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Tamara Said:

How can alkaline ash foods help with my diet and overall health?

We Answered:

For a new and healthy you, a diet of alkaline ash food will definitely help. Alkaline ash foods have many benefits to your health when you switch to this type of diet. Alkaline ash foods are known to promote a healthy body, including the intestinal tract.

Alkaline ash foods are rich in many nutrients including sodium, iron, calcium, and potassium. Most alkaline ash food consists of fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and grapefruits are especially beneficial to the alkaline diet. In addition, avocados and limes are other great choices when sticking to this diet. Dairy products such as milk and ice cream should be avoided when following this type of diet. It is best to switch to soy products. Soy when ingested also has alkaline benefits and can be a healthy alternative. If you stick to this alkaline ash diet you will be amazed at the way you feel and see an improvement in your overall health, mental and physical.

See the food list here: http://www.acidalkalinediet.com/Alkaline…

Francisco Said:

Raw Foods Diet accepted by health canada?

We Answered:

I have looked at the website before and I know that they accept vegan diets as being healthy and acceptable, but I don't recall any mention about raw foods diets.

Health Canada's Eating Well Food Guide explains that people should get between 6 and 8 servings of grains each day. Raw Food diets usually use little to no grains, so this may be conflicting. Also, the food guide recommends getting dairy alternatives (presumably vitamin-enriched) so that's something that is not considered raw either.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats…

Wayne Said:

i have to go on a wheat and dairy free diet for health problems. can you tell me what foods are conidered?

We Answered:

For "Wheat free" recipes go to: http://www.wheat-free.org/recipes.html
there is a host of recipes there from main course, cakes and cookies and bread.

For "Diary Free" products go to:
http://www.godairyfree.org/Table/Recipes…

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Christy Said:

I am really serious about going on an all health food diet?

We Answered:

deffinetly youll become a better cook when I was a teen I hated my mothers cooking then I came out with an ingenius plan I told her I only wanted organic foods and wanted them dont in ridiculas ways anyways have fun.. be creative and try try and try. youll get good results youll loose any extra weight if you have it and youll feel much healthier from the foods. If you want Ill share some recipes I just need to know what exactly you mean by health food like are you going to restrict anything from your diet ect ect ect???

Eleanor Said:

what are the health foods to eat when u are on a diet trying to lose 240 pounds?

We Answered:

fruit, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains. eat as healthfully and as close to nature as possible. use small amounts of real butter (not margerine), olive oil and coconut oil. drink skim milk, but eat regular cheeses and yogurt. you need some fat in your diet or else you won't feel full. whole grains have fiber in them which also helps you feel full.

eat small meals (like snacks) 6-8 times a day.

cut out processed and packaged foods and learn to cook, or go to the library and look for some healthy eating books for some new ideas.

cut out soda, chips, candy, etc. if you have a craving, eat just a little of the food you are craving, like 3 or 4 bites, and eat them slowly and chew them well. this can trick your brain into being satisfied with a small amount.

i've lost 20 pounds in 2 months by using www.thedailyplate.com to keep track of my daily food intake. i needed to lose about a hundred pounds, so i think i've made a good start.

hope this helps you get started!