Hi! If a particular food/drink lists "stevia leaf extract" as an ingredient, does that mean it could be mixed with erythritol?
I have heard "stevia" is often mixed with other substances like erythritol. However, I am curious whether this applies only to commercial stevia sweetener blends sold in stores, or to "stevia leaf extract" as an ingredient.
Both have beneficial nutrients, but I'm unsure which is healthier, do you know which is healthier?
I can think of a few that I have experienced and observed
Limited finances: i have seen people trying to build a healthy diet on $3 a day in the U.S.
Limited space/equipment for cooking: for example, i have seen college students struggling because they are stuck with the college cafeteria food and maybe only a mini-fridge, if even that, in their dorm room
Difficulty dedicating not only time but the mental effort to prepare healthy foods (because the cleaning up is a drain as well, especially if you can't leave it for later because of living situation/roommates etc)
Special diets (gluten free is just one example) can make getting nutrients more difficult. And this is definitely compounded when you are trying to follow more than one restriction at a time
Just the temptation of prioritizing taste and convenience when there is so much else to worry about in life!
Have you experienced any of these or have any other ideas?
I also see that more than one of these challenges are present at the same time, and magnify each other i.e. no kitchen, no money, no time
By science-based, I mean qualified researchers and ideally practitioners, familiar with the literature and how it pans out in the real world. I’m not into fads (been there, tried that) just facts.
By trust, I mean not sponsored, nor having products to sell. Other than information, that is!
For example, I follow Physionic and Sigma Nutrition. Both seem to me to be pretty well-informed, fad-resistant and willing to update or revise their views based on evidence.
Who else do you guys follow and why? Thanks in advance.
No added sugars or anything.
I always thought coffee was bad for us until just now I saw it's just the sugars, adding flavourings etc...
So is it FINE if without it? Or what?
Are there items you consume regularly that you don’t actually enjoy as much as you think? How might your diet change if cravings, emotional attachment, or marketing had no effect on your decisions?
Like 60-70% of calories, what you think?
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What do you guys eat on a daily basis? :)
People went on animal based/carnivore diet saying they feeling good, people went on vegetarian/vegan diet saying they feeling good.
And even the contrary people who feeling bad went on this diet.
Why?
I keep seeing people talk about the health benefits from fasting. But does that mean it is unhealthy if you eat every few hours? Of course it is important in both cases to get proper nutrients and if the goal is to mantain weight an appropriate amount of calories, but in my experience I can eat quite often and not gain. Are there negative consequences to eating often (that outweigh the negative consequences of IF)?
I feel like everyone has that food that’s supposed to be healthy, but for some reason your body just doesn’t vibe with it.
What make them unhealthy?
This seems like a more affordable alternative to my current whey protein, which is noticeably overpriced. I’m curious whether the unbranded pure soy isolate protein would work well as a replacement, and has anyone else tried it?
Does anybody know where can I find this book free online?
Free PDF ASPEN Adult Nutrition Support core curriculum, 4th edition ??
You can list more than one meal, preferably in order from best.
I always take the fish because I think it's healthier than beef, but then again it's fried... Is it better?
Everyone says so, but I don't. Instead, I see:
American households must prioritize diets built on whole, nutrient-dense foods—protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains. Paired with a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats, and chemical additives, this approach can change the health trajectory for so many Americans.
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Consume a variety of protein foods from animal sources, including eggs, poultry, seafood, and red meat, as well as a variety of plant-sourced protein foods, including beans, peas, lentils, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy.
Do you think people emphasize 'animal sources' over 'whole foods', whole grains, and the warning against processed food, excess sodium, refined carbs, etc.? I heard some people are eating 6 eggs for breakfast and 2 whole chickens for lunch. I still see many people buying bacon, pasta - mostly made from refined wheat flour. I also see very few whole wheat breads in people's shopping cart.
A lot of people know they need to change their diet to be more nutritious and therefore avoid health risks, but mistrust influencers and companies due to not wanting to be shamed or sold unnecessary products.
The WHO provides very specific recommendations however I haven't come across a mealplan that actually builds off of them.
I think a lot of people would find it easier to start eating nutritiously if they had a mealplan to follow and gather knowledge and success through trying it out instead of tedious research that is frustrating and may yield false results due to being non-professional.
So: Has anyone here come across meal-plans like this?
Thanks!
Is there any list/table with that info that is reliable? I've been looking at soluble fiber content of different foods, but no two sources give even a similar value. One place said, for example, pears have 4 g of soluble fiber every 100g, while other said it only has 0,5g.
Any comprehensive list/meta-analysis available out there?
A sudden trend among gym going people and many fitness conscious people in India is drinking Diet Coke. They drink that a lot. So I wanted to ask how safe is it to drink Diet Coke in comparison to a Normal Coke ?
Like while drinking normal Coke I know it's bad but are there any bad things with Diet Coke too ?