I tried the powders and need to take in more calories and fat, but I am not sure of the foods I can consume.
Hi. I am 30 years old, 6 feet 2 inches and weigh a mere 135 to 140 pounds. I really would like to gain 10 to 15 pounds and maintain it. I would say that I do eat 3 regular meals a day and some in-between as well. A few years ago, (maybe 5)...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with bulimia?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with bulimia?
The Behavioral Health Nutrition dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with patients who have eating disorders. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of...
Would your 1200 calorie high protein, low carb vs high carb answer apply to a type II diabetic on pills?
THANK YOU! I love your reply on high protein low carbohydrate diets and have linked to it in several places on Facebook!
Would your same answer apply to a 66-year old Type II diabetic using drugs to control (no insulin)?
As far as weight loss, yes. As to best nutrition therapy for a person with Type...
What is your opinion of the Zone diet promoted by Dr. Barry Sears?
What is your opinion of the Zone Diet promoted by Dr. Barry Sears? Although it does restrict carbohydrates, it prescribes them at 1.33 times the grams of protein so I don't think it is in the same category as the low carbohydrate diets. In other words, it is not at all ketogenic. In addition,...
What do you think about Instant Breakfast? Will it help me lose weight?
What do you think about Instant Breakfast? Will it help my weight loss? PS I don't like breakfast.
No, just drinking Instant Breakfast will not assure you of losing weight. Your weight loss depends on a day's total calories in the food you eat and total calories you expend through physical activities. Think of your...
Could you give me ideas about which nutrition analysis software to use?
I've noticed that you refer several times (on your website) to nutrition analysis software. I was wondering if you could give me any ideas concerning this. I have one that is pretty old and outdated (very limited products). Can you suggest any specific ones or companies or anything? I'd appreciate it.
Since 1989, I have...
Why does metabolism slow down as we age?
Why does metabolism slow down as we age?
After growth has stopped at the end of adolescence, we produce less growth hormone which supported a higher metabolic rate as we grew in height and weight. As we age, we lose muscle mass which maintains a higher metabolism.
Weight lifting helps to maintain our muscle size and...
Everyone who has been on a diet knows they will gain weight as soon as they go back to their old way of eating.
I have read a few or your question and answers. You asked a couple of times "What are they going to eat when they get off of the high protein diet? Well, after having talked to my own doctor (who I thought was nuts for telling me to eat protein) it's not just a...
Consider your stance on low carb diets.
My daughter is a dietitian. She fought it but now consults positively. What I am discussing is the Low Carb Diet. I have attended 2 seminars in past 6 weeks. Other dietitians are disputing your negative statements. May I suggest you rethink and investigate a bit past what you have been taught? As my...
What is obesity?
What is obesity?
Obesity is a medical diagnosis that describes a condition where you weigh 20% more than the maximum you should for your age and gender. Obesity is a risk for getting diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Obese kids are more likely to be obese adults.
For instance, if you are 10-year old girl...