Hello! I am writing my undergraduate thesis and I need sources with Exact guidelines for the Mediterranean diet as how many servings of vegetables, nuts, and poultry is recommended. Thanks a ton for the help in advance!
My GP has recommended that the best mix for my high ish cholesterol is mixing IF with Mediterranean diet. Anyone in this sub using this combo? How are you finding it? I'd imagine the high amounts of olive oil would...
lately, I have gone on the Mediterranean diet. I only cook for myself and sometimes when I follow a recipe, I find the meal has too much quantity for one person. so, I take half of the ingredients' amounts mentioned...
According to [WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20200102/mediterranean-diet-repeats-as-best-overall-of-2020) the Mediterranean diet is the healthiest in the world. There is a lot of overlap between that diet and the broad recommendations of the old food pyramid. Both recommend the bulk of your calories come from fruits,...
Anyone out there tried this? I have been doing IF for a year but want to try the anti-inflammatory (AI) diet because of some separate health issues. Interested in hearing anyone’s experience. In the research I’ve done on AI it talks...
For anyone having trouble choosing between these two diets, this article makes it pretty clear, based on your needs. [Mediterranean vs Keto](https://medshadow.org/mediterranean-or-keto/)
I've read many articles on the subject of your microbiome and how to 'feed' it (rule of thumb: 30 sources over every 7 days). Many articles on prebiotic vs probiotic foods, too. The one element on which I cannot seem...
i was working on nutrition homework and started wondering this. are there actually foods that increase your life span? or do these foods just have a lower rate of decreasing life span? i’m a nutrition major in my second year,...
I’ve decided to dedicate 2023 to getting healthy after being overweight most of my life (and obese since I graduated from law school). Both my parents have died in the last few years, and I want to get healthy to...
Hey all, Advice question. I (26 M) am roughly 174 pounds and 5’11. I’d like to get to 160 for a goal weight. Puts me right in the middle of the BMI healthy range. I currently do only two meals a day,...
I’ve been eating more Plant-Based (and in some cases, vegan) recipes and I’ve noticed a lot (and I mean *a lot*) of improvements in my overall well-being…But I’m curious : Being from the US, where much of our food is...
Anyone eating the Mediterranean diet have any go-to recipes to share? I’m just getting started and I want to simplify it.
Any input on good quality gluten free bread that also fits the description of Mediterranean diet kind of whole grains? Does anything like this exist?
Hello guys, I have been trying different methods for eating healthy but without stress. I wondered how you guys approach your nutritional care - like resources (books/blogs/products/services/information sites/videos) you use, your mindsets, etc. No promotion of products/services that you have...
Many years ago, I visited Spain and noticed that the majority of people were in great shape. At the time I was aghast by my host family’s eating schedule - No one really ate breakfast. Maybe an espresso once in...
Interested in how other pre-diabetics feel while fasting and what kind of results they've seen. Personally, I combine IF with a low carb Mediterranean diet. I've been eating horribly for months now, so I decided to check my fasting blood...
F, 23 16:8 IF CW: 193 This is my second go round with IF. I started it in April of last year and lost 30 pounds by September, as I was getting married. After the wedding, I unfortunately gained it all...
30+f, 169cm, gw 70kg, cw 72-75kg, still. For the last year. In the tail end of 2021 I've done a month of cycling abt a 100km a week, and since november I got new job and walk abt 6000 steps...
TIA for any help you can give me. I've been on a 20:4 fast for 10 days, eating between 1200-1400 calories a day on a Mediterranean diet. I'm 65 years old, haven't exercised in 20 years. I've lost a tiny bit...
I’ve been searching for anti-inflammatory diets (for health reasons), and among all the common sense limitations I’ve seen (avoid sugar, alcohol), I almost always see gluten as a food to avoid. What is it about gluten that causes inflammation?
In a recent video by Gil Carvalho, he looks at a new review that focuses on the effects of substituting other calorie sources in place of saturated fat. The evidence would seem to weigh against saturated fat. What is your opinion...
I’ve read so much on nutrition that my head feels like it is going to explode. The thing that sucks the most is there is no general consensus of what the “ideal” human diet is. I’ve heard arguments for keto, paleo,...
I’ve always had a passion for nutrition/fitness but recently I’ve dug into the research regarding metabolic disease and insulin resistance, and it’s pretty overwhelming. There seems to be compelling evidence that *everything* causes MD / IR. Carbs are the boogeyman...
So after the thread yesterday, and just perusing the sub today and reading through various threads, this whole nutrition thing seems pretty confusing. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there, it seems that it is easier...
I find it so confusing. The more I learn, the more complex it gets. Also of course there are different options like Mediterranean, paleo, etc. For me trying to mix in vegetables is always important as well as avoiding...
Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a few weeks as I did research on IF - I had been hesitant in the past considering the previously assumed negative effects on premenopausal women and our hormone cycles, but there's a new,...
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Hi, I deal with neurodegenerative issues (i'm 29 yo) due to old trauma (car crash) and cronic infections, my memory is very poor and it's hard for me to organize my thinking and verbalize it. I hear an electric sound...
Has a nutritionist or nutrition enthusiast ever published the details of a ‘close-to-perfect’ diet, consisting of as many nutrients as possible and a broad range of meals for every day of the week, for optimal health? .
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What are some of the most scientifically proven health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet?
Are humans designed to eat meat and is there solid evidence to back up that meat is a carcinogen? It plant based eating actually healthier than Paleo?
Nutrition of canned/jarred Hearts of Palm ? Can't buy them fresh....... Referring to the negative category of processed foods explained by Dr. Andrew Huberman within the topic of Nutrition,
I've been doing research on supplements to add to my current stack. I'd like to add something that helps in reducing stroke risk or heart issues considering I have both in my family. I was looking at both NAC and...
Pasta that is higher in protein, with lower carbs, that tastes good (in my opinion) seems like a miracle. I know it's not a complete protein being made from legume-based flour. I'm cautiously optimistic because sometimes things are too good...
Are there any major cuisines that are naturally lower in fat than others? Ie, cuisines and cultures that tend to consume less fatty foods?
What are the benefits and downsides to both?
I’m 10 weeks on IF following Dr. Jason Fung´s great insights! 1st 6 weeks I lost 5kg, doing 16:8 x 4 days per week, great.. I have 1 Dumbell 5 kg, that I have statered using to work my upper...
I am 16 and brought this question up to my fitness teacher, thought he didn’t really answer my question. I am not saying the best for weight loss I want to know what the best possible meals. Like diets or...
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Hey, I love If and EF. I'm 100% sure that the right way. But I see quite a few people hate on it and specially on Dr. Jason Fung. It's quite frustrating to people tell you you're stupid for believing...
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I am looking for any resources, articles, Ted talks, YouTube videos, etc. that explains nutrition or the effects of sugary, processed foods in children (particularly between the ages of 8-14). I am especially interested in learning about nutrition standards outside...
So what does the community think about cheese and dairy products in general with regards to if it's a healthy food or otherwise?
Every time I lurk through recipes there are those fancy folks that fry or bake with holistic organic extra virgin cold press oils. And I don't really get it. Like OK raw oils are maybe better in salads because you...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
I’m very new to the concept of tracking macros and I’m reading so much conflicting information. Is there a “best practice” for women on a weight loss journey doing 16:8? I follow a Mediterranean-ish diet with lots of fresh, non-starchy vegetables,...
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It happened the first time around the holidays when for about 2 days I ate whatever and whenever I wanted and had multiple bowel movements a day and then this week when Sunday evening, when I had another "cheat day"....
I have a food addiction and I don't know what to eat when I break fast.
I would like to seek advice. I've been doing IF for 5 years now. It helped me lose 10-15 kg (22-33 lbs) at some point in my life. It has become pretty much my lifestyle. I mostly go with 20/4...
Which one of the artificial/ natural sweeteners is the safest/ has at least side effects? Are there any studies/ meta analysis on the topic?
When I think about (for instance) French vs Indian culinary traditions, traditional Indian food seems a lot 'healthier' in general than traditional French dishes. Is that a distinction/classification we can make fairly or is my view on these countries' traditions...
So I'm 17F, I'll be 18 in a few months so I hope this isn't a problem. I'm about 5'3 feet and 148 pounds, my goal weight is 120 pounds, I have binge eating problems and also sugar addiction, I...
Hello! I have a question regarding dried fruits. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating dried fruits? In case there are some specific dried fruits that are even recoomended to consume, let me know. Thank you.
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I'm a beginner and I want to do 16:8 fasting to loose weight. How much do you have to eat in the 8 hours window ?
Hello team, I am not sure what I am doing wrong with following IF. I am a 46M, former military, in decent shape but want to lose weight. I have been following an 18/6 plan with a "cheat day" on Sunday....
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I come here multiple times a day. I see transformations, I see struggles. I see new adventures. I see new beginnings. IF is a journey. Just like you didn’t gain all the weight in one day either....
I'm fasting for longevity purposes. I was seeing that mouse studies on fasting would not be correlated to IF or OMAD which is what I've been doing. They would be closer to a 3-5 day fast. I was further reading...
What nutrition do nuts have and how much can you eat. Also how do salted differ from unsalted in terms of how healthy/nutritious they are.
everything i've read or watched about ACV seems to always add a disclaimer that there are very few studies on the benefits of ACV therefore any medicinal claims shouldn't be taken as gospel. of course there are the people that...
I’m kinda new to IF so I thought I’d start with 18:6. I’ve also tried omad and 16:8. Been a couple months now. No matter what I do, I can’t help overeating and gorging during the feeding window. Snacking all...
How does a regular person wade through misinformation and contradictions around nutrition? For example, tomatoes, apparently they have elements that are cancer fighting. But Inflammation can contribute to higher levels of cancer. Tomatoes, cause a lot of inflammation. So avoid.. or not (I...
The salad has kale, pasta, tomatoes, garlic oil dressing, and cheese. This seems pretty nutrient rich, why could I not live off just this?
I’m doing IF with my eating times between 11 AM and 6 PM. While I understand a week isn’t a long time to do IF and I should not expect drastic results that quickly, I have gained weight? I’m limiting my...
For as long as I can remember it's been a huge controversy in nutrition as to whether or not cow milk is healthy, with some people saying yes and some people saying hell no. So, okay, let's assume it's unhealthy. Is...
I know it's a very basic question and I apologize if it has been asked before. I used the search option and read through a few interesting threads, but none of them answered exactly what I would like to know....
They have less sugar per calorie much more protein and just a little less fiber as well as plenty of vitamins too
I'm interested to hear your arguments against following a plant-based (plant-forward) diet. I don't mean vegan or vegetarian, but essentially an omnivore diet that's centered on whole plant foods (whole-food plant-based, WFPB) and sometimes adds animal-based and ultraprocessed foods. I'm surprised...
Hi folks, There are certain groups of people that are still recommended to specifically reduce their consumption of fat as a macronutrient. From personal experience, I'm familiar with post-cholecystectomy patients (not all of them, but commonly). Also I believe people with...
The recent top post is about a layne norton podcast where he speaks about various things, intermittent fasting, energy balance, etc etc. He also speaks about carbohydrates, fat, protein and insulin. In that post, a lot of people were making...
How do you do it ? For me, it's mostly 16:8, 18:6, I try really hard to eliminate added sugars, I hydrate a lot, I drink coffee during my fast. I don't avoid carbs. I try to eat...
https://nam.edu/people-in-hong-kong-have-the-longest-life-expectancy-in-the-world-some-possible-explanations/ >**People in Hong Kong Have the Longest Life Expectancy in the World: Some Possible Explanations** >... > In fact, Hong Kong’s per capita meat consumption is the highest in the world [11], and people in Hong Kong are not particularly active in...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
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Dropped 35 lbs. having trouble dropping the last 10 lbs. goal 160. 5’7” 30-70 minutes exercise 5x a week. Walking/yoga. I would like to hear from other women what they eat each day to maintain or lose weight. Do you...
After doing IF for 3 months, 16:8, I would like to quit IF. In these months, I haven't lost any weight at all, but fortunately haven't gained any either. Are there any particular things I should know before stopping? I would...
I just started fasting a week or two ago and I'm never hungry when I finish. I forced myself to eat a hard boiled egg, but I'm absolutely stuffed. Is this normal? I only ate 800 calories yesterday and burned...
I read somewhere a long time ago that a nutrition that is richer on proteins is better for learning and studying, but it was a looong time ago and I haven't found any experiment/study claiming anything related to that. I...
I just started IF a week ago and I am doing 12-12 I am 33 years of age and my blood sugar is pretty high. Will this approach be effective, what is the diet like in IF?
It seems like it's in everything like bread, pasta, beverages, cereal, and sauces. What kind of diets avoid most of this? EDIT: Thank you guys for suggestions! I just want to be clear that I do read nutrition labels, but some...
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Long story short, In Mediterranean and Scandinavian diets (for example) they eat lots of fish. More than, what is recommended in (most countries in) Europe, 1 or 2 times a week, max. Why is this a recommendation that pops up everywhere,...
I saw yet another article today talking about how almost all diets cause weight loss over a 6 month period, but they pretty much all show none of that weight loss maintained by the 12 month mark. The diets...
The benefits of fasting and cold showers (not intermittent fasting) seem to have benefitted beyond what I possibly could have imagined. But In particular fasting. My depression has practically disappeared. I have almost no anxiety and I’m happier. I’m...
Not eating something because you are not familiar with it.
I cannot go 18 hours without eating. I can't even go 16 hours without eating. The most I've gone without eating in the past 16 days is 12 hours, and that was a struggle. I don't know what to do...
I talked to my nutritionist yesterday, and explained how I had failed at IF 20:4 and 18:6. She is putting me on a new program she says will actually have me fasting 21 hours a day, but in shorter periods....
I watched the game changers documentary and im curious about the plant based diet. Has anyone tried it? If so did any change happen? Was your physical performance better or worse? Im very curious.
Got a lot of questions about the benefits and cons of these two diets, so I thought I'd do a write-up comparing them. Feel free to add thoughts, comments or concerns. [Mediterranean vs Keto](https://medshadow.org/mediterranean-or-keto/?fbclid=IwAR05cx4u2O35DwqlzQj23pzHkYqD3fF99yT6IC8Yv0HXASwzzLXr2RMic38)
It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
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Hey all, Just finished reading Paul Saladino's book the carnivore diet in which he recommends basically only meat in his carnivore plans level 1-5. However, looking at his website the first picture shows him with a bunch of fruits, honey...
I’m extremely confused as I’m hearing different opinions left and right both on how much fat is good to have in the diet and what kind is good. Is animal fat better than vegetable oil? Is olive oil good? Are...
What would happened if you have a higher fat macro percentage than protein? Lets say 50 % carb 30% fat and 20% protein, would that make you gain more body fat percentage or would that not affect anything?
Any resources or YouTuber you all suggest on vegan IF. Even though IF and Keto are not the same thing, some of the IF YouTubers I follow are huge advocates for meat, dairy, eggs, but I can’t get behind. Suggestions graciously welcomed
Simple as that, being confrtoned with this idea is blowing my mind, do people think healthy food can never taste good? Is enjoying a poptart a sign of an eating disorder? Personally I think theres nothing wrong with deriving happiness...