Hi, I have been on a whole-food plant based diet for a while. Still looking for ways to improve health and longevity. Combining the two seems so powerful, that I'm wondering if this can be safely accomplished. Does anyone has...
I say this because the only reason I see being vegan is somewhat healthy nowadays is because of supplements and fortified foods. But I wonder, would it have been possible in our ancient history?
I got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis back in 2016 when I was in the hospital for a week with salmonella poisoning. I have not eaten any meat for 19 years and have been fully vegan for 7. After I got...
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I am learning nutrition and I understand that proteins break down into aminos and aminos turn back to certain proteins where they. There are 9 essential out of 20. My question is, how do I know I am getting all...
If yes, can you share your diet?
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...
A few years ago, I became vegan for a variety of reasons that had to do with climate change, animal cruelty and my own health. Almost two years ago, I doctor suggested trying a keto diet in order to address...
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.
Does protein from beans/soy/peas for example help preserve and build muscle the same as animal protein goes? Do you have to eat more protein if you get it from plants?
What impact would alternating a healthy diet with a junk food-based diet from one day to another have on the body? What I mean by the above-mentioned alternation is having a menu along the lines of: Monday - everything raw: a large...
I was really fat as a kid, at 16 years old I lost alot of weigt 107kg —> 70kg (gained and lost 10 and after 20 again) am now 22. im now at 80/85 and i notice that my fat...
Anytime I try to get an answer to this question I can’t seem to find the answer I’m looking for. Most studies that link meat consumption to negative health outcomes test a typical western diet which includes meat, against a...
Two days into my fast (plus a prep day where I ate very little). Finding it just so so challenging. And reading the threads on here and how people have such an easy time with it discourages me despite it...
Dr Fung has said that low carb and fasting are crucial for permanent weight loss, but after reading his articles and the Obesity Code, to me, it looks like unless you have diabetes, fasting and not eating below maintenance on...
Are there any 'must haves', you recommend to eat daily, to ensure you're getting your micronutrients as expected? Outside of taking a vitamin pill, are there some food recommendations to stay above the 'minimum daily requirements'?
I read everywhere that switching to a plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, especially from Dr Greger. I'm wondering to which extent these benefits are impaired by having just one animal-based meal a week, typically because of a Sunday gathering...
- 16/8 water, coffee - Fasting from 8pm until noon - One day at a time - i want to lose about 40 lbs. I want stop using a cpap. I want reduce the need for blood pressure & cholesterol meds. I’m resuming swimming as exercise in...
Would love to have a partner through this. I'm looking to do a 14 day fast, but this being my first extended fast I plan to listen to my body to see how far I can go. F/21/5'3" CW: 148lbs GW:...
I’m down 7 pounds in a week after eating until satiation every meal. Plus I’m on my period which usually causes a 5 to 7 pound gain so I may have lost even more than that. What I accidentally...
To keep this short, I'm thinking of dry fasting as long as I'm comfortable with (ideally 9-11 days) and transitioning into an electrolyte water fast and would love for some experienced dry fasters to just correct me, add or take. Preparation: Fasting...
I wanted to wait until after a couple of days of gradual refeeding before posting my results. Here they are: -Height: 6 ft - Starting weight: 237 lbs -Weight after fast ended: 224 lbs ...
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.806566/abstract Priority micronutrient density in foods Provisionally accepted The final version of the article will be published here soon pending final quality checks Notify me Ty Beal1* and Flaminia Ortenzi1 1Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Switzerland Background: Despite concerted efforts to improve diet quality...
If someone ate a large enough variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds couldn't they possibly meet all of these needs? Or are there some nutrients we simply can't get outside of meat/animal products?
What are some of the most scientifically proven health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet?
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...
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As it appears in the title I want to know what's the best diet to a person who hit the gym for lifting and fast omad on regular basis ? I think vegan is a hard for a person who fast On...
What do I say to someone who says you don't get enough protein with a plant based diet?
Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?
Is anyone currently using fasting to treat cancer? What type of fasting, how often, water only? TIA
One-size-fits-all diets are a great place to start your health journey. But we are all unique so certain foods that may work well for you may not work for others. What have you done to personalize your diet? What worked and...
At several points in our recent history, several processed foods have been introdouced in the market that were convenient and purportedly healthy but after several generations, they were shown to be detrimental to our health causing cancer, cardiovascular among other...
I’m [Steve Hendricks](https://www.stevehendricks.org/), author of a new book on the science, history, and practice of fasting, [The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting](https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781419748479). I’ll be doing an [AMA this Thursday](https://iama.link/YbMv), Sept. 8, from...
He's vegan which upsets a lot of people, but I'm genuinely curious how many people trust or distrust him.
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I am a male weighing 93 kg. I went from 112 kg to 83 and then gained 10 kg over the course of 8 months after i quit that diet. I had a dietician btw. I Read obesity code and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XjmvBFt63k What are your thoughts on this video?
Googling answers say that adults should have no more than 30g of sugars a day. I'm not too sure whether that's added (I'm guessing) or included with fruits and other stuff. Meanwhile carbohydrate intake is about 300g a day but...
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I’m wondering if anyone knows whether fasting can help someone with excess cortisol? Fasting raises cortisol, so I am wondering if someone like me with excess cortisol (300% of the normal range) can benefit from fasting? I have fasted twice...
I can understand processed meat but normal steak and stuff, like why is it bad? It seems strange to me because to me it feels like that is what our bodies should be used to after being hunters for several...
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Hi I’m a 20 year old 5’5 male 140lb. I’d like to drop to 130lbs and keep it off. I’ve been trying to IM fast the last few weeks and finally feel up to a 7 day water fast (or...
I'm curious if anyone has ever tried this form of fasting style but could adapt to omad? But has anyone looked into this style of eating? I want to try this way of eating.
So I’ve done OMAD on and off for the past 6 years. I’ve really been wanting to try rolling 48’s or 72’s but once I hit around 22-24 hrs of fasting it seems like my fuse is just non-existent. Does...
So i see so many people talk so greatly about keto mixed with if, but i rarely see anyone who is vegetarian talk about their diet. Basically all of my protein comes from legumes, lentils and soy based prpduct -...
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...
Just found out I have a fairly rare ocular cancer: Chordial melanoma. Definitely malignant, will be metastatic if not already (testing upcoming to see my status). Since I'm just now hitting 67 and semi-retired, there will be no expensive heroics, but...
Just what the title says, I suffer from both and am interested if anyone has personal accounts
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...
Well I ended my dry fast two hours shy of 6 days. I drank a pint of naturally alkaline spring water. Then some core brand water which has potassium bicarbonate, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride. 7-11 sells organic cold pressed...
Post here about fasts you're starting or to provide progress updates in order to minimize overall clutter in the subreddit. Can also ask questions or set up accountability.
I’ve been doing 16/8 for a while now with some success at the start. Then I went to Venice for a week and south of France for six weeks. Came home to no kitchen as the schedule for my new...
Recently I have been eating raw (mainly fruits, some veg and the odd cooked meal of rice or potatoes etc) and my energy and hydration is through the roof. Did a refeed of meat and veggies yesterday as an experiment...
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How do vegetarians get enough protein? Looking for options that aren’t beans or a shake.
I am struggling so so much trying to dry fast or even water fast...I know I can do it because I did a 2 week water fast before like 2 years ago but I just really need to lose a...
As my title says, I’m a migraine sufferer. I get migraines 2-3 times a month that last a minimum of 2 days. Blindness, nausea, pain (obvi), the whole shebang. I’ve seen numerous doctors and I’m now seeing a homeopathic doctor...
I just attempted my first full fast and was able to make it over 80 hours before suffering from severe electrolyte deprivation. I have started fasting again and am now completing the second full day. I have ordered fasting salts...
* **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...
So here’s the thing I find I can be successful in losing weight over time doing intermittent fasting it is far less invasive far more enjoyable and I don’t have to go without food which quite honestly unless you are...
So what are some biases that affect nutrition that aren't related to nutrition? I think we need to realize these biases, especially in ourselves, and Beware of them in others. Personal taste. Some people just really like eating...
On December 7, 2021 I had my annual physical. Due to the raging pandemic, I had actually skipped going in for my annual physical (and eye appointment, and dentist appointment…) in 2020. So, it was almost two years to the...
Vegan, keto, low fat and high carb are all exactly opposite to each other. On one hand there is peer reviewed literature which says high fat high protein diets can cause insulin resistance on the other some...
I'm not a nutritionist but it sounds *too* restrictive. It's pretty just mushroom, avocados, soy, and nuts.
Instead of watching YouTube videos and reading articles on Google, I want to be self-sufficient and knowledgeable enough to be able to formulate my own diet plans and workout routines. What are the best books people have read or heard...
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...
All those years I drink so little water and when I am fasting I drink even less.. I just can't and i don't know why. I see some recommending as high as 3,7L of water per day!! How is...
What are peoples thoughts on this? Would a vegan based protein powder such as the product below fall in the Processed Fiber category? product: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/p/natural-factors-whole-earth-sea-protein-greens-organic-vanilla-chai-1-lb-7-1-oz-pwdr?SourceCode=INTL4071&showPopup=f&DFA=1&UTM_Medium=Shopping&UTM_Source=GOOGLE&UTM_Campaign=+Protein+and+Fitness&UTM_Content=PRODUCT_GROUP&SourceCode=INTL4071&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJSaBhBUEiwAg5W9p1IZyMl9K7TXP_Cj1SuvycsvyX2Sqz1i85tWeqh575oPXvwZ0ftImRoC2ssQAvD_BwE Link to article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/scitechdaily.com/diets-high-in-processed-fiber-may-increase-cancer-risk/amp/
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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'm curious what your dietary and metabolic preferences are, as fasters. What's your preferred diet, what are you eating most of the time (and especially between fasts), and why? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10ps67l)
Has anyone tried this? I’m just coming off a 5 day water fast and my swelling / joint pain was so much less on day 3-5 but once I start eating again the pain comes right back within a few...
disclaimer: i am not seeking medical advice, only tips/thoughts/suggestions, especially from folks who have fasted for medical reasons, since most folks here seem to do it for weight management reasons. \----- hi everyone! i have had some great luck in the past with...
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...
I get the whole discussion about taking supplements or not. Of course it always has to be seen in your personal context and your own body. Best way is to try out supplements and see how you feel. I went...
I got prescribed a beta blocker and cholesterol med today. It runs in my family. Yes I'm obese. I had a huge wake up call today. For too long I have been self pittying myself and saying I'll do it...
I(F30, 5’2”) am 189lbs, my goal is to get to 140lbs. I admit the idea of bulking up does not appeal to me, with that said my main goal is to drop the fat. My goal is also to eat...
Should I do daily 18/6 or twice a week 24hrs or some prolong fast? I have eczema.
I've seen Jason Fung say that keeping the refeeds in between rolling are best kept keto. I'm a vegan. Does this mean I should just eat a lot of avocados and then go back out into the next rolling fast?
My health has declined a lot in the past few years, ME/CFS, POTS, Psoriasis, Diverticulitis I notice the days i eat the least i have the most energy, doesn’t matter what I eat. Food in general just makes me depressed...
Last year I experimented with Keto and I loved it. I was able to control my hunger and I felt satiated a lot of the time. I was doing this as a means of controling my diabetes. Then I got...
I recently came across a diet/lifestyle based on nuts and fruits that does not involve any cooking [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5jWoC_CXQ) (it's not in English). Here's my notes/summary: * Wake up at 4 am. * Do meditation and yoga. * Drink water twice before 10 am. *...
I have read many people claiming giving up dairy was a “life-changer” for them. I love dairy and feel like I have no sensitivity to dairy products but I do wonder sometimes if cutting out dairy would make a huge difference...
It seems I was a bit off with my calories need. I have made new calculations and I would like to update My Fitness Pal app. Could you take a look and advise what macros to input into the app? F 46, ...
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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...
Hi everyone, Almost completed day 6 of a 10 (but potentially longer) water fast. My reasons for attempting this are to try and see if it can help me recover from some lingering health issues that I am suffering with (suspected...
And I’m not talking about the carnivore stuff and all that. I’m referring to the whole using clean meat as a centerpiece of the diet but bolstered by other animal products like butter and eggs, as well as fruits like...
EDIT: Alrighty, everyone, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for the excellent questions. If you have more questions, check out the Fasting FAQ at my website, https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq, which has about 10,000 words of answers to the most common questions I...
There is a lot of misinformation in the nutrition field that are sometimes even dangerous, what nutrition myths we need to be careful of?
I fast from 12AM to 4PM... Usually I eat broccoli just before midnight to keep me full for the whole fasting. Then I go to sleep and wake up in the morning and wait intil 4 to eat. When I do eat,...
Keto is high fat, low carb, and a decent amount protein. Vegetables are optional. Most people only do keto for a few years and then revert back to their normal eating habits after they get the health results they wanted,...