What can I add to my smoothies to make them nutritionally complete? ?
Because of very severe food allergens, I've had to resort to making my own smoothies to eat. I have other health problems resulting from poor nutrition. I've also had alot of damage to my stomach, esophagus, and duodenum.
This are the liquid supplements that I add to my smoothies:
Flax Seed Oil (For the EFA)
DHA
ARA
L-Arginine
L-Carnitine
Taurine
Vitamins
Minerals
Protein (from brown rice)
Extra Liquid B's
Probiotics
Folic Acid
Is there anything else that I can add to my smoothies to make them more nutritionally complete?
P.S. I don't eat meat, eggs, dairy (im allergic to milk), corn (I'm allergic), potatoes, refined sugar, gluten ( I have celiac diease), salt or salty foods (I have meiners diease). I don't eat anything that is processed.
Excessive Weight Loss. Is This Normal?
Ok, so I visited my doctor in October and I was advised that I had Ovarian Cysts so I started doing tons of research and I discovered that Ovarian Cysts are stimulated by a poor diet. I started researching all of the things that I needed to change in my diet and I did it.
I lost 15 lbs in a 1.5 months (by mid December) and I've maintained my weight since then. Prior to changing my diet, I weighed 145 lbs and I now weigh 130 lbs and I'm 5'3". I never exercised and now I'm concerned that me loosing 15 lbs just by changing my diet alone is not normal! I feel healthy, but I've just never lost so much weight so quickly before and this concerns me. My body looks great. Everyone notices the change and I get a few compliments a day. But the fact that they point it out only increases my worry.
This is what I did:
I stopped eating red meat and I now only eat chicken, turkey or fish; I no longer eat whit rice (just brown rice or no rice); I eat fruits every morning; I only drink water or 100% juice; I eat a light lunch consisting of salad or soup; I take vitamins; I watch my portions; No more fried foods; No more junk or fast foods; I also cut dairy out of my diet (lactose intolerant anyway).
With this information, is it your honest opinion that one can loose 15 lbs in a month and a half just by changing to this diet with no exercise? I plan to go get a physical but while I wait for an appointment, I'd like some input to put my mind at ease!
Thank you all in advance!
Please note that my intention is not to loose weight! I gladly welcome this new body and I definitely plan on maintaining it however, loosing weight was never a goal of mine and as such, am not really interested in any weight loss programs. Thank you anyway!.
What do you think of this diet? Good for weight loss?
I'm on a budget so I buy things in bulk, usually frozen, dry beans, etc. Nutrition facts are from the labels.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast smoothie
-1/2 cup organic mixed berries, frozen 35 calories, 3g fiber, 6g protein
-1/4 cup whole grain steel cut oats (cooked or soaked) 170 calories, 5g fiber, 7g protein
-1/2 cup low fat kefir (plain or flavored) 80 calories, 1.5g fiber, 5.5g protein
TOTAL 285 calories, 9.5g fiber, 18.5g protein
COFFEE (two mugs)
-1/2 cup 1% milk 51 calories, 4g protein
TOTAL 51 calories, 4g protein
SNACK(S)
-19 raw almonds (unsalted) 180 calories, 3g fiber, 7g protein
-1 medium banana 105 calories, 3g fiber, 1g protein
TOTAL 285 calories, 6g fiber, 8g protein
LUNCH
-1 large sweet potato 162 calories, 5.9g fiber, 3.6g protein
TOTAL 162 calories, 5.9g fiber, 3.6g protein
A few mugs of green tea with lemon
DINNER
Veggie Pasta (or Veggie Brown rice)
-1 cup cooked whole grain pasta (or whole grain brown rice) 200 calories, 6g fiber, 7g protein
-1/2 cup black beans (from dry) 140 calories, 6g fiber, 7g protein
-1 cup broccoli 30 calories, 2g fiber, 1g protein
-1 cup squash 23 calories, 1g fiber, 1g protein
-1 cup carrots 52 calories, 3g fiber, 1g protein
TOTAL 445 calories, 18g fiber, 17g protein
DAILY TOTAL
1,228 calories, 39.4 g fiber, 51g protein
No added sugar or salt.
Random info.
I'm female, 22 years old, 5' 8", last time weighed 250lbs. :( That was 6 months ago when I had a baby. I gained a ton of weight while pregnant. I've been eating healthy since then, just way too much food, and I hate the feeling of being too full. I eat really slow to avoid that feeling. I want to make a serious life change. This isn't a "diet" to me, it's what I really would like to eat. I like "bland" food too, as in no extra dressing or sauces. I'm not a big fan of meat but I'm not against it. I'm stuck inside with my baby all day but I do go out for a couple walks daily (pushing a stroller so I can't go too fast) 30-60 minutes each. I stretch and I do squats, lunges, and plié squats (I googled what they are called, site below). I usually do 20-50 at a time, of each, then walk around the house until the burn wears off. I try to do that twice a day, more if I feel like it. In a few weeks I'm going to start swimming a lot at the beach near my apartment. I also drink about a gallon of water everyday, sometimes more (I never feel sick from it). I take a prenatal vitamin and DHA/EPA combo (two separate pills) and a few fenugreek pills (I just stopped breastfeeding and had a bunch left). I reintroduced coffee, my guilty pleasure that I'm not willing to give up. I don't smoke. I would like to lose weight and just feel healthier. No set goals besides a healthy lifestyle, smaller clothes, and setting a good example for my son. :)
http://exercise.about.com/cs/butthipsthighs/l/aa092900a.htm
weight Loss for Military Service?
Thank you all for reading this question and taking the time to answer. My question is I am trying to lose about 40 lbs of fat and get into shape for military ( reserve) boot camp by May 2010. I am 5'7 and I weight about 217lbs( lost 10 lbs) in past three weeks. I have started to exercise daily and here is my program. Every gym sessions lasts about 2 hours.
Mon- Chest and triceps ( 4 sets and min 6-8 reps per exercise) + 1 Hour Cardio ( ski machine - heart rate about 150)
Tues- Back and biceps ( same as above) + 1 Hour cardio ( same as above)
Wed- Legs+ 1 Hour cardio( same as above)
Thurs- Shoulders( 4 sets min 6-8 reps per exercise) + 1 hour cardio ( ski machine)
Fri- Back ( 4 sets min 6-8 reps per exercise) + 1 Hour cardio( ski machine heart rate 150).
Sat - rest Cardio only 1 hour ( heart rate 150)
Sun- no exercise.
Sleep- 6- 8 hours but sometimes hard because working two jobs and hours are crazy, but trying my best.
Diet- High protein, low healthy carbs ( oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, just before working out) + supplements ( vitamins), and only water to drink, maybe one coffee to get me up in the morning. Meals are about six meals a day ( ie)
Monday- breakfast - salmon burger(2) egg whites(2) bottle of water,coffee (black), small portion of walnuts
snack( 4 hours later) break bar known as Cliff bar+ water
Lunch: Grilled Lamb+ whole wheat pasta or my favorite bowl of Oatmeal with blueberries and skim milk+_water.
( carbs only before workout and never before sleep)
snack ( after gym) Break bar or protein shake+ water
Dinner: Grilled turkey or my favorite salmon steaks( only steamed, baked or grilled)
Now my questions are I know this can be improved on? I only did this because this a plan I use to use when I studied Judo, and it did help. But that was 20 years ago, and things have changed. Ultimate goal is a weight around 170 and BMI less than 20%, since military chart says I am overwieght. If anyone has any comments of any help with this program which could speed up my weight loss, that would be greatly appreciated. Please no special weight loss drinks that only screw with your metabolism, all natural all the way, PLEASE. Thank you all in advance, for your help.
again please Kenzie and all I do not want a super special diet berry that only I must buy. And you have cure to all my ailments I do not believe in that and think it is a waste of time.
Why do i constantly have a bad tasting burp all day after taking GNC B-complex 50?
Heres the Supplment Facts:
Thiamin(Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Mononitraite)50mg 3333%
Riboflavin(Vitamin B-2)50mg 2941%
Niacin(as Niacinamide)50mg 250%
Vitamin B-6(as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)50mg 2500%
Folic Acid 400mcg 100%
Vitamin B-12(as Cyanocobalamin)50mcg 833%
Biotin 50mcg 17%
Panthothenic Acid(as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50 mg 500%
Choline Bitartrate 50mg
Inositol 50mg
para-Aminobenzoic Acid(PABA) 50mg
And heres the other ingredients:
Gelatin
Mono-& Diglycerides
Whole Brown Rice Powder(Oryza sativa)
Brewers Yeast
Lecithin
Alfalfa Leaf Powder(Medicago sativa)
Watercress Herb Powder(Nasturium officinate)
Parsley Herb Powder(Petroselinum crispum)
Also these capsules stink real bad too and also cause your urine to be a VERY NEON yellow color...They really smell bad!
Do i still need a multivitamin ?
my current protein powder contains the follwing ingerdiants...
Vitamin A: 1900IU 38%
Vitamin C: 25mg 42%
Vitamin D: 160IU 40%
Vitamin E: 90IU 300%
Thiamin: 0.55mg 37%
Riboflavin: 0.9mg 53%
Vitamin B6: 0.75mg 38%
Folic Acid: 150mcg 38%
Vitamin B12: 6mcg 60%
Biotin: 130mcg 43%
Pantothenic Acid: 3.5mg 35%
Calcium: 900mg 90%
Iron: 6.9mg 38%
Phosphorus: 490mg 49%
Iodine: 55mcg 37%
Magnesium: 180mg 45%
Zinc: 6mg 40%
Copper: 0.8mg 40%
Sodium: 180mg 8%
Potassium: 450mg 13%
i have 3 servings of this daily do i still need a multiviatamin or is it overkill..if not is there a single vitamin i need more of ?
here is my meal plan
meal 1= protein shake with milk @5 am
meal 2=cottage cheese and pineapple @7:30 am
meal 3=protein shake with milk @10 am
meal 4=turkey wrap with cheese and a banana @ noon
meal 5 =preworkout meal protein shake with water and 5 grams of creatine and a lipodrene with ephedrine tablet @2pm
meal 6 =protein shake with soy milk after workout @ 5 pm
meal 7 = either 6 ozs. of salmon ,tuna , chicken , or steak with green beans or brown rice @8pm
before bed 4 bcaa capsules with a glass soymilk. @ 10pm