only one that's kinda funky), fruit, dinner leftovers, couscous salad, vegan sushi, potato or pasta salad.

  Dinner: sloppy joes, "sausage" and gravy with homemade biscuits, Spaghetti and Trader Joe's "meatballs" or TVP, lasagna, Thai pad see ew, pad khi mao(drunkard's noodles), pad prig king, tofu+eggplant with basil sauce, yellow thai curry with tofu or vegan chikn and veggies and jasmine rice, Indian dal with homemade roti or dosai, channa masala, aloo gobi, vegetable or minestrone soup, pizza, STEAMED "PORK" BUNS with potstickers or spring rolls, sweet&sour/orange/lemon chikn, vegan pho or wonton soup

  I use these sites to find recipes:
  http://www.foodnetwork.com
  http://vegweb.com
  http://www.recipezaar.com

QUESTION:
Can you reccommend a book on healthy eating/nutrition please?
I'd like to read a book about healthy eating/nutrition as i wanna eat more healthily, but whenever i go into a book shop there never seems to be anything just on healthy eating, its all that latest fads like the GI diet or detox your body or lose a stone in a day type crap lol. I just want an everyday healthy eating plan that tells you how much of each type of food you should eat a day and maybe some recipes and a diet plan. I like Janette Marshall's eat for life book cos that's based on the world health organisation guidelines and not faddy diets, is there anything else out there like this???
And i've read skinny bitch but i don't like it cos it tells you not to eat bread or meat. I want something that doesnt encourage you to cut large foodtypes out of your diet xx

• ANSWER:
  get the book "Eat This, Not That!" its really informative and gives healthy alternatives of unhealthy food

QUESTION:
Is eating healthy for the most part overrated?
I have a couple of friends who are solid with muscles. I hang out with these guys all the time. They go to the gym about 3 times a week. But they don't eat like the book would tell you to eat if you want to gain muscles. We eat stuff like Burger King, the local chicken shack , they don't eat fast food everyday but it's not like they stop eating it to maintain the shape. They been like this for 5 years since ive known them. Why is it people tell us to eat a certain way to get a certain shape when you don't really need to. For example the men in jail. Do you really think they on some kinda fancy diet but those guys be huge. Why is that?

• ANSWER:
  Because everyone is different. If i didnt eat clean i would gain more fat the muscle over a set period of time simple fact. Plus once your already at a given size its much much easier to maintain then the process it took to gain it unless of course your geneticly inclined to get bigger faster.

  Everyone tells you to eat a certain way because that isn't neccasirly the best way but its the most efficent. If you were taking in an excess of calories all of them being clean every ounce give or take a couple pounds would be a solid muscle gain as opposed to any fat, But caloric excess with junk calories is setting yourself up for lots of fat.

  As far as prison inmates go it comes down to one thing. Recovery ability. They cant do anything in all day accept that 1 hour of physical activity. Their recovery ability is much more then any person not imprisoned. They have 23 hours a day to recover from there last workout with nominal movement or other physical activity.

  Everyone is different.

QUESTION:
Trying to eat more healthy wondering do any of you know of good cook books?
Like the title says, I'm trying to eat more healthy and I'm wondering what kind of cook book I should buy? Also since our economy is in the dumps if the book could include good healthy food receipes that don't include too many pricey foods that would be great!!

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QUESTION:
Book that tells you how to eat healthy while eating out?
I cant remember the name of the book, but i remember it had almost every popular fast food place/ resturant. You could pick where you where, then it would give a list of what is healthy there and what to avoid. The book looks like it was printed fairly recent, and had A LOT of pictures and colors and graphics. Any ideas as to what it is?!

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QUESTION:
Can you recommend a healthy eating plan for weight loss?
So I'm ready. I have the treadmill, the running shoes and the mp3 filled with good beats....the only thing missing is a healthy eating plan. I called a nutritionist and she charges per visit! What kind of non sense is that! just so she can tell me to switch my potato chips for carrots sticks!

I'm looking for a eating plan that would break down meals and snacks, list calories etc.

If you know a book like this it would be great. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  I cant remember the name but oprah was talking about a guy who just released a book about nutrition. check that out.

  Another thing that it really worked for me (lost 10kgs in 2 months) only eat when ur hungry and avoid anything you wouldnt give to a baby (sodas, chips, fried food, etc) it worked for me...couldnt believe the scale.

  And one more thing...everytime you crave something fattening, imagine that a greasy dirty person prepared that. Good luck!

QUESTION:
Can someone please tell me how does one go about to eating healthy?
to be honest i'm not quite sure about which foods are good for you , i keep hearing watch your carbs but dont understand it quite well. can anyone recommend a book....or helpful guide to begin eating healthy. also, should one stop eating after 6 o'clock.

• ANSWER:
  The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

  *1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

  Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

  Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
  Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
  Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

  It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

  *2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

  Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
  http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

  Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

  *3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

  Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

  A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

  *4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

  *5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

  Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

  *Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

QUESTION:
What books do you recommend for eating healthy and staying in shape?

• ANSWER:
  "The Raw Food Detox Diet" by Natalia Rose

QUESTION:
fitness/healthy eaing ... dvds/books?
hello. im a 14 year old girl trying to stay in shape.
there arent any gyms around my house.
so i was thinking about investing in some work out videos.
do you know any ones that you have had results with?
how about books about eating healthy?
thanks.

• ANSWER:
  start at the local library, they usually have quite a few that you can use.

  Also, if you want to get sneaky, you can have a look on youtube, and some people have loaded on some of the video's there.

QUESTION:
How can I improve my eating habits?
What are some really effective tools to help me eat healthier?(books, logs, etc.)

• ANSWER:
  Read.

  It'll change your whole way of thinking, and by doing that, you'll be much more inclined to eat better naturally. Also, included in how it will change your way of thinking is the fact that many people - and I don't know where you're at on this - will end up changing what they think is and isn't healthy to begin with . . . this, in my opinion, is the real danger: too many people think unhealthy foods are actually healthy. You also have to do a lot of experimenting to find ways that make healthy eating as palpable as possible. Absolutely, though, the two best ways to improve your health/nutrient intake is by buying a juicer and using it and then by googling "green smoothie" (and starting to make them.) With the juicer, though, I'd sound like an infomercial if I started talking about them, so I'll just leave it at that and let you do your own research. Also, while I'm thinking about it, google and read about Ann Wigmore, Food Hygiene, and other related things. You can get some good info from these places.

  With nuts, buy them out of bins, and buy most of them unsalted and unroasted - raw, that is, preferably organic - and then buy one of two little bags of nuts that are roasted and salted. Mix them all together and snack on them. Nuts are very, very good for you, and they're filling, too. This way of eating them, though, helps you reduce salt/sodium intake, and you'll find that it's still gratifying enough - that there's enough salt.

  Buy wheat grass packets and mix them in purified water.

  Drink purified water rather than distilled . . . distilled water is acidic. Speaking of this, most of what people eat - all processed foods, tobacco, alcohol, bread, all dairy, many fruits, all fast food, practically, all meat - is acidic. Things like cancer thrive in acidity, but cannot be present in an alkaline body. Where do we get alkalinity from? Leafy green plants, primarily, and then some other veggies, too . . . though many seem to disagree a little about where the fruit/veggie line begins and ends on acidity/alkalinity. We need balance, and most people don't have it at all, and thus the endless diseases.

  To return to the above point, read "fast food nation," watch the documentary "king corn," "food, inc.," "the future of food," and other related documentaries . . . there are many, trust me. And, what this will do is close to completely turn you off to processed, industrial, corporate foods. Anything in a package is not good for you. Our bodies have evolved for millions of years on fresh foods grown from the earth w/o chemicals and picked and eaten fresh, mixed with a little fresh meat that hasn't been given antibiotics, growth accelerators and forced to stand knee deep in feces. Now, suddenly, people think it's not going to produce problems - disease - by eating things put together in factories. It's ridiculous. I only say this to illustrate the type of info you'll get into and how it'll turn you off to bad, unhealthy foods.

  Hope it helps.

QUESTION:
where can i find healthy eating recipes for dinner?
I am not on a specific diet, i am just eating healthier than what i normally do. i need recipes for chicken, pork and beef. im not a big seafood person. anything with vegetables and fruits, also whole grains is good. i also am not a vegetarian. if you have any websites or book references, that would work too. even food magazines. But, i have already looked through Food network. Also, desert recipes are good too. thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Here are few sites:

  http://www.eatingwell.com/
  http://www.foodfit.com/
  http://www.mealsmatter.org/
  http://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm

QUESTION:
I'm starting a healthy diet. any suggestions for books that will help me with this?
Ok so I know the basic details about eating healthy but i need sort of guidelines so are there any really good books about living healthy? or any websites if you'd like. I'm sick and tired of being overweight and having low self esteem because of it. feel free to add some new suggestions ( other than just eating healthy) I need some motivation because I'm lazy and i dont like doing the same workout every day. I like variety. If you could please help. Thanks.

-Casey

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QUESTION:
Help eating healthy during pregnancy?
I just went to the doctor a few days ago. im 16 weeks pregnant and have gained 8 pounds. the doctor told me that i need to watch what i eat and try to only gain around 25 pounds. i know that is normal weight gain during pregnancy. but im just having a really hard time trying to acheive it. with my first pregnancy i gained 60 pounds. with my second i gain 40. this is my third. when im not pregnant i dont have a problem with weight or gaining weight. it seems like its only when im pregnant. do anyy of you know of any good books about eating healthy while pregnant? do you think i should talk to a pro. about a heathy diet?

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QUESTION:
What do think healthy eating is?
What do think healthy eating is? What is the first thing that comes to your head when you hear the term “healthy eating”?
(Please give tell me what YOU think not what a book or website says)
Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  to me, healthy eating is when you eat all 3 macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fats) in certain predetermined ratios, and all your nutrients are from natural sources. Also, healthy eating is knowing how many calories you need to take in to maintain your weight, increase it, or decrease it. Plus, you should never exceed a certain amount of calories per meal. for me, it's 500-600 calories per meal whether i'm taking in 2500 calories to diet down, or 4500 calories to build mass.

  Some healthy meals to me are

  whole eggs, with egg whites, cooked in extra virgin olive oil with fruits or oats and honey

  chicken breasts cooked in the oven, topped with extra virgin olive oil and brown rice

  Top sirloin cooked in oven or BBQ'd with veggies and fresh fruit juice

  cod or halibut cooked in oven or on foreman grill with broccoli, and some white rice and olive oil

  hope that helps

QUESTION:
I want to start eating healthy and I need good cookbooks to start me off any recommendations?
I am looking for a transitional recipe book so I don't go into shock.lol. I hope someone can recommend recipe books they have actually tried before. I have had no luck on my own on the internet or in book stores.
Thank you everybody so much for your wonderful
advice. I will use them all.

• ANSWER:
  I have three of Rachael Ray's cookbooks... I make variations of her recipes everynight and they are generally very healthy.... as she so states all the time . But it depends on what ingredients you use... you don't need a whole new cook book. I just lost 50lbs and am working hard to keep it off, but I have learned to cut out the fat and some of the carbs... you can cut corners depending on the recipe... for instance use Extra Virgin Olive oil instead of veggie oil (I only use veggie oil for baking or for frying things) Also, cut down on the salt and season with herbs. Use leaner hamburger meat when making tacos or meatloaf. Use more fresh veggies instead of frozen... bake fried chicken instead of in a pan. The possibilites of cutting corners are endless.

QUESTION:
What are some good books for the potential first time mom?
I think I might be pregnant, which has me and my husband very excited! Obviously I am going to call the doctor when I am quite certain, but I would like to make sure I am eating well from the start. Does anyone have the name of a good, general, how to eat healthy while pregnant book? I want to know what to stay away from as well as what I should be eating.
Thanks so much for your help, guys! I am going baby book shopping this weekend! Thanks for the new dad books suggestions as well.

• ANSWER:
  I like the classic "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book. I bought that one immediately after I found out I was pregnant. I also like "What to Eat When You're Expecting". One of my favorites that I read every week is called "Your Pregnancy Week by Week". I like this one so much because it shows pictures of your baby's growth which is fun and exciting and it explains what your body is going through each week. It also explains the right foods to eat and what foods to avoid.

  I am also reading "The Happiest Baby on the Block" for when I have the baby. It's very good and was recommended by a lot of my friends.

QUESTION:
Looking for a good healthy cook book?
I am trying to eat healthy and looking for a cook book full of healthy recipes.

My current eating style isn't good. I usually drink diet coke 2-3 times a day, eat fast food once or twice a day and sometimes i over eat.

I am a 24 male, 5'6 and weigh 178. For some reason my weight doesn't really show, i guess i hide it well hehe.

I'll value anyone input, thanks.

• ANSWER:
  First, get off the diet coke. Artificial sweeteners are very hazardous to your health and some actually contribute to obesity. If you eat delicious, nutritious food your body will get what it needs and you won't get cravings for lousy food. Have a dark green leafy salad (like arugula with red onion, tomatoes, red bell pepper) with fresh squeezed lime juice and hemp oil. Good fats such as those found in hemp, red palm, and unhydrogented coconut are essential for the health of your immune system, skin, brain, hormones, and eyes. Stay away from white flour and white rice, and all other processed foods. Take your lunch with you when you go to work. There are many healthy recipes on the web:

  http://thegetrealdiet.com/realfood.htm
  http://www.grasslandbeef.com/meat_descriptions.html
  http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/
  http://www.livingtreecommunity.com/store2/recipes.asp

  Eat as many uncooked vegetables as possible, chew your food until it is a liquid before you swallow, have a couple of glasses of water an hour after you eat.

QUESTION:
I need a book that is going to scare me into eating healthy...?
I just want a book, not a very long one, and I want it to in a sense "scare" me into eating healthy. I want something that is going to go into the scary details about eating unhealthy food.

Thanks
I eat healthy most of the time, and I know I need to. I just want something that is going to give me the realization of how bad it is to eat unhealthy

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QUESTION:
Can anyone recommend some good books on eating with the goal of maximum energy throughout the day?
Hello all, thanks for any advice. Basically, I am looking to find either good websites, or more importantly a few good books on the subject of eating for energy rather than for weight loss or anything like that. I find I am very often lethargic during the day, and to say I do not have a healthy diet would be an understatement, so I figure that's the best place to start.

• ANSWER:
  For the energy prob you should have a simple blood test for the low (hypo) thyroid. It's easy and quick. You'd be surprised how a low thyroid takes away your energy.

QUESTION:
What should i do if want to start eating healthy and working out...does anbody have a cycle they do or a book?

• ANSWER:
  check out www.crossfit.com a lot of great info

QUESTION:
Good way to jumpstart healthy eating?
I'm a by-the-book kind of person, so jumpstarting a healthy diet for me takes an all or nothing type approach. Can someone help recommend a good book or "diet" that can help me get on track, back to healthy eating. It needs to be something that isn't hard to do on the road- I travel alot- and that doesn't involve tons of "Weird" ingredients that are too expensive. Example: the zone, southbeach...what have you done and what do you like?

• ANSWER:
  It's REALLY easy. Cut out the cr*p (i.e. sugar and fat) and eat 3 sensible meals (with healthy snacks such as fruit if necessary). Porridge or muesli for breakfast, sandwich or soup for lunch and then a meal with plenty of veg for tea. Cut out fizzy drinks and booze. And exercise daily if poss. Diets don't work, you simply need to eat less and exercise more - its boring to hear it all the time but it really is the only way.

QUESTION:
Healthy Eating?
Anyone have any recipe's for easy to make, healthy foods?... I'm currently dieting and want some quick, easy recipes, for lunch, dinner, etc........

• ANSWER:
  Grill and bake your fish and chicken.

  Eat vegetables.

  Eat fruit.

  Eat whole grain breads.

  Drink plenty of liquids.

  Rule of thinmb. If it grazes and does not grow out of the ground do not eat it.

  When you eat eat in small portions three meals a day with snacks in between. Not: you should be eating every three hours.

  You will be surprised at what it makes your metabolism do!

QUESTION:
Healthy eating?
I’m trying to eat healthy. What have you done to eat healthy? I could make a chart of what I eat. Should I watch Calories, Carbs etc. I am 13. I don’t want to loss weight or anything! I’m not anorexic! But, I would just like to watch what I eat and not over eat. But of course I don’t want to under eat or anything. Should I reward my self if I eat healthy? Like I could say I can’t go to the mall or movies or whatever until I have ate with out extra food for a week or something? You know? I just don’t know where to begin!! What would you suggest?

Thanks, Cailin
Yeah I've been doing very little fast food anyways. But could I eat there like once a month? or less acually because we only eat at fast food places on trips

• ANSWER:
  First you have to be committed to what you are going to do like that chart idea you suggested. Make sure that you read the nutrition label and get proper serving sizes to make graphing easier i.e. a handful, half a bowl, and things like that. Meaning if you eat something eat a full serving size of it to be more precise. To keep away pounds eat only 70 grams of fat and about 3000 calories a day. That will ensure no more weight gain. The carbs provide energy ,but too many carbs can contribute to weight gain. So eat only 3 slices of bread the whole day. As for the rewards it's good to reward yourself when you accomplish your goal. If you can't meet your goal and you did your best than just stay home and plan what you will eat for tomorrow. Don't think about not eating food for any amount of days because we need at least 1000 calories a day to maintain your energy levels. Plus do it too many days and you'll get malnutrition. So, make a chart of what you eat, get precise portions, don't go over 70 grams of fat and 3000 calories, and last but not least if you over eat don't feel bad just plan what you will eat tomorrow, and if you under eat just eat anything that won't go over the limit too much or not at all preferably. This is what I think u should do for your problem.

QUESTION:
healthy eating?
I need help in eating healthy. I grew up in a family that cooked greasy fatty foods so i wouldnt even know where to begin to eating healthy. I go to the gym but I just cant eat healthy foods without it being nasty or starving myself. Any ideas on breakfast, lunch and dinner healthy meals that are actually good?

• ANSWER:
  I use a simple rule, the closer you stick to raw, natural foods (like veggies, nuts, whole grains, and fruits), the healthier you will be. This simple plan has worked so well, I lost 50 pounds and no longer have to take diabetes medication. More here:
  http://www.drfuhrman.com/

QUESTION:
How important is healthy eating for your fertility?
I'm planning on starting my family in a couple of years (God willing) and i've been looking at my diet now... I am slim but I do eat a lot of junk food... I have started my healthy eating regime today.

But how important is it to eat healthily, how does it affect fertility?

Thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:
  it is very important to eat healthily, as it is for your own health and eventually the health of your baby. you need to get all the essential nutrients, and this is not possible from a diet high in junk food. once pregnant you will feel lethargic etc, and this is because the growing baby takes all the best parts of your ingested vitamins, minerals etc, for itself, leaving you with not much, so you need to make sure you eat enough for both of you. your diet now will affect your menstrual cycle. also the diet affects the health of your body tissues. if you have a bad duet your tissues will be in poor health, so your uterus will not be in the optimum state for implantation of the foetus to take place. good luck!

QUESTION:
What is a good healthy eating plan for a teenage girl?
I am happy with my size at the moment but i think i could be healthier, i dont want to go on one of those diets and loose heaps of weight, i just want to have a healthy body. Are there any simple sugestions to help me keep on track with my healthy eating?
I am turning 15.

• ANSWER:
  A healthy diet is easy to say but hard to stick with.

  ·It is important to maintain a good diet so you don't compromise your health. Damage done because of lack of nutrition is not worth a nice body. Some diet damage cannot be fixed.
  ·
  ·When you deprive your brain,(your brain craves sugar) the brain will take other body cells to convert to the elements that it needs. And the cells it takes are BRAIN cells. OOPS. I don't want to lose brain cells to have thin legs. But I would like to have both.

  DECIDE TO MAKE A LIFE CHANGE TO A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE.

  1) fruits and veggies, all you want, organic, raw, vine-ripe if possible. Steamed is OK, sautéed is OK even canned or frozen is OK, but lots of them.
  2) limited or no meat. Read Dr. Campbell’s book “the China Study”
  3) nothing fried-saute with some olive oil, extra virgin(from first pressing)
  4) no FAST FOOD- is junk, no nutrition, empty calories
  5) NO PROCESSED FOOD. if you can't pronounce it don't eat it.
  6) nothing white, salt, sugar, mayo, milk, (or at least in moderation.
  7) NO DAIRY-dairy is great for baby cows, your body does not even digest it properly. And is loaded with pus and bacteria check out www.notmilk.com
  EXERCISE- and be sure to refresh your body with water and fresh fruit
  9) NO PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS. Muscle is made from water, replace the water. You get enough protein from the food you eat, You get more protein from spinach than the supplements you take and your body does not get toxic on food protein the way it will with supplements. Supplements can really tax you liver.
  10) Good supplement would be Omega 3, and Juice Plus+
  http://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/pages/Home....
  11) NO CARBONATED DRINKS, or at least limited. They actually dissolve the calcium in your bones.
  12) Calories in calories out.

  AND DON'T GO NUTS, MODERATION.

QUESTION:
What are some pictures of healthy eating?
I am doing a Science fair project on healthy eating and I need some healthy eating stuff what can i do pics of? I've already done a food pyramid and fruits and veggie pics and their nutrition facts. What else can I put on my poster board because it is really big.

• ANSWER:
  draw a healthy person thinking for an apple
  and a not healthy person thinking of a snickers bar !!!!!!!!!!!

  draw a table with Right on one side and Wrong on the other
  under right....list reasons why its good to eat healthy
  and under wrong....list reasons y it isnt good to b unhealthy..

  hope this helpzzz!!

QUESTION:
What are some tips for healthy eating and gradual weight loss?
As of tomorow i want to start eating really healthily and avoid snacking on bad things like crisps and chocolate. Id also like to loose a few pounds.Do you have any tips on eating healthy?

• ANSWER:
  Try calorie shifting, the idea behind the diet is to instead of avoiding food, embrace it and use it to your benefit to improve your metabolism. This way you'll actually continue to burn fat even once you stop the diet.

  The major problem with all diets that limit your calorie intake is that they as a result weaken and lower the effect of your metabolism on the foods you eat and actually make your body much more prone to storing calories as a result. Much like when an animal goes into hibernation, your body will go into scarcity mode and begin holding onto anything it can.

  That's the main reason that people experience rebound effects from diets. Calorie shifting actually does it right because it changes the way your body utilizes food and as a result you lose weight and keep it off when you stop.

  I'll throw in a link to a popular calorie shifting diet program in my source box for you to learn more about it.

QUESTION:
How to promote healthy eating at a younger age ?
Okay so for my sociology class our task is to be an advocate for change in a social behavior or attitude.

I noticed that children have bad diets because they are always eating junk food and the parents bring home fast food often and/or go out to eat.

The thing i am trying to prove is that we can change these habits by promoting healthy eating at a younger age. HOWWWW???????
PLEASE BE SPECIFIC.

• ANSWER:
  Explain the importance of healthy eating. Gradually make changes. Allow them to have noodles and other such stuff but change the way.
  One thing has to be noted. If you want your children to stay healthy, you must only cook food that nourishes your child completely.
  Maggie/ noodles are the skipper of all foods when it comes to some of the children. Do not worry. Serve them with hot piping noodles but don’t forget to add finely chopped/grated vegetables that you can think of.
  As an alternative, add all fruits finely chopped and sliced that one can think of or as per your child’s liking. These additions not only make the noodles tasty and healthy but more presentable.
  for some more tips, visit:
  http://www.bukisa.com/articles/209562_healthy-food-for-children

QUESTION:
How to keep up with my exercises and healthy eating?
I'm going on a trip this summer for 3 weeks out east (I'm from BC) and I've recently started doing an hour of cardio everyday, as well it eating healthy. But I'm afraid this trip will mess everything up. Unfortunately, there won't be much cardio machines, we will be eating out a lot. Can you please give me any suggestions on how to keep my exercise and healthy eating going throughout this trip?

• ANSWER:
  Drink a lot of water. Order relatively healthy foods, like salads. Walk around, visit places to keep yourself busy/active, get involved in activities and the likes of. If you are determined and it is important to you set aside some time to run or do other exercises which do not require machines.

QUESTION:
I would like to start an healthy eating and exercise regime?
But i need some advice. I am not starting until the summer holidays as i have a lot of revision ahead of me. I am 16, so exams this year. So in summer i want to start healthy eating and an exercise regime, how can i do so. What exercises can i do to add variety and what are so healthy food swaps?

• ANSWER:
  Got a link here for ya that is absolutely free. Has a ton of different types of workouts to choose from and advice on eating. Whether your goal is building muscle, losing flab or just getting generally fit the answers are here. Easier to send you here and let ya look around than to try and explain it all for you. Because while you have gotten a couple decent answers here so far, you WILL have more questions. Fitness can get really involved and the more you educate yourself the better it will be.

  http://totalfitnessforum.net/board/

QUESTION:
Eating unhealthy is too easy. What's a good tip to make healthy eating easier to do?
Fast food restaurants are everywhere. If you're low on money and hungry, you have plenty of unhealthy options and you don't even have to get out of your car. But if you want to eat healthy, it takes much more effort. Does anyone have a good tip about how to make a healthy eating routine easier to accomplish?

• ANSWER:
  The problem with fast food restaurants for the most part is even the "healthier" choices aren't that good. McDonalds uses Iceberg lettuce, the cheapest and lest beneficial kind.

  On the road, try to find a Subway or Mr. Sub. A more economical choice (an healthier) is to keep a stock of healthy foods in your car or purse. Try keeping ready-to-eat cans of tuna, granola bars or even a box of cereal in your car.

  For at home, it's more than just what you eat, it's how you prepare what you eat. Don't fry your chicken, grill it. Buy lean cuts of meat, and eat less pork. Avoid bacon, but subsitute for chicken or turkey bacon. A great thing is grapeseed oil. It's cheaper, healthier and better tasting than your regular olive oil.

  The most important thing is to be motivated. Set a goal, write it down, put it on a post-it note on your fridge, and stick to it. Find your incentive and think about it before you eat. Lastly, always eat breakfast even if it's a small one. It will boost your metabolism, as skipping breakfast for a year can result in more than 10 pounds of weight gain.

QUESTION:
how can i start eating healthy when nothing sounds good?
im 15 weeks pregnant, i was doing so good on making sure i was eating healthy but as soon as i hit week14 i started eating like an out of control 1000 pound women. grilled chicken and veggies no longer sound good. i have been eating corn dogs and cup cakes. how do i get back to my healthy eating when it doesnt sound good at all? i still crave fruit but thats the only healthy thing i've been eating. its really important to me to eat healthy and i was a little overweight before getting pregnant so i want to keep my weight gain under control.

• ANSWER:
  How about yogurt? Fruit was my major craving (they said that was a sign it would be a girl but they were WRONG!), so I found ways to work fruit into every meal. Yogurt and fruit, cereal and fruit, chicken with fresh pineapple, salads with fruit, fruit salads...it must have worked, because I only gained 25 lbs total, and I was a bit overweight to begin with, so I lost it all and then some when I gave birth. Another thing you might try is eat your fruit first, and wait a bit. If you're still hungry, THEN have that corn dog.

  Good luck and congrats on the pregnancy.

QUESTION:
Has eating healthy and organic helped your family to not get the stomach virus/flu?
I have 2 toddlers and a husband and we started eating organic and whole foods about a year ago. This year we still seemed to get the stomach virus, but no one has thrown up at all. It just seems the stomach virus has been much much milder. Has anyone else experienced this? Could our healthy eating really be holding back the stomach virus?

• ANSWER:
  I think you are lucky.
  Eating a good mixed diet, good Hygiene and not getting stressed are two things that contribute to good health and resistance to disease.
  Preparing your own meals with good ingredients certainly helps but good food doesn't have to be organic. The jury is still out on that one.

  I hope you continue to resist all viruses that lurk around.

QUESTION:
What are some healthy eating habits and snacks?
I'm 6'0", weighing in at around 190 lbs. I'd like to shed off a couple of more pounds to look thinner, and I'm concerned that if I don't, then my health will be affected. I'm not fat, but I'm just a little chubby and I'd like to lose that weight. I've decided to go on a healthy diet (I've stopped drinking sodas), but I don't know any good healthy foods or eating habits. What are some good healthy snacks that I could munch on that wouldn't affect my weight, and what are some good ways that I could shed off these extra pounds?

• ANSWER:
  The best thing you could do is not eat as many calories, as you do on a normal day, but dont starve yourself. Be sure to eat protiens to. Also a proven fact is that diet pops make you gain weight instead of loose weight.

  GLAD I COULD HELP =)

QUESTION:
Why does everyone automatically equate requests for healthy eating to wanting to lose weight?
Some people are already at their proper weight and have an exercise program in place and just want to eat healthier. But every time I see a question about healthy eating folks automatically send in diet and exercise tips or website instead of the answer.
To those of you who actually READ the question Thank you so much.

• ANSWER:
  Because some people don't read the question, and some people want to show off there big brain. It Bugs me too.
  WOW! I Think they are spammers too. That is bogus. I did'nt know that until just now. Christine is on it.

QUESTION:
How do you keep your child on healthy eating habits?
More importantly, how do you get them to START with the healthy eating habits and quit the bad ones?

How do you tell your child they cannot have that second cookie, or that cone of ice cream and avoid their disappointment?

What were some things you did with your children to get them to PREFER eating healthier?

• ANSWER:
  My daughter loved to eat vegetables and fruit. I didn't have a lot of ice cream and cookies but on a front room table (that she could reach) I had grapes and apples and oranges. She never had to ask if she could eat them. I let her. They were always there and within her reach. BTW we called broccoli - trees and cauliflower - flowers. They were in the fridge already pre cut and cleaned for her.

QUESTION:
What time can i watch or listen to healthy eating programmes on tv and radio?
What channel and what radio station do they come on and what time they come on?

I want to educate myself about healthy eating. Thanks to whoever gives me the best information and i wont forget your 10 points.

• ANSWER:
  If you have cable/sky you can watch the Food Channel (cable 260) there's a show called Healthy Appetite where a dietician called Ellie cooks up some amazing dishes that uses minimal healthy oil (canola) and uses lots of herbs/spices to make things taste really good without it being stodgy, or laden in fats. there's also good chef, bad chef that was shown some time ago, but i'm not sure if it's on sky still but it gives you two cooks cooking similar meals one with healthy ingredients and the other normal.

  bbc food website is a great place to start it gives you plenty of advice, ideas for simple great yummy dishes

QUESTION:
Does healthy eating make you feel good about yourself?
After having a healthy diet for a few weeks I don't like the idea of eating junk food. Is this because my body feels good that way.

• ANSWER:
  sure does! so does a lot of exercise

QUESTION:
Is liposuction a good way to kick start a new healthy eating plan?
Because if I don't see results in a few years time, would getting liposuction help to kick start a new healthy eating plan? And I would also like to get it if I don't see results to make me feel better. I know that it wont make me fitter, or healthier. But like I stated. Is it a good way to kick start a new healthy eating plan?

• ANSWER:
  well not really, you've got a few years to see results! That is plenty of time to change an unhealthy lifestyle. Just find ways of motivating yourself to get there!

QUESTION:
What is the secret to healthy eating?
I want to start eating healthy- but I want the food to be yummy too. What are some basics for healthy eating? What are some healthy food staples to keep in the house? Any advice on healthy food eating would be great. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  eat yummy food but make sure it's not too much. eat protein in the morning because it'll tone down your hunger later. lunch should be your biggest meal and dinner should be your smallest. just control the amount you eat and don't eat when you know you're full because it's going to waste or you just still want to eat it.

QUESTION:
Is healthy eating possible for fussy eaters?
I'm soooo fussy when it comes to food - I'm not too keen on fruit - I'll eat the odd apple from time to time but that's about it. I don't like nuts or seeds to some extent & every healthy eating article says about snacking on nuts, seeds & fruit. Can anyone recommend anything else which helps you to loose weight but isn't fruits/nuts or suchlike?

• ANSWER:
  Fruits, nuts and seeds belong in the carbohydrates section. Fruits also gives you fiber. Nuts and seeds give you protein too. You'll need replacements.
  You need the basic three nutrients in food: carbohydrates (a type of sugar), fats and proteins.
  You can replace the fiber you get from fruit by eating more vegetables or whole-grain products. You should eat about 25 grams of fiber a day for healthy eating.
  Fruit, nuts and seeds can be replaced as carbohydrates by potatoes, cassava, yams, taro, dried peas, dried beans, grains, rice, sugar, milk, candy. I recommend milk. It gives you fat (giving you more energy) and it contains calcium and protein too! That could be your protein replacement.
  I hope I helped. If you need some recipes to find out what you can eat as a fussy eater try these sites. All the recipes are healthy and contain information about the nutritional value. That way you can see how much of each nutriet you're eating everyday.

QUESTION:
Where can I find a Free Healthy Eating Plan?
I would like to eat healthy but keep my weight the same. I would also like to use a healthy eating plan which is free. Any help?

• ANSWER:
  try sparkpeople.com

  you do not have to buy anything or to pay, it's free. Register with
  your details, and create your own customised diet plan, workout, food
  diary, post on forums, join groups, find local groups in your area and
  meet same-minded people in real life.

QUESTION:
What is a good reference site for healthy eating?
I am 27 and looking to start eating better. I am very healthy, but am looking for a some sort of guideline for nutrients and what your body requires, and what is good for you. I am trying to go all natural. Any suggestions on where to start would be helpful!

• ANSWER:
  Read- Body for Life by Bill Phillips.

QUESTION:
Is there really an age limit to healthy eating?
You can eat healthy at whatever age right? Im 14 and my mom thinks Im too young to be eating organic/healthy.

• ANSWER:
  >> 14 and my mom thinks Im too young to be eating organic/healthy. <<

  Wow... just... wow!

  Of course you should eat healthy at any age! It is especially important for children to eat healthy. It really breaks my heart when I see obese mothers feeing their obese toddlers cola and junk food... argh!

  You need healthy, wholesome food for your growing brain and body. What you do now plays a role in your health as an adult, especially when you become old. Do you want to be sick all the time? No, of course not! That's why you have to eat healthy!

  Now, that doesn't mean you can't have "junk" once in a while. Moderation is the key.

QUESTION:
What is Most Challenging to you about Healthy Eating?
Is it hard for you to eat healthy? What makes you shy away from healthy eating? Please let me know.
Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  The hardest part is variety. I found that buying cook books geared towards healthy eating have helped. Other than that, I like to eat healthy..I just feel better overall.

QUESTION:
What are the Benefits of Healthy eating and exercise?
What are the Benefits of Healthy eating and exercise?

• ANSWER:
  1)live longer- if you trulely eat healthy than you lower your risk for pretty much every disease, no joke. and excercise will make heart stronger

  2) sexy and confident- don't even need to explain

  3)structure- to eat healthy and exercising takes a lot of will power that when done correctly will bring great satisfaction. you'll be living proof that you have the power to make yourself a better person and have the willpower and mental dexterity to complete a task to its fullest. personnalIy I was a trouble youth (got kicked out of my first college for partying too much, etc) nd not until I decided I wanted to change my body did my behavior begin to improve. I think my life is 100xbetter being healthy and enjoying life for what it is and only occasionally partying than what I did my freshman year.

QUESTION:
How does healthy eating affect physical fitness?
How does it?

Does healthy eating help in anyway?
I know the basics,
but I have to have part of my science fair project in by tomorrow... and well I haven't started .

I just needed a bit of extras.

• ANSWER:
  Speaking for myself:

  If you eat small portions of HEALTHY food, you can increase your metabolic rate, which is crucial for burning fat w/ minimal exercise.

  If you gorge on food, it tricks your body into storing energy for fat reserves--like when bears hibernate.

  Eating a high caloric diet that doesn't match your physical lifestyle will cause you to get fatter.

QUESTION:
How much would you pay for a toy which is innovative and promotes healthy eating?
Currently working on some market research for an innovative educational toy which will revolutionise how children think about food and healthy eating. It will create an increased nutritional awareness through positive association with the good foods using multi sensory technology. Wondering how much would parents pay for a product aimed at 3-5 year olds?

• ANSWER:
  to 20 I would say not seeing the product.

QUESTION:
Is anyone ditching the diet or healthy eating over christmas?
is anyone going to stick to their diet or healthy eating or not?
what do you plan to have?

• ANSWER:
  yes my plan is to stuff myself silly,then diet after christmas.lol

QUESTION:
What are some good web sites or magazine references for healthy living/healthy eating habits?
I am doing a report for my class, and I have no idea of any major sources. Does anyone know of any companies or various groups that promote healthy living/eating?

• ANSWER:
  Self Magazine and Chatelaine Magazine are 2 of my favorites I buy every single month. They both focus on important issues rather than who's dating who. Self deals mostly with work out ideas, and healthy eating, and anything that'll bring you closer to being your very best in every aspect of life. Chatelaine has all that plus how to's such as making the perfect thanksgiving dinner and many many other recipes for those who are fresh out of the nest. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

QUESTION:
What are the best ways to motivate an obese person to a lifestyle of fitness and healthy eating?
We all heard of the saying, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink it." I believe there is a way to motivate the horse to drink. In this case, its a lifetyle of fitness and healthy eating which is conducive to a more healthy longer life. Therefore, I am looking for serious answers. Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  An obese person feels the urge to eat often because he/she feels as though it brings a moment of happiness. Sure being fat isn't but a slice of cheesecake or a cookie certainly does. In order to motivate a person to eat healthier and choose a more activate lifestyle, you have to make it rewarding for that person to do so. This is not a quick diet and workout but a lifetime commitment and change of style.
  One of the biggest factor you have to remember is that the obese person has been programmed to turn to food for many underlining issues. Some may be "I get a cookie/sweet when I am good." "When I am bored and there's nothing to do, I eat." "I feel so empty inside, so unhappy, I might as well eat this cookie to make me happy." You have to get ride of these old programming before the obese person has any chance of losing weight permanently.
  Then you have to reprogram the person to enjoy food in a nutritional way and attach happiness to exercise and having fun. If the workout is no fun, why would a person want to coninue doing it? Maybe try tennis, skating, swimming or something fun.
  And remember that it takes 30 days to make a habit of something. Good Luck.

QUESTION:
What is a good and healthy eating routine?
I hardly eat anything at all everyday, and when i do, it's junk food. I'm trying to get more fit and I don't like many foods, but I'd like some suggestions as to what specifically i should eating for breakfast lunch and dinner everyday? and maybe some healthy snacks?
I hardly eat anything every day, and the food i do eat is junk food. What foods specifically should i eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday? I need stuff that helps build muscle and promotes general fitness.
jfffffffff

• ANSWER:
  eat 6 small meals a day
  yoga, fruits, vegetables, water,

QUESTION:
Does anyone know any good healthy eating plans to use that also dont make you fell hungery?
Its just i have a bad habit of eating things late on at night i was told not to eat heavy after 8pm is this true???

Also if anyone knew any good Healthy smoothies to make that give you an energy boost.

• ANSWER:
  Only with a realistic weight loss plan with good diet, you will be able to achieve it easily.

  In order to have ideal weight. few things to take note.

  Calories and Weight

  A pound of fat equals 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week you will need to expend 3500 more calories than you eat that week, whether through increased activity or
  decreased eating or both. Losing 1-2 pounds of fat a week is a sensible goal

  Healthy diet

  - Take the stairs instead of the lift
  - Keep walking whilst the escalator caries you up
  - Walk or cycle instead of driving short distances

  Diet
  - Little salt - always read the label
  - Aim to have five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily

  5 Top Tips
  1. Keep an accurate food diary
  2. Set healthy and manageable goals
  3. Ensure you make healthy choices within your routine
  4. Be proud about your progress
  5. Make a strong commitment towards lifelong changes

  Read more diet plan and choose one that suit your lifestyle http://lossweight-zone.com/category/diet-plan-review/

QUESTION:
What are the benefits of healthy eating ?
hello, am doing this assignment for college and i need to know the benefits of healthy eating and also the consequences of a diet which does not contain healthier ingredience.

• ANSWER:
  If you've heard the expression 'you are what you eat' you can understand why it's important to adopt a lifestyle of healthy eating, which includes plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, lean meats, fish, nuts and grains and low fat dairy.

  Healthy eating can lead to the prevention of many common diseases and conditions, like heart disease and cancer, not to mention give you increased energy and longevity.

QUESTION:
Why do I always binge after a diet or strict healthy eating?
Whenever I finally get to my goal after a diet or eating really healthy, I may lose about 2-3 lbs a week, and then i might slip up and binge for a day and then go back to my healthy eating, it's a cycle that I have all the time. I dunno why I do this and I just need some help and advice? Please!

• ANSWER:
  95% of people who diet gain the weight back. The 5% who are able to keep it off are those who don't do crazy restrictive diets because they're impossible to actually stick to forever

QUESTION:
What are the best exercises to loose weight as well as healthy eating plans?
What are the best exercises to loose weight as well as healthy eating plans?

• ANSWER:
  Here are some good websites I found that may help you. Check them out and see what happens.

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QUESTION:
does healthy eating & sweating really help to get the depo shot out of your body a bit quicker?
I've been on depo before & had no problems at all but this time round its making me bleed every couple days & making me feel depressed for no apparent reason. Even my doctor says not to have another shot.
Does lots of water, healthy eating & anything that will make you sweat really help to get it out a bit sooner?

• ANSWER:
  nope... It will take time for it to get out of your system. Why not call prescribing doctor?

QUESTION:
How can I incorporate exercise and healthy eating into my daily routine? Any specific meals or exercises?
I know that I need to change my diet and get an exercise plan together, but I have no idea where to begin. I'm at work or school most of my day, so I don't have a lot of time to plan healthy meals or have a strict exercise routine. Any advice about generally eating better, and how I can incorporate exercise into my daily routine? Does anyone have meal ideas that are healthy and easy to make? Are there any specific exercises or routines anyone would recommend?

• ANSWER:
  all you have to do is 45 minutes of cardio five days a week and cut calorie intake down to 1600 calories in 8-12 weeks u will feel and look greAT

QUESTION:
What foods are best to eat when your on a 'healthy eating process' much like a diet?
What foods are best to eat while exercising or on a healthy eating process much like a diet, to loose weight for young, teenage girls.

• ANSWER:
  Eat a balanced diet, not just fruits and vegetables. Add some lean meats (fish, chicken, turkey) to your diet because you will need protein. And eat foods that are high in fiber to keep you satisfied. Mostly all fruits and vegetables are high in fiber. Beans, nuts and seeds, whole grain bread and pasta, brown rice, bran cereal, oatmeal are all high sources of fiber. And lastly, remember to drink lots of water!

QUESTION:
I have already lost 21lbs through a healthy eating group and im 18 wks pregnant is it safe to continue ?
I was 14stone 5lbs wen I started now I am 12 stone 12lbs, I lost most of this weight as I couldn't eat or drink due to morning sickness. Now my appetite is kinda returning slowly but surely lol, I am scared of putting it on, Id like to keep losing weight responsibly during my pregnancy but I'm not sure if this is possible or safe ! Even though its through a healthy eating program !

• ANSWER:
  You should not worry about losing weight during a pregnancy, Eat healthy and concentrate on the baby, worry about losing weight after the baby is born.

QUESTION:
How much does the British Government spend to advertise healthy eating?
i need to know how much the birtish government spend to advertise healthy eating schemes and so on PER YEAR.
thanks

• ANSWER:
  Trust me, not a lot.

  The USA spends double-triple the amount the British Government does.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
What are some good books on healthy eating for students?
I'm looking specifically for books on healthy eating habits (they can be fictional stories or the "how-to" style) for teen girls and 4th-5th grade kids. Any suggestions would be great!
Thank you

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately too many of them are purely fiction. I'd suggest any of Atkins books for a simple explanation on healthy eating habits.

  Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a "diet" Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Normalizing blood pressure, blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, triglyercerides & hormone levels are all bonus features of doing a low carb way of eating.

  And for the teacher, I'd suggest Lutz "Life without Bread" & Taubes "Good calories, Bad calories" both are excellent books that dispel all the nutrition myths. Although Taubes book is more for scientists a more readable concise version can be found in this article.

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/07/magazi…

QUESTION:
How long to see affects of healthy eating ?
I have been eating healthy for a week now and just wondering how long before my abs will tighten up

• ANSWER:
  You have to do abs workouts for your abs to tighten up, lmfao. Try those, and you'll see great visible results in 1-3 weeks flat, trust me!

QUESTION:
Fat burning supplement in addition to cardio and healthy eating that works?
I'm looking to loose 20 pounds of fat. I am doing 6 days a week of heavy cardio, eating healthy but am looking for a fat burning pill that could help. I know many of them are scams, especially if people don't exercise and eat right, but I was wondering if anyone knows of or has good experience with any?

• ANSWER:
  Green tea is a great way to help lose fat... from what i've read, hydroxy cut is the top selling fat burner out there rite now. IMO: along with your cardio, try doing some light lifting with high rep counts. drink around a gallon of water a day. research a 6meal a day diet...

  bodybuilding.com (amazing website!)

QUESTION:
Does healthy eating programs in schools trigger eating disorders?
I've heard from a former anorexic that she says the healthy eating programs and the banning of chocolates and junk food is wrong as she says "we were taught there are no bad foods". But surely healthy eating helps cut down on obesity but does it also cause eating disorders? What do you think should be done?

• ANSWER:
  I think its great that schools teach about healthy eating and i think it does more good then bad, however i do think they need to be careful about how they teach it.
  Children and teens can be very impressionable and if they already have the idea that they should look like the people in magazines then it may only take another few factors to trigger an eating disorder.
  I think schools should concentrate on the positive effects of a healthy eating and exercising rather then linking certain foods and body types with negative ideas. for example by describing chocolate and crisps etc. as 'bad food'. Kids can sometimes take this kind of thing too literally and may try and cut out 'bad foods' all together.
  I think the main things that need to be taught are nutrition rather then diet (ie dieting) and cooking skills. Also the idea that all food is there to be enjoyed, and can be done so healthily in moderation without feeling guilty!
  Sorry for the rather long answer but its a subject i feel rather strongly about.

QUESTION:
Healthy eating related to motivation with describing the brain structures and functions?
Analyze the Brain structure and functions associated with healthy eating and evaluate the influence of extrinsic and intrinsic factors, including heredity and the environment, on the motivation to engage healthy eating.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Can anyone come up with a Healthy Eating Plan?
I'm 17, 5"7 and I weigh 335lbs(Not afraid to admit) I wanna lose 50lbs or more before the year is over with. I'm starting June 1st. So far it's been about a week now, I've cut out all Junk Food. I've just been eating Baked Chicken Breast and Veggies and Walking 3-4Miles of Indoor Walking everyday. Can anyone come up with a Healthy Eating Plan? I'm in school so I get up everyday at 5:30am, exercise, fruit and I'm out the house before 7:30. Please Help Me thanks.
You Guys thanks for the help. But I was kind of looking for a sample menu/plan.

• ANSWER:
  Breakfast:

  Whole grain cereal strawberries ( or fruit ), a glass (1 glass) of orange juice.

  Eat snacks like fruit, granola bars, etc.

  Lunch:

  Whole grain bread w/ any middle part u want, with fruit and a low fat drink.

  Dinner:
  Anything that has a fist size of meat, a fist size of carbs (spaghettie/ rice), and the rest vegies.

  EXCERCISE:

  Go walking when you want.
  Get active. Play a sport.
  Keep it going. It takes time.

  You should be able to lose weight then.

QUESTION:
How is this for healthy eating?
I have an exercise plan, but I need to make sure my eating is healthy enough.

Breakfast: I normally have weetbix (97% wholegrain) with milk, and little sugar.

Lunch: I am often in town around lunch, so I will have a meat sandwich or sushi.

Dinner: Whatever mum cooks, so often meat and veg.

Would sushi be a healthy eating option?

• ANSWER:
  It's not too bad. They often add sugar to the rice of sushi so ask first

QUESTION:
Where can I find nutrition/healthy eating scholarships?
I am a freshman my second semester in college. I would like to apply for scholarships in which I would need to write an essay on healthy eating/nutrition (which I am very passionate about). I just can't find any! Can you help?

• ANSWER:
  Have you tried http://www.wacky-scholarships.com ? You can search a database that has unusual scholarships and a lot of them are essay type.

QUESTION:
Who is a good "visionary" for a quote related to healthy eating and low-income communities?
I am doing a paper on the relationship between healthy eating and low-income communities. I'm writing about how healthy food can be made more available and what is being done to resolve the problem of the lack of healthy food in poor communities especially. I need a quote that relates to this by a famous person. Thanks for you're help!

• ANSWER:
  I'm not sure if this is what you are seeking,
  These 2 come from:
  http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/malnutrition.html#ixzz1FNGKGr2N

  Beware the ends of the earth and the exotic: the drama is on your doorstep wherever the slums; are, wherever there is malnutrition, wherever there is exploitation and cruelty.
  John Grierson

  Contaminated food is a major cause of diarrhea, substantially contributing to malnutrition and killing about 2.2 million people each year, most of them children.
  Gro Harlem Brundtland