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 a healthy way to lose weight and gain energy too?
What is a healthy way to lose weight and gain energy too?
A combination of less food and daily exercise is the best plan for slow weight loss that supports the energy (fuel) your body needs to function. Eat a variety of food from all food groups - meat, dairy, starches & whole grains, vegetables,...
I did my masters thesis on the relationship between fasting and aging.
I was browsing your interesting and useful (and generally, in my opinion, well balanced and informative) website on nutritional Q&A, but I was troubled by one item that you may have missed the target on:
In the Q&A item where the questioner asked about the possible benefits of fasting,
you said, basically, that there are no...
Is there a way that I can find out how many calories I eat?
Just like the next person, I'm concerned about how many calories I eat. Unfortunately, I don't really know how many I'm getting. Is there a way that I can find out?
You can take several approaches depending on how much time you want to spend.
First, you need to write down everything you eat or drink....
I talked with somebody from the Help line and they got me thru the worst part.
I talked with somebody from the Helpline and they got me thru the worst part. Going back the dietitian would be hard for me since I don't do what she wants me to do. Thanks for talking with me you are helping me get things off my chest and out of my body and...
I am desperate need of a weight loss and exercise program.
I'm in desperate need of a weight loss and exercise program. Could you help?
First, use the Healthy Body Calculator® to see how many calories and fat grams you need to lose 1 or 2-pounds per week. Then use My Plate or diabetic exchanges to plan meals. If you want some help implementing this, I...
I had to call a crisis line for help.
Thanks for the support and advice. I do try to share my problems with my boyfriend. Even though he is there for me, he doesn't understand. Thursday I had to call a crisis line for help. I wouldn't want to die, but I reached out for help. I didn't like doing that, but that...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to gain weight?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to gain weight?
The Weight Management practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with people who need to gain weight. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or...
How is metabolism increased?
How is metabolism increased?
Your metabolism is influenced by gender, age, amount of muscle you have compared to body fat and the amount of exercise you do on a regular basis. Male's rates are higher than females because of testosterone.
Infants and growing children or teenagers have higher metabolic rates than adults because of growth hormone....
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...