Archive for April, 2010

How do I get my vet to approve a diet change for my cat?

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

auntienanny230 asked: My cat was recently put on Purina UR for struvite crystals in his urine. I think, and all my research says a super premium or premium canned cat food would be just as good or better than the veterinary Rx diet. I want to ask the vet ...

What alcohol is best to drink when you are dieting?

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Yisrael Chai asked: I know the answer is really none. My co-workers and I are debating on what you can drink. I say white wine and tequila because they don't have fat. My coworker says beer and wine.Caffeinated Content

What percentage of ones daily diet should be dedicated to protein?

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Gizmo asked: I eat very healthily; however, I worry that I am not getting enough protein for the amount I workout (4-6 days a week, 1-2.5 hours a day). Right now, protein makes up between 15-20% of my diet. Is this sufficient? Please keep in mind that ...

How soon after having the baby can I begin to diet and exercise?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

child_n_light asked: I'm really freaked out by the weight I'm gaining in pregnancy and would like to hop on the diet train as soon as I'm able. Any ideas as to when this is? Yes. I am planning to breastfeed for atleast a year if at all possible.Caffeinated Content

What kind of diet should I have for a 3 hour/day swimming training program?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

CW asked: So I've planned a 3 month training program, where I swim 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Usually for workouts, I eat a fruit before, and drink some chocolate milk after it. Should I increase my protein intake for this tho? What kind of diet should I have ...

I want to start the master cleanse, how should i change my diet to prepare priorto the cleanse?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

angelicattt asked: I've been reading alot out there on The Master Cleanse or the Lemonade Diet, I want to reap as many benifits with as little side affects as possible. A friend mentioned a week prior to consume an all veggie diet to prepare, anyone heard or tried this method? ...

What are some essential foods to have at home while dieting?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Black Rose Plays Dress-Up asked: I'm trying to lose weight. I want to know what I should have a home. I live with my parents who by the food. Sometimes it's not healthy or the get take out(Popeyes, Chinese, Tex Mex). I was wondering what type of things I should ...

What are some of the benefits of switching to a low sugar diet?

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Knowable asked: Is a low sugar diet advisable for people who are non diabetic? Why is a low sugar diet healthy?Caffeinated Content

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

titleProbiotics That Are Packaged In Their Own Natural Food Source/titleProbiotics living in a consortium of living bacteria, in nature Bacillus are often found in conjunction with other probiotics as part of stable groups of bacteria called “consortia.” Consortia are assemblages of microorganisms, in which each organism benefits from the metabolic ...

ive been dieting for the past year. How long for my metabolism to return to normal?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Dom asked: Basically i stopped snacks and eating junk and my metabolism mustve slowed. How would i return it to normal and how long would it take?Caffeinated Content