I can't work out which is the bigger culprit; carbs or salt.
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Would it be Subway? Maybe some other sandwich place?
What happens when you do strength training but eat a low protein low carb high fat diet? Do you just retain muscle mass or is there a way to add muscle on such a diet?
Be careful, people - as the article says, get good medical advice before drastically changing your diet: Liquid diets like those favoured by Shane Warne can strain heart, say experts Professor Garry Jennings, the Heart Foundation’s chief medical adviser said that, in...
The average American consumes more sodium than is recommended. People with bipolar disorder that take lithium are advised that a low sodium diet is dangerous and are advised to regulate their sodium intake accordingly. With these two facts in mind,...
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# Hello friends, I see many success stories with Cole's high salt low protein keto diet. Can anyone give me an example of 400 kcal meals that are less than 20 % protein, high salt,high fat. Thank you!
I'm a guy who is skinny fat (5'8 and 160-ish lbs), the fat usually accumulates around my abdomen mostly, and then secondly in my face. I've been trying to do regular caloric restriction with high protein diet along with full...
I have been doing a 16/8 fast for the last 4-6 months and I have kept my calories around 3-500 calories below my tdee so around 1500-1600 calories while hitting the gym as normal 4-5 days a week. I still...
Hi, I'm planning on doing a 20:4 intermittent fast in combination with a low carb diet. I'm aware of the kinds of foods that are good for low carb diets like fish, nuts, veggies, fruits, etc. My main issue is, I'm not...
what are some tasty seasonings that y’all use in your cooking that have low or no sodium? i’m trying to use less and less salt when i cook but need some substitutes
so, using the calories in calories out law, if you are consuming more calories than you need, then you will definitely gain weight, and the other way around is weight loss. if one person is consuming high amounts of carbohydrates, as...
Our bodies need salt. Salt was so in demand back in the day that people were paid their salaries in salt (hence where the term 'salaries' came from). Yes, part of this was to preserve food at the time but...
I am very interested in fasting and I tried time-restricted eating first (18:6). I heard a lot of health benefits of fasting and ketosis but I have some questions. If I fast for 18 hours and then eat carbs, doesn't that...
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[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31960664](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31960664) ; [https://doi.org/10.32394/rpzh.2019.0083](https://doi.org/10.32394/rpzh.2019.0083) [Szypowska A](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Szypowska%20A%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=31960664)1, [Regulska-Ilow B](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Regulska-Ilow%20B%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=31960664)1. ### Abstract The differences between the metabolism and the physiology of cancer cells and the cells of the human body are assessed and used in most anticancer treatments. These differences encompass, among...
Sex Male: Age 20s Weight 172 Wishing to ask for principles atound which to build a monthly diet for someone who is living alone.
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Assuming a sedentary lifestyle, would it seem to be much more difficult to fast (esp longer fasts) on a high carb diet? Because of insulin spikes and drops?
In the past I have successfully lost weight on low carb diets (anywhere between 10-25 pounds). It usually would take a significant commitment to see results. Of course, I always end up back to my old ways and regain it....
I have never tried this (and I don’t think I could, to be honest), but I’m curious to know what you guys think about low-protein diets. I’ve been searching and even came across how a low-protein diet can [prolong someone’s...
I am sure this has been asked a thousand times and I hope it doesn't brake any community rules but I was wondering what are generally considered "healthy" macros under the assumption that low carb dietary style is the way...
What are some of your low sodium favorites? Snacks? Recipes? Seasoning combos? I love cooking so don’t be afraid to hit me complex or time consuming recipes or ideas! Of coarse I’ll take the simple too!
Hi all, simple question, is it okay to drink regular water during my Spam and Pickle diet? Didn’t know if drinking regular water instead of snake juice, will flush all the electrolytes out my body that I’ve just eaten. Thanks!
Keto is high fat, low carb, and a decent amount protein. Vegetables are optional. Most people only do keto for a few years and then revert back to their normal eating habits after they get the health results they wanted,...
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Google is telling me healthy intake is maximally 2.3, whereas this sub recommends 3-6g?
Hi folks, There are certain groups of people that are still recommended to specifically reduce their consumption of fat as a macronutrient. From personal experience, I'm familiar with post-cholecystectomy patients (not all of them, but commonly). Also I believe people with...
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I’m a wimp and can’t drink salt water. I have sodium chloride tablets instead. They are 1 gram. In the wiki recommendations, it says 1-2g minimum of sodium should be consumed daily. Does that mean 1 tablet (1g) of sodium...
According to my Google searches, chloride is an electrolyte. I couldn't find much info about where it comes from though. One of my theories is tap water, but I honestly have no idea. Thank you!
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How much sodium do you consume? MyFitnessPal App tells me I should stay below 2.300mg but I found a study that shows people consuming 5.000mg have better heart healthy? What is your take on this?
Do any of you use this sweetener? I use it and i was just wondering whether or not this is unhealthy? Thanks!
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It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
Most of potassium rich foods that I can think of have carbs.
Carbs digest faster than fats. But is that because carbs take less energy to digest? Or because the body goes into overdrive like a high intensity workout to digest them quicker? Maybe fats take just as much energy, but that energy...
Should sodium be considered a macronutrient? Why or why not?
I know the drink recipe but how do I start the fasting and how long do I do it? I weigh 190 and my goal weight is 130. I am 31year old female. 5 foot 1. Tired of being unhealthy....
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I was wondering whether patting grease off from bacon with a paper towel reduces sodium? Or does that just reduce fat?
I am trying to lower my salt intake so I decided to google "low sodium fast food options" for when I occasionally do eat out with friends or have to grab a fast bite. What I found was that 99%...
I been searching the internet like a fat stupid pig to find info on this diet. Can some one put me in game I want to do rolling 48’s eat a can of spam a few pickles like 3-4 and repeat....
They all say 0 kals on the packages... Although some say "0 calories - 2.5 servings" - isn't this an indication there definitely is a low amount of calories in them? Are these ruining the autophagy benefits of my 60 hour...
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The AHA recommends no more than 2300 mg of sodium per day, but I'm curious to know if that number should be lower if one is reducing calories. Also curious to know if recommendations for things like saturated fat or...
My coaches/peers have always pushed the importance of electrolytes. Drinks like Pedialyte are great for hydration but Im unaware of the sience behind that. Would drinking Pedialyte everyday be too much?
I’m curious as to how many following IF are also low carb or NOT low carb? I lost some weight in 2019 over 6-8 months doing low carb/keto, approximately 10kg and felt amazing … and then slowly regained most of it...
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So I know working out affects ph levels but do ph levels affect workout performance? I know sodium bicarbonate is known to improve performance by removing acidity in muscles, but is this done by the action of increasing ph or...
I have been experiencing low energy recently, sometimes I cannot even get out of bed, but I have read on other subreddits with people with the same issue recommend electrolyte pills. Should I try it?
Looking for good e-books that teach more about bodybuilding type dieting and nutrition.
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Has anyone had a pos/neg experience on the carnivore diet?
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You always hear about certain things causing cancer or cognitive decline but is any of it true? Are there any foods we eat which can cause health problems unrelated to diet?
Satan says, from now on you only get to choose between these two diets: A: High Sugar and Carbs, like pancakes and waffles with syrup and Nutella every day B: High sodium and meat, like sausage and bacon sandwiches every day And you...
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Sour cream with 18% fat costs 1€ and sour cream with 30% fat costs 2€. I thought the former is healthier because less saturated fat = lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but then why is it cheaper? Why would people...
Just wondering if anyone has any tips for feeling very tired and sluggish while fasting? I usually do 18:6 fasting but i work a very physical job and find it very hard to stick to because i feel so tired...
Which in excess is worse when trying to lower body fat %, sugar/added sugar or sodium?
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Is Eating 30% carbs, 30% fats, 30% protein bad for you? Does it really matter?
Which is more important in terms of getting lean diet or cardio?
What are the expected impacts to your health later in life from consuming too much sodium? And to what extent are those impacts mitigated by having healthy eating habits around the sodium intake and drinking lots of water daily? Edit: My...
Like most nutrition, we see a split of opinion of what's good and bad, enough and not enough. Salt is one of those, but it makes me wonder about tribal people and how much they consume.
I am new to intermittent fasting, doing 16:8. Are you supposed to follow any type of diet when doing this like low calorie, high protein, etc… or can you eat what you normally eat within reason?
Also considering than chilies have more vitamin c than oranges. Is it worth using more seasoning and spicing up our food?
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Are there some forms of sodium that should be avoided and some that should be consumed? When will sodium hydrate you and when will it dehydrate you?
What is the thing with the “rice and chicken diet”? I feel like both people who are cutting and bulking are eating like that?! (Not everyone, I know:)). High or low in calories? I don’t understandddd
Before I get downvoted to hell, i just want to see if y’all noticed any benefits with a low vs high carb diet. Of course this comes with the assumption that it’s minimally processed and full of variety, not a...
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I dont have a diagnosis because im poor as fuck here in Mexico LOL so i cant get to a doctor, but either way i dont want to, he just gonna put me on PPI's for sure I BURP A LOT...
3500 mg sodium with minimal water intake over a day vs. 3500 mg sodium with high water intake over a day. High and minimal are arbitrary. Does anyone know of the RDA for sodium is also dependent upon water/potassium consumption?
Im looking for studies which compare omnivorous diets. Often inclusion/exclusion of meat studies are terribly muddled and the exclusion of meat is often praised rather than the inclusion of vegetables and other dietary components. Anyone have any interesting articles or...
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So i started the 5:2 diet, so far i eat 500 calories on the fasting days, and eat normally on my eating says. I stick to eggs and low calorie veggies on fasting days. I haven't seen any changes so...
Im a 21f and I've been doing IF for a few weeks now again, after having to stop during Christmas when I got covid. My eating hours are 1-9pm. I naturally have low blood pressure, around 110 systolic, 65 diastolic....
I learned that refeeding syndrome is due to lack of electrolytes. But since I will be getting sodium, magnesium and potassium.. Will refeeding syndrome be an issue after a fast of like 21 data minimum? What about 15 days...
I wondered if anyone has tried it and how it worked out for you. If like to hear ppls experience. ProLon - for $189 you get bars and shakes and such to eat everyday to get you through a 5...
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I see people often discussing one strategy or the other, but haven’t been able to find much info about the benefits or fallbacks for each. How do you decide which method to use? Is this primarily a way to maintain...
Dr Fung has said that low carb and fasting are crucial for permanent weight loss, but after reading his articles and the Obesity Code, to me, it looks like unless you have diabetes, fasting and not eating below maintenance on...
I'm kinda confused and I'm researching it trying to understand.
[https://www.backpacker.com/skills/low-carb-diets-make-you-stupid/](https://www.backpacker.com/skills/low-carb-diets-make-you-stupid/) I am doing a phd and I'm wondering if upping my carbs will help improve my cognition or if the science in this article is just bull?! Thank you!
Hi all, just wondering. Lots of posts I see online mention how canned vegetables / legumes like chickpeas or kidney beans contain high amounts of sodium. However, I'm in the UK and none of the cans I've ever purchased have...
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I’m 38F, at 159 I’m bigger than I’ve ever been and want to get down to my modeling weight which was 139. I meal plan so that I remember to eat on my schedule. Mostly chicken and rice with vegetables...
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