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Q: How does Innova EVO compare to science diet for cats?
The closest place to buy the EVO is like, 30 miles away, yet science diet is right here in town. How would you compare the two? Is science diet just as good? When I've had cat problems in the past, science diet has always been the cure all. Do you think its as good as EVO? Or will it be a good balanced diet for my kitten ?

A: I myself use Eukanuba.......been voted the best of all animal foods pretty much all the time. It is comparable to Science Diet, but Science Diet is much more costly and it is that way because a lot of times you have to buy it from the Vets office. So that makes it very costly. Some pet stores carry it, but a lot of pet stores carry Eukanuba as well. Eucanuba is excellent in vitimins, nutrients and is properly balanced and most domestic animals seem to really like it. Try that if you have it available close to you. If not, I guess I would stick with the Science Diet.

Q: What do you think is the best or effective diet tea to take for dieting?
My Sister is taking diet tea everyday, but it seems it's not working. I just wanna help her to find the most effective diet tea instead of taking diet pills. At least diet tea is just a herbal and no side effect.

A: Tea doesn't make you lose weight. Cut back on calories and exercise an hour a day will.

Q: How do you switch pigeons from a seed diet to a pellet diet?
With feed prices rapidly increasing (thanks to increasing fuel prices...) I have decided to try pellets. They are cheaper and there should be less wasted food. Has anyone fed the pigeon pellet that Tractor Supply sells? Do the pigeons do well on a diet of pellet? How should I go about switching them from a mixed seed diet to a pellet diet? Thank you!

A: They do great on pellets! Just mix half seed and half pellets and you should be ok..... My doves do great on pellets. I feed Zupreem pellets to my doves. (cockatiel size) It is small and easy to eat. Good luck!

Q: What is a good diet that is healthy and easy to stick to?
I've tried several diets. I really, really love the nutrisystem diet, but it was just really to expensive for me. I would like to hear your ideas and why you feel this way towards the diet you tell me about. If you've had any success with a diet, I'd love to hear about it. I'm just looking for an easy and fun diet that would work for me. I love to eat healthy, actually, I just love to eat. Any advice and (nice) thoughts you have about dieting & excersize I'd love to know. Thanks so much for taking time to answer my question. Have a great night!

A: SISSY!!! This is SOOO weird I LOVE YOU! I think we should just eat Taco Bell All the Time.

Q: What diet supplement helps you lose weight the best?
I am trying to lose about 10 -15 pounds. I am exercising, eating more healthy with less calorie intake but I am not losing any weight. So what diet pills/supplements are the most effective in helping me losing weight. I don't want to take anything unhealthy but I just want some extra help losing a little extra weight. Thanks!

A: I had good luck with the acai berry supplements. I felt no different for the first week and then found I had more energy after that. I lost about 15 lbs in a month. I'm now looking into doing a colon cleanse but am still researching that as it makes me a little nervous.

Q: Any good diet or exercise tips for building arm strength?
I am a 26 year old male and have embarrassingly thin arms! My leg and stomach muscles are fine but despite doing jobs in the past that require a lot of heavy lifting I never seem to put any muscles or even fat on in my arms. Any exercise or diet tips would be appreciated. I probaly didn't explain diet part of question correctly. I don't need to loose weight if anything I am underweight and need to gain it. Was looking for food/drinks that are good to boost strength whilst exercising.

A: G'day If you want to gain some muscles in your arms aim to train both the bicep and tricep. Try and do 3 sets of 8 reps and no more than 3 exercises for each body part. You need to eat a lot of protein based foods to help repair the muscle after a workout such as redmeat, eggs, tuna etc and drink milk and plenty of water. I change my training routine a fair bit but i would recommend some of the classic lifts to build up your arms. Bicep: Barbell Curl 3 sets of 8 Dumbell Curl 3 sets of 8' Preacher Curl 3 sets of 8 Triceps: Tricep pushdowns 3 sets of 8 Skullcrushers 3 sets of 8 Tricep extension 3 sets of 8 Good luck! :)

Q: What is a good diet to loose abdominal fat?
I am looking for a diet that will help me loose abdominal fat! I am a heavy soft drink person and I am trying to quit. What are some beverages that I can drink to help with the diet?

A: find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats, take 300-400 calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight. 5-8servings of fruit and veggies a day 8 glasses of water a day 5-6 small meals instead of 3 big ones (breakfast is the most important - make sure to get complex carbs like whole wheat bread, oatmeal, fruit etc) 4-6 times a week cardio for 30-50min, light weight training, many reps no junk food, no sodas, no alcohol, no white flour (cakes, cookies, white bread, pasta etc.), nothing high in sugar (ice cream)

Q: Why does diet soda and unsweetened chewing gum have aspartame in it?
Aspartame is a known carcinogen and is found in many unsweetened things, like winterfresh gum and diet soda. Why do they do this and why isn't it illegal?

A: It is because it is an inexpensive, non-caloric sweetener and I agree, it should be illegal to use. I will not buy nor consume any product that has any type of artificial sweetener in it no matter what kind - they are all bad for you and your health and even worse for growing kids and teens. Consume products made with real sugar - preferably natural cane sugar when at all possible, but do so in moderation. At least the body recognizes it to be a food substance and can metabolize it. WA

Q: What else explodes besides diet coke and mentos?
I'm doing a science experiment with my class tomorrow, and we're going to show how diet coke and mentos works. Is there anything else I can put in diet coke or with mentos to have a similar effect? This is second grade by the way.

A: baking soda and vinegar

Q: What is a good diet book to buy that is also good for the long term?
Something they will help diet and also cange bad eating habits. I don't want a book that will just tell you about dieting but also provide a resource. Like food suggestions/recipes and exercise tips, ideas, and indexes. Things like that.

A: Winning By Losing by Jillian Michaels or on of the Biggest Loser books. To lose wait and keep it off long term , you have to change your entire lifestyle, not just your eating habits. Winning By Losing gives you recipes and excercises as well as a lot of other great things to help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Q: What is the best diet pill for a women to take?
I would like something to help supress hunger and speed up my metabolism. Is it true that vitamins will help with speeding up my metabolism? 30 minutes on the treadmill a day and watching my diet I would like a diet pill that might help or any other ideas.

A: http://www.advancedtrim.com worked good for me

Q: What is the best diet pill to lose weight?
I am trying to lose weight, I have changed my eating and exercising habits, but still nothing. I am wanting to try a diet pill, but I want something that is healthy for me. I do not know very much about diet pills. Can anyone help me out? Ok, maybe I shouldn't take a weight loss pill, but an appetite suppressant. Would that be better?

A: I would recommend you talk to your doctor first. If you have changed your eating and exercising habits and your weight is not coming off you may want to have your Thyroid Checked. I would never recommend anyone take a Diet Pill because they all say with diet and exercise and I am sorry to say there is no magic pill to help get the weight off. I can feel your pain. I have plateaued many times in my journey to lose 436 pounds. And I have bounced up and down. I am now down over 150 pounds in weight and I did it all through diet, seeing a nutritionist, and walking my dog and on a treadmill. It is not easy but I have never once taken a pill to help me get weight off. So please see your doctor first. Find out if you have an underlying medical condition that is preventing you from getting those pounds off. He or She may be able to get your Thyroid working again, or suggest a nutritionist to help you reach your goals. But stay away from diet pills.

Q: What is the difference between the Adkins diet and the South Beach diet?
I need to start a diet and don't know which way to go. Adkins has been successful in the past, but I love skim milk and fruit and I believe that you can have those on the South Beach diet. Can anyone give me information on this subject?

A: You're right- fruits are allowed and encouraged after the 1st phase of the south beach diet. South beach is a lot healthier and varied than Atkins. BTW there are snack options at the grocery store that are labeled for the SBD and some of them are pretty good whereas, in my opinion, Atkins bars taste horrible!