Question 1

being diagnosed as a type ii diabetic, i am curious to know what foods i should eat.  what should i look out for in food labels?  sugar?  carbs? fats?

Accepted Answer

All of the above: The best way to get the answer to this dilemma is to have one or two sessions with a registered dietician.  There is a wealth of information put out by the american diabetes association, but start with a formal consult and then go from there.

Question 2

my friend had high fat low carb diet and omit wheat, rice, sugar oat and all other cereals from food list. is it safe? m indian n can"t forego wheat.

Accepted Answer

Fad diet: This "pop" diet -- despite the elaborate "scientific theory" presented by its proponents -- probably works like most of the other diet fads by limiting food choices. It's your friend's business; i trust this person will use appropriate, cost-effective supplements as needed if it's too restrictive.

Question 3

i'm underweight my bmi is 14 does it mean my body is in ketosis? i eat sugary foods, fruits, carbs and protein but very less fat is in my daily diet. also i have ocd. but people suggest that its good to do keto diet for ocd to bring down sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

: Ketones are the break down product of fat when the body uses it as an energy source by converting it to sugar. Your BMI does not determine whether you are in ketosis, that is determined by the moment-to-moment stage of your metabolism.  I would maintain a good balanced diet and not pursue self-treatment based on supposed benefits. Seek professional care for OCD if present.

Question 4

what makes you fat? is it carbs or sugar?

Accepted Answer

Comsuming XS calorie: Essentially consuming more calories than you burn results in weight gain. Body fat can be considered how body stores unused calories. Both carbs & sugars are high calorie foods.Some people burn fewer calories for same amout of activity than others like difference in fuel consupmtion by hybrid & non-hybrid cars.Thus message is count your calories & consume both carbs & sugar in moderation & xs-&gt;fat.

Question 5

i cut off the carb sugar salt and fat. i've been exercising everyday i start lose  about 11lbs on 3w but now my weight is stable i can't lose any lbs ?

Accepted Answer

Plateau: Hesitations in weight loss called plateaus are common. Keep the course of calorie reduced eating and consistent  exercise and the weight wil soon start dropping again.

Question 6

does anybody know how many carbs, calories and sugar a body needs for a healthy nutrition plan?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size: And activity. No more than 100gm of carbohydrates (including sugar) is needed. One needs about one gm protein/kg of body weight. Fats need not make up more than one third of the total calories. Total caloric intake depends on the size and activity of the person. The best guide for caloric intake is the person's weight/bmi. You may wish to consult a nutritionist.

Question 7

i'm 5 ft, 110 lbs. recently i ate a low carb, low fat, low sugar diet and mostly veggie. i lost 9 lbs, but there's no change in my measurement???

Accepted Answer

Will show soon: if you continue same regime . along with regular exercises , watch and do not go under weight level and also supplement proteins to prevent muscle wasting.

Question 8

concerning diets, ppl often suggest things like cutting off carbs and sugars and add lean proteins. can you please suggest specific foods for diets?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: There are many fads from a dietary perspective and there is also limited data to suggest that one diet is head and shoulders best above all.  But the healthiest diets do share one thing in common, minimization of processed foods and a focus on vegetables(and to a lesser extent fruit).  Keep your diet colorful and natural and try to avoid eating things that come out of a box.

Question 9

and i'm 5'2. i was wondering how many calories/carbs/sugar/fat/etc. i should take in daily?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant or not?: Snacking/grazing has a tendency to add addn calories during the day- if you are not eating 3 sq meals- balanced meals/day and find that you are a grazer- make sure that  your grazing habits are balanced- increase fiber/fruit and veggies, then protein and carbs should help maintain a healthy weight
not processed carbs- bakery goods or sweets.

Question 10

the nutrition facts on a food has carbs and then sugar. do they mean the simple sugars aka monosacharides; glucose, fructose, and galactose?

Accepted Answer

Food Labels: Total carbohydrates include all sugars and fiber. Sugar includes simple sugars and sugar alcohol.
Here are three websites about reading food labels:
http://www.Fda.Gov/food/ingredientspackaginglabeling/labelingnutrition/ucm274593.Htm
http://www.Diabetes.Org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/taking-a-closer-look-at-labels.Html#sugar_alcohols
http://www.Heart.Org/heartorg/gettinghealthy/nutrition.

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A member asked:

Being diagnosed as a type ii diabetic, i am curious to know what foods i should eat. what should i look out for in food labels? sugar? carbs? fats?

A member asked:

My friend had high fat low carb diet and omit wheat, rice, sugar oat and all other cereals from food list. is it safe? m indian n can"t forego wheat.

A member asked:

I'm underweight my bmi is 14 does it mean my body is in ketosis? i eat sugary foods, fruits, carbs and protein but very less fat is in my daily diet. also i have ocd. but people suggest that its good to do keto diet for ocd to bring down sugar levels?

A member asked:

What makes you fat? is it carbs or sugar?

A member asked:

I cut off the carb sugar salt and fat. i've been exercising everyday i start lose about 11lbs on 3w but now my weight is stable i can't lose any lbs ?

A member asked:

Does anybody know how many carbs, calories and sugar a body needs for a healthy nutrition plan?

A member asked:

I'm 5 ft, 110 lbs. recently i ate a low carb, low fat, low sugar diet and mostly veggie. i lost 9 lbs, but there's no change in my measurement???

A member asked:

Concerning diets, ppl often suggest things like cutting off carbs and sugars and add lean proteins. can you please suggest specific foods for diets?

A member asked:

And i'm 5'2. i was wondering how many calories/carbs/sugar/fat/etc. i should take in daily?

A member asked:

The nutrition facts on a food has carbs and then sugar. do they mean the simple sugars aka monosacharides; glucose, fructose, and galactose?

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