Originally Posted By: car51
Hello again. So, I am pretty healthy overall although I want to eliminate any bad sugars and have decided to go back to almond or soy milk. Which is better for you? Also can some folks tell me the good or/and bad on quinoa hope I spelled it correct). My doctor was not convinced about it or didn't say much about it. I had my physical Wednesday and I am maybe 14 lbs overweight and want to lose some weight. Thank you in advance for any great advice and suggestions
Both, soy and almond milk have advantages and disadvantages. As always, hidden sugar is possible, so reading the label is necessary. Estrogen in soy may become an issue if you consume a lot of it. Cow's milk is often overlooked as a source of a lot of carbs. 1 cup whole milk contains 12 grams of carbs.
http://www.prevention.com/content/whats-healthier-soy-milk-or-almond-milk
Quinoa is a nutrionally valuable seed that is packed with minerals. and it is a good alternative for rice. Since it is a carbohydrate, it should be consumed in appropriate quantitities.
http://authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-benefits-of-quinoa/
Losing 14 lbs should not be too diiffuclt if you follow a few guidelines:
1. Before starting a big dietary change like described below, talk to your doctor, expecially if you suffer from any metabolic disorder (prediabetes or diabetes), who will give you tailored figures and who may send you to a dietician who can help you with a weight loss plan.
2. Add some daily exercise to boost your metabolism. Walking one hour at a brisk pace, best in the morning before breakfast, is ideal. You may of course run, but just walking at a good speed will be very useful.
3. Drink plenty plain water throughout the day, the stuff of which your body is mostly made. Drink water before every meal.
4. Cut carbohydrates. First of all, restrict refined carbs as much as possible. Also limit complex carbs. How many carsb you can eat per day and still lose weight depends on your individual metabolism and activity level. I would say, for fairly rapid weight loss, shoot for not more than 50 grams carb per day. Do not eliminate carbs completely, because your blood sugar dropping too low can make you feel terrible, or, if you are diabetic, be lethal.
5. You can eat as much lean meat and fish and as many low-carb veggies as you want, but watch our for starchy root vegetables and carrots, which have a fair amount of carbs. Still eat some fruits, for example blue or balckberries, maybe mixed in with low-fat yogurt. You also need to make sure your total calorie intake does not exceed your requirements. Use an online tool to calculate your calorie requirements based on age, activity level and stature.
As already mentioned, talk to your doctor first!
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