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Can I use a fiber supplement on days when I don't get enough fiber?
Asked by jencathen on Feb 14, 2011 in NutritionIs Benefiber okay to use when I can't reach my RDA?Answer:Fiber supplements can be used daily without harmful effects. Benefiber, made of natural wheat...
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Is it bad to eat the dark part of a portabella mushroom?
Asked by sanafe on Feb 14, 2011 in NutritionAnswer:The entire portabella mushroom is edible including the dark brown part is called the 'spore print'. All mushrooms are ultra low in calories but...
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What is the healthiest cooking oil?
Asked by meganlthorpe on Feb 15, 2011 in Weight LossI currently cook with sunflower oil and it has over 135 cals a serving. I have heard about an oil called 'fry light' with one cal a serving. Would...
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Is agave nectar a good substitute for sugar?
Asked by tjinaz on Feb 15, 2011 in Weight LossAnswer:Agave nectar is a good substitute for granulated sugar. Agave nectar is a natural sugar extracted from the Blue Agave plant that grows in Mexico....
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Does a calcium supplement give you enough calcium?
Asked by linda0277 on Feb 16, 2011 in NutritionI am not getting enough through my food intake.Answer:A supplement does help to meet your daily calcium requirement when you don’t get enough calcium from...
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Why do I burn so many calories when I am sedentary?
Asked by divefab on Feb 16, 2011 in FitnessI set my activity level as sedentary and, without logging any physical activities, the analysis tab shows my calorie output is 2187 one day and 2193 another...
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Does Dr. Oz's banaba leaf weight loss tea work?
Asked by bigpenguin on Feb 21, 2011 in Weight LossDr. Oz had this tea on his show and said it can assist with weight loss. Are you familiar with this natural product?Answer:Banaba is a tropical bush...
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Will eating high fat foods help me get my period back?
Asked by dark_angel_866 on May 04, 2011 in NutritionShould I be eating nuts and nut butters, cheese, and avocado?Answer:To get your period back, you have to gain weight. Because high fat foods have...
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I am trying to create a 'belly fat' meal plan but I am confused.
Asked by choxolatte on May 04, 2011 in Eating DisordersI need a food list onto help burn belly fat, please.Answer:The Anti-Belly Fat Diet is simply the Mediterranean Diet, which features meals rich in...
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Should I add coconut oil to my diet?
Asked by shubydo on May 05, 2011 in Weight LossMy nutritionist has advised me to add coconut oil to my diet after I reach a certain weight goal. She indicated coconut oil and the liver digestion has a...
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Why don't you mention cost savings of counting calories?
Asked by 188812 on May 04, 2011 in Weight LossI've lost 30 pounds in the last 6 months just by sticking to 1700 cal/day. I realize that I've also cut my grocery bill by 40% not only by eating less, but...
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Should I wait until I'm closer to goal before getting a tummy tuck?
Asked by brittamichaela on May 04, 2011 in Weight LossI'm down 68 pounds and want to get a tummy tuck. Should I wait till I'm closer to goal weight?Answer:The American Society of Plastic Surgeons...
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Are Red Bull and Monster Zero energy drinks safe?
Asked by kurlycarm on May 05, 2011 in NutritionI do not drink coffee because the acid really bothers me. I usually drink an 8 oz. Red Bull in the morning and, on days that I work a 3 to 8 pm shift,...
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Is it okay to stand while eating meals?
Asked by imgeca on May 12, 2011 in Weight LossI often stand during meal time. Is that a good thing?Answer:If you must stand because, for some reason, you are hungry and you cannot sit down, then it's...
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Does WHITE cheese have less cholesterol than YELLOW cheese?
Asked by t75ias1 on May 11, 2011 in NutritionMy mother-in-law is convinced that there is less cholesterol in WHITE cheeses than YELLOW ones. Is she right?Answer:There’s no nutritional difference...
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