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

Can you help my household kick the plastic habit? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Oct 30, 2009 - 34 answers

What are some good protein-rich meals I can take to work with me for lunch? I'm trying to gain some mass. I'll have a refrigerator and microwave present and my commute is only 15 minutes. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Aug 31, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm a chubby guy with a chronic sweet tooth, and a problem with overeating. Will fasting actually do anything for me? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Jul 14, 2009 - 31 answers

Help me satisfy a sweet tooth on a low sugar/low carb diet! [more inside]
posted by mattholomew on Jul 10, 2009 - 30 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

Please suggest me some snacks, light or portable dishes that are both healthy and involve baking or cooking. [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Jun 21, 2009 - 10 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

Looking for cookbooks, blogs, websites, and forums that specialize in simple, healthy recipes. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jun 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Raised in a super-strict, health-conscious household - I never learned "moderation" with not-so-healthy foods. Can I, as an adult, re-train good eating habits that do not include restriction, and do not include binging? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 23, 2009 - 16 answers

What herbs or vitamins or food will make more blood flow into my brain? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Mar 18, 2009 - 20 answers

How can I incorporate animal protien and supplemental iron in my vegan diet? [more inside]
posted by zenofthefrisbee on Mar 16, 2009 - 30 answers

Why does this food seem to always make me sleepy? [more inside]
posted by micawber on Mar 10, 2009 - 19 answers

What are the true cardiovascular risks associated with eating a greasy meal? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Feb 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Will I get salmonella if I eat this? [more inside]
posted by Raichle on Feb 11, 2009 - 14 answers

What type of foods should I be eating in order to bulk up? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Feb 11, 2009 - 22 answers

What are some good, healthy, protein bars that don't have sugar alcohols in them? [more inside]
posted by speek on Feb 5, 2009 - 6 answers

I ate some hot (temperature-wise) food and passed out. What happened? [more inside]
posted by itchie on Jan 21, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to find veggies I can dip in hummus instead of chips. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jan 5, 2009 - 40 answers

What kind of hope is there for the average person to lose weight and keep it off when someone like Oprah who has personal trainers and personal nutritionists and personal chefs and personal minders and more money than God can't manage to do it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2008 - 74 answers

Give us your slow carb recipes! [more inside]
posted by sid on Dec 11, 2008 - 13 answers

I've been eating bagels or instant oatmeal at my desk for almost four years, and it needs to change. First, I'm tired of eating so many meals at my desk (breakfast, lunch almost every day, AND dinner on nights that I have graduate school!). But more importantly, I want something more substantial that's better for me and will keep me full longer than empty carbohydrates. [more inside]
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty on Dec 4, 2008 - 32 answers

I'd like nutritional advice for homemade dog food and maybe treats, using easy-to-find ingredients. I haven't been able to find high quality commercial dog food where I live, so I make most of her food myself, but I would like to make her homemade food as healthy as I possibly can with the resources I have, which are somewhat limited. Current routine, and many(!) more details inside. [more inside]
posted by taz on Nov 1, 2008 - 12 answers

Am I hurting my 7-month-old kitten by letting him eat adult cat food? [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby on Oct 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me make better choices, food-wise. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 38 answers

Is eating a dollar burger from burger king and a cup of water healthier then not eating? [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Sep 30, 2008 - 23 answers

RamadanFilter: I'm fasting and I need to know what to eat so I'm not ravenous and faint by the sunset. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Sep 8, 2008 - 12 answers

I would like to detoxify myself. How do I go about it? [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Aug 29, 2008 - 39 answers

Can someone advise on whether this food will still be okay to eat? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Aug 21, 2008 - 40 answers

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

How do I main a healthy lifestyle while traveling for work? [more inside]
posted by prunes on Jul 15, 2008 - 14 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 by anonymous on Jun 21, 2008 - 23 answers

Where is the best place in the Sacramento, CA area to buy quality nuts and dried fruits on the cheap? They just seem too expensive and/or "fingered" at the grocery stores.
posted by Sultan of Succulence on Jun 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Mom's visiting. Along with her decade's old prohibition against eating tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, potatoes, etc. I'm kind of sick of this. Any clinical proof that solanine causes osteoarthritis? Even better, any proof that it does not? I am forbidden to even re-use cooking utensils between pots that have touched the forbidden foods.
posted by moof on May 16, 2008 - 15 answers

What is the relationship between the age of a consumed raw egg and the risk of food poisoning, and what factors influence it - in general, but also specifically to salmonella? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on May 15, 2008 - 5 answers

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

I just accidentally ate uncooked chicken. Sigh. What happens now? [more inside]
posted by robotdog on Jan 26, 2008 - 17 answers

What grocery stores in Canada carry healthy(er) foods? [more inside]
posted by irishkitten on Jan 3, 2008 - 14 answers

RE: food-induced migraine triggers. Certain foods trigger, others don't. Common denominator is caffeine. [more inside]
posted by D Dear on Nov 17, 2007 - 15 answers

Is it healthier to cut garlic, wait a while, and then cook it (as opposed to cut-then-cook-right-away)? [more inside]
posted by tractorfeed on Oct 17, 2007 - 16 answers

So i'm trying to solicit some unbiased thoughts and opinions on the subject. A lab mix - probably greyhound or wippet, maybe even dalmatian, with some ribs showing, slight backbone showing, and super muscular. Dog is very active, hikes and runs, climbs 14,000 mountains in colorado, etc - all with no problem. Eats usually 2 to 3 cups of quality dog food, lately part raw too - on more active day will get slightly more food. Healthy or not? I know general consensus is you should be able to feel ribs but not see, but should that really apply across the board?
posted by joshgray on Sep 29, 2007 - 23 answers

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

Should I eat this "green drink" (consisting of powdered vegetables, tree bark, etc.) from Robert O. Young (the "Alkaline diet" guy)? Will it harm me? Ingredients are listed inside. [more inside]
posted by gd779 on Sep 17, 2007 - 11 answers

My coffee press screen has what looks like mold stains on it. (I left some tea in it for too long.) Is it OK to use? If I must remove the stains...how?
posted by keith0718 on Sep 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Does what you eat really matter for weight loss, or is it simply a numbers game? [more inside]
posted by tomorama on Sep 3, 2007 - 47 answers

my wife is pregnant; we need easy healthy things to cook. [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Aug 29, 2007 - 23 answers

Walnuts make my tongue hurt. Does this mean I'm allergic, or is it just their acidity? [more inside]
posted by Soliloquy on Aug 22, 2007 - 11 answers

Please help me balance a busy schedule, heavy exercise, and dietary constraints by suggesting the perfect meal. [more inside]
posted by sequential on Aug 13, 2007 - 10 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 by Solomon on Aug 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there any connection between eating meals close to bedtime and elevated risk of developing diabetes? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Jul 6, 2007 - 15 answers