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The Diet

A lot of talk has been generated over the past several years about fats. Are they good? Bad? Should fats be eliminated from our diets altogether? While this was once a common notion, it is now widely understood that not all fats are created equal. There are ones to avoid (like trans-fats), and ones to embrace, like essential fatty acids.

Essential fatty acids, or EFA's for short, are exactly what their name implies: an essential part of every person's diet. Unfortunately, these so-called "good fats" are usually the ones most lacking in most people's diets. Part of the problem lies within the fact that EFA's cannot be constructed within the body from other components. Instead, they must be consumed directly from foods which contain them. Herein lies another problem: many foods which are commonly found in North American diets do not contain significant amounts of EFA's.

Essential fatty acids are critical to the healthy formation of cell membranes. In fetuses, they are necessary components of brain and nervous system development. In adults, they help to maintain heart health and control hormonal levels. Without adequate intake of essential fatty acids, humans are at risk for high blood pressure, poor blood circulation and consistency, and immune system disorders.

Essential fatty acids, which consist of Omega-3 and Omega-6, are found largely in fish. They are also found in plant-based sources such as flaxseed, soybeans, certain nuts, berries, and vegetables, and in leafy green vegetables like broccoli, kale and hemp. North Americans often do not take in enough of these types of foods to garner even the minimum daily requirement of EFA's. This should also be reconciled with the fact that much of the North American diet consists of processed foods. When foods are processed, it strips them of many of their natural nutrients. In other words, eating a fast-food fish sandwich is not the same as consuming a fresh trout steak.

Incorporating more essential fatty acids into your diet may not be as difficult as you think. You don't need to make any radical changes. By simply adding to, or being creative with, your current diet, you can probably get all the essential fatty acids that you need. Some easy ways to do this include (but are not limited to):

* Staying away from processed foods. Stick to fresh or fresh-to-frozen foods for maximum benefits.

* Adding walnuts, which are high in EFA's (especially Omega-6) to salads, baking, and breakfast cereals. Or, simply pop a handful of walnuts for a nutritious snack.

* Cooking with ground flaxseed. It can be sprinkled on cereal or toast with ease. It can also be added to batter and dough of home-baking. It can even be dashed into soups and sauces. Because it is so finely ground, it's texture will be barely noticeable. It will also add a slightly nutty flavor to your food. A little flaxseed goes a long way!

* Trying to incorporate fresh fish into your diet. Strive for at least once per week, though health professionals and nutritionists recommend two times weekly. If your family turns its nose up at fish, experiment with different recipes. Tuna fish sandwiches are also a good source of EFA's.

* Eating more berries. Instead of an apple, try a handful of fresh blueberries for a snack once or twice a week.

* Serving salad with every dinner. Try to look for dark salad greens (like kale and spinach). Iceberg lettuce does not contain significant amounts of EFA's.

* Getting creative with tofu. Even if you don't like to eat it straight up, you can mix it into other dishes. In its soft form, it can be used to form the base for salad dressings and even desserts like cheesecake.

* When cooking with oil, opt for canola, walnut, flaxseed, or soy oils, which are a good source of EFA's.

These are not radical changes, but 00004000 are uncomplicated ways to increase your intake of those important fats. Changes in lifestyle can be difficult for some so there are omega-3 and omega-6 supplements available as well. With time, you'll probably notice an increase in your energy level and better immunity against illness. EFA's are fats that you can feel good about eating and the benefits will last a lifetime.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Can someone help me with a good diet and plan to help me drop 50 pounds and maintain the loss?
    I weight about 256 pounds, and I've been taking Taekwondo for the past few months, and that has helped me drop about 15 pounds, but I wanna get down two about 205 or so. I also should mention that I work the graveyard shift Walmart as a Overnight Stocker.

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  2. QUESTION:
    Searching for a Weight Watcher's expert for guidance and advise. I am new to the diet. Are you out there?

    • ANSWER:
      That is wonderful that you joined Weight Watcher's, it is such a livable program! Your Getting Started book is a great resource, as well as attending meetings. Make sure to track everything that you eat and drink. Follow that Good Health Guidelines, and choose Power Foods whenever possible. Activity is important too. If you have etools, use it to find all kinds of tips, ideas, and recipes. Watch your portions, use all of your daily points, and don't be afraid to use the extra 49 PointsPlus Allowance that you have. Take your program one step at a time, by setting small achievable goals. Most of all trust the science of the program and stay positive. All the best to you, you can do it!

  3. QUESTION:
    What is the best diet supplement without side effects ?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi White persian kitty,
      If I were to be you, I will go for Balance Diet because it will provide me with all the nutrients that my body needs.

  4. QUESTION:
    What is the best diet plan for me?
    I'm almost 17 years old, I am 5'9 and I weigh 187lbs. My entire life I've been normal and at some points even under weight, but in the last year and a half I have gained at least 45lbs. I used to cheer-lead and run track everyday, but when i quit both last year the sudden loss of physical activity caused me to gain weight. I currently hate myself.. I'm so insecure and all I want is to be the way I used too.

    I'm looking for a good diet program (such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Medifast, etc..) because, due to my genetics, just eating healthy isn't enough. I don't eat meat (only seafood) and I want to loose between 45-55lbs.

    Does anyone know what program would be right for me?

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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  5. QUESTION:
    If I exercise a lot yet keep my diet the same, will I lose weight/tone up?

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  6. QUESTION:
    Can you get ripped (good abs) without a clean diet but still eating the right amount of calories?
    i only have a bit of fat over my abs that i want to get rid of WITHOUT running please becaause i live in a pretty bad neighbourhood.

    Thanx!
    D

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  7. QUESTION:
    Should I take a protein diet or a high carbohydrate diet or a mixed one in breakfast ?
    I am trying to lose weight but most resources say "dont skip your breakfast " and some even say take 25 % of your whole days calories in your breakfast and some suggest that eating high protein breakfast like eggs is good.But I have always thought that eating high carbohydrate diet in the breakfast will fuel your whole day with energy which is good.

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  8. QUESTION:
    Which of the following is true regarding early agricultural societies? ?
    A. The food supply became more reliable. 
    B. Diseases became less of a problem. 
    C. The diet became more varied. 
    D. Social and economic exploitation increased. 

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  9. QUESTION:
    Can The Lemonade Diet get you sick?
    Your not supposed to eat anything for ten days except drink the lemonade, but wouldnt you starve to death? Lol and how do you get rid of the hunger pains if your not supposed to eat?!

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  10. QUESTION:
    What things can we blame on the Jews that have not been thought of yet?
    Since we're blamed for many things, I was wondering if perhaps you missed something... like your broken lawnmower, or the shrunk shirts in the laundry, or the price of gas, diet pop... etc.

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  11. QUESTION:
    Thinking about doing the HCG diet?
    I know in order to get the shots, you have to pay big bucks plus you have to have a prescription for it. I'm wondering if anyone has done the drops and would recommend them or are they just a waste of money?

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  12. QUESTION:
    Where is the category for 'weight loss surgery', Yahoo?
    Over 68% of Americans are obese. Half of those morbidly obese. Where is the category for weight loss? 'Diet and fitness'? You have to be kidding me, Yahoo. Where is the category for weight loss surgery? 50,000 to 100,000 people a year are getting weight loss surgery in the US, Mexico and beyond. Please get up to date with real concerns, Yahoo.

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  13. QUESTION:
    Has anyone ever tried the Grapefruit Diet?
    If you have how did it work for you?
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-grapefruit-diet this is the grapefruit diet.

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  14. QUESTION:
    did politics in america cause the earthquake and hurricane?
    “I don’t know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We’ve had an earthquake; we’ve had a hurricane. He said, ‘Are you going to start listening to me here?’ Listen to the American people because the American people are roaring right now. They know government is on a morbid obesity diet and we’ve got to rein in the spending.” - Michelle Bachman

    if there were a god, i wouldn't presume to speak for him.

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  15. QUESTION:
    The diet??
    A blonde is terribly overweight, so her doctor put her on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When the blonde returned, she shocked the doctor by losing nearly 40 pounds. "Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?" The blonde nodded... "I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to drop dead that 3rd day." "From hunger, you mean?", asked the doctor." No, from skipping."

    • ANSWER:
      The joke is ok but, why a blonde? It could have just as well been a brunette, couldn't it?

  16. QUESTION:
    Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
    Ten year old Noah has become vegetarian and is a very picky eater. He is willing to eat only whole grains and refuses to eat legumes, seeds, and nuts. The mother wants to support her sons choice but is concerned since meat is a ready source of complete protein.

    Questions
    Is the mother justified in her fears? As a vegetarian what should Noah's diet include? And what is deficient in Noah's vegetarian diet? What are the repercussions of such deficiencies?

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  17. QUESTION:
    The Diet!!!?
    BREAKFAST
    1/2 grapefruit
    1 slice whole wheat toast
    8 oz glass skim milk

    LUNCH
    4 oz lean broiled chicken breast
    1 cup steamed zucchini
    1 Oreo cookie

    MID-AFTERNOON SNACK
    rest of the package of Oreo cookies
    1 quart Rocky Road ice cream
    1 jar hot fudge

    DINNER
    2 loaves garlic bread
    1 large pepperoni & mushroom pizza
    1 large pitcher of beer
    3 Milky Way candy bars
    1 entire cheesecake

    DIET TIPS
    1. If no one sees you eat it, it has no calories
    2. If you drink a diet soda with a candy bar,
    they cancel each other out.
    3. When eating with someone else, calories dont count
    if you both eat the same amount.
    4. Foods used for medicinal purpose have no calories.
    These include any chocolate used for energy,
    brandy, cheesecake, and ice cream.
    5. Cookie pieces contain no calories, because breakage
    causes the calories to leak out.
    6. If you eat food from someone else's plate, the
    calories don't count.
    7. Movie related snacks are much lower in calories because
    they are part of the entertainment, and not ones
    of personal fuel.

    • ANSWER:
      You made my day :-)
      Thanks

  18. QUESTION:
    Protein shake with multivitamin in the morning?
    Is this alright? I am trying to change up my diet a bit and stop eating random food everyday. I was thinking of doing protein shake with milk and a multivitamin in the morning. Couple of fruits in afternoon and evening. And a decent healthy meal at night. Is this okay?

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  19. QUESTION:
    Can I purchase Diet Pills if I am 18, and have a Permit?
    So, I AM 18 years of age, but I currently don't have a driver's license.
    However, I do have a permit as a form of Identification.
    Of course, it has my photo and date of birth on it.

    I have talked to my doctor about the possibility of going on a diet, and I will only purchase the pills after I have discussed it with him.

    Can I buy diet pills with a permit, if I am in fact 18?

    Thanks so much :)

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  20. QUESTION:
    How To Lose Belly Fat And Get Toned?
    I've got the diet sorted. I would just like to know some excersises to do to burn of my belly fat and get a flat stomach. Thanks(:

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  21. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight and get fit for the military?
    I need advice how to get into shape and lose weight! I need to go on a diet to lose like forty pounds!

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  22. QUESTION:
    What's the B.R.A.T Diet?
    What foes it stand for?

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  23. QUESTION:
    What diet pills work the best without having to do much or a diet?
    I just had a baby and trying to lose some weight before my husband gets back from Iraq :) I dont have much time to diet or work out but I try at time and do try and watch what I eat if I even have the time to. Please help me out as much as you can...thanks so much!

    • ANSWER:
      I would suggest just proper acai diet and exersize, i suggest doing what this mom did and combining the Acai diet with a cleansing program for the best result. Congratulations on your husband coming home, God Bless him for serving his country. My husband just came back in May and though he was injured, it was the happiest day of my life to see him alive!
      http://saradietexp.blogspot.com/

  24. QUESTION:
    What diet tips have really worked for you?
    I have tried every diet book out there. So far, the only thing that's worked for me is a raw diet but I never can stick to it for long!

    • ANSWER:
      Not much... Atkins is good if you can commit to sticking with it. Also I had some success with Weight Watchers.

  25. QUESTION:
    What diet pills are safest to take that wont mess with trying to become pregnant in the future?
    What are the safest diet pills? What diet pills are safest to take that wont mess with trying to become pregnant later?

    Ive heard some can make you have at least 3 miscarriage's before being able to carrying a healthy baby to full term.

    • ANSWER:
      diet pills are not healthy or effective long-term
      they reap havoc on the endocrine system; the function in our body which regulates everything from body temperature to hair growth to hormones & skin condition. & will most certainly not create an ideal environment in which a baby may survive. eat healthy & get moderate exercise. you can start by walking 30 min/day & you will be doing a world of good for yourself & your baby.

  26. QUESTION:
    What diet should i take to regain the lost nutrients after semen ejaculation ?
    I am 28 years Old . I 've been having sex regularly(2-3 times a week) since last 12 years ...
    After ejaculation my body (espically legs) start feeling weak . Please tell me what diet should i take to regain the lost energy quickly so that i can have sex 2-3 times in a day without any sign of weakness. In other words kindly tell me how to regain the nutrients quickly that were lost after semen ejaculation by eating good (vegetarian) diet ?

    • ANSWER:
      Your legs being shaky after sex is from muscle fatigue. The muscles aren't used to working as long and as much as you forced them to do during sex -or- your body is still recovering from the general exertion of having sex.

      It has nothing to do with nutrients or the fact that you ejaculated.

      To reduce the chance of this occurring, you need to get more exercise and build up your stamina for physical exertion.

      Note that this is not going to let you have sex more often, that's completely different than having muscle fatigue. How often you can have sex in a day is related to how fast your body recovers from having sex and how aroused you can become after having had sex.

      You may want to switch off of a vegetarian diet and see if that helps. Vegetarian diets do not provide all the things that a person needs, though it can come close.

  27. QUESTION:
    How important is the diet when it comes to a workout plan?
    I read these magazines that have these excellent workout plans. I do the workouts, but I don't do the crazy diet that they show with it. I don't eat a lot of egg whites and things like that, but I do make sure I eat healthy and drink protein shakes like "Muscle Milk". Is it important to follow the diet plan that they have in these magazines? I mean, prisoners don't follow a series diet plan and they come out pretty ripped.

    • ANSWER:
      Well me being a competitive bodybuilder, me and my friends at the gym always acknowledge diet as the most important aspect to bodybuilding. If you don't eat properly then you wont get the results you want; for example if you are wanting to get ripped than you need to cut back on the calories and increase your protein intake. If you want to add mass then you need to increase your caloric intake and eat plenty of carbs. Remember weather your a bodybuilder or not, you are what you eat, and if you don't diet properly then you wont get the results that you are looking for in the gym.

  28. QUESTION:
    Can Diet pills risk your chances of ever becoming pregnant?
    I Am about to start taking diet pills after trying to diet for the last 2 years and being unsuccessful. Would taking diet pills decrease my chances of ever becoming a mam? If so I will NOT take the pills.

    Also I am on antibiotics: Flucloxacillin and If I do take these diet pills, will the antibiots stop the diet pills working?

    Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Diet pills are associated with heart or organ damage. Not associated with infertility. Antibiotics generally have no effect on diet pills.

      My suggestion is to get a medical workup as well as a COMPLETE log of what you eat over two weeks (that includes measuring your portions). Determine if you have a medical problem or not. I had a terrible time trying to lose weight, so I get it.

      Also, try following something closer to a low carb diet. Eliminating or severely reducing starchy foods (such as potatoes, rice and pasta) and flour products really does make a difference over time. Most lower calorie foods simply replace the fat with sugar, which doesn't help.

  29. QUESTION:
    Does a low carb diet lower the amount of good bacteria in your gut?
    If I go on a low carb diet, will it lower the amount of good bacteria in my gut?

    Also, if I take probiotics, will they be able to be sustained in my gut on a low carb diet or will the probiotics be ineffective in providing benefits if I am on a low carb diet?

    Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      No, a "low carb" diet will not ruin the good bacteria in your gut unless you're eating way too much cheese. The probiotics would be a good idea too. Also, "low carb" diets are not a good idea. Better to eat plenty of unrefined carbs like fruits and veggies for fiber. If you're eating just protein or fat it's not good for the kidneys, esp. long term. Dr. Atkins, who popularized the low carb diets died of a heart attack after all.

      If you are really looking the best way to diet,
      I suggest doing what this mom did and combining the Acai diet with a cleansing program for the best result
      http://saradietexp.blogspot.com/

  30. QUESTION:
    What is a good diet for someone without a gall bladder who is trying to lose weight?
    I eat healthy, exercise but it seems that no matter what I try I don't seem to be losing weight. People keep telling me to eat a low fat diet but the doctor told me that eating low fat is what killed my gall bladder. He said that everything in moderation. However it seems that if I eat too much protein I get sick, if I eat low fat I get sick. I am so confused until I am on the verge of just giving up. I try to balance it out but I don't seem to lose a pound. Can someone help? I need realistic help. I have a very understanding family but I don't want to make them suffer with special diet. I can prepare two meals for dinner if need be but it would be easier to just prepare one. Any suggestions? I am also looking for something long term. More like a life change as apposed to a diet.

    • ANSWER:
      Build your diet around these trim-body-friendly foods:

      -- Nuts, any kind (almonds are best)
      -- Beans/Legumes
      -- Fresh vegetables (green is GREAT!!!)
      -- Dairy products (as long as they’re low-fat or non-fat)
      -- Eggs
      -- Lean meats (fish and poultry top the list)
      -- Olive oil
      -- Whole grain breads/cereals/pasta
      -- Fresh fruits (anything that ends in “berry” is a winner)
      -- Tea (green tea or black pekoe tea

  31. QUESTION:
    What is the best diet pill or diet shake that has worked for you?
    I would like to use a diet pill or diet shake in conjunction with exercise and healthy eating. What has worked best for you? How much did you lose? Any side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      Go to any GNC or vitamin shoppe and get oxyelite pro. Combined with excerise & eating right you'll lose 20lbs easy.

  32. QUESTION:
    Does the cabbage soup diet actually work? How much weight have people lost on this diet?
    I've tried this diet before, only I ended up giving in after only a few days! But was wondering what people's experiences of doing this diet are? Is it worth me trying again? I have about 7 pounds to lose in a week!

    • ANSWER:
      Baby.. Crash diets are the surest way of not doing Weight Reduction procedures. Skipping meals and living on Cabbage Soup deprives your body of a whole lot of vital macro and micro nutrients.. It is not beneficial in the long run to indulge in such unscientific methods (pl don't mind the pun..)

      You have not given any statistics on your height / weight.. Going by your measure of 7 pounds to lose per week..

      It has been calculated that 1 pound of body fat is equal to 3500 calories. This means that in order to lose 1 pound we have to walk for about 12.5 hours. So don't expect fast weight loss and remember to eat sensibly.

      Just like you don't eat once a week and stock up for the whole week's body requirements, exercising once a week is also a non-starter (no benefit). To get tangible benefits out of your exercise regimen, you must sweat it out vigorously at least 5 times a week for 30-45 minutes sessions each.

      Eating vegetables (more importantly, shunning non-veg - as they have more calories per unit weight) is only one step in the weight reduction process.

      Diet, Supplementation, Exercise, Positive Mental Attitude - all these are required for a decent weight loss program. Patience and persistence are also very critical virtues in your endeavour.

      You must try Amway's Positrim Healthy Living Weight Management Program to reduce weight systematically without starving your body of essential nutrients. you may get in touch with me for your requirements and i can guide you on how to buy them..

  33. QUESTION:
    What is a safe diet pill to take along with a healthy diet and exercise?
    I am 5'1 155 lbs so I need to lose 25 lbs. I already am on a healthy balance diet and exercised regularly but I want an added kick to it. I am scared to take diet pills because of the side effects but does anyone know of any with no side effects which are safe but actually work?

    • ANSWER:
      Mimi -
      Alli is the only over the counter weight loss pill approved by the FDA. There are only three prescription weight loss medications approved. Do you think that if any of them REALLY worked we would have a billion a year industry in "weight loss" supplements?
      The big three pharmaceuticals would dominate the market.
      Approved or otherwise, none of these weight loss supplements guarantee anything unless you establish a healthy diet and exercise program.
      So why not just establish a healthy diet and exercise program and keep your money?
      You will be spending somewhere between and per day on a product that is not approved or guaranteed to do anything!
      The only weight loss supplement I recommend is a basic multivitamin.
      Good luck.

  34. QUESTION:
    What is the best diet plan to follow for weight loss?
    I need to lose 20 pounds by summer and I need a easy diet plan to follow. I work 2 jobs and don't have a lot of time to prep food. I'd like a diet plan that uses minimal processed foods and doesn't take a long time to prepare. Has anyone found a diet plan that works for them? I will be incorporating some exercise as well, but I have a knee injury that prevents me from doing anything with much impact.

    • ANSWER:
      Look like your are very busy, but why not just Power walk 45 mins daily, but you have to walk faster, like jogging to burn FAT. And you can buy some apple, orange , can of tuna (in water), instant oatmeal (120 cal per bag), 2 boxes of eggs (hard boil), zero yogurt etc. they dont need too much time to prepare, you can hard boil 12 eggs for 2 -3 days, oatmeal, you just need add hot water for it. try to keep your cal within 1200-1400 cals, and power walk for 45 mins daily, you will lose 1 lb weekly or more. but you have to walk faster not shopping speed. 45 mins is about 5-6KM. Take care !

  35. QUESTION:
    For good health balanced diet is essential. What should be done if a day slips from the diet program?
    For good health balanced diet is essential. What should be done if a day slips from the diet program?

    • ANSWER:
      You need not worry; you can balance the food intake the next day. But, if this continues there is no use in following a balanced diet. Find tips for healthy living and more on balanced diet in http://www.supersizeyourhealth.com

  36. QUESTION:
    What is the best diet for a cockatoo who will not each fresh fruit or veggies?
    When I rescued my bird, the previous owner said that he would eat only peanuts, coffee and toast!!! Fortunately, a vet check-up deemed him in great shape despite the poor diet and smokey environment where he lived. My vet demands that the cockatoo be switched to a 100% pellet diet using HARRISON'S commercial pellets. Everything I read prescribes a varied diet to include mixed seeds and fresh food along with pellets. He delights in eating nuts from the shell including walnuts, hazel nuts, pecans and Brazil nuts. I am offering 2/3 pellets and 1/3 seed mixture and most of it is eaten (or on the floor of the cage) each day. My bird delights in drinking cranberry juice and apple juice from a cup while I have my coffee which I know is a poison for birds. He throws all fresh food out of his cup but will take cooked meat and whipped cream if I feed it by hand. I would love to hear from other cockatoo owners about their success with food for their bird.

    • ANSWER:
      i have a cockatoo....with a similar problem. i brought her home as a foster care for a bird rehabilitation center (that's where i got so into birds).the center took her and her family from a abusive and lazy owner.she would beat her dogs and cats and birds, let the cats out free with the birds, and so on and so on.they tried to keep up with her mother and her sister but her mother died form cancer and lack of nutrition. her sister was in a foster care too, but she died two weeks after the foster care took her in. the center had so many birds and did not have the time to take care of a 2 week old cockatoo. so i took her in. i hand fed her, and spoiled her and took her to the pet store with me for her to pick out her own toys (when she was strong and old enough of course). and so i adopted her and when she was weened off her formula and hooked on a pellet/seed mix i started her with veggies. she just wouldn't eat them, id chop em up real small but she still found them. so what i did(i know its cheating) is i took her old baby syringe and blended up her veggies and fruits and gave it too her like i did her formula. soon it was regular, and i decided to ween her from the veggie smoothie, so i mixed in her veggies with the smoothie and i started to add more whole fruit and less smoothie and now she eats veggies regularly!

      i hope this can help.... and i hope this wasn't too long!

  37. QUESTION:
    What is the diet called where you slowly add carbs during the week and have one free day?
    I read an article that I can no longer find about this diet. You start off at the beginning of each week eating almost no carbs. By the middle of the week you add some fruits and whole grains. On day 7 you can eat whatever you want, but go back to low carb on day one again. What is this diet called?

    • ANSWER:
      I have no idea but ask my don't go on any diet if u think you heavy cut down how much u eat i used to be 145 pounds and in 2 month i lost my weight i became 105 losing 40 pounds i lost muscle with it but i lost my fat belly with out any sagging skin or extra skin;
      How i done this.
      I used to eat two -3 plates away in like 5 mins i cut to one plate and ate slower taking 20 mins which goes by talking to family and dinner table or watching tv and eat slowly the brain will tell u when u are full

      Also i only ate when my belly was growling for food

      I tended to put my hand on my bell which now is found out to help u burn some fat too

      Hope this works for u
      Ps. I did not work out at all but u should i lost very little muscels i had.

  38. QUESTION:
    What effect does diet have on lower belly fat and love handles?
    Hi, I know that spot reduction is near impossible and the way to make lower belly fat go away is to diet and exercise to lower your bodies overall body fat. Does diet factor into losing lower belly fat? Seem to me that it shouldn't. How can some foods biochemically affect only the belly fat. I have a degree in biology so please try to explain in a way that follows scientific logic, thanks

    • ANSWER:
      When losing belly fat and love handles, 20% comes from exercise, and 80% comes from diet. You basically need to get your body into a form of ketosis which comes entirely from diet. You prevent glucose consumption, and your brain requires glucose to survive, so your body enters a state of ketosis which takes your fat (in this case your belly fat and love handles), and turns them into ketone bodies and a glucose substitute for your brain. Your body uses these ketone bodies which came from your fat for energy. 20% is from exercise because you need to remind your body that it needs the energy from your fat, plus when you exercise you use up any few calories of glucose you ingested making sure that your body uses your fat stores. When your belly fat and love handles are gone (basically you have like 7% body fat) you must incorporate glucose foods into your diet (but gradually and in small portions otherwise you damage your health). If the fat is still there keep going until its all gone. It's that simple.

  39. QUESTION:
    How long do diet shakes take with replacing 1 meal a day to start losing and noticing changes?
    If i was to replace 1 meal a day, say lunch, for a shake, how long would it take for me to lose weight? And also i want to go on a diet, im really good with exercise, i exercise everyday but im a very fussy eater therefor i don't like much. How am i supposed to eat healthy then if i don't like the diet foods advertisers tell you to eat?

    • ANSWER:
      Some diet shakes are real garbage drinks. They often contain cheap ingredients such as casein (milk protein) or aspartame (a neurotoxin). Counting and reducing calorie intake has been proven to be ineffective over a two year period of time in one scientific study after another. The most popular diets fail time after a period of two years without fail. Most participants end up putting on more weight than they lose.

      The only effective way to lose weight in the long run is to change your lifestyle. If you can maintain a low-fat vegan diet you have a chance at permanent weight loss. It also helps to maintain an aerobic exercise program and a free weight exercise training program.

      You see, it takes 7 times as many calories to add a pound of muscle than it does a pound of fat. Would you rather gain 7 pounds of fat or 1 pound of sculpting muscle? The muscles cells also burn calories, even when you are resting.

  40. QUESTION:
    What are the benefits of a gluten free diet?
    This question is for people who have ever tried the gluten free diet or considering a gluten-free diet. Have you felt different ever since you started the gluten free diet? What does it prevent tell me all the benefits. Also if i do a gluten free diet what can and cannot eat. Please give me gluten free diet cons and pros, Thank you for answering my question.

    • ANSWER:
      I started a low-gluten/gluten free diet when I got serious about my fitness.

      I feel lighter after meals and more able to exercise. Plus my muscle/fat ratio is continually improving. Many people are intolerant to some extent without realising it and many digestive issues can be solved by butting gluten out of the diet.

      Plus, while a gluten-restrictive diet is not necessarily calorie restricted, the fact that more of your calories come from protein and the fact many snacks are off-limits often translates to a lower-calorie diet, which has obvious benefits for weight loss.

      I wouldn't personally recommend Atkins as a diet plan. I understand using it to lose weight in the short term but I think the macro-nutrient profile of the diet is less than beneficial in the long term. As an alternative I would recommend looking at the Paleo or Primal diet. It's based around fruits, lean meats, root vegetables and so forth. I've been doing that but including dairy products and have seen great results.

      Stuff that contains gluten includes bread, pasta, rice and most empty/bulk carbs. After a while, you'll get used to checking food labels to see if stuff is gluten free.

      Good luck!

  41. QUESTION:
    What's the best diet you tried that yielded you the greatest results and didn't make you crazy?
    I need to lose some weight-- about 40-50 pounds. I am intelligent and know that decreasing caloric intake and increasing my activity level will do that, but its so hard to stick to a diet when everyone else in the family isn't dieting.

    Any tricks or tips that I'm not aware of? Or do I have to just commit to Weight Watchers or another plan and also put my family on a diet as well?

    • ANSWER:
      the best one i can recommend is not actually a diet as you dont restricts your self from foods

      just dont eat as much carbs drink lots and lots of water eat five small healthy meals a day eat plenty of fruit and veg and try not to snack on crisps and ice cream

      do a 1 hr jog a day if you can and also try to fit in some muscle building exercise

      and try to get the whole family to do it so your not alone

      good luck x

      also for dinner always have something steamed cooked

  42. QUESTION:
    How effective is the Atkins diet in the long run?
    I'm trying to lose some weight and someone told me to go on the atkins diet. Personally I'm a little concerned about it. My younger brother playes football for his high school and whenever he needs to lose weight in a hurry he goes the atkins route. The problem is he never stays on it and his weight jumps right back up. I want to lose some weight but, I don't want to go up and down like that. Does anyone know if the atkins diet is safe or is my brother just unable to stay on the diet?

    • ANSWER:
      Your awareness of the need to be fit is commendable. My answer comes from my experience as a professional health care provider (holistic), as well as my success in Weight Watchers. I've worked with thousands of patients, and witnessed people trying different "diets." That's the key: A diet doesn't work (is also unsafe), because it's not conducive to daily living. While your brother is probably too young to be interested in Weight Watchers, I recommend it over any diet. With Atkins in particular, I've known patients long enough who started enthused (given the advertising and success stories, after all), but ended up disillusioned. You might start with Weight Watchers, which teaches us how to live wisely, in a way that's enjoyable and doable. Your brother might be inspired by you. My husband and I each dropped 35 pounds in 6 months (7 years ago). Despite wobbles, we've kept most of it off. We followed the program, though, including attending meetings until we met our goal (although you can continue longer), for support and healing emotions that inevitably surface as fat ceases to cover them. I've included a blog about my experience, in case that might help you. Best wishes (and let us know how you do).

  43. QUESTION:
    What caffeine free diet drinks taste close to the original?
    I have to cute cute my caffeine and can't drink the diet Dr Pepper. What are some other caffeines free drinks that taste good. I just tried A&W diet root beer. Its not bad, but I can't do that this whole pregnancy lol.

    And yes I know I need to drink more milk and water, and I do. I also started drinking vitamin water and Gatorade. I just like to enjoy a soda once a day.

    • ANSWER:
      Caffeine free Dr. Pepper and Caffeine free Coke are very close

  44. QUESTION:
    I want to go on a healthy eating diet but i'm really really fussy !?
    I Need to loose a little weight and tone up a bit which is why i joined the gym. I have seen a little bit of a result but I am such a unhealthy eater.. I Am so fussy which makes it hard for me to stick to a healthy diet as i don't like half of the foods. What shall i do about this as I am seriously unhappy with the way i look?

    • ANSWER:
      You have to change your palate. I didn't like healthy food either until I consistently made it part of my diet. Now junk food tastes terrible. Being 'fussy' is a mental thing and you can get over it. In fact you have to if you want to stay thin and fit. Start by converting the unhealthy foods you eat a bit at a time. Consistently get wheat bread instead of white, every time, no matter what. If you do this, then eventually you will prefer wheat bread. Get the turkey burger every time, and eventually you will not want the beef. It really does work. The idea that you have to have certain foods a certain way is all in your mind, and it can be changed.

  45. QUESTION:
    How does Innova EVO compare to science diet for cats?
    The closest place to buy the EVO is like, 30 miles away, yet science diet is right here in town. How would you compare the two? Is science diet just as good? When I've had cat problems in the past, science diet has always been the cure all. Do you think its as good as EVO? Or will it be a good balanced diet for my kitten ?

    • ANSWER:
      I myself use Eukanuba.......been voted the best of all animal foods pretty much all the time. It is comparable to Science Diet, but Science Diet is much more costly and it is that way because a lot of times you have to buy it from the Vets office. So that makes it very costly. Some pet stores carry it, but a lot of pet stores carry Eukanuba as well. Eucanuba is excellent in vitimins, nutrients and is properly balanced and most domestic animals seem to really like it. Try that if you have it available close to you. If not, I guess I would stick with the Science Diet.

  46. QUESTION:
    What fad diet does these things to your body?
    I would like to do a fad diet before my real diet. "WHY" you ask? Well because i do and because school starts soon, so if i can get the weight off first then worrie about keeping it off later then im ok with that. I do not want to do the lemonaid diet or whatever that thing is.

    I want a fad diet that will let me lose 30lb in 2-3 weeks, and that will help my skin become clear and healthy. And clear bacteria out of my body. What fad diet does this?

    • ANSWER:
      Meals:
      Breakfast: A fist full of fruit.
      Lunch: Salad with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.
      Dinner: A fist full of Baked salmon with vegetables.
      Only drink water throughout the day, and if you feel the need for a snack, Suck on ice instead. Don't eat more than a fist full at meal times.

      Exercise:
      Do squats, sit ups, lunges, and push ups for at least an hour a day.

  47. QUESTION:
    How to kick start a diet for an overweight person?
    I need to lose about 55-70 pounds and i'm fine with exerciseing but i need to know a diet plan i hate starving myself in the begining its too hard because right now i'm used to a 3000 calorie or more diet so i obviously need a 1500 calorie diet or less but i want to feel full but eat healthy idk any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      Hey,

      Firstly, you need to change your mindset. over eating is done subconsciously for comfort and from boredom. So what's the first step? A change in mind set. When you think of thoughts that revlove around food, replace them with other thoughts, like water. Which brings me to my second point.
      Belive it or not, water assists in loosing weight! So drink, drink, drink!

      Thirdly, eating is all about a balance. Eat food, and exercise it off.
      The reason people gain weight is because people over throw these scales, eating more and not working it off. See that the balance has gone? So, what you need to do is the exact opposite. Less food (please, be reasonably with this) and MORE EXERCISE!

      Another interestig fact is that people who eat breakfast in the morining are more likely to loose weight than those who diet and skip this meal. This is because breakfast helps kick start your metabolisim, imperitive for breaking down substances.

      Good luck! You can do it!

  48. QUESTION:
    How do you switch pigeons from a seed diet to a pellet diet?
    With feed prices rapidly increasing (thanks to increasing fuel prices...) I have decided to try pellets. They are cheaper and there should be less wasted food. Has anyone fed the pigeon pellet that Tractor Supply sells? Do the pigeons do well on a diet of pellet? How should I go about switching them from a mixed seed diet to a pellet diet? Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      They do great on pellets! Just mix half seed and half pellets and you should be ok.....

      My doves do great on pellets. I feed Zupreem pellets to my doves. (cockatiel size) It is small and easy to eat.

      Good luck!

  49. QUESTION:
    What diet should I feed my dog with cancer?
    He has had surgery for hemangiosarcoma, and I want to prolong the life he has left.

    I've just switched him to a raw diet combined with all protein and vegetable kibble. No grains.
    Yes, I have talked with the vet and he suggested a few different diets. I am looking for peoples' experiences.
    I"m also giving him 1000 mg of Omega 3 a day.

    • ANSWER:
      O my goodness I asked the same question last week.
      Im so sorry your dog has cancer, I know what youre going through and it will be ok.

      I make my dogs food as well, as this is the best way to control the cancer. And I give her Orijen grain free kibble if shes still hungry at night.
      I mainly feed chicken and just add vegetables I have on hand, like celery, zucchini, potato etc (but not sugary ones)
      So far youve got it right, No Grains. These turn to glucose which feeds cancer cells.
      You also want to limit naturally sugary vegetables like carrots and pumpkin, and only feed fruit on occasion if you want.

      Look up the cancer starving diet, which limits the amount of glucose you give to a dog because cancer cells need glucose to survive.

      Here are two GREAT sites
      http://www.b-naturals.com/Sum1998.php
      http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/cancer-diet/

      EDIT: I also add NUPRO supplement to her food, which completely balances the meal, as well as Salmon Oil.
      It is good to make sure your dog gets a lot of Protein and good fatty acids like Omega 3.

      GOOD LUCK

  50. QUESTION:
    What is a good diet that is healthy and easy to stick to?
    I've tried several diets. I really, really love the nutrisystem diet, but it was just really to expensive for me. I would like to hear your ideas and why you feel this way towards the diet you tell me about. If you've had any success with a diet, I'd love to hear about it. I'm just looking for an easy and fun diet that would work for me. I love to eat healthy, actually, I just love to eat. Any advice and (nice) thoughts you have about dieting & excersize I'd love to know. Thanks so much for taking time to answer my question. Have a great night!

    • ANSWER:
      SISSY!!! This is SOOO weird I LOVE YOU!

      I think we should just eat Taco Bell All the Time.


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