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Can you please add a search category for high protein (and lower carbs)?

Fritzabama — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:42:59 GMT

I am new to BCBS TX & my diet requires high protein with lower complex carbs. Can you please add a search option for that?

Is there a vegan cheese option that is healthy?

jfoster — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:12:08 GMT

I am looking for a healthy vegan cheese.

What is the ideal diet for a few weeks pregnant?

Jussara — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:15:36 GMT

What is the ideal diet for a few weeks pregnant?

is tortilla bread?

KristyMarie2010 — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:07:59 GMT

As a family we are trying to eat healthier. When my grandmas doctor said limit bread to 2 slices a day,we all decided to cut back to two slices. do corn or flour tortillas count bread?

Is Breakfast important?

LaurenD — Fri, 10 May 2019 16:25:11 GMT

Is breakfast REALLY the most important meal of the day?

Nutrition labels?

OVmom16 — Thu, 02 May 2019 16:56:52 GMT

How do I read nutrition labels to know what option is the best choice?

Complex carbs vs Regular carbs?

ChrisRE213 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:56:09 GMT

I’ve always heard that complex carbs are better than regular carbs, but how do I know what they are without Googling them all the time?

Diets for Pre-Diabetics

shertx — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:15:46 GMT

I'm pre-diabetic, I'm about 5'5" and 207 lbs. with quite a bit of belly fat. My doctor recommended a low fat diet & exercise. Does low fat also mean low carb? I tried the keto diet a couple of years ago but it was too restrictive, but that's low carb & high fat. I don't need the high fat. Kind of at a loss on what I need to be looking at. I've also got a wicked sweet tooth.

Macronutrients

Bridgett — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:07:47 GMT

I hear a lot about macronutrients, what are they and is it better for me for weight maintenance to count calories or macronutrients?