How do I figure out how nutritious my meals are? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I main a healthy lifestyle while traveling for work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 14 answers

I eat oatmeal for breakfast pretty much every day. Help me build a bowl that is as jam-packed with nutrition as possible, while still tasty. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 31 answers

In my family we've always said that if you have an intense craving for a food that you don't normally eat, it's because your body really needs something in it (and that all efforts should be made to acquire said food-- this has led to some funny stories). Following this (seeming) logic, I am curious if any nutritionists understand why I get insanely intense cravings (only about once every 6 weeks or so) for egg salad sandwiches. Because, you see, eggs normally make me really nauseated. Scrambled especially (I basically can't eat them, for whatever reason). But when I need egg salad BAD, it's literally the only food that appeals to me in the entire world. (And it's ALWAYS egg salad-- I don't have too many other of these sudden cravings.) It doesn't even need to be good egg salad. It can even be warm (yuck). But nothing else seems to fill the need. Any idea what might be in it that my body is so sorely missing? This is perplexing, since I have the cravings again tonight.
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 33 answers

I'm trying to find out how naturally thin people eat, so I can see if I can model some of my new habits after them. I'm also very curious (as someone with dysfunctional eating habits) just what is "normal" to some people. So...are you naturally thin/average in terms of weight? What is your typical day like in terms of meals and snacks? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 84 answers

Interesting poems that A) are related to foods or eating in some way, B) would take less than two minutes to read out loud, and C) are in the public domain (or are otherwise available for non-commercial use without seeking permission)?
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 15 answers

Please point me in the direction of a website that explains in simple terms exactly what food labels are talking about. [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Foodies of AskMe, help me with a food-substitution puzzle-- specifically, Tater Tots. (Any other healthy substitution suggestions also welcome). [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 16 answers

How likely is it to switch the eating patterns of a sister pair of 1 year old cats without them becoming overweight? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 10 answers

I get very moody if I don't eat in the morning. If I don't eat until 3-4pm I get headaches, drowsiness and feel nauseous.. I think I've always had this. Since I usually eat enough it doesn't really bother me. I'm 21, male, and a vegetarian. What do I have?
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 29 answers

Help me prepare a nutritious menu plan for someone who's going to a 5-day Burning Man type campout. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 11 answers

I have a friend/roommate with some interesting dietary restrictions. Any help? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 20 answers

Is fat free half-and-half acutally half-and-half? Will it kill me? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2007 - 14 answers

One person has high cholesterol. The other has type 2 diabetes. Both have no more than 30 minutes to cook and eat together. What do you recommend for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 20 answers

Do any animals eat pistachios in the wild? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Anyone in the D.C./northern Virginia area had luck finding stores selling the House Foods tofu shirataki noodles that blogs like Hungry Girl won't shut up about? I really don't want to resort to ordering them from Amazon.
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 8 answers

What the heck are "artificial flavors"? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 11 answers

Is there a human equivalent to premium cat food? That is to say, a single form of synthetic food that will serve all hunger and nutritional needs? If not, why not? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2006 - 40 answers

How did I lose weight by eating MORE and exercising LESS? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 25 answers

I have a hard time preparing and eating three healthy meals a day. I 'm a great cook and I've taken college-level nutrition courses, but there's a big difference between knowing how to make one particular dish and being able to shop for, prepare and eat three meals a day, five or six days a week. I've tried many times to have a healthier diet. It's not that I crave fast-food or junk - I prefer foods that are good for me. But I just can't get to a point where I consistently eat good food on any sort of schedule. [mi] [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 27 answers

NutritionFilter: Can you recommend the best bar for the buck? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 23 answers

What should I eat? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2006 - 25 answers

Should I be worried that my height-weight proportional 2-year-old daughter isn't eating her vegetables, doesn't eat a lot of meat, and strongly prefers fruit? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2006 - 19 answers

In relation to this fpp about food and mental health, I have recently been getting drastic bouts of hunger, confusion and depression when I eat late (even an hour later than usual), or don't eat enough at a meal. These bouts last about 3 hours, and once they start even stuffing myself won't help. Has anyone had this, know what it could be, or know how I could try to solve it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 15 answers

Why is Blackstrap Molasses so high in minerals? Extended research (both internet and olde-fashioned) have failed to answer this question - I even emailed a molasses producer but didn't get a reply. One theory is that it has something to do with the equipment it's processed on, another that it has to do with how concentrated it is, but so far no hard facts.
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 9 answers

Do my food cravings mean anything? Or, rather, how can I satisfy that feeling without reaching for the junk food? (Way too much more inside). [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 19 answers

Lots of time when you read labels some of them say "whole wheat" or "wheat" or "white whole wheat." I read about it in a book about stone ground and steel ground, but was still confused. Can anyone explain the difference and also the difference in nutritional value?
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 7 answers

Nutrition filter: I am looking for unique ideas for making quick, easy, heathy, inexpensive dinners (in my case, for two) every night... or at least most nights. "Dinner Hacks" you might say. I feel like I've tried all the standard "solutions" already (for example, cooking a few big meals on the weekend and eating leftovers the rest of the week). There must be something else I can try. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2006 - 51 answers

What do you think is the cheapest, healthiest, tastiest, easiest meal to prepare? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 35 answers

What do I feed my new kitten? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 9 answers

Is it possible to get too much iron ("too much" meaning when one starts suffering detrimental effects) just from eating a lot of foods rich in iron? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2005 - 11 answers

Based on this thread, I have overcome my lifelong hatred of yogurt, and eat it daily. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2005 - 29 answers

I keep hearing that while you're trying to lose weight, you should be careful not to UNDEReat. True? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2005 - 17 answers

The Übersnack: I'm trying to find something small and dense, like a powerbar, but cheaper and tastier. It shouldn't be super-sweet, and as an added bonus it would be cool if it had some sort of buzz-factor, like ginseng or the like. This is for use in marathon writing sessions in the library, so I don't have to take breaks to eat. So it can't be messy. I could just load up on jerky and fig newtons, but was hoping the collective cleverness of the mefisphere might have better suggestions.
posted on Jun 24, 2004 - 22 answers

Does anyone have any experience with "greens plus"? Is it a waste of money, or can one really absorb 7 servings of vegetables with three tablespoons of powder? Google seems to be biased as to that question, and I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the other health and nutrition questions on here. Help?
posted on Jun 18, 2004 - 22 answers

Calories and Nutrients: How do they measure them? [the fat's inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2004 - 11 answers

Why do health-food supplements like ginseng and glucosamine go for years without the necessary study to prove or disprove, once and for all, their value? Perhaps these examples are not perfect ones, but it does seem as if there's a world of "nutriceuticals" out there are no one really understands well enough. Why?
posted on Mar 10, 2004 - 11 answers