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Sandy asks…

How do you make a good healthy protein shake?

Ok I have been looking and looking for a good recipe for a protein shake. Almost everything I ive seen has something to do with steriods. So can someone tell me a safe recipe? Or can someone tell me a safe product i can buy?

Thanks a Bunch!

weight loss cardiff answers:

In my opinion, the best protein shakes are the ones you make at home with a blender. If you don’t have a blender, you can find one pretty cheap at Wal-mart, Target, K-mart, etc. Purchase a good protein powder at a health food store. If you’re trying to lose weight, use a whey product, otherwise just regular protein powder is fine. Mix a scoop of the powder with 1-cup milk (skim to lose weight), 1/2-cup plain yogurt, and fruit–fresh or frozen. The shake will be healthy and delicious. You can make a million variations using different fruits, flavorings, instant coffee, chocolate syrup, etc. The web page below has lots of protein shake recipes.
Http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/weight-loss-shake-recipes.html
They are mostly geared towards weight loss, so just change the skim milk for regular and the fat-free yogurt for regular. Enjoy!

Sandra asks…

Is it dangerous to drink olive oil as a weight gainer?

I need to meet a deadline for weight.

Olive oil has a lot of calories per tablespoon (130-200)

If I were to drink 2 cups of olive oil a day to maximize my calorie intake (Over a course of 1- 1 1/2 month) are there any dangerous Long term or short term effects?

After one month I Will NEVER consume that much again.

weight loss cardiff answers:

That’s a bad idea. Even if you could add fat to your body by drinking olive oil, you’re just going to lose it when you stop drinking the olive oil. If you want to keep the fat, you’ll have to continue drinking the olive oil or replace it with something else. And, if you’re going to replace it, why not do that now and eat food?

Your plan is misguided and bad for your body. Oil is fat. If you want to gain weight, you should eat a good and proper diet of food and just increase your portions. If you do that, you’ll still have a healthy diet. Here’s how you should eat.

Whether you want to gain weight, lose weight, add muscle, or maintain, you should use the same diet. In other words, everyone should be eating essentially the same macro nutrients (carbs, fats, protein), micro nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.) barring special health or medical considerations because we all have essentially the same physiognomy and there is only one version of peak health. Here is how we should all eat according to the US National Institute of Health who are among the best health professionals in the world and the people doctors listens to in the US.

OPTIMAL INTAKE
Eat varied, wholesome, and high quality foods such that your daily caloric intake is about equal to your daily caloric burn while keeping your macro nutrient ratios at about 55/25/20 (%calories from carbs/fats/protein) or whatever works for your goals. Go here for more about macros –> http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_calculator.htm . Only slight changes should be made in the macro nutrient ratios to accommodate the extreme demands of special activities such as extreme athletics or inactivity due to illness.

Note: Here are the details in case you’re interested:
http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2010.asp
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutrition.html

YOU MUST make your own food choices (no supplements without a doctor’s recommendation) based on your location, culture, available foods, personal preferences, personal resources, food allergies, etc. However, the words “varied”, “wholesome”, and “high quality” are important. And, you should consume your food in 4-6 daily meals with healthy snacks between such that you’re nourishing yourself every two hours when awake.

VARIED means a variety of foods including fruits, dairy, meats, vegetables, grains, nuts, etc.
WHOLESOME means as unprocessed, unrefined, nutritious as is practical.
HIGH QUALITY means using the best ingredients, the least contaminants or fillers or unnecessary chemicals, etc.

TRACKING
Nutrient tracking is necessary to ensure you have the optimal caloric intake and macro nutrient balance. For most people, tracking is only required for fat loss because of the difficulty in cutting intake and nutrients while maintaining digestive and appetite satisfaction. However, tracking is an excellent exercise for noobs who are just learning how to eat right for the first time. Tracking makes it necessary to read labels, look up food nutrients, record data, plan meals and recipes, etc. And, as annoying as it may be to have to track, it is easier to do today than ever before with the help of website such as My Fitness Pal —> http://www.myfitnesspal.com .

Even if you’re planing on lose the fat you’ve gained after you “make weight”, the olive oil plan is still less enjoyable than eating food and the food will provide you with a solid nutrition profile. The olive oil could have unwanted side effect as well depending on how your body reacts to it.

Good luck and good health!!

♠

Michael asks…

What is fastest way to lose weight without bcoming unhealthy?

I hve gained a lot of weight and want to shed it in 2-3 months!! ANy ideas??

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi!

Have you ever heard of Fat Loss for Idiots or Weight Loss 4 Idiots? It’s one of the most sellable e-books ever written that talks about losing fat easily and quickly. For a certain price, the company that sells this e-book allows you to access it and read its contents for a good 90 days.

If you wish, there’s a short YouTube video about it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg8p12TmU…

To help you know more about it, here are some of the things it covers.

What is in it?

Generally, the Fat Loss for Idiots is a guide to losing weight and fat as the name implies. In the book, you will be able to read the rules involved in weight loss. These rules, also known as “10 Idiot Proof Rules of Weight Loss” are easy to understand and follow as they are stated in the simplest terms. Aside from the simplified terms, the directions are also simple and short making it easy to understand and do.

Another thing that the e-book contains is the diet generator. The book will give you meal plans that will last you for 11 days. So for each day, the book has a menu for you to follow.

What does it promise?

Fat Loss for Idiots promises a lot of things. For the most part, it promises to make you really lose weight. To be specific, the ebook is able to make you lose 9 pounds every eleven days. With the ebook, you can be sure to lose a lot of weight in a short time.

Another big promise the ebook gives is that it can make you lose weight using a healthy meal plan. Many weight lose plans make you lose weight by skipping and scrimping on some things that your body needs such as fat. With the ebook, you can be sure that you won’t be having any of this. As a matter of fact, it will give you a menu of foods that are complete of the nutrients that your body needs. With this, you can be sure that even if you are losing weight, you are also well nourished.

Another thing that the ebook promises is that it makes room for those who are on a vegetarian diet. Unlike other weight loss guides that specifically tell you certain things such as forcing you to eat meat, the Fat Loss for Idiots respects your diet preferences. With this, anybody can take part of the program.

What are the recipes in the diet generator?

Most of the time, people get turned off by diet plans because they either contain complicated recipes or make them eat prepackaged foods. As you can see, these diet plans make you shell out more money than you want to. With them, you can be sure that sooner or later, your body will lose weight or your wallet will.

The recipes in the ebook’s diet generator are simple. They are easy to prepare. Another thing is that the recipes are also cheap. Because of these descriptions, many have said that the diets are “Spartan”.

With all these positive things and more being offered by Fat Loss for Idiots guidebook, it is small wonder why it has become very popular. Read more about it to learn more or better yet, take part in it and see the difference.

Check out my source to learn more. Hope you enjoy it! Good luck!

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William asks…

What are good mediterranean diet foods?

All I can really think of is artichokes, tomatoes(I think), and olives/olive oil. I know fish/lean meat is a big part of the mediterranean diet, but I don’t eat meat/dairy (vegan). What are some other mediterranean foods?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/mediterranean

Robert asks…

What kind of diet/foods naturally make you stronger/bigger?

I know that diet needs to be combined with exercise and stuff in order to build muscle, but what kind of foods would naturally build up muscle when combined with exercise?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Optimal nutritional intake.

Try to get an appropriate proportion of carbs-proteins-fats. Don’t rely too heavily on processed food, try to eat very nutrient-rich foods.

Proteins that come with Omega 3s are great. We tend to lack omega 3s in our diets, and I believe this causes a lot of problems. Fish are good sources, flax seed also has omega 3 I think.

Eat fruits and veg rather than breads and other overly processed carbs. Fruits release glucose much more slowly, and whatever you can do to reduce insulin spikes is ultimately good for you in a lot of ways. Whole grains, fruits. “Whole of the grain”.

Some foods are better cooked, some are better raw. I think carrots and tomatoes break down in a good way when cooked. Other things tend to lose nutrients to the cooking medium (water, if boiling) or evaporated through the steam. Not necessarily bad, especially if you trap those nutrients with a lid and use the extra water as a base for a sauce, or maybe a broth later on, it’s all good.

Eat rich natural foods – rich in nutrients. Kale, chard. Berries. Lean meat (chicken, fish). Avocados! Apples. Cook with olive oil instead of butter. Try to get more unsaturated fats than you do saturated. (some seafood, like smoked oysters, or things stored in oil in a can, have high saturated fat.)

Avocados are awesome. Nuts and berries are fantastic. Eggs and chicken are great. Yogurt is awesome, it really is a helpful food, no doubt. Try to limit your milk, cheese to some degree.

Nancy asks…

What are sone diet foods that make you loose weight fast?

Self explanatory. What are some basic foods, not a diet, I’m on one, just food that help weight come off fast and fill you up.
Thanks(:

weight loss cardiff answers:

Fruit.

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Linda asks…

What some health alkaline diet recipes?

I am trying to lose weight and become healtier. I have been reading about the benefits of a diet high in alkaline foods, but it looks difficult to follow. Can you give me some alkaline diet recipes?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Anytime you change to a new diet, it is helpful to find recipes to get you started. Once this becomes a habit, you will likely develop some recipes yourself.

Green Smoothies:
In a blender, layer 1 cup ice, 1 cup water, 6-8 frozen strawberries, and 3-4 handfuls organic baby green spinach. Blend until it reaches the desired consistency. You may need to add more water.

Salad:
Any mixture of greens: spinach, romaine, leafy green lettuce, bok choy or other greens can be the base. Add to that chopped raw veggies of your choice. Tomatoes, avocadoes, cucumbers, celery, carrots, radishes, onions are all alkaline. Eat as many as you desire. Top with a simple vinaigrette made from 1/2 c raw apple cider vinegar, blended with 2/3 c virgin olive oil, and 1/2 c honey. Add herbs, spices, sea salt to taste.

Kale Salad:
Kale is a dense green and needs to be worked with to eat raw in a salad. Tear the kale in small pieces, drizzle with olive oil. Gently massage the olive oil into the kale leaves. This makes them softer and easier to chew. Drizzle with a light vinaigrette, toss lightly. Add 2 cups of chopped veggies, such as onions and tomatoes. Garnish with a handful of raisins.

Donna asks…

What are some good dishes for Lunch and dinner to eat while on a diet – recipes too please!?

I’m on a diet what are good recipes/ cooked foods to eat that will fill me up, that are healthy and decent calories. Please give the recipe

weight loss cardiff answers:

I hope these help and good luck!!!

DIET SUPER CHICKEN

4 whole chicken breasts, skinned and cut in half
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 c. Diet apricot preserves
1/2 c. Low cal French dressing
2 tsp. Diet apple jelly
1 tsp. Dry chicken bouillon

Place chicken in a foil lined pan. Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder and sprinkle on chicken. Combine and brush remaining ingredients all over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees F. For 1 hour.

DIET RICE

1 c. Plain brown rice
1 c. Diced celery
1 c. Diced carrots
1 sm. Onion
1/2 c. Pecans
1 sm. Can chunked pineapple
1 c. Raisins

Cook rice according to directions on bag. Saute celery and carrots in pineapple juice for 10 minutes. Low heat, add onion and saute another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add pineapple, raisins and nuts. Drain any liquid then add to cooked rice. Use soy sauce if desired. Serve as a side dish or use as a diet snack. (Can reheat in microwave.)

BAKED DEVILED TOMATOES (DIET)

4 lg. Tomatoes, halved
Salt
1 tbsp. Prepared mustard
2 tbsp. Chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. Chopped celery
1 tbsp. Chopped green onion
2 tbsp. Butter, melted

Place tomatoes, cut side up, in baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Spread with mustard. Combine green pepper, celery, onion and melted shortening. Spoon over tomatoes. Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes 8 servings, 51 calories per serving.

Daniel asks…

Help with diet/recipes that contain little to no meat?

I was raised in a meat-loving family so I never was used to eating salads, nor do I know how to make vegetarian meals.
Now I have a medical condition that requires me to lay off red meat completely, and to have very minimal white meat.
I’m allowed to have some free range fish and eggs, but the diet is supposed to be based on vegies, lentils, chick peas, and such.
Please share some of your vegetarian recipes or links to help me out.
Thanks 🙂

weight loss cardiff answers:

Amy’s Soy Mac-n-cheese, add Soy Knox or Smart Dogs.

Amy’s Indian food or Trader Joe’s Indian Food (Dal) with rice.

Veat ‘Salmon’ (pan fry in olive oil, garlic powder and capers or lemon juice) serve with rice and a salad.

Hummus, pita bread and a salad.

Gardenburger Breakfast Bacon – make a BLT add avacado.

Slice tomatoes in rounds, top with Soya Kaas mozzarella cheese, basil, cut up figs (peeled, washed in hot water to bring out the sweetness) sprinkle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Leave out to room temp until cheese is ‘melted’ looking.

Stir-fry veggies and rice with Tofu – I use extra firm, wrap in paper towels to soak up the excess water. Cut in slices, fry in a little olive oil, hot pepper sesame oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with ginger, garlic, curry, whatever you have in the cupboard. Top with sesame seeds. You can also top it with sliced veggie cheese and serve on toasted sourdough with mustard.

Gardenburger Riblets, baked potato, broccoli (w/ lemon, margarine and garlic) and a salad.

Pasta w/ marinara sauce, if you have Boca Itailan Sausages cut them up and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread – spread butter on bread, sprinkle with garlic powder and brown in a pan, butter side down.

Clean portobello mushrooms, cut up, saute in olive oil, garlic and a little soy sauce. Serve with salad.

MorningStar Farms Sausages (not the breakfast ones) are good on homemade pizza – add mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, onions, soy cheese.

Easy Corn Chowder Soup – 1 can each of White Corn, Yellow Corn and Creamed Corn, including the water from the can. Cut up celery add to the pot, add a little rice dream milk.

To vegetarian refried beans add mild green sauce. Add soy cheese if desired. Make Spanish Rice – Far East and/or Rice-a-Roni makes it in a box, just add tomatoes. Serve in a burrito, taco or tostada – add lettuce, tomatoes, soy cheese and avacado to the top.

Quorn turkey roast, with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Use leftovers on for a ‘turkey’ sandwich or in soup –
Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup

6 cups of pure water
¾ cup Vegetarian Chicken Soup Base
6 organic celery stalks, chopped
1 ½ cups sweet onion
6 carrots, chopped finely
1 package organic noodles (rice, corn or barley)
1 package of Quorn Tenders (or use leftover Quorn Turkey Roast cut up)

Sauté Tenders lightly in olive oil. Heat water, add soup base, stirring gently. Add vegetables, noodles (consider breaking them into 1-2 inch pieces) and Quorn Tenders.

Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (Soya Kaas)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches.
In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

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