I just love answering these diet tips questions. Here’s another:
Question: I’ve been a vegetarian for almost 4 years now, and a few days ago I recorded everything I ate for a week to see what I was eating too much of and what I’m not getting enough of. Oddly, I noticed it wasn’t protein I was lacking it was actually vegetables. Haha.(: I like vegetables (with the exception of mushrooms and eggplant!) and I’m open to trying new ones. I really would like to start eating more veggies so I guess what I’m asking is for recipes, or suggestions of good veggies that would be for 14 year old girls to eat!(: Thanks!:)
Answer: Hi Shelby
I don’t think V-8 fusion is a good substitute for actual vegetables although it may contain vegetables. V-8 fusion taste good but the downside to it is that is has sugar in it. The only way to get more vegetables in your diet is to buy it and eat it. I have been vegetarian for about 20 years now and I get more than my share. And who says you can’t drink your vegetables. Kim G is also wrong about that. I juice all the time. I drink juice by day and raw by night. My favorite vegetables to buy when I go shopping are: califlower, carrots, broccoli blend. You can buy frozen or you can buy fresh and mix the three. I used to buy the frozen bag of mixed vegetables which contain corn, peas and carrots and sometimes green lima but for some reason my body wasn’t digesting it well. I buy fresh or frozen spinach. I discovered that I like asparagus which is very nutritious. You will notice that your urine will have a strong scent, though. That should not stop you from eating asparagus. I love collard, mustard, kale greens. You can buy separate or get a blend of it in the frozen foods. When you get older, your taste buds for egg plant will change. I didn’t like it either but I love it now. You can eat any of the butternut squash -baked, delicious. I don’t particularly care for okra which is highly nutritious but I learned how to make a soup with it and I am a fan now. If you eat salads, you need to buy green leafy lettuces. My goodness, there is such a wide selection of vegetables to choose from that have nutritional value that you can buy. It isn’t about eating vegetables for a 14 year old. It is about getting what your body need in order to be healthy. Good luck in your vegetarian diet.
I just love answering these diet tips questions. Here’s another:
Question: ok so im around 178lbs and im 5 10, this year for wrestling im looking to go 189lbs and be solid, i have barely any fat i bench 265etc. i workout 6 times a day and am currently taking protein and creatine and keep a pretty concistent diet however the weight just wont go past 180 if anyone has some good recomendations on a specific diet they would be well appreciated… also wrestling season is less than 2 months away but i want the weight on atmost 3 months from now.
Answer: Hi dear,
follow these guidelines to gain healthy weight
- Eat nutritious foods that are high in calories. Examples are whole-grain breads, vegetables such as avocados and potatoes, kidney beans, lean red meat, poultry and fish.
- Increase the caloric value of your meals. Add powdered milk to casseroles for added calories, add avocados and olives to sandwiches, add wheat germ to your cereal, add chopped meat to your pasta sauce, and so on.
- Avoid skipping meals. Knowing how to gain weight involves consistent eating. Eat three meals a day and at least two snacks.
- Increase your normal portion size. Take a second scoop of pasta, or add two bananas to your oatmeal.
- Choose higher-calorie foods when given a choice. For example, corn is higher in calories than green beans.
- Relax - excessive fidgeting and restlessness can burn up a lot of calories.
-Add weight lifting to your exercise program. It helps build muscle mass.
- Balance your caloric intake with the number of calories you’re burning. You need to be taking in more than you use up, and you may need to ease up a little on your exercise program.
good luck
:o)
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: I need to lose 10 pounds in like 2 weeks.
on a liquid diet do you just drink water or do you drink protein shakes?
i just need to know how to do it
thanks!
Answer: I think it’s a lemon drink thing I’ll post something
http://themastercleanse.org/
and i believe you still have to work out