Archive for August, 2008

 

What is a sensible amount of carbs to consume on a low to moderate carbohydrate diet ?

August 26th, 2008

Charmaine asked:
I don’t agree with the drastically low carb diets such as Atkins, I do like to include low gi diet fruits and non-starchy vegetables.. I want to lose weight sensibly so it will stay off ! I only need to lose 10 pounds. I am very active so need to be realistic [...]

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South Beach Diet?

August 26th, 2008

Bambam asked:
I really dont need to lose weight.. but i find i feel better when eating low carb/low GI /south beach diet.. i always feel sluggish when i eat too many carbs ANYWAY
Can anyone please give me an example of some recipes/a couple of days worth of eating from the first TWO weeks of [...]

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Weight loss with gout prevention diet?

August 26th, 2008

andrea b asked:
My husband just discovered he’s got gout, and at 32, 180cm and 105kg he also needs to diet and loose weight. I was just about to convince him to go on the GI diet when we discovered he’s had a couple of gout attacks (and he does love his beer/wine and food in [...]

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How much exercise will I need to lose weight and what type?thank you for your replies?

August 26th, 2008

Purplemarshmellow asked:
I weigh 76 kgs, 165 pounds andI am 147cm/5′7. Breakfast: low GI cereal or 2 boiled eggs or one slice of low GI bread. Snack: an apple. Lunch : chicken breast or veggies or 2 slices low GI bread or low GI pasta. Supper: portion of fish [...]

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Which diet is best in your honest opinion?

August 25th, 2008

asked:
Weight Watchers
GI
Slimming World
and why?
Yes but there are more like healthy eating plans than diets.

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Low GI verses Healthy Food Pyramid?

August 24th, 2008

Not just a pretty face asked:
I am writing an essay on this topic. In your opinion,
which do you think is better for weight loss and general health. Low GI diet( low carb, medium fat) or the national recomended food pyramid diet guidlines. (high carb, low fat diet)?

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Low Gi question - UK users?

August 23rd, 2008

gleaming_gem asked:
Does anyone know if the muller vitality probiotic drinks are suitable on a low gi diet? I am trying to finally stick to my programme of cutting out the sugar and dont want to find out im undoing all the good work. I was told that Low fat yoghurts were ok but i wanted [...]

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What is causing ulcers in my Basset\’s GI tract?

August 23rd, 2008

sb asked:
This is the second time in three months that she has been to the vet for this. She stops eating and begins to vomit bile. The vet has taken xrays, and done a scope down through her stomach to find ulcers. He said he has no idea what is causing them. [...]

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How to lose weight when you have Polycystic Overies?

August 22nd, 2008

mstevenson_05 asked:
I have polycystic overies and am taking medication called metphormin. I have been told to stay on the GI diet. Do you have any tips in how to make myself feel full quickly and any other tips in trying to lose weight as I can’t seem to lose the weight as easily as a [...]

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Best diet book?

August 22nd, 2008

serenecobra1 asked:
Hi, I need advice on the best diet book for me. I was looking into SouthBeach, Harley Pasternak, the Supermarket diet, the GI diet, anything that might help me shed some extra pounds. I want something that will be a long lasting. I exercise and do pilates 6 days a week, and I usually [...]

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