I am 37, 5'9", 185 & just had a minor heart attack. Diagnosis: diffuse coronary disease. I swim several times a week, and eat well. But I have questions about my new diet, the one that will help me lose 30 - 50 lbs in 2 years, as my cardiologist wants. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 16 answers

Is it normal to have a hunger pang and then, a couple of minutes later, to not be hungry? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Dentures dentures dentures! In stage one of getting dentures, what should I expect in the weeks to come? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 9 answers

My lifestyle is pretty healthy overall, but I always feel extra-good after drinking V8. I'm trying to figure out why this particular beverage agrees with me so much when included in a diet that's already pretty good to begin with. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Please help me stop the butt spread and weight gain related to my 12 hour/day telecommuting computer job before I am relegated to a muumuu. [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 36 answers

Further to this question from 2006, has anybody tried the Shangri-la diet in the two years since? Note I'm not looking for information or websites. Already got them. I'm looking for personal experience stories.
posted on May 2, 2008 - 18 answers

What is a good daily diet for someone looking to get cut? I like routines so I don't care if it's the same for most of the week. In fact I'd rather it be the same so I don't have to really think about it. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Why do vegetarians vomit if they eat meat? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 31 answers

How much food do you give your cat compared to the bag's recommended serving? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 19 answers

How do I add tone and definition to my upper arms? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 18 answers

Eatingfilter: I'm an admitted chronic meal-skipper, trying to mend my wicked ways. Help me enjoy a healthy filling breakfast and stick to it! [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 28 answers

Surf's-up-filter: I need the body of a surf god, for mainly functional purposes (although I'm sure the side benefits will be great, too). [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me come up with easy, low-calorie lunches. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 26 answers

Why can't I find a doctor or weight loss program in San Francisco that will prescribe phentermine? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 12 answers

1 hour workout vs. 3 hour workout... which is more effective for weight loss and weight loss only? A friend and I are unable to agree. [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 23 answers

If I eat three breakfasts and then don't eat for the rest of the day, is that the same thing as eating breakfast lunch and dinner? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 19 answers

I drink A LOT of seltzer. I have heard about "carbonic acid". Should I be concerned? Are there any other negatives to high carbonation in a diet? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Based on calories alone and ignoring any other nutritional deficiencies, could I gain weight off of drinking just soda and nothing else? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 20 answers

Is obesity actually rare among high-income people compared to low-income people? Or is this a stereotype? And if many high-income folks are in fact slim, does the availability of more wholesome foods really explain it all? One would think that a big bank account would buy pantries full of richer, tastier food that's harder to resist than the cheap stuff.
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 20 answers

I need creative ways to eat eggs! [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 30 answers

Are there strategies for changing my daily clock to stave off the afternoon blahs? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 18 answers

Healthy chips and dip? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 33 answers

Is it common for the first month or more of a diet and exercise program to yield little weight loss? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 28 answers

I am currently on the South Beach diet (Phase 1, one week into it, please do not reply if you are going to criticize). I am not following their meal plans because they are overly complicated and in many cases require ingredients that I can't get here in this small town. If you've got very simple filling recipes that would qualify for Phase 1 and 2 (please specify which), I would really appreciate hearing them! [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 11 answers

A friend of mine is looking to get back into eating healthier and asked me to pose this question to the hive mind: after about 15 years of very low vegetable intake, how safe is this switch to his health when he is already experiencing some health difficulties? His full explanation and [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I curb my sugar addiction? It's getting serious. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 27 answers

"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." "Breakfast improves your metabolism." "Breakfast makes you work, think and feel better." Okay, fine, you've convinced me to eat breakfast. But what time, smart guy? If I wake up at 6:00 AM and eat my first meal at 2:00 PM, that's still technically breakfast, but I'm pretty sure that's not what people are talking about. So, for optimal health benefits, how long after waking up should I eat?
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 27 answers

I love Cauliflower! It's healthy and delicious! Help me find good ways to eat it! Right now, I've got one white and one golden head just waiting for adventure! Recipe suggestions?
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 47 answers

What are some sample meal plans or food lists for a high-metabolism, frequent small meal diet? Looking for specific ideas for the "eat 5-6 times a day" routine. [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 11 answers

FructoseFilter: A dear friend has been diagnosed with fructose intolerance and cannot digest many foods the rest of us take for granted. Help me cook for him! [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm trying to eat less bread. What else can I use to contain sandwiches? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 32 answers

How do I stop eating when I'm not hungry? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 44 answers

I want to lose 5 pounds in two weeks. What do I have to do? Is it possible? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 44 answers

What should i consume immediately after a work-out ? If i'm not a fan of powdered protein ? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 28 answers

I’ve been pondering becoming a vegetarian for quite sometime. This is more or less for ethical reasons but I suppose converting may also have an added health benefit. I’m in college and my diet is horrible. At 6 foot 180 pounds I’m not over weight, but I’m most certainly not very healthy with this type of diet. My current diet consists of mostly processed foods like hotdogs, chicken patties with fast food thrown into the mix 1-2 times a week. I’m ready for a change though and I’m looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 41 answers

Please help me make my legs not disgusting. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 30 answers

One serving of lentils has only ~120 calories, 0 grams of fat, 10g of protein (20% of daily recommended amount), and 11g of fiber (44% of daily recommended amount). What are other superfoods with similarly high levels of protein and fiber, and low levels of carbs, fat, and calories?
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 18 answers

Net carbs question: In the UK, where fibre is listed separately from carbohydrate on food packaging, does the concept of net carbs still apply? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 3 answers

What diet is right for me, and how do I stick to it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 38 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

stop me from fattening up for the winter. [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 23 answers

High-protein vegetarian diet -- am I the first to try this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 19 answers

Does the Sneaky Veggies tactic work for adults? I'm a big time picky eater. [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 35 answers

How can I temporarily boost my blood iron levels for the next 24 hours? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 21 answers

Cardio isn't doing it for me. The diet change is working verrry slowly, but I want to lose 10 pounds. Problem is, I can't lift anything heavier than 15 pounds, so is weight training even an option? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 20 answers

Which food do you credit most for your weight loss? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 56 answers

My boyfriend is an avowed vegetarian, almost vegan. Out of respect for him (and the desire to live healthier), I have switched to an almost completely vegetarian diet. Now I've gained weight... why? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 50 answers

I gained a lot of weight after going on birth control pills & antidepressants. Will going off these make it easier to lose this weight? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 14 answers

Thoughts on weight gain calorie shakes? Are they healthy? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2007 - 8 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