Question 1

i weigh  264 lbs and i wanna go on a juice diet so how much juice should i drink a day i tried eating nutritional food like a lot of fiber, small meals but it seem not to work.

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There : There is not a simple answer to this question.  A healthy juicing program is not about drinking a lot of juices from the can instead of eating food.  There are many different juicing plans with goals that may vary from detoxifying the body naturally, losing weight to assisting with a large variety of health conditions. Juicing is also not a permanent approach when it is used as the sole source of calories. It is time limited (unless you are just using juicing to add healthy, fresh juices to your normal diet).
  Juicing  can have extraordinary health benefits - when done correctly.   Before starting any juicing plan, it is important that you discuss it with your doctor, to ensure that it will not be problematic for you. For instance if a diabetic person drank lots of fruit juice, they might have serious problems with their blood sugar.
    Juicing requires preparation.  First, you will need a juicer.  There a number of types of juicers, most often you will see juice extractors being used. (they extract the juice from the pulp). A regular blender will not replace a juicer (even though there are some juicers that work through pulverizing). 
    There are many juicing recipes depending on the purpose you are juicing for. Juicing includes fruits and vegetables (emphasis on the word vegetables). It is best to juice with organic produce, as residual pesticides can be harmful to your health. The produce needs to be washed and chopped before you juice it. You need to be knowledgable about produce because not all parts of all plants are safe to eat (i.e., rhubarb leaves/ apricot pits).
  In order to get the most important benefits from juicing (enzymes); you  will need fresh produce, which has not been cooked or frozen. You may need protein supplementation or supplementation with specific vitamins or minerals  depending on your juicing plan.
   I am sure that you have figured out from what I have already said, that a juicing plan for weight loss is more complex than finding out how much juice to drink per day. I recommend that you do not engage in a juice fast or a juice weight loss regiment until it has been planned out. Many of the major medical centers, now have alternative/ complementary medicine clinics with providers who  may have expertise in juicing.  Juicing can be remarkably beneficial but if this doesn't sound like something you are interested in, you might consider having your doctor refer you to a nutritionist.  Good luck.

Question 2

is it effective to drink some type of nutritional drink to help me get some nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Ensure: Ensure is an over the counter supplemental nutritional drink of 250 calories with vitamins and minerals and all you need to supplement your intake.

Question 3

do frozen veggies have same nutrition as raw veggies? and can microwaving food damage the food's nutritional components or does it maintain them?

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Good: For zen is generally considered close set to fresh picked. Often  or "fresh" produce we picked weeks ago.

Question 4

45 yo male, exercise/nutrition fanatic. finally getting more than a few gray hairs. is there any nutritional or topical way to restore color?

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Not yet!: Technically hair coloring is a topical solution but even as we begin to crack the secrets of cellular aging we've learned very little about loss of hair pigment . A better solution revolves around self image and how you truly appear to others. Don't underestimate the attraction to intelligent, strong, fit, wise, &amp; distinguished appearing men. For many, lack of at least some grey is a deal breaker.

Question 5

what basic considerations should a patient taking antipsychotics have regarding its diet/nutrition? (very interested in nutritional psychiatry)

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Diet/nutrition: Hi, great question! If the antipsychotics are for schizophrenia, here's an article on nutritional considerations: http://www.nutritionmd.org/health_care_providers/psychiatric/schizophrenia_nutrition.html. Generally speaking, weight gain is common on these medications so being under the guidance of a nutritionist is a great place to start. Hope this is helpful. Take good care

Question 6

which is better for a 3 year old picky eater a multivitamin or pedisure nutrition drink?  on top of nutritional meals

Accepted Answer

Whole food vitamin : I like whole food vitamins that give you the equivalent of several servings of fruits and veggies. Good healthy foods should be presented with no ability to "place order"  ( unless allergies ).  Limit drinks as kids can fill up on milk and juice and not experience hunger. Make a healthy smoothie at home if needed. Find high calorie nutrient dense foods so do not need large quantity to be consumed.

Question 7

can a person live on nutritional drinks such as ensure for few months while having jaw/teeth surgery? want to make sure i am getting enough nutrition

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Get some variety: You could survive on nutritional drinks, but you can also make your own protein smoothies that are less sugary.  These would also contain non-processed nutrients. Coconut or almond milk are good bases, with whey or pea protein powder that you can add frozen kale or berries to, etc.  Also ground flax or chia seeds.  There are also prepared drinks that are more nutritious than ensure.

Question 8

what are the best nutritional foods to eat?

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: For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Question 9

what are the basic daily nutritional requirements?

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400 charact not enuf: Too detailed to give full answer here. In brief, adequate fluid, protein calories, fat, carbohydrate (macronutrients), as well as essential vitamins and minerals (we don't make them, need them for growth, development, repair) which need to come from diet. About 40+ nutrients all told. Easily available info online; just google your question (get more specific re: age, sex, preg, etc-differs for all.

Question 10

what are the nutritional needs for adults every day?

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Varies!: There is too great a difference between the sexes, pregnancy, the young and old, and those with certain illnesses, and for those even on certain drugs. Their is a new field called nutrogenomics, which has identified vast differences between vitamin needs in humans. The most common needs: 8 glasses of water; 1g of protein per 2 lbs of body weight; and 20-24 grams of fiber for adults.

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I weigh 264 lbs and i wanna go on a juice diet so how much juice should i drink a day i tried eating nutritional food like a lot of fiber, small meals but it seem not to work.

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Is it effective to drink some type of nutritional drink to help me get some nutrition?

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Do frozen veggies have same nutrition as raw veggies? and can microwaving food damage the food's nutritional components or does it maintain them?

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45 yo male, exercise/nutrition fanatic. finally getting more than a few gray hairs. is there any nutritional or topical way to restore color?

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What basic considerations should a patient taking antipsychotics have regarding its diet/nutrition? (very interested in nutritional psychiatry)

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Which is better for a 3 year old picky eater a multivitamin or pedisure nutrition drink? on top of nutritional meals

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Can a person live on nutritional drinks such as ensure for few months while having jaw/teeth surgery? want to make sure i am getting enough nutrition

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What are the best nutritional foods to eat?

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What are the basic daily nutritional requirements?

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What are the nutritional needs for adults every day?

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