Your Unconscious Food Choices By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Posted Wed, Apr 25, 2007, 8:51 am PDT

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Apr 25, 2007, 4:12 pm PDT

Exactly....your finacial ability does make a difference no matter how much you know the benefits of a very healthy diet. As a cancer survivor, I would go to any lengths to eat "perfectaly healthy" food everyday, but somethings are simply out of my reach. Maddy

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Apr 25, 2007, 7:56 pm PDT

Not true of me. I select food based on how good it tastes, how healthy it is, and if it's worth my time preparing. I'll take the time to prepare anything for a meal if it's worth it. I eat the same thing a man eats (according to your list) and well beyond the scope of it. I like much more variety than that.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Apr 25, 2007, 8:20 pm PDT

I am never unconscious when it comes to choosing food. I like to make choices that suit my life style and keep me healthy. Here's a for-instance: Just a slice of apple at bedtime every night induces sleep almost immediately. Dr. Andrew Weil says the apple is one of the most perfect foods we can eat. I agree. A half of an apple in the afternoon will keep my blood sugar at an even level so I don't feel sluggish or light headed.

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Apr 25, 2007, 9:02 pm PDT

Hey, Stay beautiful!

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Apr 26, 2007, 5:44 am PDT

Thank you joanbev13 for the health benefits of an apple. I always knew the benefit of fruits, apples in particular, but not the ones you mentioned. I will be putting that into use, starting today. And apples fit well into any budget. Anymore suggestions? I too would go to any trouble to spend the time preparing good food choices no matter what the prep time....eat food which tastes so good to me, but again, my budget simply doesn't allow me to purchase all the necessary ingrediants needed for some of the recipes. I only wish it did. But I have to stick to budget conscious meals which will be nutrious and good for me, without breaking the bank.

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Apr 26, 2007, 10:42 am PDT

For Mother's Day I got the latest book written by Dr. Andrew Weil called "Natural Health, Natural Medicine. This is my Bible for self care and wellness. I love this delightful man and he gives me the support I need to be a better person, both inside and out. The book costs 10.95 through Amazon, but my library has most of his books, so if you are interested I suggest you try your library first. You will get wellness answers, I guarantee.

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Apr 26, 2007, 11:11 am PDT

As a grandma, I have observed that the preferences of little boys are very different from the gals. My grandsons all refuse most foods except pasta with butter or cheese. I am curious that their busy moms allow them to eat so one dimensionally. They also like ice cream. The gals are more omnivorous. Anyone else seeing this phenomenon?

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Apr 27, 2007, 11:03 am PDT

If you really want to eat healthy buy healthy foods. And you know really you dont need to go into all the big isles of food because its mostly processed food which is unhealthy so if you just buy mostly the stuff around the edges of the inside of the grocery story you can find almost all you need. Maybe its not all you want but it will keep you healthy food wise. PS if you use this advise if you have major cravings its because your not used to eating only or mostly healthy food and if you want to stop your craving just keep telling yourself that you have a choice and if you choose to eat bad food you could become unhealthy over weight have depression and get athsma but if you choose to ignore your cravings and tell yourself its better for my body to eat healthy food you will be able to get rid of your cravings and soon you wont even crave all that processed food you used to eat. Trust Me in just one month i lost a healthy 20 pounds just by eating good food. Remember shop on around the inside of the store not the isles!!

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, May 01, 2007, 5:48 pm PDT

I have always had trouble with my diet ever since I could remember. I grew up in a rather large baby boomer family. Since there wasn't enough money for food we all had to eat what was provided. I would often get sick or had a reaction to some of these meals. I have been tested for allergies before with what I believe was a type of live cell test of some sort around 1985. They informed me at the time that I had a responce to certain foods as if I was a Vegan all of my life and it would be dangerous for me to start. I informed them that I wasn't a vegan but for some reason they didn't believe me from the results. I am curious if it's possible for some people to stop being able to breakdown certain proteins and thus making them react violently or in a negative way towards these foods. I have heard that when some people get older their bodies lose this ability and need to take supplements for digesting them. I have had problems since I can remember having acid indigestion and acid reflux.I am curious if this is because of the bodies over compenstation to break down these certain foods. I was also told that bacterial infections and parasites can upset this balance also. I have been eliminating certain foods from my diet and am currently taking an herbal treatment for parasites.I have had several blood tests done with nothing showing up to suggest further testing or negative reactions. It's as if someone is falsifying these tests somehow. I have decided to just use the Internet for resources and elimination of certain foods.My Gastroenterologist says I have irritable bowel syndrome. I guess this is just a general term to describe these symptoms. I have also found the diagnosis of ACNES Or nerve bundle entrapment. I guess I shouldn't need to ask the obvious with a different diet plan that won't stop up my other plumbing.I hope I won't have to change to baby food or puray diet. If I have been plagued by these bugs than it would seem to me that THEY are my gut conscious and not me. Thanks C.M.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 07, 2007, 4:33 pm PDT

Eat bagged frozen veggies! Now THAT is eating GOOD & CHEAP!!

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jul 17, 2007, 3:10 am PDT

How to deal with raising medical costs?.. Better health. Offer government incentives/subsidies to help reduce the cost of good, 'nutritional food'. If nutritional food is too expensive or unattainable and cheaper processed food is the only alternative, the health care situation we are confronting will become worse, exponentially. Remember:"You are what you eat". People will stay healthier, longer, eating nutritional food. Healthy people, place less demand on the medical health system. Prevention is attainable through proper nutrition. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Mr. Bush and Congress' decision to manage rising medical costs, should include subsides/incentives so good nutrition is affordable for all, as part of any new medical plan. Good nutrition and exercise improves strength, stamina, cognitive abilities, mental attitudes and to be more productive too. Imagine getting along better in your personal and business relations. Trying to solve how to pay more and more into the medical establishment as health insurance companies become more restrictive under greater demand, it's too obvious. Let's start at the beginning: affordable, good nutrition. It's a win-win for everyone. Give it some thought. Good health to all. Tom

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Sep 14, 2007, 10:12 am PDT

Raising 2 teen boys on a single-parent unemployment can be tricky even we can eat healthy, with planning. No chips and soads, and no fast foods, Meals at home are much more halthy and friendly to the pocket. Now we wven have friday night diner where they bring a date. Their friends want to come too but I charge for them (some even pay, home cooking is worth it). Shop around for fresh fruit we have local gas stations that sell fruit cheeper than anywhere! Elaine

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Oct 21, 2007, 2:19 pm PDT

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Dec 07, 2007, 3:09 pm PST

i buy based on what i know how to cook

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Sep 13, 2008, 5:20 am PDT

Since when does unbuttered popped corn contain fat? Sugar as a replacement? Are you sure you work at Johns Hopkins? Http://www.medicineweight.com

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