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What about fruit? Is it okay to eat?

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Yes, fruit is a healthful part of the diet. While fruit is sweet and contains sugar, it tends not to greatly increase blood glucose levels. Very few fruits have a high-glycemic index: watermelon and pineapple.
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Can I eat fruit?

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No, fruits contain high levels of carbohydrates which affect your ketosis level and slow your weight loss.
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Atkins : Frequently Asked Questions - Food and Drink
You should avoid sweet fruit completely during Induction. However, avocados, tomatoes and olives, which are all acceptable in Induction, are technically fruits. When you move to Ongoing Weight Loss, you can try introducing berries, which are relatively low in carbohydrates, as long as they don't slow or stop your weight loss. Recent research shows that blueberries are loaded with antioxidants and other phytochemical nutrients.
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Can I eat fruit on a HPLC diet?

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Yes, but you must limit the quantity. Initially, these will mostly be off-limits, since one grapefruit has about 22 grams of carbohydrates. However, as you progress you can move to low carb fruits such as strawberries or blueberries.
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Is juice okay instead of the eating the whole fruit?

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Regular fruit is better than juice as it's higher in fiber, but unsweetened juice is okay once in a while.
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How do I know when my dried fruit is too old to eat?

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All Mariani products have a BEST BEFORE date located on the back of the packages. The month and year lists the ideal shelf life of the fruit.
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No, fruits contain high levels of carbohydrates that affect your ketosis level and slow your weight loss.
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During the rapid weight loss phase of treatment we would like you to avoid fruit because of the high sugar content. During the maintenance phase fruit is encouraged.
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Why should I eat fruit and vegetables? How many portions should I eat per day?

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Is it okay to eat the vegetables straight from the package?

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For optimal flavor and texture, we recommend that you first cook the product as stated on the package before consuming.
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Is it okay to eat ducks, geese and other wild birds?

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Yes. The standard recommendation for ensuring that any wild game is safely cooked is to cook all types of meat thoroughly to at least 70-75 degrees Celsius (155-165 degrees Fahrenheit) to kill disease organisms, parasites and viruses such as avian flu. It's not uncommon to see dead ducks or geese while in the field. Do not assume that any form of bird flu killed the ducks or geese, because these birds can die from many other causes.
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Is it okay to eat before I come?

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It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach.? You should try not to eat anything one and a half hours before class. In general, a piece of of fruit or a light snack is okay one and a half hours before class.
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Will it be okay to eat after having an enema?

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We suggest that you eat at your normal mealtime, and consume a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle and nourishing to you. Just as it doesn't make sense to have your car cleaned and then immediately drive it through mud, eating a meal known to cause trouble in your abdomen directly after a enema isn't an intelligent choice. Something light like salads, vegetable soups or broths, fruit, or juices are the best choice.
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Will I ever be able to eat fruit, dairy or starches again?

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Absolutely! While on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan for weight loss, we recommend that you avoid fruits, dairy and starches because of their high carbohydrate contents. However, these foods are very healthy for you and we encourage you to re-introduce all fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy products and whole grain products during the Transition and Maintenance phases of your weight loss journey.
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Okay, then, what CAN'T my bird eat?

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Chocolate, Alcohol, Avocado, Rhubarb and Caffeine are toxic to your birds. Never feed them to your bird. Some seeds and pits are also toxic, but seeds from melons are okay. Foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar are no-no's too. Birds are just like people, vitamins and minerals, along with trace elements are required for growth and maintenance of homeostasis (regulation of body). A balanced diet will provide the nutrition needed.
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Will it be okay to eat after having a colonic?

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We suggest that you eat at your normal meal time, and consume a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle and nourishing to you. Salads, vegetable soups or broths, fruit, juices and smoothies are the best choice.
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Can I eat some dried fruit on the first and last day?

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What are the rules for the first 3 to 5 days after the fast; what to avoid, what to eat when, tips, etc.
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Can I eat popcorn or citrus fruit?

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Some surgeons are concerned that the undigested portions of these foods will plug the opening of the stomach, but we have not found that to be true. Previous obesity operations made a much smaller opening between the stomach and intestine, and avoidance of such foods was probably more important with those operations. Popcorn and citrus fruit in moderation are O.K. after the stomach has healed, about 6 weeks.
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Can I eat fruit while I alkalise?

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This is an interesting subject and is always one of the first questions people ask when they are new to the alkalising. The simple answer is no. Although this goes against most people’s core beliefs (and the guidelines we are given by the Government such as ‘Eat 5’) it is not recommended that people wishing to follow this approach should eat most fruits.
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Do you just eat fruit and nothing else?

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Well, strictly speaking no. Most days I eat just fruit.. that's mostly just tree fruit. If I make an exception to fruit, it might be to eat some spinach leaves, or some radishes.. What I have noticed after my many years of transitioning, is that most foods outside of fruit have lost their appeal, hence I am not struggling to eat just fruit at all, it has been a natural process. I eat using a method I call Mono-Instinctive, where I eat just one thing at a time, depending on what appeals most.
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Do you eat sticky foods (like raisins) and drink lots of fruit juice?

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Although this sounds like a healthy snack, it may mean more cavities. Raisins are high in sugar, and when they get stuck in your teeth, there is a much higher incidence of cavity formation. Fruit juice is also very high in sugar and constant consumption can be a problem. Don't be afraid to enjoy these foods and drinks; just enjoy them in moderation.
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My kids aren't keen on fruit and vegetables – how can I get them to eat more?

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Whether they are dried, frozen, canned, fresh, pureed, in a sauce or juiced, fruit and vegetables in any form count. Fruit and vegetables come in all sorts of different colours, flavours and textures so try preparing, cooking and serving them in different ways and you are likely to find one or two that they like. In addition, make it a family occasion, eat with them, take them shopping and ask them to choose their own food.
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How do I get my dragon to eat veggies and fruit?

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You can try hand feeding or putting it in a bowl. Make sure the fruit and veggies are small enough to eat easily. Your dragon may not eat them though, most dragons it seems do not eat fruit and veggies, but if yours will go for it . Some dragon owners have had success with getting their dragons to eat some veggies and fruit by putting some live bugs- mealworms or legless crickets in an escape proof bowl for the dragons to eat from.
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Since fruit is low in fat and calories, can I eat fruit while on the ThermojeticsŪ Program?

Herbalife FAQ - Weight Loss - Healthzone
Yes, but sparingly, as most fruits are high in fructose (a natural sugar), which raises insulin levels and encourages the body to store fat. Peaches and plums are acceptable fruits because they have a low glycemic index, but keep to one of these fruits every other day.
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Is it okay to eat before yoga asana?

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No, never exercise on a full stomach. Before exercising, wait at least three hours after eating a main meal, about one hour after eating a light snack such as a piece of fruit and about half an hour after drinking juices. After finishing the asanas, wait about a quarter of an hour before eating.
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