Hello. I am a nutritionist, and I'll try to bring my (humble) contribution in here
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Omega
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Welcome to the forum.
It will be great to have you here - helping to steer people towards eating normal foods in a healthy way.
We have lots of real people here - in return we may bring you greater insight in what it is like to battle obesity.
The following link may help you to settle in.
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/threads/57955-My-advice-to-newcomers
Good luck settling in
It will be great to have you here - helping to steer people towards eating normal foods in a healthy way.
We have lots of real people here - in return we may bring you greater insight in what it is like to battle obesity.
The following link may help you to settle in.
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/threads/57955-My-advice-to-newcomers
Good luck settling in
LaurenMartin
New member
Hi cedric 
My iron content in blood is low. so what all foods should i take. Is dried grapes good for me?
My iron content in blood is low. so what all foods should i take. Is dried grapes good for me?Low iron in blood
Hi Laurent,
first of all, i just want to tell you that you got to be a bit careful when having low iron in your blood. It might be a potential sign of anemia, or maybe a dietary problem. So you might want to ask a doctor for confirmation (But i am sure you are aware of that).
anyway, from what i know, you want to consider food like livers (pork, chicken, or beef) or oysters, mussels, shrimps, sardines... that are excellent for bringing you more iron
As fruits, you right about grapes, but oranges, cantaloupes and strawberries are excellent as well
And beans and lentils are probably the best vegetables containing iron
Hope that helps..
thanks
Hi Laurent,
first of all, i just want to tell you that you got to be a bit careful when having low iron in your blood. It might be a potential sign of anemia, or maybe a dietary problem. So you might want to ask a doctor for confirmation (But i am sure you are aware of that).
anyway, from what i know, you want to consider food like livers (pork, chicken, or beef) or oysters, mussels, shrimps, sardines... that are excellent for bringing you more iron
As fruits, you right about grapes, but oranges, cantaloupes and strawberries are excellent as well
And beans and lentils are probably the best vegetables containing iron
Hope that helps..
thanks
Hi cedric
Benny Bent
New member
I'm in the same case as Princy, every morning I'm constipated, however I'm still losing weight. Maybe is there something to include in my diet so I don't get constipated?
Thanks
Thanks
Omega
Moderator
People can suffer with constipation if they are not drinking enough water. I try to shoot for 1 ounce water for every 2 pounds that we weigh which is the recommendation from one of the authorities...
People can also suffer from constipation if they are countering their water consumption with a diuretic like caffeine. Water is generally better than tea or coffee because of the caffeine content.
Fibre plays a big part too. Count your fibre and make sure that you are having enough. Count how much fibre is in your diet using one of the tools - I use www.fitday.com.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/fiber-how-much-do-you-need
People can also suffer from constipation if they are countering their water consumption with a diuretic like caffeine. Water is generally better than tea or coffee because of the caffeine content.
Fibre plays a big part too. Count your fibre and make sure that you are having enough. Count how much fibre is in your diet using one of the tools - I use www.fitday.com.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/fiber-how-much-do-you-need
johnlue2000
New member
ok great hope to see what you have instore for all us. Im new here too. have you ever heard of The plant moringa and neem. Two of the greatest plants i tell you.
@Princy & @Benny : I am not sure about what the causes of constipation are, but i do know that constipation has nothing to do with weight loss.
But actually my wife have constipation occasionally and she simply eat fruits like apples or clementines (and it seems to work well for her) - hope that helps..
But actually my wife have constipation occasionally and she simply eat fruits like apples or clementines (and it seems to work well for her) - hope that helps..
LaurenMartin
New member
Thanks Cedric You are right. I am suffering from anemic problem. I feel tired also. Also have headache and drowsiness.
You are right. I am suffering from anemic problem. I feel tired also. Also have headache and drowsiness.Hi Princy, sorry for the delay.. Well when having a high thyroid (hyperthyroid), you might want to eat food called "Goitrogenic" (Goitrogenic food actually acts like an antithyroid and can make the thyroid a bit underactive. Food like : Broccoli, Pine nuts, Brussels sprouts, Red Radish, Peaches, Cabbage, Mustard, Strawberries, Peanuts, Radishes, Spinach, among others.. are known to be goitrogenic (you can find a complete list by searching "goitrogenic food" on the internet)
Now i cannot really help you on what kind of medicine or treatment you should take when having a high thyroid problem as it's more a medical problem - thks
Now i cannot really help you on what kind of medicine or treatment you should take when having a high thyroid problem as it's more a medical problem - thks