Recommendations on what diet my 6-week pregnant wife should be following. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 21 answers

I make bad food decisions. I would like someone to tell me exactly what to eat for every meal, every day. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 23 answers

I want to make my own homemade, raw meat (chicken and rabbit) cat food. My girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea. Almost everything I can find on the interwebs suggest that feeding a cat a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet is healthy for the cat. This wiki suggests that there is no scientific evidence pointing to a clear resolution - in the references section there are some vets arguing one way or the other, but nothing concrete. Has anyone been there, done that, or have any other advice? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please help me stick to my previous eating habits. [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Calling all food chemists: what do walnuts, spinach, and scallops have in common, composition-wise? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 7 answers

What is this crazy 'antivegan' diet I saw, and is there any science behind it? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 29 answers

Please help me balance a busy schedule, heavy exercise, and dietary constraints by suggesting the perfect meal. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 10 answers

why does all my food taste bad,and where can i find replacements which taste great? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2007 - 20 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

I'm looking for suggestions on where and how to keep a food log. I have a number of criteria that, I think will help me keep it up. 1. I'd like it to be online. 2. I'd like it to have some database of foods. 3. I'd like to it show trends, at least a weekly goal thingy. 4. I'd like to it to offer easy ways to update the log. 5. I'd pay for it. Free would be great, but ... I have a diet that I am already using that contains goals -- calories, carbs, protein, etc., -- all based on BMI and activity levels. A bonus question would be stories about how you managed to keep it up for yourself. :-)
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 16 answers

How to: Calorie Counting and home cooking? On the go? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Help cure me of being a picky eater. [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 32 answers

Help me create the ultimate grocery list! [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 19 answers

Tips and tricks for keeping psyched up during weight loss? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 24 answers

Recipe suggestions for a detox diet limited to mostly raw fruits and veggies? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 26 answers

salamander/newt pollywog food [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 6 answers

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

I want to go from goat to gourmet. Having taste buds that are happy eating MREs all day long has its advantages, but it would be nice to enjoy the finer things in life. But I can't spend all my money on high-end restaurants. How do I become a pescetarian foodie on a college budget? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2007 - 28 answers

So my girlfriend needs to eat a special diet tomorrow, the day before a scheduled sonogram. Only thing is, most things she likes are verboten. Help me ensure she's so full throughout the day, there's no room for [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2007 - 11 answers

a "food pill" meal, please. [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 29 answers

My wife has a condition that may be helped by cutting dairy foods and wheat from her diet. Can anyone advise us on how to make the transition from a diet replete with dairy and wheat to one devoid of these foods? How will our bodies react? What about our psyches? Can anyone recommend recipes or better yet, cook books?
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 29 answers

What is the best way to go about a diet while in college? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2007 - 24 answers

What healthy -- or at healthier -- alternatives do you eat to fulfill cravings for emphatically unhealthy food? Clarification and examples inside. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 72 answers

Why am I hungrier on days when I have breakfast? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 28 answers

What kind of softer-food meals can I prepare for my partner and I that we won't get tired of? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 13 answers

My mom was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and is scheduled for a lower anterior resection of her colon next week. Help me plan meals for the first week post-surgery! [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2006 - 9 answers

I live in the UK, the stereotypical lunchtime/evening meal is savoury thing(s) then sweet thing. From my limited travelling, and eating, I've seen the same. It's always savoury(s) first, with the sweet being a kinda optional extra at the end if you're lucky. #1 Is that order of eating important for our digestion/well being? #2 Are there any cuisines where the sweet part is normally the major element of the meal? #3 And is there any good reason why sweet foods are not the bulk/all of our meals?
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 10 answers

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

Cooking Challenge 2006: Someone once said that anyone can make great food if they can use any ingredients, but the real challenge is coming up with something with a very limited selection of ingredients. So, make/find/modify me recipes using *only* the ingredients on the (somewhat short) list inside, or conversely, that don't include any of the ingredients on the (very long) list provided inside. (Elimination diet) [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2006 - 18 answers

I can't stop eating and my metabolism has come to a screeching halt. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 36 answers

Is Lean Cuisine the type of overly processed food I should be trying to avoid, and if so, why? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2006 - 9 answers

What's the simplest, cheapest yet most complete diet available? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2006 - 46 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

Paleo diet and lo carb/hi fat- Couple of questions, and want to hear how you got on. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2006 - 17 answers

I'm pretty much always hungry at night. I work at home, mostly at night. What's the least bad, most filling thing I can eat? I'm not fat, just a little squishy. Trying to focus on eating fruit but it doesn't always work out that way.
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 25 answers

I need to lose the weight I gained while I was pregnant ASAP, any suggestions?? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 29 answers

What is the *best* book you can recommend that covers diet and nutrition for a healthy pregnancy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 11 answers

I have chosen as one of my New Year's Resolutions to cut out fried food in an effort to reduce my fat and cholesterol intake. Yeah, that's great and all, but the question is, how do I supplant that need? I'm going to have some severe heroin-like withdrawal problems. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 30 answers

I have a work schedule that demands I be away from home for 10 to 12 hours per day, thus making it difficult to fit in a healthy diet. To make matters worse, my position requires a lot of repetitive manual labor (moving and rewinding heavy reels of film, etc.), which is taxing on my poor, overworked muscles. I need suggestions on high energy food that's cheap, doesn't need to be refrigerated, and tastes good (if such a thing exists). [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 17 answers

What can/will my newly-pregnant, incredibly-picky, wife eat? (there are complications to this question) [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2005 - 37 answers

Balanced diets that consist of mainly staple foods? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 12 answers

How healthy is my diet? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 14 answers

The switch from losing weight to maintaining weight lost is difficult. Does the Metafilter community have any tips to adjust? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2005 - 17 answers

Help me survive four days on a BRAT diet...! [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2005 - 23 answers

Recently I discovered the eGullet forums, but I haven't seen anything catering to the other side of the food spectrum- dieting. What diet forums do other Metafilter users use?
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 6 answers

On the advice of my doctor I'm going to try to go gluten- AND dairy-free for two weeks. This is the first time I've ever tried to cut anything out of my diet. What the hell can I still eat? Is beer OK? Please help me keep from wasting away...
posted on Aug 4, 2005 - 26 answers

How did you eliminate dairy from your diet? I've just tried spending two weeks dairy-free, and found it a heck of a challenge! [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2005 - 19 answers

I'm thinking about trying to go vegetarian, if only for a month's experimentation. But for a variety of reasons, I know it will be very difficult indeed. So: suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2005 - 37 answers

I'm going to Vegas next week, and I want to stay sinless in Sin City. Specifically, I'm trying not to over eat (I'm not on Atkins or anything -- just counting calories). I'll be staying at the Luxor for seven days, and I won't have a car. I'm going to stock up on protein bars. What other strategies do you recommend? Is there actually ANYWHERE on (or near) the strip where on can get a healthy meal?
posted on Apr 9, 2005 - 20 answers

How can I make salads more palatable? And any recommendations for healthy food with strong flavors? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2005 - 56 answers

Why does eating in a restaurant make me crap my pants?

I have a generally healthy, varied diet. I can eat anything prepared at home, regardless of how rich, fatty, or spicy it is. But nearly everything from restaurants causes massive stomach upset. I have an intense need to go to the bathroom within 20 or 30 minutes of eating restaurant food - sometimes it's diarrhea, sometimes not.

I can eat junk food, fast food - even Taco Bell - without problems, which adds to my confusion about the cause. I thought it might be MSG, but the local Chinese restaurant is one of the few places I can eat, and they do use MSG. Is there one particular food additive that I'm not aware of that might be doing this? Any other ideas?
posted on Jan 18, 2005 - 52 answers

Three vaguely questions on negative calorie foods and dried fruits.[MI]
posted on Sep 10, 2004 - 17 answers

What snack food meets the following requirements: 200-300 calories, filling, approximately half protein and half unrefined complex carbs, low to moderate fat, low sodium, no artificial crap, can go anywhere, and does not require refrigeration?
posted on Jul 26, 2004 - 20 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

Hope this isn't too stupid: I want to eat more healthy foods. I have a very small food budget. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2003 - 44 answers