Question 1

what are the dangers of eating too much honey at one time?  does honey give you a huge sugar high?

Accepted Answer

Simple sugar: Honey is a natural source of simple sugars: fructose, glucose, maltose, others. 4 cals/gm; easily absorbed (like other simple sugars), raises blood sugar like other simple sugars. Doesn't support bacterial growth ( a good thing), but can have spores of germ like botulism bacteria in it; so don't give it to infants or people with compromised immune systems.

Question 2

what is more dangerous overeating or undereating?

Accepted Answer

IN THE SHORT RUN,: Undereating. In the long run, over eating. Both are bad for you either way.

Question 3

is overeating dangerous, even if it happens only once in awhile?i'm not overeating daily, but rarely!
no family related heart desiases or diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Overeating - Obesity: Overeating tend to lead to obesity.  Obesity is defined as a BMI = 30 or higher.  If a person overeats frequently there is a much greater risk they will become obese.  Obesity increases the risk of many illnesses, including metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. In recent years, more deaths in the US are attributed to obesity than cigarette smoking

Question 4

can you really lose weight eating wheat germ in lettuce wraps?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss anytime: Losing weight has nothing to do with what you eat, a recent study showed. If you follow a diet that lowers your consumption of calories, you will lose weight whether it is high fat or low fat, high protein or low carb. It's basic math: eat less, weigh less. www.ncbi.nlm. Gov/pmc/articles/pmc2763382/.

Question 5

pregnant, can i get listeria from eating food that touched raw veggies? i ordered a sandwich that had lettuce and tomato, took them off and ate rest.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Listeria is classically associated with eating soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.   In most reputable restaurants -did you ever try a disreputable one?- the lettuce and tomato should be considered safe to eat.  Best wishes.

Question 6

i have been eating a lot of green leafy foods, now i have green poop. is it bad? should i stop eating spinach, lettuce, and veggies? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

No : No, plz do not stop.  Now, i believe in moderation even in moderation.  Have some greens with each meal and vary them.  Also make sure your chewing properly.  It could be that you are not chewing enough and that's why your poop is so green...Hope this helps.

Question 7

11 weeks pregnant. can i get listeria from eating foods that touched raw veggies? i removed lettuce and tomato from a sandwich i ordered and ate rest

Accepted Answer

Listeria: Pregnant women are about 10 times more likely to get listeriosis than other healthy adults. Do not drink unpasteurized milk. Do not eat soft or fresh cheeses. Do not eat deli meats or hot dogs unless they are reheated until steaming hot. Diet during pregnancy should include several servings of fruits and vegetables. Wash them before you eat them.

Question 8

what causes green poop in adults can eating a lot of lettuce and spinach make your poop color green i had green poop today i was curious is that healthy or is it a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

: The stool color is provided by the bile from the liver that is adds to fecal debris. It starts out a deep green &amp; slowly changes thru greens to yellows to browns as the germs in the intestines metabolize the bile. Green generally means the stool in question moved through faster or was subject to less change by gut germs.

Question 9

hi ive been having problems with my lower and upper abdomen.  the pain seems to start after i eat something.  i cant seem to pass good stools.  they come out small and dark and have mucous and break up in the water.  ive been eating lettuce and spinach an

Accepted Answer

Peptic ulcer: Symptoms may be related to an ulcer, gall bladder, or colitis. Consult a gastroenterology specialist or your primary doctor

Question 10

is it possible to be allergic to lettuce?

Accepted Answer

Possible: The most common food allergens are egg, milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish and fish. Other foods can cause allergic reaction but are much less likely.

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What are the dangers of eating too much honey at one time? does honey give you a huge sugar high?

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What is more dangerous overeating or undereating?

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Is overeating dangerous, even if it happens only once in awhile?i'm not overeating daily, but rarely! no family related heart desiases or diabetes.

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Can you really lose weight eating wheat germ in lettuce wraps?

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Pregnant, can i get listeria from eating food that touched raw veggies? i ordered a sandwich that had lettuce and tomato, took them off and ate rest.

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I have been eating a lot of green leafy foods, now i have green poop. is it bad? should i stop eating spinach, lettuce, and veggies? what should i do?

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11 weeks pregnant. can i get listeria from eating foods that touched raw veggies? i removed lettuce and tomato from a sandwich i ordered and ate rest

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What causes green poop in adults can eating a lot of lettuce and spinach make your poop color green i had green poop today i was curious is that healthy or is it a sign of cancer?

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Hi ive been having problems with my lower and upper abdomen. the pain seems to start after i eat something. i cant seem to pass good stools. they come out small and dark and have mucous and break up in the water. ive been eating lettuce and spinach an

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Is it possible to be allergic to lettuce?

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