Question 1

is boiled plantain good for a diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes if you like it.: A good "diet" should consist of a variety of foods. There are no foods to exclude, just eat them in proper proportion.  Total caloric intake is far more important than the ratio of fat to protein to carbohydrate. Diet implies temporary and "diets" are generally discouraged as they do not maintain weight loss. Wt loss and maintenance is not solved by a diet but by lifestyle change.

Question 2

is there any difference between pasta and rice in a diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They could have a different glycemic index depending on composition and type. Meaning, they stimulate Insulin secretion differently.

Question 3

what causes the scale to fluctuate so much? in less than a week, i gained 4.5lb despite exercise & diet chgs. one day overate 2cups rice instead of 1.

Accepted Answer

Weight fluctuating: Depends on a variety of factors.  -  food intact,  fluid intact  clothes and time of day.   Best recommendation - weigh yourself at the same time every day - ie right before a shower when you are naked.   Pay attention to whether you have emptied your bladder or bowels  prior to weighing yourself as that may cause some weight flucuations as well.

Question 4

could you lose weight while still maintaining a diet of rice?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Add exercise to your diet in order to manage weight.

Question 5

what is a well balanced diet if allergic to wheat, rice, corn?

Accepted Answer

Balanced diet: The best diet is patient specific, depending on age, activity level and medical history. There are many grains to eat other than wheat and rice, however, a specific recommendation should be made by a physician or nutritionist who has your complete history available.

Question 6

good diet tip for someone who had gastro enteritis?  cheerios ok?  rice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid dairy products: For a few days avoid dairy products, as severe diarrhea leaves you temporarily lactose intolerant. Try rice soups and bland foods at first (with lemon and salt to avoid dehydration). Then gradually reintroduce dairy products to your diet starting with greek yogurt - to restore your bowel flora and avoid chronic intestinal problems.

Question 7

is eating white rice healthy? does one have to leave it completely if on a diet. pl advise

Accepted Answer

Stop White: If on a diet, it is a general rule of thumb to avoid things that are white such as 
1-white rice
2-white bread
3-white potatoes
4-white pasta

these tend to represent high carbohydrate items which are not preferred when on a diet trying to lose weight.

Question 8

can i flavor rice with the brat diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flavoring would be fine.

Question 9

is a cheese, beans and rice diet healthy?

Accepted Answer

No, yes, no: Cheese and other dairy products can no longer be considered healthy if they come from hormone fed cows. Yes from non-hormone fed goats. Beans, lentils, chick peas are very healthy. White rice has little nutrients other than those required to be added back by us law. Brown rice is somewhat better but go for quinoa for the best side dish.

Question 10

can i use rice vinegar in my diet when i am on accutane?

Accepted Answer

Yes: So as long as you are not allergic or sensitive to rice vinegar.

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