I am very much anti-diet and don’t believe in any forbidden foods. For me the key is to onl eat when hungry, eat food I truly enjoy and want and maintain small portions. I also try to make extra good choices if I know a... (34 replies, last updated by Chowpatty April 10, 2007)

This may not be a strictly “chow” topic, but I am a chowhound married to a gent who is two weeks into a raw food detox diet and I have questions and concerns. The guy is eating basically fruits and vegetables, maybe a... (30 replies, last updated by small h April 20, 2009)

What is the name of the Jewish observance being tomorrow night, SAt. the 28th? and what kinds of food can observant Jews eat during this period? (3 replies, last updated by Abe August 2, 2001)

Many nutritionists hand out very bad advice, e.g., "eat highly processed fake food, such as ‘non-fat cheese.’" I suggest you shop around for someone who can advise you how to eat real food within the parameters of... (26 replies, last updated by KevinB March 5, 2008)

I have struggled with my weight my entire life but every 'diet' was just that – a fad, a way to obsess unhealthily about food, a way to feel deprived, a way to deny deny deny myself in order to become something society... (18 replies, last updated by Emme September 24, 2005)

I hate to burst your bubble, but a shot of tequila is 2 pts. (100 calories) and a shot of Cointreau is 3 pts (150 calories) so your margarita is 5 points, which is almost as much as a small fast food shake. The sweet liquor... (23 replies, last updated by soupkitten January 25, 2008)

. You don’t need to stay away from ANY food, as long as you control those portions, which is always the hardest part, and certain toppings/sauces. Exercise is difficult at the beginning of the dieting process. The key is to... (56 replies, last updated by Divamac March 24, 2007)

I’ve been doing a low carb diet recently and I find that eating at fast food places are cheap and easy. I am a bit concerned, however, that I may be eating too many carbs unknowingly. All fast food places are required to... (10 replies, last updated by Paulette December 8, 2002)

(1-800-244-6227) and let them know you’d like a vegetarian burger option in your area as well as across the country. Ask everyone you know to call. Why fast food restaurants should sell vegetarian burgers: They’d... (2 replies, last updated by Joseph Rothenberg June 8, 1998)

/Bacon) and a side of Onion Rings plus an Oreo Shake. Of course the next morning you aren’t sure if it was the booze or the food that has made your stomach so unhapppy...... (7 replies, last updated by queencru March 7, 2009)

Has anybody tried a veggie burger at McDonald’s or Burger King? Except for In N Out, I’m not usually a fan of most fast food. These items sound interesting but nearly all the opinions I came across so far were... (12 replies, last updated by Sam D. June 8, 2003)

The recent discussion below talks about Burger King at great length. I got to thinking about the whole fast food culture and why we (Chow Hounds) get so vehement about it. Some thoughts, no judgements. Most all fast food is... (33 replies, last updated by David Kahn April 15, 2006)

Of all the frozen low cal/diet foods on the market like Lean Cuisine etc, which ones are fairly palatable and which ones would you avoid at all costs? I’m not familiar with any of them but would like to lose a few pounds... (15 replies, last updated by Mandymac September 12, 2007)

I worked in hospital/rehab, where soft & puree diets were a mainstay. First rule is : almost ANYTHING can be blended. Use a good blender or food processor to get the texture he needs. Use stock or water to thin, potato flakes to... (53 replies, last updated by mochi mochi September 28, 2009)

Hi Beadle, Your posting falls into the realm of diets and health issues. Please repost your questions on the Not about Food board. We’ll remove this thread when you’ve had a chance to repost. Thanks! Link:... (1 reply, last updated by The Chowhound Team January 15, 2004)