Question 1

what are the advantages of using the food guide?

Accepted Answer

USDA Food Guide: In 1992, the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the Food Guide Pyramid in order to help people make healthier choices with their food ratios and proportions.  This was later replaced by the Food Guide Plate in 2011, in hopes of giving consumers a better visual resource for the recommendations.  The Food Guides are helpful starting points for determining your own nutritional plan.

Question 2

i would like guide to what foods should you not eat?

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Basics: Avoid foods that are high in sodium, mercury or cholesterol & processed foods in general.

Question 3

can you please guide me on foods to avoid to have clear skin?

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Triggers: Foods do not trigger acne it is a myth.  If you want your skin to glow eat fruits, vegetables, drink water, avoid processed foods, avoid fried foods and avoid junk food.

Question 4

can you please guide me on foods that help your body produce less insulin?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables: Nonstarchy vegetable, lean meat like fish and poultry that is baked, broiled or grilled, not fried.

Question 5

can you please guide me on foods i can eat that will help me loose weight faster?

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Eat healthy: Cut out foods like pasta, bread, sweetened drinks and cereals, candy and milk chocolate, cakes, crackers, pretzels, potato chips, pizza, hamburgers, french fries, pancakes, muffins, fruit drinks, doughnuts, dairy and eat lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, seeds, nuts, and wild fish like salmon and drink unsweetened almond milk. Plus you should exercise at least 45 minutes every day.

Question 6

can you please guide me on foods that will help me get full but also lose weight fast?

Accepted Answer

Lentils: Lentils have a lot of protein. Eat them in a soup and they will fill you up and you will lose weight as long as you avoid processed foods.

Question 7

can you please guide me on foods that are high in protein?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you eat dairy products you can try greek yogurt or cottage cheese (otherwise soy/almond/coconut yogurt). Non dairy sources include chia seeds, beans, lentils, quinoa, eggs, artichokes, broccoli, avocado, asparagus, tofu, peas, spinach, beet greens, peanuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, garbanzo beans.

Question 8

need guide to foods high in vitamin a and e?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables: Carrots and green leafy vegetables are best.

Question 9

can you please guide me on foods that help constipation?

Accepted Answer

Prune: Prune and high fiber fruits/ vegies.

Question 10

can you please guide me on foods that lower cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian diet: A vegetarian, vegan, or mediterranean diet will lower cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease. Also see this link:
http://www.Nejm.Org/doi/pdf/10.1056/nejmoa1200303.

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