391. Posted by mauiskye1 on Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 5:11 pm PST

The Real Age Web site features a lengthy survey that calculates what you actually eat and makes recommendations about what is lacking and ways to add with diet and/or supplements. It is a great source of information sent regularly to those who sign up. Very little advertising which doesn't effect editorial content. When I was excercizing and not losing weight, went to my acupuncture guy who also is a TCM (traditional Chinese Medice) specialist and found out that the order I ate things in made a difference. Now I do oatmeal w/yogurt and fruit in a.m. and metabolism to burn fat is set for day. Then do fruit and snack later in morning if hungry at all. Also added heating spices back to diet-cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and that helped a lot. Nice to have an article that I can pass along to others needing practical guidelines. When I follow articles advice I still do crave choclate, but limit it to dark chocolate.

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392. Posted by mumaiden on Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 5:28 pm PST

Comment to Evan B: When you become a hospice aide and watch people died younger that there years from causes that could have been changed earlier in life, attitude about the cost of food, the time it takes to prepare it and attention to details really changes. This article gives accurate guidelines and the reasoning behind them. When I know what choices are 'better' I can adjust my purchasing habits or order differently when eating out. Really helpful article. . .

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393. Posted by spongeboblovsu on Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 5:31 pm PST

thats stupid, its probably all lies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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394. Posted by gazing on Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 5:52 pm PST

I have noticed alot of people complaining because of allergies to almost half of this stuff listed. I too was very allergic to so many things on this list. But trust me when I tell you that if you give in to taking the allergy shots for just two years you won't have most of those allergies and will be able to indulge in most of what is on this list. I also agree with the one's that have suggested that our government find a way to make the healthier foods more affordable for everyone in this country to help with health issues.

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395. Posted by Mich on Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 6:02 pm PST

if i regularly eat those foods, will i become healthy? i'm skinny.. only 96 lbs. i'm 5'5".. i'm underweight. want to gain weight..

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396. Posted by sharenia on Wed, Dec 05, 2007, 10:30 pm PST

great

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397. Posted by brenee24kgolden1 on Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 9:08 pm PST

I agree with the article. I already eat majority of what is posted any way and feel a lot better for changing my diet.

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398. Posted by Ronita B on Wed, Feb 13, 2008, 7:26 pm PST

Unless you are allergic whole grain rocks. Try including spinach along with your lean chicken stir fry. It's my latest fad. I stir fry shredded cooked chichen in Pam along with either bell peppers, red onion and spinach or oyester mushroom, red onion and spinach and finish off with a light gravy made of chicken broth and corn or potato starch. You may add chopped roasted garlic in this and skip the gravy if you want to go super healthy. Serve it over cooked whole grain pasta, noodles or brown rice. Yumm...

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399. Posted by on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, 7:36 am PDT

it really works

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400. Posted by Cassy on Thu, May 29, 2008, 6:41 pm PDT

I've heard a lot of people gripping about how difficult it is to eat healthy due to the cost of foods that are good for you vs. the cost of foods that are not. My husband, our 4 year old and I live on a very slim income; however, he and I have done our homework and what we've discovered is that you can eat healthy for nearly the same that it costs to eat unhealthy. We've gotten creative with our meal planning. We've cut out almost all the junk food (fast food, cookies, sugary cereals, chips, etc.) and replaced those items with fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole pastas, etc. The result ended up being that we ate better for nearly the same amount of money spent. Another thing you can do is plant a garden. We grow our own tomatos, peppers, zucchini, squash, spinach, lettuce, and herbs. I realize a garden isn't always an option for people, particularly if you live in an apartment. However, I have seen some of my friends grow patio gardens that produced enough veggies to feed a family of 4 regularly. Bottom line...stop complaining and STOP asking "when is the government going to do something". I for one don't want the government acting any more communistic than it already is. It isn't the governments responsibility to help you eat better...it's your responsibility. Stop being lazy and just do it.

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401. Posted by codycatrin on Thu, Jun 04, 2009, 1:05 pm PDT

im poor and i find that buying a bag of lentils, brown rice, soy milk, fresh fruit and veggies, black tea, green tea and tofu is enough to allow me to feel great and stay trim. I usually spend 20 dollars twice a week. While I don't eat salmon, yogurt or berries, I try to when I can afford it.

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402. Posted by audrey_7896 on Fri, Jul 17, 2009, 2:39 pm PDT

MMmmmmm...yummy...Great health tips...* thanks...!

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