Friday, March 9, 2012

If i dont eat any other starches, other than oats at breakfast, is it harmful to my health?

i eat a big bowl of jungle oats for breakfast, fruit during the morning, yohurt and cheese during the afternoon, and veggies for dinner and some night meat.... is the lack of carbs toward the end o a day a bad thing?


this is an average day, there are days where i'll have pizza or a donut, but not often, just moderately.


i drink green tea and water during the day...


is this a good diet?|||I would seriously recommend going here: Http://thehealthfreak.co.cc


It has answers to more than you think and the forums are really really useful|||IF you are going to eat carbs, then morning is the best time. I am more concerned with calories, protein %26amp; fat consumption - it sure doesn't look like you are getting enough of anything. Fat won't make you fat, but a low fat, high carb diet sure will. Insufficient calories will shut your metabolism down. Make sure your yogurt is full fat but sugar free and add lots of butter to vegs at night. Fat is required not only for good health %26amp; hormones %26amp; immune function, it is required to make vitamins %26amp; minerals in your foods bioavailable so they can be incorporated into the body structure.





I have started adding ground flax seed or chia seed to about everything. They are both incredibly nutritious. Chia seeds swell up when soaked and remind me of tapioca with a strawberry seed inside. They really have no taste but I love the texture. No other whole grain compares on a nutritional level, and it has an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) that is greater than blueberries on a per-gram basis (80 micromole TE/d). I let them sit on the counter to soak for 12 hours this "sprouts" them and raises the ORAC level 2.5x higher.





I think they are much more nutritious raw and add them to salads %26amp; tuna as well as making faux tapioca regularly. I also add them to cooked food for bulk but prefer to use flax seed for cooked food. Flax seed has a slight taste to it but chia seed is tasteless so it doesn't change the flavor of foods the way flax seed would. In Mexico, they add chia seed to lemonade and call it chia fresca and it is addicting. I was getting 400% of my daily requirement of fiber by drinking this and have to regulate my intake, but it is fun.





I have been making a "porridge" every day lately as suggested by Dr.Mercola. A low carb whey powder %26amp; water, I add ground flax seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, coconut milk, tahini (ground sesame seeds) %26amp; raw egg. All seeds %26amp; nuts are raw %26amp; soaked to germinate them.





Chia seeds sound so expensive but 1# will make 10# food - Amazon.com has couple lbs. for $16 shipped to you. I buy in bulk (24#) from getchia.com for $6# with free shipping.





Chia seeds - 3.5 oz is nearly 500 calories, half calories from fat (high in Omega3 fatty acids) 38g fiber 151%DV %26amp; 16grams of COMPLETE protein for 6grams carbs %26amp; 63% DV Calcium - 95% Phosphorus - 23% Zinc - 9% Copper - 108% Manganese.





Faux tapioca - 2 cups of water, 5 scoops of low carb whey protein powder, stir together %26amp; add cup of chia seeds, after they have started to absorb the water, add in 2 cans of coconut milk %26amp; sweetener if you like and mix it all in. Can be eaten after an hour but will be better tomorrow. Cream a pkg. of cream cheese into a can of pumpkin and add to the faux tapioca for an even more nutritious pumpkin pie pudding.





Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle %26amp; nuke 2 minutes. For daily fiber needs.





Flax seed - 3.5oz - 534 cal - 65% calories from fat (high in Omega3 fatty acids) for 2gram carb - 27g fiber 109%DV - 26% DV Calcium - 64% Phosphorus - 29% Zinc - 61% Copper - 124% Manganese - 36% Selenium - 98% Magnesium - 32% Iron - 110% Thiamin - 9% B2 Riboflavin - 15% B3 Niacin - 24% Vit.B6 - 22% Folate - 10% Vit.B5.- 39% Potassium

Is it ok to eat pizza thats been out all night?

My friend who is a doc said its ok idk if it is. It has cheese thats it its 28 degrees out i have it near the window and i have a fan i was thinking about opening the window a little bc they heat is on and i hate heat so would it be ok for breakfast or not.|||According to the health department, no its not safe to eat if it was kept in the danger zone. The danger zone is the temperature range of 41 F - 140 F. Room temperature is about 70 F.





Restaurants are required to discard any food left in the danger zone for more than 4 hours.|||To Betty: Piss.





Pizza that's been left out all night is fine. We tested a Pizza Hut Supreme Pizza using USFDA guidelines after it had been left in the lunch room of our uni faculty and found that it met the minimum standards 9 weeks later.





Pizza Hut, Dominos and McDonald's et al, use so much preservatives up to the eyeballs, that you probably could leave a pizza out for six months and it'd still be fine.





Just nuke it in the microwave first to kill any of the microorganisms that may have survived overnight and you'll be fine.|||ive eaten pizza left out over night many nights after partying, you will be fine, the pizza might be a little dried out though|||Cold food should be around 40 degrees and hot food 140. Anything in between is a danger zone and the food is not safe to eat|||As long as there is no fish on it heck ya its still good.|||No you shouldn't. you shouldve kept it refrigerated.|||No, you should have put the pizza in the fridge after it cooled down.|||Not safe.





Throw it away.|||its best not to eat it.|||I wouldnt eat it

Why do people complain about being fat but keep eating crap?

I don't get it. Why can't they just get off their butts and go exercise and stop eating pizza for breakfast. Losing weight is so simple but nobody really wants to do it...so they complain about being fat? I'm so confused, why do you think this is?|||I'm with you on this one. People tend to think that losing weight and getting fit is something that requires temporary effort, while it really is a lifestyle change. If you stop looking at exercise as a chore and make it part of your daily life, it will hopefully become more fun. I know it has for me.|||I can understand as an outsider looking in it seems that simple, but as a previous 'fat' person it's not as easy as it sounds.. Firstly they have developed bad eating habits over the course of years and as such your body craves the foods you have been pouring into it, when you cut those things out it becomes very hard to resist those cravings.

Secondly there is correcting the reasons why they over eat such as emotional eating, boredom eating etc.. It is a very hard habit to break once your used to eating that way. I always said for those people who are very overweight, you have to hit rock bottom before you can become completley commited to changing your life. You have to understand they have to be totally willing to change their entire way of living to become a healthy individual and that takes a great deal of will power and commitment.|||Well. There could be alot of reasons. To eat actually healthy foods, you have to actually put effort in to looking at what your purchasing to eat. Some people get really depressed and overeat just because they temporarily feel better. There's food easy to get anywhere in a hurry, which many are, but its all terrible for you (i.e mcdonalds, burger king, arbys etc.). So losing weight is "simple', but its not easy.
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  • Ideas for cheap and easy meal for a family?

    I am babysitting my siblings and have a limited budget and need ideas for dinner. We have chicken, pizza and breakfast for dinner a lot so I am trying to think of something that is simply but different. Any ideas?|||SOUP! Inexpensive for the most part, typically healthy and tons of options. My husband and I both love to cook and we have come up with a wide variety of combinations most costing less than 5 dollars for a huge pot. If you have younger siblings, chicken flavors go well, use "fun" noodle shapes and they can help cook. My little sister is 7 and although she's a picky eater, she'll try just about anything that she was able to help with.





    Rice and noodle casseroles can be cost effective too. Take precooked rice or noodles, your choice of veggies, your choice of meat (I use canned or leftover chicken mostly), a can of cream of your choice soup, and some cheese for a topping. Stick it in the oven until everything is thoroughly warmed and serve. Again, this is something that children can help with.|||How about tacos that you can make w/ beans, chicken or hamburger, taco mix, lettuce, cheese, salsa if you like it? Or a good big pot of spaghetti that will give you lunches for a couple of days too? You really can do a lot of stuff w/ chicken, but your sibs will like soup and sandwich night, and you can do that easily. Sloppy Joes are good, filling and cheap. So is a pot of chili w/ cornbread, and mix some corn into the cornbread mix - extra vegie. Tuna Noodle casserole, or chicken (canned) instead of the tuna, w/ mushroom soup, peas, egg noodles and sliced hardboiled egg? clean out the frige and make soup, you can find good recipes at miserlymoms.com, hillbillyhousewife.com, and Womansday.com|||Mac N Cheese! Buy Annie's Mac N Cheese because it is healthy and organic! Your parents will be impressed with the healthy choice!





    Annie's also sells other healthy and organic snacks and meals.





    On this website you can print out coupons for Mac N Cheese and explore the different Annie's products!





    Regards!|||Mexican lasagna. They sell oven-ready lasagna things, all you need to do it put down salsa, one layer of lasagna noodles, cooked ground beef, tostidos nacho cheese, sour cream, and repeat. It's a family favorite and it's affordable.|||you can buy things like pasta , cheese, and tuna or hamburger meat and that is a cheap alternative because it makes a lot of food for I say about 6 persons under 5 dollars.


    It is also good for the health.|||Macaroni and cheese


    Fish sticks


    Cheese Ravioli


    Grilled cheese with tomato or chicken noodle soup


    PB %26amp; J





    Depending on the age of your siblings. These are the type of foods that usually even the pickiest little palates will eat.|||hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled cheese, sub sandwich, any of these with fries or chips|||grilled cheese! all you need is bread and cheese! plus kids LOVE it

    Im going out tommorow to a pizza place in the evening what do i do?

    im watching my weight and i dont normally eat late, should i skip breakfast?|||you should not skip breakfast.





    if you want pizza, order a thin crust with a little cheese and tons of veggies (leave out olives though... they're pretty high in calories). you could also see if they offer salads on their menu.





    and that's BS about your body taking in more fat from your meal if you skip breakfast. you will however tend to eat more (or overeat) at your next meal, because you'll be hungrier.





    good luck!





    PS: don't kill yourself if you treat yourself to pizza now and then. but keep in mind that it's a treat, not something you should have regularly.|||Don't skip meals.





    Try to get a thin crust, and see if you can order something with less cheese and more sauce.|||No skipping breakfast its the most important meal of the day...





    instead eat a healthy breakfast andlunch and you'll be fine.





    PS If you want to have pizza at home make it yourself theres alot less greeze which is bad for you|||see if they offer salads.


    don't skip breakfast, it will only make your body absorb more fat from the pizza!





    if your body hasn't had any fuel in the morning, then it will freak out and absorb loads in case it goes without fuel again so it has stores.|||Don't skip breakfast, you need to make a habit of eating it everyday after you wake up to lose weight. Eat a filling snack, like a low fat yogurt or apple with skin, before going out to lower chance's of overeating. Order a thin crust. Check to see if they offer nutritional information while your there, or if they have a website, check that out. Order a pizza with less cheese, and lots of vegetable's, but no olive's. Ham and chicken are the leanest meat's you can have on a pizza, but I would avoid them anyone, since if they don't offer nutritional information, you don't how much fat and calories it could have so I would play it safe and have no meat on the pizza. Check to see if they offer smaller slice's of pizza.|||Do not skip breakfast or any meals for that matter. Just order thin crust and skip toppings like extra cheese, pepperoni, beef, sausage, any kind of topping that would be greasy. Try to get veggies on the pizza and limit yourself to 2 slices. You can pair it with a side salad with lite italian dressing.

    Question for Indians!! What is your ideal choice for breakfast,lunch and dinner?

    I'd like to start the day with South Indian Breakfast with coffee....





    Onion Rava Dosa with onion chutney and sambar...its really lip smacking





    Then I'd have a North Indian lunch -- Chapathi with dhal, paneer butter masala and pulav





    For dinner its western/contninetal...preferable pizza ,noodles ,macroni or pasta|||BreakFast: fruit juice, Idli, Sambar, Masala Dosa---South Indian





    Lunch: Preferably Chinese non spicy. Or South Indian Thaali.





    Dinner: Lassi, Panneer(light) and Thandoori dishes or Mughlai.





    I usually don't take spicy food. Mithaahara.|||indian (north indian)


    Morning :- tea, cofee, biscutes


    breakfast :- puri aludam, roti. parath. glass juice, milk ets.


    lunch:- rice. dal, and verity of vegitable can be non veg also.





    dinners:- cahpati. plu paratha, with vegetable and in night again a glsss of milks.|||morning...


    bournvita, rite bite(nutrition bar), or corn flakes


    lunch-...


    rice, with any curry


    dinner...


    roti, with curry, dahi, achar, sugar...wtever..lol





    and i eat alot in between...i keep munching almost the whole day


    specially...kurkure, pop-corn,choclates, cool drink...i prefer this over pasta, sphagetti n all.....lol|||breakfast : bournvita, bread n omelet


    lunch : fried rice, dal, vegetables, chicken/fish, curd


    dinner : rice/roti, dal, vegtables, pickle, kheer|||for breakfast: masala dosa,idli,vada wid sambar.it is lovely too.


    for lunch:rice wid daal,curd wid mango pickle...


    for dinner:some thing very light...as u suggested.to finish it..i would go for an ice cream..|||Break fast--one cup milk with muesli ,one dry wheat bread ,one apple


    lunch --------two roti,sabji,dal,chawal,paneer,dahi lassi


    dinner------soup and green salad|||wheaties and budweiser|||sea food

    Question for Indians!! What is your ideal choice for breakfast,lunch and dinner?

    I'd like to start the day with South Indian Breakfast with coffee....





    Onion Rava Dosa with onion chutney and sambar...its really lip smacking





    Then I'd have a North Indian lunch -- Chapathi with dhal, paneer butter masala and pulav





    For dinner its western/contninetal...preferable pizza ,noodles ,macroni or pasta|||Breakfast... Aloo Paratha with Chai





    Lunch... Samosa with chutney





    Dinner .. Garlic Naan and Channa Masala





    Desert: Cadbury Chocolate and Coke..it will keep me high for the night =D





    ..I will also sneak in a cheesy pizza somewhere..maybe an hour after lunch ;)|||Indians are like to start with idly, upma, dosa,(variety of doses) pongal etc as a breakfast with coffee or tea


    usally take rice with curries, sambar or rasam, curd, chutny as lunch


    Dinner also same as lunch, now some people are like pulkas with palak or paneer or chole as dinner|||breakfast puri with chicken or channa


    lunch mutton biriyani with raita and rice with rasam


    dinner chapati with paneer masala or dosa with sambar and chutney|||i am from hyderabad. where r u from?





    breakfast- puri, chole, aallo paratha or mulli paratha,upma,any sabzi,roti,idli with sambar or dosa with coconut chutney.





    lunch - nan roti with spicy chicken soup (murg) or hyderabadi biryan, mutton haleem, fruit custard,gulab jamun in desserts...





    dinner -sheekh kabab with parathas, sometimes mango or lemon pickle with mutter palao, palak paneer and dalgosht with boiled rice, spicy kheema also, kheer in desserts.barfi,gajar ka halwa also......





    snacks- samosa, kachori, veggie rolls,fried chana,aaloo or palak or onion pakoras,|||we always start our day with coffee,breakfast is idly,dosai,etc,lunch is rice and sambar or chicken gravy or fish gravy or vegetable gravy,night also rice but some times tiffins.