Food, Medicines

@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

Moderation is indeed the key. Smaller portions also important. I too would prefer to give up sugary foods than salty ones. I use a minimum amount of salt anyway.

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DianneN

@DianneN (246720)

• United States

8 Mar 23

@Kandae11 That's so true. I also exchanged salt on my homemade popcorn for cayenne. It's a good thing I like spicy!

Some things need salt to bring out the natural flavors. A little bit can't hurt.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

@DianneN l read somewhere that we could die if we had no sodium whatsoever in our body.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (169940)

• United States

8 Mar 23

pizza without a doubt..ice cream as well glad your self style diet is working for you.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

It works for some things, for others as the saying goes - " the horse has already gone through the gate."

Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

8 Mar 23

I eat everything except sugar as I am diabetic. If my blood sugar goes uncontrolled then I will have to be very conscious about my food.

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Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

8 Mar 23

@Kandae11 I don't drink liquid having sugar content. It's better to take regulations than to repent afterwards.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

@sjvg1976 You are right.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

I know many people who are diabetic and it is hard for them to eliminate some foods. You have to be careful about hidden sugars - not only the teaspoons you might add to tea or porridge. Some foods convert to sugar in the body. Of course, moderation is key and l do not think just a little of it would be harmful.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

8 Mar 23

I could not give up coffee, I need to drink my coffee in the morning. I gave up all salty snacks, but I prepare something sweet to have every evening while we watch TV. A small custard tart, a Swiss Roll filled with whipped cream, nothing garbage, only home made. There are certain foods that make me feel unwell, some kind of cheese with ripened-surface (like Brie and Camambert), all cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers).

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

8 Mar 23

@Kandae11 - You must learn to listen to your body and avoid what is supposed to be healthy but it's not healthy for you.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

It seems that some things work for some and and the same thing might not work for another persons. Like cruciferous vegetables - those you mentioned - are chock full of all the good things our bodies need. Yet those foods make you feel unwell. Everyone should know what works for them and what does not.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

@LadyDuck Right.

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@dgobucks226 (34356)

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11 Mar 23

I eat pretty much what I want. The one major change is red meat which I have limited. I definitely should eat better. My bloodwork results have been good over the years, so perhaps I am getting an assist from heredity. But it is definitely my Kryptonite and something I need to improve. I would find it really difficult to give up pizza and cheese nips

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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11 Mar 23

I found it hard to give up milkshakes and icecream - but l did. Haven't tasted those in ten years or more.

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@dgobucks226 (34356)

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14 Mar 23

@Kandae11 Good for you! Now that's some willpower.

Icydoll

@Icydoll (36717)

• India

8 Mar 23

I can't give up eating an ice cream but i have sinus issues so i have to avoid cold drinks and cold water.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

The health experts say room temperature water is best.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130066)

• India

9 Mar 23

Anything sour would upset my health and so I avoid it Chocolates are the ones I just cannot give up

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130066)

• India

9 Mar 23

@Kandae11 My throat gets it.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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9 Mar 23

I cannot eat sour oranges.

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Ken

@kanuck1 (4394)

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8 Mar 23

I also have health challenges and so I have to be careful when eating. It is about a month and I have finally eliminated every food that irritates me. The hardest item to give up was salt. The first week was a real fight. Now it's a little easier. Let's see if I can keep going without using any salt.

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Ken

@kanuck1 (4394)

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11 Mar 23

@Kandae11 I have heard that there is a tribe that has never used salt. Some doctors recommend a no salt diet. Some say that there is enough sodium in the plant food. I personally like salt but I do not overdo it.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

Good going, especially when you see results. Moderation is key and we should not give up salt entirely. It is a necessary addition for our body to function however - less of it is best.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (86757)

• United States

9 Mar 23

Since my health has improved from not eating too much junk..that is what I stick to..not eating junk.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (86757)

• United States

10 Mar 23

@Kandae11 Thanks Kandase you too

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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10 Mar 23

Good going.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Mar 23

It's good you can balance your food intake as medicine to keep you healthy. I know some foods have wonderful health benefits. It would be very hard for me to give up eggs and bananas. They are my staple. Even with the high price of eggs, I need my eggs every day. I saw the price of bananas the last time I was in the store. I was shocked at how high they are too.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Mar 23

@Kandae11 Yes, they are. I would be very sad if I needed to give them up.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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10 Mar 23

It would be sad if you have to give them up because both have many health benefits. The egg is often referred to as the perfect protein and bananas of course have fiber, potassium , minerals etc.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Mar 23

I rarely have an appetite for some unknown reason. I eat light meals most of the time. I drink coffee each morning, one cup, and water the rest of the time.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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8 Mar 23

Most times our bodies tell us when we are over doing things.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Mar 23

@Kandae11 That is so true. I listen to mine very closely.

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Adie

@Adie04 (17360)

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9 Mar 23

I agree with you. Food can be dangerous though. For example, eggs can danger someone if they allergic to it.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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9 Mar 23

Peanut butter too. That can be deadly.

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Adie

@Adie04 (17360)

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10 Mar 23

@Kandae11 Oh yes, nuts. I remember one of my cousins is allergic to peanuts. Umm that one, groundnuts.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (28478)

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10 Mar 23

I am now a careful eater. I try very hard to eat healthy. It's not hard to fix food that can be delicious and healthy, it just takes a bit more planning and doing. In my case, it has really helped. I'm glad you are doing that, too.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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10 Mar 23

Yes indeed. Sometimes the temptation is great to stray but when l think of what could result l stay on the straight and narrow path.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (28478)

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11 Mar 23

@Kandae11 I am a firm believer that it does help to have a small treat, but not constantly. Once in a while, doesn't hurt and looking forward to it is nice--that yummy cupcake or a cookie or something. But I am careful, even with that.

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Neil

@Neil43 (3167)

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9 Mar 23

I can eat anything but I am usually careful about the carbo intake I have. I am into weight training. That is why.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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9 Mar 23

Yes with weight training you must be careful not to eat foods that might hamper your progress.

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Neil

@Neil43 (3167)

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9 Mar 23

@Kandae11 Yes. definitely. Thank you.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134441)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Apr 23

So far I can eat anything that I want. I only have asthma. And that only brothers me a couple of times a year. I buy fresh fruits and vegetables every week. I do love fish and chicken so I fix both a couple of times a week. Of course I have to have tacos, burritos and spaghetti a couple of times a month. And meats a couple times a month.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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2 Apr 23

I have a bit of chicken about three times a year - on special occasions like some holidays including Christmas. I have not tasted red meat since 2005.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40515)

• United States

10 Mar 23

I do believe that what we eat can make a huge impact on our health.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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10 Mar 23

It can and in most cases it does.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (79708)

• United States

9 Mar 23

Like you I've eliminated certain foods due to some health issues but the one drink I doubt I could give up would be coffee. I have learned to drink it black so giving up the cream and sugar is sacrifice enough for me

No, I don't eat anything I want and try to stick to healthy foods with an occasional treat.

MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (79708)

• United States

30 Mar 23

@Kandae11 moderation is pretty much the key to everything

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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30 Mar 23

@Marilynda1225 Definitely.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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9 Mar 23

Coffee is an antioxidant with a lot of health benefits . However additives like lots of sugar and heavy cream could detract from those benefits. Everything in moderation.

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