Monthly Archives: December 2009

Vegetarian diet??

I have been a Vegetarian for like 2 years now, but i don’t think have really been eating that healthy. I do exercise(i ride horses everyday!). I am kind of a picky eater(i don’t like spicy foods, or a lot of different kinds vegetables, but I do love brocolli(fav food) ) I am overweight I … Continue reading

Why is is so hard fr a person to design and eat a healthy diet?

i was reading an article from January 2003. – the american dietary situation (newsweek article). this question popped up in my head sorry about the way i wrote the questions. =] Money also plays a big part. I’m a university student and I have even gone a month without buying groceries. I just put together … Continue reading

What should I do to prevent a stroke?

Well my father he Is going to be 60 in a couple months. His father died of a stroke in his sleep. Like any guy he don’t like going to doctors and he don’t excersice. Besides me trying to convince him to go to see a doc and walking more what else can I do … Continue reading

More than just a spastic colon!?

I have had a spastic colon for more than 8 years. I know what to eat and what not to even touch. My situation was controlled for some time but two months ago I woke up with a burning pain in and around my shoulder – almost inside my cartilage. I took blood tests for … Continue reading

Is this right? Calories for weight loss?

I know my daily calorie requirements and BMI etc..but, I want to know how many calories I should burn daily out of my 1200 calories per day, to lose 20 pounds the healthy way. I know the philospophy kjs in kjs out but, still find myself confused. Is it around 300 cal? I am following … Continue reading

why are there so many teenagers desperate to lose weight?

I feel very saddened that so many teenagers are trying to lose weight by really unhealthy methods… is no one teaching youngsters about healthy eating? Don’t they teach nutrition in school any more? Do kids not do home economics or cookery? Why are so many teenagers over weight in the first place, then resorting to … Continue reading

What is going on with my body? Please help.?

I am 31, and i have congestive heart failure (born with heart problems). But within the last year i have noticed that alot of my hair has been falling out and all the sudden my I am finding strands of hair that are white and in 6 months i have lost about 10 lbs….(not trying … Continue reading

Does living a healthy lifestyle make you a nerd?

I’ve grown increasingly attracted to living a healthy lifestyle the older I get. I am 32 and in better shape than most 18 year olds!. I am 6’1" 177lbs with 14 percent body fat. Anyway, a lot of my friends think I’m a nerd because I quit smoking and I onlly drink once every couple … Continue reading

Can you please help me create a healthy eating plan for breakfast and lunch?

I’m a female teen and my parents serve healthy foods for dinner and I eat a small portion. Lunch and breakfast, on the other hand, is up to me. Do you have any suggestions for what I should be eating for breakfast and lunch and in between? Basically from 7am to 6pm (we have dinner … Continue reading

want to do Atkins type diet as a vegetarian for 5 days to jump start weight loss, how?

Hi! I know that Atkins is HARD for vegetarians, and some people say it’s BAD for you in general. I want to do a little jump start to losing these 10 pounds asap! I want to lose maybe 5 by January 8 for my birthday, if not more! How would I do this Atkins 5 … Continue reading

WHAT KIND OF DIET (IN EATING) IS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY GROWING HAIR?

Well I guess the question I’ve asked is quite clear but still I’ll elaborate it a bit more to get satisfactory answers: Actually I wanted to know what kind of foods one needs to include in ones diet to have healthy growing hair ‘coz according to few articles (I remember) food too plays an important … Continue reading

How can I improve my stroke to make the high school swim team? any help/ tips appreciated thnx ?

im looking for ways to improve my endurance and speed mainly. help with my form is nice too. exercises/ diets welcome as well, anything really lol You should look into a pool in your area like a health club, YMCA, or Boys & Girls Club that has a 25 yard lap pool and practice daily. … Continue reading

Lots of "non-serious" health issues…what can I do? Can they be related?

I’m a 19 year old female… – I’ve been overweight for most of my life…I feel that I have a healthy diet I barely ever overeat…no fried foods…watch my calorie intake etc. Have tried diets like weightwatchers with no results. – Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when I was 15…was taking naproxen (relatively high dose) … Continue reading

Desperately seeking weight loss pills that work.?

Have put on 150 lb and cannot stop eating! Will not consider Gastric Bypass. Have tried the chinese herbal teas and medicine but instead put on 20 lbs so just stopped. Am really desperate to lose the weight but could use something genuine that works as I am too far gone to diet and exercise … Continue reading

healthy eating recipes for cooking with kids?

Hi, Looking for fun and interesting recipe ideas. I will be taking part in a summer camp and want to spent 3 activity days on healthy eating, however, would like to vary it from the usual make a fruit salad. Does anyone have any different recipes? I will be teaching a large age range so … Continue reading