Is my hair thin because I am a vegetarian or because I am a 36 year old male?
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posted by 4ster
on Feb 11, 2007 -
18 answers
I’d like to find an Austin-area nutritionist who makes house calls, if such a person exists. I’m talking about someone who will come in and go through the fridge and the cupboards and the pantries, throwing out the over-processed, obesity-fostering crapola, and then provide—even dictate—a shopping list and a weekly menu. If that’s not possible, what’s the nearest approximation?
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posted by vetiver
on Feb 11, 2007 -
5 answers
I am looking for an e-mail mailing list in which weight loss is discussed. However, I'm looking for one with a
very specific sort of attitude.
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posted by WCityMike
on Feb 7, 2007 -
8 answers
What things should I be doing now, in my early 20s, to be sure I live the longest, healthiest life possible?
posted by logic vs love
on Jan 29, 2007 -
39 answers
The more I work out, the more I realize that nutrition has a huge impact on my energy. When is the best time to eat various foods during the day so I have the most energy when I get to the gym at 5:30 p.m.? And how can I meet my nutritional needs, given that I'm a vegetarian who likes less-processed foods but doesn't have a lot of time for cooking (and can't handle eating beans every day)? I feel like I need a lot more protein all of a sudden.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Jan 22, 2007 -
25 answers
two part question: Can I ingest cellulace by eating assloads of termites or would my digestive system break it down into its base parts before it hits my blood stream? Second part - If i can get it into my body in a usable form, about how many would I have to eat before I could derive nutritional benefit from eating grass/paper/wood?
posted by Tryptophan-5ht
on Jan 21, 2007 -
13 answers
Fat: Insulation, padding, and storage. But are there any drawbacks to having low bodyfat that I might encounter? I'm lowering bodyfat - currently in the realm of fitness but perhaps going to touch on the realm of vanity. There seem to be no drawbacks currently, any exceptions? How much would the benefit be and how much fat involved? Are there optimum amounts (such as a point beyond which increased fat doesn't increase how long you could survive without food)? To what extent (any?) could fat from previous rich eating help nutritionally balance an unbalanced diet later on? To what extent could it not?
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posted by -harlequin-
on Jan 6, 2007 -
24 answers
I am so screwed. I committed to run a 5k race Dec 10 and have not adequately trained for it. How should I proceed?
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posted by luser
on Nov 25, 2006 -
26 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?
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posted by ontic
on Oct 13, 2006 -
40 answers
PorkFilter: Is there anything medically wrong with eating large amounts of pork, sometimes irregularly prepared?
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posted by nasreddin
on Sep 27, 2006 -
46 answers
SportsNutritionFilter: Help me find a good protein and a good meal-replacement powder.
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posted by Loto
on Sep 23, 2006 -
5 answers
Help me learn more about nutrition and eating for wellness and energy.
I'm looking for recommendations for resources -- books especially - I can make use of along the path to healthy eatin'.
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posted by t0astie
on Sep 21, 2006 -
15 answers
At buffet type resaurants, why does the top of soup become slightly harder and usually a darker color? Is it good for you or bad for you?
posted by mrkohrea
on Aug 27, 2006 -
7 answers
Mother of all nutrition questions: Trying to do the smaller-meals-more-frequently thing but I'm stuck in a cube and I also need to EAT for 3+ hour bike rides.
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posted by neilkod
on Aug 11, 2006 -
8 answers
This is a tangent on the various posts asking about how getting a six-pack stomach. I'm 5'10' and 155 lbs and once and for all, I want to get rid of my slight beer gut and get a flat stomach (any pack would be a welcome bonus). I know that it's all about dieting/nutrition and exercising. I have the exercising thing down, but I have no clue about nutrition. Without giving me intake percentages or confusing me with omega fructose 3 fatty acid stuff, what should I eat to make my stomach flat?
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posted by Juggermatt
on Jul 27, 2006 -
28 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]
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posted by freshwater_pr0n
on Jul 9, 2006 -
27 answers
I've decided to eat more vegetables, and I have a few questions about the necessity of cooking them, the nutritional content of frozen vegetables, and how cooking affects the nutritional content.
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posted by mrkohrea
on Jul 1, 2006 -
17 answers
What have been your experiences with the effect of changes in diet and nutrition on depression?
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posted by echo0720
on May 24, 2006 -
31 answers
My girlfriend is often slightly nauseous -- enough that it is affecting her quality of life. She doesn't want to go to the doctor. How can I help?
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posted by Jonasio
on May 1, 2006 -
30 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?
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posted by dw
on Apr 12, 2006 -
19 answers
I have a relative undergoing Chemotherapy, who is losing weight excessively and needs to gain some back. Question inside:
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posted by BigLankyBastard
on Apr 12, 2006 -
25 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?
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posted by purple_frogs
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 by dorcas
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).
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posted by synecdoche
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 by Andrea2880
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.
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posted by zharptitsa
on Jan 22, 2006 -
51 answers
Purely for the sake of argument: exactly why, in terms of legality, practicality, and health, should I not kill and eat animals I find in the city?
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posted by squidlarkin
on Oct 25, 2005 -
25 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?
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posted by Kosh
on Sep 21, 2005 -
11 answers
What are the best sources of naturally occurring steroids which would aid the development of muscle mass? What sort of intake would be required, eg dosage size, frequency, timing before workouts, etc to make them effective?
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posted by porktrap
on Sep 11, 2005 -
5 answers
I'm looking for cheap, convenient and perferrably high density sources of protein.
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posted by jb
on Aug 16, 2005 -
26 answers
I'm looking for resources that specify how much and what kind of food is considered normal for young children.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2005 -
6 answers
I like to make stews with rice, lentils, potatoes, and lots of nutritious vegetables (e.g. cabbage, parsley, kale, broccoli, tomatoes, various greens, and so on); it occured to me recently that I might be inadvertently diminishing the benefits of these foods by cooking them for 3-5 hours. Could this be so?
posted by clockzero
on May 30, 2005 -
17 answers
is the
weston a. price foundation on to something, or are they half-baked? organic foods and whole grains good (sure), accurate labels important (check), soy deadly (huh?), and something about a board member's unique form of "magnetic, intuitive, spiritual or psychic healing" (groan).
posted by subpixel
on May 23, 2005 -
6 answers
I keep hearing that while you're trying to lose weight, you should be careful not to UNDEReat. True?
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posted by grumblebee
on Mar 9, 2005 -
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