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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on eating healthier.

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't: Don't let food on your plate touch. Separate portions to keep them small so you eat less.

Answered 5/18/2018

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

The: The less processed a food is, the healthier it is. Buy fresh. Avoid packaged, canned, frozen.

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Moderate: Moderate calories and portion size, minimize alcohol and sugary drinks.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eat: Eat a small portion of meat, fish, poultry, eggs or cheese with each meal to stabilize glucose.

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Use: Use salad or dessert plate for meals to limit portions. No second helpings. 4-6 mini-meals a day.

Answered 9/25/2016

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Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Eat: Eat natural foods; the processed foods cause weight gain; limit packaged foods.

Answered 3/17/2018

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

If: If you can't eat planned meals at home use structured meals /meal replacement to aid weight loss.

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Switch: Switch your plates - use a salad plate for main course and dinner plate for salad! much better fit.

Answered 7/4/2015

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Keep: Keep a tennis ball and a deck of cards on the table. These are your serving sizes of veggies & meat.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Drink: Drink cold water before a meal and during a meal. Eat more slowly & enjoy a glass of wine.

Answered 9/22/2016

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Share: Share a plate: when you go out to eat, you will probably be able to share the plate- less calories.

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Embrace: Embrace frozen grapes; crunch and melt like sweet ice cubes; cool treat on warm day.

Answered 7/10/2015

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Eat: Eat fresh vegetables and fruits. They are healthier than the "cooked" or "canned" variants!

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It's: It's ok to throw away problem foods that have somehow followed you home! get rid of junk food now.

Answered 3/29/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eat: Eat less fast foods; otherwise you'll go faster; to your ultimate destination!

Answered 3/22/2013

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Increase: Increase your daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. Have 1-2 servings with each meal.

Answered 3/22/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Keep: Keep track of overall calorie intake with a smartphone app like myfitnesspal.

Answered 5/25/2015

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Use: Use a slice of lemon or truelemon in water to give a little flavor without calories or sweeteners.

Answered 7/18/2016

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Try: Try a food experiment this week. Change one eating habit.

Answered 5/29/2015

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Smaller: Smaller plates help control portion sizes without looking skimpy.

Answered 6/8/2015

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Dr. Valencia Porter answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Shop: Shop the perimeter of the store where you will find fresh produce and lean protein sources.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranch answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Water: Water is a great substitute for soda during meals, it is a great way to lose a few pounds!

Answered 1/25/2016

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Actually: Actually eliminating most sugary sweets from your home makes it harder for you to indulge in them!

Answered 8/1/2015

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Drink: Drink a glass of water before meals to partly fill stomach; will take less food to feel full.

Answered 7/23/2015

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Eating: Eating 30 grams of protein first thing in the morning will lower cravings and create lots of energy.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Decrease: Decrease worthless drink calories such as juice, pop, and koolaide.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bake: Bake foods instead of frying. Coat chicken with crunched Special K instead of batter.

Answered 12/3/2015

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Dr. Valencia Porter answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Keep: Keep out of your pantry and avoid the aisles of supermarkets where processed foods are.

Answered 9/27/2015

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

For: For picky eaters, try having them sample everything with two bites instead of forcing them to finish.

Answered 7/8/2015

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Easy: Easy and safe remedy for constipation: drink more water. You need at least 64 oz. Every day.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Use: Use small cellophane bags of mixed nuts for portion control.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Mix: Mix a blueberries, banana, muesli with arrowhead mills cereals and unsweetened almond milk.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Home: Home cooked meals do not come from the freezer section of your grocery store!

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Coconut: Coconut oil gives energy and 1 tbsp with each meal can help.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Eating: Eating fast food doesn't have to be fast. Take your time with eating—it'll prevent overeating.

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Try: Try adding some brown rice to your white rice for meals. You won't notice the difference.

Answered 3/5/2016

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Red: Red meats, not so good; eat them rarely, if at all; consider vegan!

Answered 4/19/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

REISHI: Reishi mushrooms have long been used in traditional chinese medicine to increase immunity vs viruses.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Need: Need get up & go? Select ‘gunpowder' or 'temple of heaven' green tea for invigoration.

Answered 5/3/2013

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Taste: Taste your food before salting. Learn to savor the many flavors of food.

Answered 6/11/2015

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Prepare: Prepare healthy meals on weekends for the week, so you don't feel guilty when "nothing" there to eat.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Eat: Eat when you are not hungry. You will make better choices.

Answered 12/22/2015

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Keep: Keep it colorful, avoid white, and keep it fresh. That's good nutrition!

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Meat: Meat can be size of closed fist, vegetable fill half your plate, fruit 1/4 of your plate.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Rotisserie: Rotisserie chicken, vegetables, potatoes, pork tenderloin, and eggs are easy to prepare quickly.

Answered 1/4/2016

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

To: To become full more quickly, chew each mouthful twenty times before swallowing.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

"Healthy: "healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have." eat healthy! winston churchill.

Answered 8/17/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Be: Be careful: fruit may be the 1st ingredient listed on that jam, but the 3 sugars next outweigh that.

Answered 8/31/2013

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When: When beginning a new diet start a detailed eating log. Be honest the only one you're kidding is you.

Answered 9/26/2013

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Eat: Eat more fruits and vegetables.More proteins than starches, drink plenty of water over sugary drinks.

Answered 6/23/2018

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Avoid: Avoid keeping large amounts of junk food at your home. You will be more likely to consume it.

Answered 12/19/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Make: Make foods plans for dinner right after breakfast so you don't make a bad decision based on hunger.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Eat: Eat all greens: collard; kale; turnip; spinach. Among the most nutrient dense foods and taste good!

Answered 5/17/2014

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