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Health Poll 5 - What’s the healthiest snack available in the vending machines where you work?

kiseman — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:28:30 GMT

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Health Poll 4 - What’s the healthiest change you’ve made in 2008?

kiseman — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:42:33 GMT

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I really wouldn't eat this vegetable

Sharon53066 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:47:58 GMT

Well the voting choices were limited for the lastest poll.

So....

I would not eat green peppers even covered in chocolate.

Something about the texture gets to me. Mostly every other vegetable I like.

Vegetable I would not eat even if dipped in Chocolate would be Brussel Sprouts

Jiggles — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:53:33 GMT

PlumSWEET

mrs.jones — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:45:48 GMT

I just discovered a "snack" that I am in LOVE with! It's PlumSweet (dark chocolate covered dried plums). You get 14 of them for 120 calories...and with that rich, dark chocolate..I can usually satisfy my sweet tooth with just 6 (and for only 60 calories!!)

They are SO good...you should totally try them!!

Health Poll 3 - What’s one vegetable you wouldn’t eat, even if it was dipped in chocolate?

kiseman — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:15:14 GMT

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Help Can't stick to anything

smartinez2004 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:45:47 GMT

Hello,

My name is Sandra and I am twenty two years old I am on here because I need help to not only loose weight, but to get healthy. I am the type of person who seems to not be motivated enough to stick to an exercise program, I have the support of my fiance but I still manage to slip up, and I can't seem to get away from fast food, sugary food and all he bad things especially when I am stressing out does anyone have any suggestions please I am desperate!!

On the Diet and Off the Diet

mayracruz — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 01:21:08 GMT

I just can't seem to stay on. Once I start, it takes me about two days before I go back. I don't want to kill myself eating diet stuff all the time, nor do I want to be in the supermarket counting the calories on the boxes all the time.

Does anyone have the same issue? Do you just keep at it?

Health Poll 2 - What will you need to do to burn off your typical mid-afternoon snack?

kiseman — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:09:31 GMT

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Gas

gail — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:38:12 GMT

OK this is a subject I really hate to mention. I have such tremendous gas in the afternoon and into the evening. I have noticed it more with my diet change (to lose weight I have been doing the weight watchers points system). I typicaly eat Kashi or hot oats with fruit of some sort in it for breakfast; a fruit or two during the morning and a spinich or other green salad with olives carrots maybe a little olive oil dressing for lunch. so the gas starts loading up after lunch. what's going on I love to eat the salads they are so satisfing but the gas! I am termpted to just forget trying to watch what i eat. this is very discouraging. my sister inlaw mentioned a gal blader problem, but I find that hard to accept. i do eat candies at the work place which i am trying to avoid daily and maybe a couple of cups of black coffee in the morning.

Calcium

Din — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:05:31 GMT

What is a good source of calcium if I do not drink milk?

omega-3

broomsh — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:42:01 GMT

What is the difference between types of omega-3 derived from flax seed compared to that made from fish oil - both for the purpose of reducing cholesterol?

Very picky eater with ZERO self discipline

nls1 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:11:23 GMT

I know all of the right things to do. Comlex carbs, low fat meats, minimal sugar, lots of fiber, etc. My problem is that I am a very picky eater and there are very few things I like (I'm a texture eater) so when I try to eat properly I am eating the same 5 things over and over and it gets really old. Plus I have very little self discipline and have a strong tendancy to convince myself it's ok to have that milk shake (ice cream is my vice) and then I will get back on track later, which usually takes a few days to do. I read about great recipes and I almost never like anything on them. I just don't know what to do. It's especially hard to be the kind of person who knows EXACTLY what to do to fix the problem yet I never seem to do it. Is there anyone else that feels or felt just like this and can tell me what to do to work through it? I need help!

Summer Treat

FSCMURPHY — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:02:53 GMT

Instead of opting for a fudge bar or ice cream bar from the frozen food aisle, head for the drink boxes. For the weight conscious chocolate lover Hershey's has an 8 oz. (much larger than a normal ice cream treat) low fat (only 110 calories) drink box. Simply freeze and cut off the top and push up - Delicious!

Health Poll - What's Your Go-To Healthy Lunch?

kiseman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:46:55 GMT

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Womens hair loss and nail problems

gail — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:48:41 GMT

2 years ago I had a hystorectomy (I still have one ovary). But over the past few yearsI have been strugling to increase my hair it seems to be falling out faster and faster. other than very thin hair it seems healthy. Then my nails are very ridged up and down and even bumpy going side ways. My doctor told me to try pre-natal vitimins, I can't see any improvement with them. I take the omega 3 fatty acids, Adora Calcium and have added the Biotin just this year. I don't want to be bald like my dad, my mom still has a wonderful full head of hair! maybe these problems just go with the age!

Sneaky Recipe Contest*

Anonymous — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:16:55 GMT

Are you sneaky enough to hide some health inside a great-tasting recipe? Maybe your spaghetti sauce has a few secret vegetables or your pie is actually good for you?

If you have the knack to please picky eaters by including some unexpected healthy ingredients, share it with all of us during the Sneaky Recipe Contest* on Ignite(R) ─ inspired by The Sneaky Chef: How To Cheat On Your Man (In The Kitchen).

To participate, all you need to do is submit your recipe by replying to this thread between now and June 3 (contest ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 3). The winning recipe will be selected by The Sneaky Chef and Rebecca Mohning, registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer, and announced during the Live Chat on Ignite being held on June 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to a healthy food store.

So tell us -- what's your secret? Your secret recipe, that is.

* Click here to read the Offical rules for this contest.

tortilla soup

barb morgan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:53:21 GMT

In large pot:

1 large chicken breast, chopped, browned and drained

Add:

1 can chicken broth

1 jar salsa

1 can black beans (or beans of choice) drained

1 can whole kernel corn- drained

1 cup water

Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

To serve: place 2 heaping tablespons sharp cheddar cheese in bottom bowl and spoon soup over top.

Share Your Sneaky Food Secrets

kiseman — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:02:19 GMT

We're thrilled to have Missy Chase Lapine (aka The Sneaky Chef) back on Ignite! After all the fun we had with her bestselling first book -- The Sneaky Chef: Simple Secrets for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids Meals -- we're bring her back to Ignite to talk about her second book, which is focused on adults -- The Sneaky Chef: How to Cheat on Your Man in the Kitchen. Throughout May, Missy will be sharing her secrets for making everyday food healthier. And in June, Missy will join us live for an online chat (stay tuned for details). Whether it's an appetizer, entree or dessert, she's got a trick to boost the health.

We know some of you are already adding healthy ingredients to your meals at home -- and some of you may want some new ideas. So please share your sneaky tricks here for all Igniters to see!

- Kerry

Suggestions for embracing a healthy lifestyle?

Zmurray — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:52:30 GMT

Hello, this is my first post so I'll apologize ahead of time if do anything wrong!

My wife and I are currently set to move into a new home and we've decided that with the change in living arrangments we'd like to also get healthy.

We are a young married couple, both are full time workers and we never seem to have a spare minute. We eat anything thats quick, we both drink coffee and smoke cigarettes. We're both skinny, but the lack of food and huge intake of caffeine and smoke, combined with a general lack of healthy food I'm sure can't be good for us!

So, we just quit smoking. We haven't been long time smokers so I' m not really having any nicotine withdrawels, but Its frustrating to me when out of habit I reach down to grab a cigarette and there is nothing there. But, all things are going well so far, but its only been two day!

To add to our health we figured we try and get into some regular excersize. We've always enjoyed hiking and the like, but we do it far to rarely, so we're going to invest some of our extra income from not smoking into two gym memberships. The problem is we have no idea what a good work out routine is for us. Also with our scheduals we're pretty much stuck to 24 hour gyms, which have no physical trainers to guide us while we're there.

Finally we threw out the microwave and we're going to come up with a good grociery list so we can start eating right!

So, any tips, or suggestions? Any good books you'd recommend or past experiences that have helped you?

Thanks for all your help!