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why does milk trigger pku?
Hi Ginapaligsa, milk can trigger problems in people with PKU because it contains protein, and that protein contains phenylalanine. People with Phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot properly break down phenylalanine, causing it to build up in the body and potentially lead to serious health problems.
Because milk is a significant source of phenylalanine, it is usually limited or carefully monitored as part of a PKU diet. The exact amount that can be consumed varies from person to person and should be determined by a healthcare professional or dietitian.
Is interim fasting healthy? I know people who have lost weight by eating only once a week.
Intermittent fasting can help lose weight in the short term, but in the long term causes malnutrition and slow down metabolism.
Also, intermittent fasting in that way you said (eating once a week) definitely harms your health. If you like to take an intermittent fasting diet, try 5:2 or 16:8.
I need advice on how to gain weight and I'd like to ask if there are some liquid meals that can help me boost my everyday calories, I've been trying to gain weight for 3 years now and as much as I try I can't eat a lot of food, but liquid meals sound easier for me.
Hi Georgia, if you struggle to eat large amounts of food, liquid calories can be an excellent way to support weight gain. In addition to homemade weight gain smoothies, you can try drinking fruit juice combined with a carbohydrate supplement to increase your calorie intake without making you feel overly full.
You can also make high-calorie shakes using milk, yogurt, nut butter, oats, and fruit. These are often easier to consume than large meals and can help you gradually increase your daily calories.
Since you've been struggling to gain weight for several years, it may also be worth discussing this with your healthcare provider to rule out any underlying medical or digestive issues.
You may find our articles on Smoothies for Weight Gain, How to Gain Weight, 8 Effective Ways to Gain Weight, and Online Diet Plan For Gaining Weight helpful.
Hi, i have PCOS and i'm constantly hungry and craving sweet food. I'm looking to loose weight but don't know where to start, i need some ideas for quick and easy lunch and dinners. Thanks
• One of the most important things to do in a PCOS diet is carb counting, just like a type 2 diabetes diet pattern; you should limit your diet carbs to 50% of your total calorie and divide it into 5-6 meals and snacks. It causes hormone balance and helps you lose weight in the right way.
• The second thing you should do to lose weight is reducing calorie intake by about 500-1000 calories from TEE.
• Limit simple carbs and drinking carbs like sugar, soda, juice, candy, etc.
• Avoid trans fats, limit saturated fats, and increase omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids.
• Supplementation with Vitamin D3 is needed.
• Soybean can help you improve markers of insulin resistance, hormonal status, triglycerides, and biomarkers of oxidative stress.
Some meals that you can eat for lunch and dinner include:
• Rice and chicken barbeque
• Boiled egg and potato with olive oil
• Roasted chicken and bread
• Fish and potato porridge
• Baked beans
• Fried eggs and bread
• Omelette
• Chicken soup
• Homemade sausage and toast
• Brought and bread
• Rice and meat stew
• Chickpea sandwich
How can I increase my calorie intake on a low budget? I currently eat approximately a 1000 calories a day with little to no exercise (a relaxed daily morning walk 5 days a week).
My diet currently consist of mostly refine grains (bread for breakfast, pasta or rice for dinner, dinner leftovers for lunch) with a small portion of protein (chicken or beef) and a small portion of vegetables (usually carrots or cabbage). I often experience lightheadedness and other possible nutrition related problems. I do not have an eating disorder as I really do not mind eating anything, I don't count calories or any other indication of an eating disorder. I simply do not get enough nutrition from my current diet without breaking the bank.
Depending on the calorie of your diet, you definitely have malnutrition. Consuming less than 1,200 calories per day in women and less than 1,400 calories in men will cause malnutrition and cachexia in the long term, and you should eat at least these amounts.
• So the first point is to eat more calories. The cheapest calorie sources include cereals, grain, bread, pasta, potato, and other starches.
• The second point is to eat more fruits and vegetables to get enough vitamins and minerals.
• Meats, chicken, fish, eggs, and soybean are the best source of protein; after that, you can use legumes (lentils, beans, chickpea, etc.) as the protein source.
• Healthy fats like olive, nuts, seeds, avocado, and olive oil are the best options to increase calorie intake.
• And I don't see low-fat dairy in your recall, and it will cause osteoporosis in the future, so you should eat them or use calcium + Vit D supplement. I suggest taking a multivitamin-mineral per day.
At the end, I suggest some budget-friendly ingredients that you can use and get nourished:
• Beans, Lentils, Chickpeas (80 calories per serving)
• Soybean (50 calorie per serving)
• Whole grain (80 calorie per serving)
• Dried fruits (60 calorie per serving)
• Low-fat dairy (120 calorie per serving)
• Sweet potato (80 calorie per serving)
• Brown rice (80 calorie per serving)
• Quinoa (80 calorie per serving)
• Poultry (60 calorie per serving)
• Eggs (45 calorie per serving)
• Potato (80 calorie per serving)
• Vegetables (20 calorie per serving)
im not feeling full , i binge all day and gaining the weight i already lost i cant control my food intake
The most important thing you should do is stop eating before getting full because the chemical that sends the satisfying signal to the brain has a delay and takes time to reach the brain.
The second point is that you can eat how much you want non-starchy vegetables; they are full of fiber and low in calories, so they don't make you gain weight.
The third thing is to drink one glass of water + 1 tablespoon of apple cider 15-30 minutes before main meals.
The fourth point is to pick small dishes to eat.
And the final tip is to avoid eating junk foods.
I am 23 year old male. I often have an upset tummy, having quickly run to the toilet (occasionally not making it), and often experience diarrhea. I was wondering if there's an exclusion diet one might recommend to help figure out if certain food groups (dairy or gluten for example) don't sit well with me, to I am intolerant to. Thanks!
There are some diseases that can aspect on your gut, including IBS, IBD, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Celiac, etc., and the diet of each one is different from each other. So first of all you should see a gastroenterologist for diagnosing your disease.
I have always struggled with weight loss for the past few years. It all started before the pandemic, which led me to gain a significant amount of weight compared to how I was before. I always get within my calorie range, even though I'm not consistent in eating healthy foods. I make time to go to the gym around 3 times a week despite my busy work schedule, and nothing seems to work. I gain weight super easily without having to eat a lot of food. I am not sure how I can lose weight at this point. How can I lose weight without cutting the foods that I love as staying consistent with exercising?
By your condition, I suggest you change your diet macronutrients the below percent:
20-25% proteins, 45-55% carbs, 30% healthy fats
At the same time, try 5:2 intermittent fasting to break down the weight plateau.
Another important tip in a weight loss diet is choosing healthy foods; although a glass of juices' calorie equals 2 fresh fruits, drinking fruit juice causes you to gain more weight than when eating fruits just because of fiber. So your weight loss diet should be rich in fiber and eat plenty of non-starchy vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Simple carbs cause a blood sugar spike and insulin resistance and finally gain weight, so you should avoid them.
You don't need to cut off all foods that you love to eat, just eat a small number of unhealthy ones and eat a more healthy one.
And the last point is you should focus on your size, not your weight. And eating healthy is more important than eating the right calorie.
• Since you gain weight easily, better to check your thyroid hormones levels (T3, T4, TSH).
Hi, Is it okay to take whey protein before sleep?
I am trying to do weight loss and below is my diet.
Breakfast - Overnight oats with Almont milk, hazelnuts, apple, berries and almond.
Lunch - quinoa with vegtables, boiled.
Night - Fruits like grapes, oranges or apple (before 7PM)
Whey - 30 mins before sleep.
Is this correct and healthy? Thanks
It's Ok, but I suggest eating Casein instead of Whey. Because Casein takes a longer time to digest and helps build muscle during sleep.
There are some problems with your diet plan, including:
• You don't eat enough calcium sources such as low-fat dairy. You should eat at least 2 servings of them in your diet or use a calcium supplement.
• You should eat more protein sources like meat, chicken, fish, turkey, beans, soybean, eggs, low-fat dairy, etc.
• The kind of vegetables and fruits you eat is important too because some vitamins and minerals exist in just some type of them. Then I suggest eating various veg and fruits and taking a multivitamin-mineral per day.
• Note that you shouldn't restrict your calorie intake too much, because it can harm your health. Since I haven't your weight, height, physical activity, etc., I can't calculate your daily calories need.
I am struggling to work out how much I am supposed to be eating. I am 5'2" and 53kg, I go to the gym 2-3 times a week. I don't think I eat enough for my height and weight. Is this something you can help me understand?
You should eat almost 1800 calories per day to maintain your weight. But in the workout days, your calorie intake should increase based on your exercise duration and intensity (between 300-500 calories).
1800 calories include the below portion size:
2 servings low-fat dairies
4 servings of non-starchy vegetables
3 servings of fruits
7.5 servings of whole grain and cereals
6.5 servings of protein foods
4 servings of healthy fats
1 serving is free sugar
You should make a plan to eat this amount in 3 main meals, and 2-3 snacks.
But since you do exercise, it's important to eat 2 servings of protein foods and 1 serving of fruits, and 1 serving of cereals just after your workout.
You can see the food exchange list in the below link:
https://oxfordiet.com/online-diet-plan/foods-exchange-list
I am wondering which multivitamines you can recommend, as I see varying vitamin types and quantities per different company, and the benefit of multivitamines?
Moreover, I'm a 30 year old male who works out with resistance weight training, so is there a safe supplement to optimise/boost/regulate natural testosterone levels?
I've never done steroids (and never will).
Lastly, I heard some recent news that probiotics can help with muscle building, is that true?
About multivitamins, I suggest the below multivitamins-minerals:
1. Nature Made Multi Complete Tab
2. 21st Century Men's Health One Daily Multivitamin Multimineral Supplement Tab
3. Vitabiotics Wellman Original Tablets
If your dietary intake isn't enough, multivitamins minerals help you meet the body's needs and improve your health. Since those who exercise or do workouts are under oxidative stress, and the body needs more micronutrients, we suggest eating a tab of multivitamin minerals per day.
But there is a vitamin in athletes that is so important, Vitamin D. The normal range of Vitamin D in blood serum for adult people is above 20 ng/ml, but in the athletes, it should be about 65-75 ng/ml. So if you have Vitamin D deficiency, you should eat a mega doze (50000) of vitamin D per month. Vitamin D has an important role in boosting testosterone. There are some other micronutrients that help to boost testosterone including Vit C, Vit B6, Mg, Zn, Vit E, Folat, and Vit k, that exist in the multivitamin minerals tab and you don't need to eat another supplement.
Another supplement that helps you to build muscle is Creatine. Creatine is one of the best supplements for muscle hypertrophy.
But about Probiotics, the evidence is not enough and we need more research about that.
Finally, my prescribe for you is:
• 1 tab of multivitamins mineral per day with your meal
• 1 tab of Vit D3 50000IU per month after your meal
• 4g Creatine after and before workout with a high carb snack for 6 weeks and rest for 2 weeks. repeat this cycle.
Hi, My iron and HB levels are high. How I can bring them down in order to reduce the HB and iron.
Hi Umar,
Please follow the below points:
• Avoid eating red meats.
• Eat low-fat dairy like milk, yogurt, doogh, etc. with your meals.
• Use whole cereals instead of refined one.
• Eat plenty of non-starchy vegetables and fresh fruits.
• Don't eat vitamin C sources like lime juice with your main meals.
• Drink 1 cup of tea or coffee after meals.
• Blood donation is beneficial for you.
Hi
My current weight is 80kg, I'm 22 years old female and my height is 164cm. I have been having 1200 calories a day for a week and I have lost 1kg and I wanted to know if that would actually help me lose weight?
Hi Gillian,
Yes, it helps you to lose weight in the short term. But since your BMI isn't more than 30, I suggest eating ad 1500-1600 calories diet plan to lose weight slowly but last longer.
Should I be eating maintenance or in a caloric deficit to appear more toned and lose body fat? I have been eating in a deficit but have come to a plateau where I am no longer losing weight. What can I do?
If you are overweight, definitely a calorie deficit diet helps you to lose fat, but there are some important tips to help you past weight plateau:
• Get a high protein-low carb diet plan to break the plateau.
• Intermittent fasting helps you to keep losing weight. I suggest a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet, which you eat 5 days normally and eat about 400-500 calories in 2 days of the week.
• Add more fiber, such as non-starchy vegetables to your diet plan.
• And finally increase your physical activity.
After a while, the weight plateau will break, and you will continue losing weight.
Thank you so much!! If you would, could you help me figure out how many carbs, fats and proteins I would need to be in a high protein calorie deficit diet? I’m 5’10, 217lbs., 18, female and workout twice a day.
You're welcome.
Your daily diet should include 100 g protein, 225 g carbohydrates, and 78 g fat. Almost equal to:
2 servings of low-fat dairy
3 servings of fruits
5 servings of vegetables
1 serving of simple carbs
7.5 servings of cereals and grains
7.5 servings of protein foods
and 6 servings of healthy fat.
You can see the servings and portion size in the below link:
https://oxfordiet.com/online-diet-plan/foods-exchange-list
Im a psychotherapist. and I have so many clients with anxiety disorder. I need a good diet plan for them. thank you for help
Since each person should have a specific diet, I can't give one diet plan for all your patients, but some dietary tips can help them, including:
• A regular diet is necessary. These patients should not stay hungry, eating 3 main meals and 3-4 snacks is optimum.
• Avoid sugar and any foods that contain free sugar like soda, candy, juice, sweets, etc.
• Avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee, cola, etc.
• Limit saturated fats and eat more healthy fats like nuts, seeds, olive, and avocado.
• The diet should be high in non-starchy vegetables (have no limit) and moderate in fruits (3-6 servings).
• Eat vegetables with all meals.
• Whole grain because of the fiber content help to reduce anxiety. Then replace white rice and refined cereals with brown rice and whole cereals.
• Pre-probiotic foods help these patients.
• Don't overeat carbs in 1 meal or snack. It causes blood sugar spikes and mood swings symptoms.
• Supplementation with vitamins and minerals if needed, especially B vitamins, Magnesium, vitamin D, and essential fatty acids.
I’m currently 217lbs and want to lose weight and become muscular. I’ve been told to eat a lot of protein and balanced diet and I’ve also been told to go on a calorie deficit diet. I just want to know what would be the best diet for me. I’m new to fitness so I don’t really know what I should do. Thanks!
The best diet plan for you is a calorie deficit high protein diet, but some details are so important in your diet:
• The protein amount in your diet should be about 20-25% of your daily calorie intake; for example, if your body needs 2000 calories per day, you should eat 100-125 g protein/day.
• Calorie deficit should be about 500-1000 calories, based on your condition, including height, PA, history of dieting, etc. If you restrict your calorie intake too much, it harms your body and in the long term causes muscle loss and prevents losing weight.
• The other important thing in your diet is before and after workout snacks, you should get a high carb intake like fruits about 1 hour before workout and a high protein snack like chicken breast about 15-30 minutes after workout.
• Don't overeat in a meal, and try to divide your diet plan into 3 main meals and at least 3 snacks.
Why am I gaining stomach weight even though I’m eating less in my diet plan and starting to weight lift at the gym
The main dietary cause of belly fat is simple carbs and trans fatty acids.
• So if you want to lose it, should avoid simple carbs like sugar, candy, sweets, soda, jam, refined bread, white rice, etc., in your diet. Try brown rice and whole-grain cereals instead of white rice and refined ones.
• Add more non-starchy vegetables to your diet and eat a lot of them with each meal.
• Limit fast foods, processed meat, and cans.
• And finally, eat your dinner before 7 pm and avoid a heavy meal.
• Doing aerobic exercise besides a good diet plan can help you lose belly fat faster.
I’ve been trying to lose weight but every time I workout, I feel so dizzy. I don’t know what to do. I exercise in the morning before breakfast but then I started eating a fruit or crackers so that im not that hungry but nothing seems to work and I don’t know what else to do
The main dietary cause of belly fat is simple carbs and trans fatty acids.
• So if you want to lose it, should avoid simple carbs like sugar, candy, sweets, soda, jam, refined bread, white rice, etc., in your diet. Try brown rice and whole-grain cereals instead of white rice and refined ones.
• Add more non-starchy vegetables to your diet and eat a lot of them with each meal.
• Limit fast foods, processed meat, and cans.
• And finally, eat your dinner before 7 pm and avoid a heavy meal.
• Doing aerobic exercise besides a good diet plan can help you lose belly fat faster.
Hi, I'm quite skinny and looking to gain weight diet. I Have lost some gains (9kg) the past year. Now I want to try to regain it and more. The problem is, say I need 2300-2400 calories (170cm, 53kg) how do I go about it. Even when eating healthy unsaturated fats, I have read that it's not good too over eat. "Stay under 95g..." So if I can't eat too much fat I guess I have to eat mkre carbs. But I also read that over eating carbs raises the blood sugar. And for a guy at 19 years old and at 53kg, 110-120g of protein should be enough. But only eating 110g of protein (440 calories) and a maximum of 95g of fat (855 cal) leaves me with no other choice than to eat like 260g of carbs to be able to reach 2300-2400 calories. Is that okay? Can I eat these amounts of carbs and fats in the long run without risking high cholesterol, heart problems and raised blood presure and all of that stuff?
Any reply would be highly appreciated.
Hi Alex,
At first, you need 2150 calories per day just to feed all your cells, so if you want to gain weight, you should eat more calories and at least 2500 calories per day to save some energy and gain weight.
But about fat, eating unsaturated and healthy fats like nuts, seeds, avocado, olive, and olive oil is ok, and you can use them up to 110 grams per day in your weight gain diet.
What you say about carbs is true, but for a young person like you, eating up to 350-400 grams of carbs in the daily diet is ok and doesn't make any trouble. But note that you should eat complex carbohydrates in your diet plan such as whole-grain cereals, dried fruits, starchy vegetables, etc., and limit simple carbs like sugar, soda, candy, sweets, etc.
And finally, eat 125 grams of protein per day to build muscle and keep your body healthy.
These amounts are totally safe in the short and long term and don't have any kind of risks like TG, Chol, CVD, DM, etc.
I'm 95 kg. How long approximately it takes me to loose 15 kg if I go with a diet you plan for me?
You will lose almost 4 kg each month by our online diet plan. So I think in 3 or 4 months you'll reach your goal.
I feel I have a very healthy diet. I eat the same foods every day and due to advise from a dermatologist I don't eat anything after 7pm. After years of not getting out much I am going back to go out to acting auditions (I take the train in London) and hopefully booking jobs. This means my eating routine and diet will be disrupted. Is it important to fit in all the food I usually eat and have it in my diet plan all by 7pm? I eat seven times a day. I see a problem with not having enough time for food to digest and having a late lunch and late dinner. Is skipping meals and snacks now and again okay? With my current diet I've had blood tests and my nutritional levels were seen as very good. I feel I may lose this once I get back into acting.
No, you don't need to eat all of your foods before 7 pm, you can eat a light meal or snack after that, or even you can skip some meals of your diet plan. Just care about total calorie, protein, and micronutrients intake, which means eating plenty of protein foods, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits in your diet.
The other important point dietary tip for your skin health is to avoid sugar, sugary drink, and any kind of foods that include sugar like sweets, soda, candy, etc.
Also, avoid trans-fatty acid in your diet, which exists in processed foods and hydrogenated vegetable oils.
And finally, don't eat a heavy or fatty meal after 7 pm.
I know it's unconventional, but I'm planning to add organ meats (beef heart, kidney, and liver) to my lacto ovo vegetarian diet. My intent with this diet is to take advantage of the health benefits and possible muscle gains in the gym. Any thoughts or concerns? I'm looking to confirm this is a good idea or what I should consider before embarking on this diet.
It's a good idea, and I approve that adding them to your diet can help you. But you should know the organs are high in fat, and if you want to add them to your diet plan should increase your physical activity to burn them.
And the second point is to cook them well (especially the liver and kidney) to kill all pathogens microorganisms in them and destroy their harmful compounds.
Dear sir,
I have fibroid uterus.
I'm having anemia and low RBC count.
I need diet advice
Please do the following tips in your diet plan:
• If you are overweight, make a diet plan to get healthy weight in the range of 18.5-25 BMI.
• Limit meat and fish, especially red meats in your diet plan. Higher consumption is associated with a higher incidence of fibroids.
• Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet; a high fiber diet reduces the risk of fibroids. Eating vegetables including tomato, cucumber, cruciferous Vegetables, etc., is very helpful to you.
• Add some herbal ingredients like ginger, garlic, turmeric, and curcumin to your diet and foods.
• Limit high-fat foods in your diet plan like high-fat dairy, fatty foods, chicken skin, etc., and processed foods like fast foods, sausage, bacon, cans, etc.
• Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine.
• Replace refined cereals with whole and fortified cereals in your diet.
• To improve anemia:
1) Eat vitamin C sources like tomato, citrus fruit juice, bell pepper, etc. with your foods, and don't use milk, yogurt, or dough in your main meals. You can use low-fat dairy as snacks in your diet plan,
2) use fortified cereals with iron in your diet,
3) try mix legumes, especially beans (white, black, kidney) and lentils,
4) add dark leafy green vegetables like spinach to your diet plan,
5) dried fruits and nuts are other good sources of iron, and you can eat them as a snack,
6) sometimes you can try oyster and shrimp in your diet.
Is there a free online diet plan?
Unfortunately not, and before getting the online diet, you should pay the fee.
But note that paying the money to get an online diet is an investment in your health :)
How would you rate my diet. Currently in a calorie deficit. I workout 6 days a week(strength training/resistance). 6 eggs, 3 greek yogurt, 1 cottage cheese, 1 protein bar, 3 scoops whey protein isolate and 5g creatine
It depends on your weight, height, PA, etc., so we need some
information about you to evaluate your diet including:
Weight:
Height:
Sex:
Age:
Your goal:
Any disease:
I was wondering if you could give me advice on what foods you recommend for losing some lower abdomen fat, and kind of like a meal plan. also what foods are good for gaining weight.
The main cause of stomach and lower abdomen fat is being sedentary and eating too many simple carbs in your diet plan.
So at first, you should avoid simple carbs in your diet such as sugar, sweets, soda, cookie, candy, white rice, white bread, juice, etc.
Then increase your physical activity to burn fats and build muscles.
But about gaining weight, you must add more whole grain, fresh fruits, and high protein foods to your diet, besides you should do exercise to build muscle, not fat.
I’m struggling to lose weight I eat in a deficit and have been for a while but I do binge like say 1 day a week and so I see no results and I’m not sure what to do, like if I stopped binging but I eat all different amounts of calories a day
It's important to eat the right calories in your diet. If you eat more or less than you must eat, you don't lose weight. Even if you eat less than what you should eat, your body goes into starvation mode and resist losing weight.
• So at first, it's important to eat the right calories.
• The second point is choosing high protein foods in the diet and avoiding simple carbs. At least get 20-30% of your daily calorie intake from proteins.
High protein foods that you can eat in your diet plan include low-fat meat, skinless chicken, eggs, low-fat dairy, legumes, etc. And simple carbs include sugar, sweets, candy, soda, cola, etc.
• Add a lot of non-starchy vegetables to your diet, like carrot, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
• Try fresh fruits instead of can, juice, or dried ones.
• Drink 1 glass of water with 2tbsp of apple cider vinegar 30 minutes before main meals. Water is an important part of a weight loss diet.
• You can have 1 cheat meal in a week or 1 cheat day in a month in your diet plan.
I have a question about drinking protein shakes. Is it OK if people who have gout include protein shakes in their diet? Or the amount of protein in the shake will result in a gout attack? Thanks.
As you know, the main cause of gout attacks is purine, not protein. Since most protein shakes are included whey protein, which is derived from cow’s milk and contains small amounts of purines, you can use them in your diet. Note that high protein intake may contribute to kidney stones since gout sufferers are more susceptible.
Be sure that your protein shakes are fructose-free.
Is there a protein powder supplement you can recommend that increases dopamine levels that includes tyrosine, phenylalanine, and probiotics? I’ve got Anhedonia. Please suggest. Thank you!
Almost all whole protein supplements, like Whey protein, consist of phenylalanine and tyrosine, but I didn't see protein supplements with probiotics yet.
I suggest you drink 1 glass of milk and banana (blend 240 cc milk and 2 big banana) before bed to increase dopamine levels, this shake is an excellent source for phenylalanine and tyrosine.
How to gain weight healthy? I am 5'1, 6 stone 13, mum of two (baby and toddler) most of my weight is at the top of my legs where I have lots of cellulite.. the rest of me is quite skinny. I would like to tone my legs bum and tum and gain at least a stone (if not more) evenly around my body (not just my tummy).. how do I do this? Thanks
For gaining weight, we discuss it entirely at this link: https://oxfordiet.com/dietplan/weight-gain-diet. You can read it and ask us if you have any other questions.
But about your shape and cellulite, the following tips can help you to improve them.
1. Avoid processed foods like can, sausage, fast food, etc., and use fresh foods.
2. Increase protein intake, proteins like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, lentils, chickpea, soybean, low-fat dairy, and nuts.
2. Don't forget to eat vegetables and fruits, especially red, orange and yellow ones, like berries, cherry, pomegranate, tomato, carrot, pumpkin, etc.
3. Limit free sugar like sweets, candy, soda, etc.
4. Reduce salt intake; try alternatives like spices and lime juice.
5. Use healthy fats instead of unhealthy ones. Healthy fats include nuts, nut butter, seeds, olives, olive oil, avocado, flaxseed, chia seed.
6. Some exercises like jogging, cycling, squatting, etc., can help you get rid of cellulite and reduce leg fats.
7. Some medicines and instruments help you with cellulite treatment like RF, deep massage, or Cellulaze medication.
My mother had gone through hip replacement in 2010 and need a very strict diet, supplements and also exercise routine advices if possible, she lives in Nepal and would love if you consider the food around that area in her diet. She also recently went through an eye surgery- she said she got swollen eyes close to the eyeballs and also some parts of cheek has swollen and needs to get injection every 3-4 moths period, I would like to get some dietary advice for her eyes too. Her doctor has adviced her for losing some weight for easing of her hip but I am really concerned as I am far away and am not able to take care of her properly.
About the diet, the exact amount of each food group depends on weight, height, physical activity, disease, etc., so to advise to lose weight we need these pieces of information.
For general health and improved eye health, follow the below points:
1. Eat more protein to prevent muscle loss and improve bone health.
2. Low-fat dairies include milk, yogurt, cheese, etc., prevent bone fracture, and must be eaten more.
3. Fresh fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, and everyone should eat them to improve health, they are also helping to lose weight.
4. Between fruits and vegetables, the orange ones are better for your mother, like carrot, pumpkin, apricot, etc.
5. Healthy fat like nuts, seeds, olive, avocado, nut butter, olive oil, etc., are vital to both eye and joint health.
6. Drinking enough water is very important, about 2-3 liters per day.
7. Fatty fish like salmon, prepare omega-3 for body and should eat at least twice a week. If she can't eat this amount, she should take a 1000mg Omega-3 supplement.
7. She must also take an oral multivitamin-mineral supplement that contains Calcium, Zinc, B-complex, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin C.
Need advice .. Have candida orally and migraine triggers ...can't have gluten,sugar,dairy ,red meat ,nuts
There are some dietary advice for you to reduce migraine headache,
1. Reduce caffeine intake. Coffee, tea, cola, etc., have caffeine.
2. Regular mealtimes, sleep schedules, and exercise; also eat small frequent meals to prevent hunger.
3. Keep a food diary along with your headache diary and avoid the foods that trigger your headache.
4. Limit high sodium foods and salty foods.
5. Drink enough water during the day.
6. Use alternative foods instead of that you can't eat,
• Replace gluten with gluten-free foods, like corn, rice, gluten-free bread, etc.
• Drink soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk instead of dairies.
• Eat fish, especially fatty fish, seafood, and poultry, instead of red meat.
• Try seeds like flaxseed, sunflower, pumpkin, chia, tempeh, etc., instead of nuts.
7. Don't forget fruits and vegetables.
8. Limit saturated and trans fats, like margarine, hydrogenated vegetable oil, etc.
Thank you for your reply
I will need to seriously adjust my lifestyle and be more determined to eliminate the offenders from my diet ...
Currently I'm just detoxing on veg for a few days to get rid of toxins.. my headache is easing but I'm extremely tired and sleepy lacking energy ..it's been this way for a while now ..perhaps I'm also dealing with something else at the moment...
Stress is a factor in my life and I suffer from frequent bouts of environmental allergens ..
Thank you for your dietary guidelines
What one thing can I give on my 4yr old everyday diet to gain weight
You have some options:
1. Combine 5 tablespoon nuts and seeds powder with 1 tablespoon honey
2. Make smoothies at home. You can see some smoothies recipes here: https://oxfordiet.com/blog/smoothies-for-weight-gain
3. Give him/her some dried fruits.
4. Nuts butter
Hi, I'm looking for advice on weight loss. I am a 14 st, 6ft 1 male. I know I want to lose weight but I'm not sure how I can change my diet and meals to do this. Ideally I want to lose 7-8 lbs, so by changing my diet combined with exercise I feel like I could do this. Many Thanks
Hi Mikee,
Since you aren't too overweight, You don't need to restrict your diet too much. Also, to build muscle, you must increase your protein intake, then follow each portion of foods based on the below guide:
Low-fat dairies: 3 Portions
Vegetables: 5 Portions
Fruits: 3 Portions
Cereals: 8 Portions
Protein foods: 6 Portions
Fats: 6 Portions
Divide these portions during a day into three main meals and 2-3 snacks. I think after one month you will reach your goal.
You can see the foods group and portions in the below link:
https://oxfordiet.com/online-diet-plan/foods-exchange-list
I am trying to refine my diet and am trying to figure out how much protein, vegetables, fruits, grains, etc. I should be eating throughout the day. I struggle with portion control so want to measure each of these categories for my meals to make sure I'm eating healthy foods but also not overeating on these foods.
The portion of food you should get from each group in your diet plan depends on your age, sex, height, weight, physical activity, the purpose of your diet, and disease. So please send us the information to tell you how many of these categories you should consume.
Hello, I’ve been on a vegan diet before to improve my eczema but I’ve always struggled on the vegan diet and I’m running into the same problems going into the vegan diet again. I feel like I am cold and my nail, teeth, and hair health have taken a toll. I had my period like once while on the vegan diet and I have had irregular periods before, during, and after the period in my life when I ate a vegan diet. I’m wondering, how do I be healthy on the vegan diet when I’m worried about not eating enough, not eating the right foods, and am struggling to avoid food allergies? I know through blood testing that I have lower iodine and now may think that the coldness and fatigue and dry skin could be because of low iodine. I think I am not eating enough but I feel unsure of how to eat more and struggle to have an appetite may be because of depression but I haven’t ever thought I have eaten enough on a vegan diet before with my fear of oil and food. I have only reached a healthier weight by eating meat in conjunction what I have learned while working with a natural path doctor or by just forgoing the vegan diet entirely. However, with my depression my healthy eating has fallen on the wayside on an omnivorous diet and so I have switched to the vegan diet because I wanted to improve my mental health and this kind of eating was I what I thought I needed to be healthier but I feel that my health is suffering. In general, how can I be healthier on the vegan diet?
Hi Celine,
Many people on a vegan diet are deficient in some micronutrients such as iron, zinc, iodine, vitamin D, calcium, and B vitamins. I think you are at risk of these deficiencies. So it would be best if you want to continue the vegan diet took a multivitamin-mineral to prevent health problems.
Keep in mind the below point in your diet plan:
At first, you should eat enough calories in your diet.
Eat legumes, soybean, nuts, and seeds every day.
Put all kinds of fruits, including fresh and dried fruits, in your diet plan.
Don't forget leafy green vegetables in your diet.
Try soy milk as an alternative for milk.
Use plant omega-3 sources in the diet plan like walnut, olive, avocado, flaxseed, chia seed, etc.
In your diet plan, don't be afraid of eating healthy and calorie-dense foods like nuts, seeds, dried fruits, healthy oils like olive oil, etc.
Hi, all of you merry Christmas, I want to ask a question for my mother, she has been a diabetic patient for 30 or 31 years, last week she went for her HBA1c after the test her result is 8.78 and her microalbumin is 49. I want to ask in this condition what is a suitable diet for her?
Hi Erum,
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you,
This article (https://oxfordiet.com/blog/diabetic-diet-plan-to-lower-a1c) explains how to reduce HBA1C with a good diet plan.
But about microalbumin, she should care about taking milk, yogurt, beans, meat, chicken, fish, cheese, and other proteins foods in her diet. Actually, the amount of protein in her diet plan should be 1 gram per kilogram of body weight, not more. I suggest getting a full diet plan with the exact amount and kind of foods to control blood sugar and microalbuminuria to prevent disease progression.
I have multiple heavy metal toxicities that are preventing an electrolyte imbalance from resolving in a timely maner - it's been 6 months. To make things worse I have 7 amalgam dental filings. I can't have anything to diurectic to chelate the heavy metals, like chorella or glutathione, or my electrolyte imbalance will go more out of imbalance. I've been in the ER five times for trials like this already. I've been eating cilantro, vitamin C, garlic, ginger, and certian foods to speed up chelation, also I'm using a multivitamin and probiotic. These all seem fine to my body. My big question is: Are there other supplements that aren't to concentrated/diuretic that would help chelate heavy metals. Some I've been researching but couldn't find any evidence that they're diuretic are: MSM, digestive enzymes, Metallothionein-1G (MT1G) Antibody, l- cysteine powder, MT supreme.
I think the legalized answer can only be given by your physician. But, generally I do not think there is any proven food supplement to be able to do that efficiently.
If I want to lose weight but grow my glutes, should I be eating in a caloric deficit or at maintenance? I weight lift 3 times a week and do cardio 2 times a week.
You should be on a calorie deficit diet, indeed a low calorie and high protein diet plan with no sugar, sweets, soda, chocolate, etc., so your body can lose fat and build muscle and grow your glutes.
Why does one day of going over my calorie count effect my progress so much? It's been three days since I had a cheat meal and the extra couple pounds still haven't gone away. Why do I gain weight back so easily ?
It depends on the diet plan you take, but most time, the weight that you gain or lose in a couple of days is your body's water, not fat. So don't worry about that and keep going with your diet plan.
I was told to have a low caloric diet, low carb and low sodium diet and I dont know where to start. I also dont know what to eat as alternatives for a low carb diet. I also work during night shift so I cant just skip carbs but I need to lose 15kg
First of all, you should remove all simple carbs from your diet, include: sugar, sweets, candy, chocolate, soda, crackers, cake, biscuits, ice cream, etc.
In the second step, reduce foods rich in carbs like rice, bread, wheat, pasta, and potato. Instead, you can eat as much as you want high protein foods like meat, chicken, fish, legumes, eggs, nuts, seeds, cheese, homemade sausage and baken, etc. And vegetables such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, carrot, cucumber, tomato, eggplant, etc. There is nothing wrong with eating healthy fats like olive, avocado, olive oil, cream, butter, etc.
But about fruits, because they have carbs too, you can't eat them too much, at most 1-3 portions based on your condition. It's true about milk and yogurt; you should eat a maximum of 1-3 portions of them.
You don't need to skip carbs entirely; just reduce it to under 30% of your daily calorie intake. For example, if you eat 2000 calories per day, you should take about 100-150 grams of carbs.
I don't know how much I could help you and answer your questions, but don't hesitate if you have any other questions.
About sodium, you should reduce intake of some foods and ingredients, include: salt and salty food, tomato juice, sauce, cans, fast foods, salted nuts. Instead, be creative and season your foods with spices, herbs, lemon and lemon juice, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and pepper.
Thank you so much! This will help a lot since I have no clue for
alternatives.
I would also like to ask if its okay to take BCAA and whey protein
shakes in my diet plan?
You're welcome.
Yes you can; take BCAA and whey protein one hour before workout and 30 minutes after it.
But note that if you overeat protein, the excess amount is excreted from the body.
Thank you sooo much.
Is it OK to eat pre packed salmon in my diet plan from supermarkets
Yes it's Ok, and you can enjoy its benefits in your diet plan.
Can I use Metoral during pregnancy?
It's safe if you take it under a physician's supervision. Metoral is classified in category C drugs, and you should consult your doctor before taking it.
I wanna ask about parosmia and the best ways to deal with it and recovery journey knowing that iam a severe underweighted 19 yo female
It depends on the parosmia cause. If parosmia is caused by environmental factors, medication, smoking, etc., your sense of smell may return to normal when you remove the triggers. Sometimes surgery is needed to resolve parosmia. Or even Covid-19 cause parosmia in some case.
But since you are underweight, may nutritional problems affect your disease. It would help if you ate more Zinc (meat, shellfish, legumes, nuts, seeds), and vitamin A (carrot, sweet potato, beef liver, kale, winter squash, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits, etc.)
Anyway, it's better to call a doctor to diagnose the cause of the disease.
I am a 5’4, 109 pounds female who is looking to tone and grow my butt. I am currently trying to curb my eating disorder, i either barely eat or don’t eat at all and i was just wondering what foods to eat and what foods to avoid?
First of all, to tone your butt, you should exercise, like the squat. Squat make your butt muscles strong and shape them.
Bu about foods,
Eat calorie-dense foods like nuts, seeds, avocado, coconut, dried fruits, etc.
Add some high-calorie smoothies to your diet plan.
Eat more protein, like meat, chicken, fish, egg, beans, etc.
Don't forget dairies.
Use healthy fats like olive oil in your foods instead of an unhealthy ones. You can also add nuts and seeds powder to your foods.
Fruits are one of the healthiest food on the planet. Eat them in a high amount.
But AVOID sugar and all kinds of stuff containing sugar like soda, sweets, chocolate, etc.
Also, AVOID fast foods, fried foods, processed meat, and other foods with trans-fatty acid.
Keep away from alcoholic beverages.
Is tea bad for someone with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Yes, you should avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, cola, etc., in the GERD diet.
Hi there! Due to a medical condition, I am required to do a prolonged fast (only able to drink one protein shake per day). I understand this will cause significant muscle loss due to the extremely low caloric intake as well as limited protein in my diet. My question is… In order to maintain as much muscle as possible during this, would it be better to eat sugar in addition to my one protein shake, or to simply drink my one protein shake per day? (I understand straight sugar isn’t good for health, but I also didn’t know if it would aid in preventing any muscle loss?) Thank you for your time!
Hi Mindi,
It depends on your condition; you should care about your protein and calorie intake to prevent muscle loss. The kind of protein that you eat impacts to avoid muscle loss; for example, casein and whey with BCAA and HMB have more effect on preventing muscle loss. Also, if you don't eat enough calories, your body burn carb, fats, and protein for energy, so you should consume enough calories. You can use fruit juice instead of sugar. But if you can't get juice, finally, you can add some sugar to your shake. It's ok to add sugar to your shake as the last option.
• Note that since you don't mention the exact medical condition, everything you eat may affect your medical condition.
I wanted to know if eating biscuits or crackers, or cake in my diet plan is harmful to someone who has pancreatitis?
If your disease does not affect blood sugar, it is ok to eat a moderate amount of them. Still, it is better not to overeat and be careful about the amount of fat in these substances because you should not use too much fat in the pancreatitis diet.
I am pregnant and want to know why I should avoid eating beef liver in my diet?
Beef liver has a large amount of vitamin A and may cause Vitamin A toxicity and have a teratogenic effect on your baby. So you should avoid it in pregnancy diet.
My son is 6 years old and has no desire to drink milk at all. What can I do to make him drink milk?
Try flavored milk with banana, honey, chocolate, etc. with low sugar in your son diet.