Dean Ornish vs Gary Taubes. Ornish claims through clinical trials to have reversed the effects of heart disease. Taubes argues that there's evidence high carbohydrate, low fat diets increase the risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer, etc. Surely they can't both be right. Is there a unbiased opinion out there? What do the plurality of clinical trials seem to indicate?
posted by leotrotsky on Nov 29, 2009 - 15 answers

Any suggestions for a 14-day raw food detox diet? What can I expect to feel like? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Nov 29, 2009 - 12 answers

Hive Mind Vegetarians, I need your help. [more inside]
posted by gb77 on Nov 26, 2009 - 24 answers

For a few months, I have a total of 30 minutes at the gym in the morning (not counting shower) at three times a week. (It's a long story.) I know this is not much at all. I am a 25 lbs overweight guy and would like to get a bit leaner. I don't expect quick results. I have asthma but control it with inhaler so I can "trot" a bit on the treadmill so far. I can't (yet) flat out run for long periods without asthma/poor shape affecting me. I am very familiar with the gym and various weightlifting exercises. I am not sure how to make the best of my time, though. At all. Within a month I would like to bump it up to 45/1hr in the gym and 4 times a week. (and then later, 5 days a week.) But for now, do you have any solid advice that works for you? [more inside]
posted by snap_dragon on Nov 22, 2009 - 19 answers

Anti-nutrients: Do they pose any legitimate risks? [more inside]
posted by leotrotsky on Nov 17, 2009 - 15 answers

Me = fat guy, annual health checks = "A" grade. What gives? Actual data inside, BP, LDL, HDL, Cholesterol etc, inside... [more inside]
posted by lundman on Nov 17, 2009 - 24 answers

Is alcohol metabolized like sugars? Or something else? [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Nov 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Getting My Life On Track: Health and Fitness Edition! Can you recommend a weight loss (diet and exercise) plan for a 5'5" 175lbs female? [more inside]
posted by julie_of_the_jungle on Nov 12, 2009 - 26 answers

I heard Green Tea is extremely good for you. If I drink it cold, will it give me the same benefits as hot green tea? I like the Snapple Green tea drink you can get in a glass bottle and you drink it cold. Thanks, Lynnie-the-pooh
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Nov 2, 2009 - 31 answers

Has anyone ever attempted or documented using a "nutritionally complete" drink such as SPIZ that has all your daily values over a long period of time? [more inside]
posted by mikee on Oct 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Questions about glycogen stores, hypoglycemia, carbs (specific situation inside) [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Sep 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for the best websites to track my diet / exercise / weight.
posted by Aya on Sep 16, 2009 - 24 answers

How to avoid gaining weight when you become a couple? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 8, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I successfully incorporate weight lifting into my current fitness routine? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Sep 3, 2009 - 35 answers

I have recently started riding my bike 10 miles a day and lifting free weights 4 days a week. I need some healthy, lowish carb, high protein snacks AND savory vegetable snacks to stave off my crazy sugar cravings. [more inside]
posted by Hwaet on Sep 2, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm having surgery in my pelvic/abdominal area on Friday, and since my doctor is expecting some bowel involvement, he is putting me on a clear fluid diet as of Thursday morning. I'm going to be STARVING by surgery time (noon Friday). [more inside]
posted by happy scrappy on Aug 31, 2009 - 23 answers

Good resources for researching African-American attitudes towards and perceptions of nutrition? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Aug 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find a 2007 compatible excel file for the Hacker's Diet? [more inside]
posted by ajackson on Aug 21, 2009 - 4 answers

I'd like to buy a new suit. I'd also like to lose a lot of weight. Will the suit still look alright if I lose 60 lbs and have it altered, or should I just wait until I lose the weight? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 19, 2009 - 23 answers

Is coconut milk fattening? [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol on Aug 11, 2009 - 30 answers

How can I change my mindset to think of food as sustinance and not food as entertainment/reward? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Aug 11, 2009 - 42 answers

Help me lose the last 15 lbs! Recommend your favorite secret low-calorie foods. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Aug 6, 2009 - 36 answers

I'm half way through my weight-loss goal but my clothes no longer fit. How does one bridge the half-way point to the "new you"? Likewise, does anyone have advice for what I assume will be the more difficult half of the process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2009 - 16 answers

Help a skinny guy shape up! more after the jump! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Jul 31, 2009 - 24 answers

I've been trying to get under a certain weight for weeks. Whenever I know that if I do well on a certain day, I'll have reached my goal in the morning, I tend to subconsciously self sabotage (by over eating or eating something I know will make me gain weight the next day.) Then I'll end up gaining a few pounds and needing to start all over. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 20 answers

What food/drink should I bring to a small dinner party where there will be one diabetic person? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I was thinking of going on a strictly bean and rice diet. Is this healthy for me?
posted by branvan on Jul 21, 2009 - 26 answers

Help me plan a healthier daily diet. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2009 - 31 answers

I've been told I need to lower my cholesterol. Any tips? How can I find out which foods are fine and which are Sometime Foods? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Jul 16, 2009 - 22 answers

I'd like to lose the bit of fat that has been with me for as long as I can remember. What should I include in my diet/workout regimen? [more inside]
posted by Team of Scientists on Jul 6, 2009 - 18 answers

What constitutes a healthy diet when excess weight is not an issue and reasonably high calorie intake is necessary? [more inside]
posted by jon1270 on Jun 30, 2009 - 15 answers

Do Bananas constipate or do they do the opposite? My daughter needs to eat foods that make stool soft. Some people have told me to feed her bananas and others say to stay away from them. Which is the truth? My daughter is five years old. [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Jun 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Help me get back in shape! Specific recommendations for diet/exercise books or plans. [more inside]
posted by Dilemma on Jun 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I've seen several news articles (including this one) over the past few years highlighting studies that suggest a link between processed meats and cancer. Does the preponderance of scientific evidence suggest that people should stay away from foods like deli meats and hot dogs, even in moderation?
posted by zembla3 on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Can you personally recommend a nutrition regimen that reduces acne breakouts? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on May 24, 2009 - 26 answers

Are there any downsides to becoming a human garbage disposal? I'm tired of composting and/or throwing out vegetable material. Would there be any seriously ill effects if I just started eating all of the vegetal "waste," i.e. peels, rinds, seeds, myself? What about egg shells?
posted by mrgrimm on May 21, 2009 - 33 answers

I'm trying to watch what I eat, but I'm hungry all the time! What should I eat to help curb the hunger? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on May 21, 2009 - 44 answers

Smart fitness people help a vegetarian lose weight! Is there a veggie atkins? Other suggestions wanted! Rambling details inside. [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on May 21, 2009 - 16 answers

One of the only things I miss in London is diet Snapple ice tea (or Lipton version). I cant seem to find the diet versions of many drinks which are readily available in the US. Does anyone know a source (pref. online where I can order a case or two, not trade where I need to buy a van ful)
posted by london302 on May 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I buy Diet Mountain Dew in cases in/around northeast New Jersey (as close as possible to Scotch Plains)? I can't even seem to find it in 2L bottles, but I'm really looking for the 36-can cases. [more inside]
posted by ThyroidBob on May 20, 2009 - 8 answers

How to lose that stubborn, unwanted 5-7 pounds? [more inside]
posted by netbros on May 20, 2009 - 17 answers

My six-year-old son takes a stimulant medication, and going off it is not an option. In the two months he's been taking it, he's lost a considerable amount of weight. Have any of you faced this with your kids or yourself, and if so, what did you do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 19, 2009 - 16 answers

I need a meal by meal diet plan for a mostly sedentary person. [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on May 19, 2009 - 10 answers

What are the best/healthiest weight loss shakes and where to purchase online? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2009 - 11 answers

Meal Replacement Shakes for weight loss - can I mix and match? [more inside]
posted by edbyford on May 15, 2009 - 11 answers

Is fried chicken a low-carb food? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on May 14, 2009 - 15 answers

Have you lost weight using a low GI/GL diet? If so, how did you do it? Any good books, websites? (Please note: Not looking for general diet/fitness advice, thanks!)
posted by deeper red on May 12, 2009 - 12 answers

I feel stressed out, fat, and awful. Do I need therapy, weight watchers, a medication adjustment, or to just buck up and exercise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 25 answers

Are there any good nutritional/metabolic water mixes out there for sedentary desk workers who are perhaps over-reliant on fast food? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Apr 29, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm interested in knowing more about the caveman diet, and the logic behind it. Does the reasoning behind this diet dictate that the modern Korean should eat differently from the modern Englishman? But maybe more importantly, is the reasoning indeed sound? Or is it pseudo-science? Is this really what evolutionary biology would suggest? If so, how much of it should really dictate what a modern human, Korean or English or otherwise, should or shouldn't eat?
posted by Busoni on Apr 28, 2009 - 17 answers