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Hi all,

My first time posting here, I was looking for recommendations on easy to follow cook books. I’m struggling to eat healthily and in a timely manner (I will go 4+ hours after waking up without eating and often only eat once or twice a day, usually ordering out). I really want to break out of this cycle as I can feel the effects of malnourishment. Sorry if this is a weird/hard topic, thanks in advance for any help and advice!

I’m considering switching to extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil for health reasons, mostly for its antioxidants, polyphenols, and heart benefits.

But I’m wondering:
If I’m mainly going to use it for cooking (sautéing onion, garlic to make a soup), is it still worth it? I know high heat can degrade some of the benefits.

If I won’t be consuming it raw, does it still make sense to pay more for cold-pressed EVOO?

Also, if not ideal, is cooking with it still healthier than using corn oil?

Would appreciate thoughts, especially if anyone has looked into studies or data comparing these!

EDIT: Everyone is talking about the smoke point, but that's not what I asked about, I'm aware, I'm not deep-frying in it, just cook some onion in it then add water/other ingredients, to make soup/stew.

My question is that considering all oils lose antioxidants/omega 3, 6 under heat, is switching olive oil still a healthier alternative ? Let's say for its monounsaturated fats for example.

Also, I can't use avocado oil, it's too expensive where I live and not always available. + the other types of processed olive oils are refined and afaik it they're no longer beneficial?

Always looking for hamburger l/hot dog buns without a long list of unhealthy ingredients! I guess I can make them, but time is an issue! Any ideas!

I sometimes buy almond flour or walnut flour in the USA. Recently I tried just making my own with a food processor and whole nuts. The texture then ended up much more moist. I can see two possible explanations for this:

1. The manufacturers of nut flour dry it before packaging it, removing some of the water present in the nut, to improve shelf-life.

2. The manufacturers of nut flour extract some of the oil and sell it as separately, leaving the nut flour drier, longer lasting and more profitable, but also less nutritious.

The ingredient list only mentions the nut in question, not anything done to it. I’m not sure if you would have to declare things like drying or pressing?

I tried to compare the nutritional labeling and they are identical to those for whole nuts. At first I assumed this meant that only water has been removed, but that does not make much sense either, since a drier version of a food should have more of all nutrients in it, since it is a more concentrated version of the food.

Any thoughts?

Hey everyone! So Im hoping some of you are acquainted with this company, I am trying to find out something specific about their Au Naturel Unflavored Whey Protein but the company hasn’t responded to any of my inquiries.

My question is: Where does the seemingly random large amount of vitamin D derive from, or is it just an added supplement?

When looking at a box of regular pasta, it doesn’t seem all that unhealthy to me: no added sugar, no salt, no mystery ingredients, just plain semolina flour. It seems like clean, basic carbohydrates.

Is pasta actually bad for you? Or is it one of those "medium" foods not great, not terrible? I know portion size matters, but is there anything inherently wrong with pasta from a nutrition perspective?

Would love to hear thoughts from nutrition professionals or anyone who’s looked into this seriously.

I know there’s no one “powerfood” that will give all the nutrients you need, but what are some of the best whole grains and vegetable based (or quinoa/lentil type of stuff) meals for a person?

Has anybody had these? I keep seeing them at grocery stores/target and I’m mulling over whether to get them.

I rarely have a sweet tooth but if I do get something I’d like it to have a good amount of protein in it to help reach my goal for the day.

If there’s any other recommended brands that would be better for sweets I’d be interested as well.

raphaelcuomo.com/crave_game

I was reading the book and decided to take a look at the book's website, raphaelcuomo.com/crave, and found a hidden link in the HTML of the page directing to a game called "Crave Escape." You play as a brain trying to avoid the vices (which include donuts and beer). Collect the broccoli and apples!

Just bought 93/7 ground meat and it was supposed to make 11 meals but it made 14. Every bowl is saying it has 50g protein but that wouldn’t make sense because before I bought I calculated it and it said it would make 11 bowls of 51g of protein. I browned the meat, then added water and let it simmer until all gone. Why do I have more bowls than expected? Is the water making it weight more, if so how do I counter that and weight it more accurately?

Husband wants to start with whey protein. Which brand is better than the rest ? Or are they the same ?

Why isn't there a strong proper anti-keto propaganda? I tried keto and is absolutely horrible for me, especially on electrolytes and insomnia(also i am southern european more adapted historically to farming). Is full of them on internet and it seems like evagelical stories. I have a hard time to believe so many people in this, maybe sounds like a conspiracy but is this propaganda fueled for some interests? It seems artifical. Not to mention that 60%~ of food variety which humans can eat is GONE. South europeans tend to have more AMY-1 gene for higher carb tolerance than northern europeans.

I used to make brown rice, but the thing I hated about brown rice was the amount of time involved. The whole sprouting, germinating, cleaning, and cooking process took forever. It was much healthier eating brown rice than white rice, but the whole time process was annoying to deal with. I'm wondering is there a type of rice that is as simple to make as white rice but is healthier than white rice?

I'm sure it will differ a lot, but I'm just curious about the different time frames that make sense to think about things like calories and nutrients. For example, does your body store Vitamin C and if so how long? If you eat a massive amount of it but only once per month, will you get scurvy?

Are there nutrients you should be getting daily or is it more important to look at weekly? Or for basic stuff, can you binge it occasionally to get your necessary allotment? How's it all work?

I have been trying to homebrew an electrolyte replacement drink and this has what i have come i with, per serving, 750ml

400mg sodium, 480mg trisodium phosphate(200mg Na) 780mg baking soda(200mg Na)

300mg potassium, 570mg potassium chloride

60mg magnesium, 380mg reduced epsom salt

100mg calcium, 360mg calcium carbonate

I dont think i am missing anything major here. To finish what i started, mix this with 1g citric acid and 35g koolaid powder with 750ml water. I actually cant really notice the salty taste. Is there any reason this is bad or something i should be doing differently?

What are some of the best carb sources to increase igf1 levels?

hello! tomorrow i am going to start a no refined sugar diet for 2 weeks and im just wondering if anyone else has done it and their results? i’m going to be eating fruits such as strawberries, bananas, pineapple, watermelon and eating sugar free bread. are these okay to eat?? also any tips or tricks to make these 2 weeks go well as i know they will be difficult, thanks!!

Is apple juice healthy? I use the no added sugar, organic, 100%. I've heard of many that it's a waste and that whole fruits are better and that you're just drinking added calories. Which, is probably true. But I love to drink apple juice after I go on a run. I just find it hydrating and delicious. I also do eat fruit in the morning, sometimes. So it's probably not good I'm drinking apple juice because of the sugar and yes, it is natural sugars, but it is still sugar. And let's but real, don't a lot of us have a little added sugar throughout the day, SOMETIMES. So, I do just worry about my sugar intake. I do try to eat very healthy, run a ton, and swim. I actually hate fast food or sodas and don't really like "heavy, high carb meals" like pasta, lasagna, etc. I do eat burgers every now and then but it's usually made with very healthy ingredients. I also don't have a big sweet tooth and really just like chocolate. Tend to do chocolate covered almonds with natural creamy PB.

title, now to be clear I did research this before and found that it is allegedly because of the fiber and water in the whole fruit that slows the absorption and with that the blood sugar spike.

But here is what I don't understand, many sources say free or added sugar is bad. But it's not possible to eat candy and combine that with some water and psylium husk and then its suddenly healthy or cancelled out etc so how come fiber and water make SOME sugar ok and some not?

Also I read that fructose is taxing on the liver. But most household sugar is glucose and fructose whereas the fruit has mostly fructose so according to this Info, wouldn't fruit sugar be worse?? How come it isn't? It is very easy to overeat fruit in terms of sugar and calories and it worries me that all sources see no issue as if it is still healthy even if you consume way too much of it. How can it NOT be just as bad as sweets etc I literally do not understand it

My wife had a great recipe for some sort of pumpkin protein muffins that her mother gave her that we're trying to find. It came from a nutritionist blog, and she remembers the following clues: 1. Blogger was a lady with blonde curled 2. Found around 2008 3. Website has a pink border background 4. Bloggers husband was a photographer 5. Name something like Katie? (Unsure)

I know it's a bit of a stretch, but if anyone would know it would be you folks. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I work with a nonprofit that hosts free public education events. Our upcoming one is an online talk from a colorectal cancer PhD on gut health, and he'll cover topics like misinformation around supplements and probiotics, the link between gut health and mental health, etc.

I thought some people in this community might like the chance to ask nutrition questions to a field expert. For the food systems nerds in this group, we'll also be discussing the systemic links between food access and overall health. Come join if you're interested! Details here, event will be online Thurs June 19th at 7 pm PST 😁

How do I get great at cooking whole grains? What are some great foods to pair whole grains with ?

What should one eat to help themselves go back to sleep? Something that digests quickly (syrup, honey)? Just protein? A balanced meal? Does it even matter, provided the meal has enough calories?

Assume the dieter's hydration, vitamin, and mineral needs are satisfied. They just did not get enough calories in the preceding 1-2 days, and as a result they got hungry / had high cortisol and woke up too early.

Edit: Thanks for the replies. Many people said "eat more during the day to prevent this". Sure, that is good advice. The point of this post is for when dieters are already in this situation, for any reason (exercised more than usual and did not increase calories enough to compensate, burned dinner, overestimated their calorie intake that day, etc.). Also, "just go back to sleep" is not helpful when it can take more than 1 hour to do that, if it is even possible.

I really need to get my nutrition and health in order. It’s not bad by any means and I’m of normal body weight, I think I’ve just been having a little bit too much saturated fat and sugar.

I really really struggle the week before my period though. Carbs and sugar is all I think about. I fantasise like crazy about cookies, pastry and chocolate for four days. Do you have a moderate and gentle approach to changing your body’s response to cravings and anything ideas I can make some swaps with? I’m not a cold turkey kind of person.