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> > > > Hi! I am trying to keep sodium intake to below 1,000 mg per day. > > This > > > > limits me basically to veggies and fruit, beans, nuts, seeds. The > > > problem > > > > is that I am losing more weight than I want. Any ideas? Thanks! > > > > (By: Lu Weesner) > > > Hi Lu, > > > I see no reason why you would exclude grains from your diet. They are > a > > > healthy source of many nutrients including the B complex and protein. > > If > > > you are losing weight then don\'t restrict yourself. They also > > compliment > > > nuts, beans, and seeds to boost the protein in your diet. Do some > > research > > > on the many types of healthy grains available and enjoy yourself :) > > Also > > > don\'t forget to eat healthy fats like extra-virgin olive oil. They > > can > > > only do your body good. > > > Susan > > > (By: Susan ) > > Hi, Susan. Thanks for your reply. Grains seem to make me bloated and > > uncomfortable and I do avoid them for the most part. I am careful that I > > get enough healthy fats with olive oil and nuts and seeds. I like the > low > > sodium thing and feel good but I am 5'11" and weigh 130 pounds and I'm > told > > I'm too thin. I certainly eat as much as I want but just need more > > calories. Any healthy high calorie options out there? Thanks! > > (By: Lu) > I can understand that. Some grains do that to me too. Bread is the worst. > But I would suspect a total lack of grains would keep your weight low. Have > you tried quinoa? It isn't actually a grain but a seed. Tastes a bit like > rice, is great in a stir-fry and prepared many other ways, and is a good > source of protein. What about potatoes, both sweet and white? What about > tahini with lemon on top of your veggies? You could make yourself nutrient > bars with peanut butter, dark chocolate, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits or > buy them. Those are the most calorie and nutrient dense foods I can think > of. Hope that helps :) > > Susan > (By: Susan Lowry)
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