Eating Healthy

Question: Eating Healthy? Hello Ive decided that I want to cut back on the junk food, so does anyone have any tasty (and healthy!) recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and for snacks? And any tips on how to STOP eating junk food?

Answer: munch on fruits and veggies for snacks I like making smoothies with one banana, 1 cup of favorite frozen fruits, orange juice, blend and it can also be used as a meal substitute. use some seasonings like tabasco sauce to add some zing to the food.

Question: eating healthy? I want to start eating healthy but my whenever I try to my stomach or taste buds reject it. Is there a way to change this?

Answer: Eating healthy will not occur over night. First start by cutting out sodas and sugary drinks. You should mostly consumer water and 100% fruit juice. If you're big on soda, than try cutting down slowly.. cut your normal intake in half. Then, slowly start getting rid of junk food such as candy, chips, etc. Replace those foods that you are snacking on between meals with fresh fruits and veggies, although every once in a while these foods are fine as long as they're in moderation! Don't eat the whole bag of chips, eat 1 serving instead. Eventually, i'm sure you will start to find that healthy food too can be satisfying. Good luck!

Question: EATING healthy!!!? what are some healthy foods to eat for lunch,dinner, and just sncaks ?? maybe? could you make me a scheduale of when i should eat what and what i should eat? thanks

Answer: Healthy foods generally consist of what you could hunt, pick, or gather; i.e. fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. Try to stay away from processed foods and foods with a lot of refined sugar. When to eat? Eat when you are hungry. Generally speaking that is about every 3-4 hours.

Question: Eating HEALTHY? I need some ideas on easy healthy dishes! Thank you!!

Answer: Make some eggs with just egg whites along with some fresh turkey plus toasted wheat bread. Dont go with orange juice, stick with water. It might not be the most delicous meal you will have, but it will be real heathy.

Question: How can I start eating healthy if my mom works and cant cook? I am 16 years old and I want to start eating healthy. I am not eating bad now, I would say average but it is impossible for me to eat at a good time because my mom works in the afternoon. I do cook myself but if I don't feel inspired or motivated it is really difficult so it is definitely not an everyday thing. Does anyone have any ideas of how to fix this?

Answer: Welll... good news is, youll always get what you want!!! So id say go to the store and get a bunch of tasty but healthy foods (fruits, veggies, meats, milk? lol) and wait for Racheal Rays "30 minute meals" to come on! Its fun and surprizing! and just make what she makes! haha if you dont have all the ingrediants then record the show, and if you can record it, record what she did and what she used, then make it the next night! She always stays on the healthy and hearty side ;)

Question: How to start eating healthy and what are some good work out exercises? i havent exactly been eating healthy i eat a lot but ive stopped drinking soda ;) what are some good, fast results, easy to do at home exercises (lol, is that spelled right?) al nice answers are thanked

Answer: Walking is an easy, invigorating exercise. A few push-ups and sit-ups will build core and upper body strength. And don't underestimate the benefits of good stretching exercises or yoga. If nutrition is an issue for you, start by writing down what you eat/drink each day. Cutting out soda is a great start! If you can't get control of your habits, maybe a structured meal plan like NutriSystem would make sense for you. A typical day would include 3 meals and 2 snacks and they have options for men, women, and vegetarians. There is an online coupon that lets you try it free for 2 weeks. You can get the NutriSystem 2 Weeks Free coupon here: http://healthyeating.wifinder.ca/nutrisystemcoupon.html

Question: how can i eat healthy in a junkfood eating family? I am a high school student stuck in an unhealthy family trying to eat a healthy whole balanced diet. I hate white flour and sugar but that is the only thing that my family buys. Every time they buy it I tell them that I don’t use it and ask them to buy pure cane sugar or whole-wheat flour. Every time I try to tell them the benefits of a healthy wholesome diet, they get all pissed off and make me feel stupid. I want to quit eating factory bread and make homemade WHOLE WHEAT bread. I am also a vegan and my dad is a dairy farmer. They always eat and drink things like soda, chips, and desserts. I want to cut off using peanut butter that has sugar and hydrogenated oils but that’s all that they buy. How can I convince my family to eat healthy? I am trying to get a job to buy my own food but the economy sucks here and there are no jobs. Also whenever my family buys fruits and vegetables I eat them all and they get angry with me.

Answer: We feel your pain. Perhaps you can set up special supplies for yourself (whole wheat bread, brown rice, etc.) then prepare to supplement according to their menu plan for the week. When they make sandwiches, make your own healthy substitutions. When they make a dish that has a starchy side, make a pot of brown rice enough to cover the meal and any leftovers. It might be no use trying to convert them to healthier foods, which often cost more, but at least see if you can 'fend' for yourself. But I'm sure if you made homemade whole wheat bread, no one would complain after you did it...the smell will change their mind. You can also check for food co-ops in your area, where the family pays a set price for fresh vegetables (I think they are even delivered to you)...it's economical; however, you have no say in what fresh vegetables you will get...it's whatever was in abundance...but it's farm fresh and you are supporting local farmers.

Question: What are some tips for eating fast food in a healthy way? I work full time and go to graduate school full time and find myself eating on the go. I don't have a lot of time to exercise, but I do make time to go for walks to relax and get outside once in a while. As a result, I feel myself not having the same figure I did even a year ago. I'm not overweight, I just don't always feel so good eating bad things all the time, and I feel my clothes tightening a bit. Any tips on how to eat on the go but still eating healthy? Any tips on how to do simple things to exercise too? Like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.

Answer: For breakfast, instead of doughnuts or bread/pastry/danish and coffee, try eating an apple. It is very healthy and works better than coffee in waking you up. For brunch or lunch, add a banana to your normal diet. Again, it is healthy and easy to carry. It should replenish you as the day goes on. Try eating dinner early. It is better to eat dinner early than late. Your body will appreciate it. If you can, try drinking anti-oxidant drinks once in a while. Naked Juice is a good one. This will cleanse your body of the bad stuff that junk food brings. As for keeping the weight off, Yes, do take the stairs. If you take the stairs regularly, you will burn a lot of calories. As you do it more often, you will learn that you have more energy than before. Also, keep going on those walks. It'll help you gather your thoughts and keep you sane throughout the school year. GOOD LUCK!

Question: How do I make eating healthy, a lifestyle? I've eaten unhealthy all my life but now it's time to turn my life around. How do I go about eating healthy for breakfast , lunch and dinner. How many servings of vegetables and fruits shall I eat. Could I substitiute fruit juice for fruit? What are some healthy alternatives for snacks? Food really isn't an option I here at college and they have all sorts of food options. Even if the main course is unhealthy there still the salad bar and sandwich bar and fruit. So can ya help?

Answer: Go to the American Heart Association website. They have every thing you need to know. The servings and sizes. Good luck.

Question: What can i do to begin having the habit of eating healthy? I don't know if that is the right question, LOL. What I mean is I want to start eating healthy like vegetables and fruits, but I hate eating them. I'm 13, and every topic I read about there is always something about eating healthy. So I'm wondering if there are any tricks that I can do to either fight the bad taste or not taste it at all. I want to actually eat the vegetables and fruits.

Answer: well, your taste bud aren't used to them so they taste weird to them. You need to train your body. And if you keep telling yourself you don't like them - you're not going to! Just remind yourself of all the benefits of eating fruit and veg, and when you take a bite, close your eyes and savour the flavour and realise they aren't that bad at all. You could try putting low calorie sauces on top of your veggies for a while. I remembered when i hated all veg, but i used to force myself to eat them by putting mint sauce over them. Now i absolutely LOVE veggies, and it's my favourite meal!

Question: How can I convince my parents to start eating healthy? I am 15 years old and I am overweigth blah blah blah. I am researching around and looking on how to eat healthy, because frankly, I have been eating hamburgers and chicken nuggets my whole life and I know I need to change. But my parents continue to buy hot dogs and ice cream bars, especially my dad. They are reluctant to change but I want to educate them on how to eat whole grains, vegetables, and friuts instead of all meat. The problem is that they have to buy the right stuff so that I can eat it, because obviously, I can't go grocery shopping. My mom is currently on the atkins diets and I'm pretty sure its not working. How can I get her to eat healthy and buy the right stuff. Kyle S you are not funny and no one is amused. Grow up!

Answer: Excellent!!! Start with bringing home some pamphlets about eating healthy, losing weight, controlling diabetes , preventing heart disease ... anything to do with living a healthy lifestyle. I threw diabetes in there because most people who are overweight develop diabetes, and getting a handle on your health now will be a huge factor in preventing heart disease and diabetes when you're an adult. Start asking your mom to pick up fruits, vegetables, and whole grain bread for you, and make sure you eat those things FIRST, before you eat any of the junk food in the house. Start making healthy choices for yourself when you go out - even fast food restaurants have healthier choices nowadays, including fruit cups and salads and fruit juices. Start cooking on weekends or whenever you can. Ask them to pick up specific items, and then cook dinner or lunch or breakfast using those items. Practice with small amounts first, so you get some practice in and can be sure the food you are serving is edible :D Someone else mentioned eating healthy yourself and criticizing your folks ... that is not the right way to handle things. Nobody likes being criticized. Try encouragement and serious discussions ... they are liable to be much more effective in the long run! Throwing away food they spend their money on is also not likely to be very effective. However, asking Mom to prepare a healthy salad with the chicken nuggets instead of fries is a good compromise. So is eating a sandwich piled high with lettuce, tomatoes, or any other crunchy vegetable (sliced carrots, sliced zucchini, sliced cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, etc etc etc) alongside a handful of chips and dip or a couple of cookies. Making a conscious decision to make better choices while still using up the not-so-healthy foods in the house is a better decision than throwing away things behind your parents' back.

Question: How to gain weight while eating healthy? I am 17 and i would like to gain weight. I am 6'9" and i weigh about 155 pounds. Its has been really hard for me to gain some good healthy weight instead of eating junk foods and gaining weight by eating junk foods. So can someone please tell me how i can some good healthy weight.

Answer: Perhaps a web search for "healthy fattening foods" might be useful.

Question: How does eating healthy when you're young affect your future health? I'm doing a PowerPoint for english class in trying to persuade other teens to not buy junk food and eat healthy! And I need to know how eating healthy affects your future health!

Answer: Eating poorly does a lot of things - any of these are bad - feel free to expand on the fact that if you get them when you're young, the longer your body will be living with these symptoms, the worse your health can be: Risk of premature death High blood pressure Increased adipose (fat) tissue Therefore, Higher resting heart rate. - (Someone who is healthy will have a heart rate that needs to beat about 25,000 - 40,000 times LESS per DAY than someone who isn't. - That's saving your heart 6 - 9 hours per day of beating time) Increased bad Cholesterol (LDL) and decreased good cholesterol (HDL) Increased risk of diabetes Makes day to day activities more difficult. - BODY image!! (<--- you want to strike at the heart of a teenager? Tell them they look like shit. Then tell them that a few years of this and they'll look like even bigger shit.) And that can affect them for life. Use someone in class who looks great as an example. ("Look at sharon.. she looks amazing. Do you think she has a complex?" - check with her first before doing that though.) - Lower self-esteem - Increased anxiety - More susceptible to depression - Over worked organs trying to regulate high sugar intakes etc. That's just a few. Good luck with the project.

Question: I want to start eating healthier. What should I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that is healthy for me? I want to start eating healthier, but what should I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that is healthy for me? Should I exercise too?

Answer: You should start eating breakfast everyday if you are to jump start your metabolism, agood hearty breakfast should do the trick. You do not have to skimp around breakfast either, remember your body will consume most of what you eat for breakfast as fuel, so while skim milk and wheaties might be a healthy solution, depending on your body makeup and any ailments, your breakfast should include a little bit of everything, with moderation. Do not skip breakfast, if there is any meal you can skip it is lunch. Breakfast with a few healthy snacks at 2 hour intervals, should get you to dinner.

Question: What is a helpful website to eating healthy? I have decided to change my lifestyle of eating junk food and being generally unhealthy. I am at a normal weight and 22 years old so I am not necessarily looking to lose weight but I would just like to be a bit healthier. Is there a website that is helpful in eating healthy and different vitamins I should take? Any advice would be helpful.

Answer: im 23 and have decided the same thing, not to loose weight just get healthy. i asked on here and someone showed me this. its good check it out http://whfoods.org/foodstoc.php

Question: What will i achieve from eating healthy at the age of 14 coming onto 15? By eating healthy i mean cutting out food like burgers and eating more fruit, pasta, soup and drink loads of water etc etc. Any other tips ? Thanks

Answer: Its a time to live free from diets when your that age,just go and enjoy yourself you will have loads of time to worry about your weight when your in your mid 30s.,i should know i'm 33.sad but true.