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Some users sent us comments on what they eat throughout the day. Get their ratings and our expert's verdict in this section.
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01. A daily meal plan
A user, who struggles to lose weight, sent us a typical daily meal plan. Take a look at our expert's comments.
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02. Vleis, rys en aartappels
This user sent us an example of what her family eats every day. According to our expert, it's not ideal fare.
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03. Help, I'm obese!
At a quick glance, this Health24 user's meal plan looks quite healthy. But the fact that she's obese indicates that something is very wrong. Gina, our dietician, comments.
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04. Cutting calories during the week
A user, who lives in Brazil, writes: I'm 1,64m tall and weigh 60kg. I know that's within the normal range, but I'd like to try to get down to 54ish.
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05. A weight-loss menu, or not?
One of Health24's users gained a lot of weight during the past 2 years, and now she wants to lose it again. But is she on the right track? Our dietician comments.
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06. Craving chocolates and junk food
A Health24 user, who says she has little willpower in terms of sweets, chocolates and junk food, asks our dietician for help.
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07. A boere breakfast – healthy or not?
Is it okay to have the occasional "boere breakfast" after you had a bypass? Our dietician comments and makes a few suggestions.
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08. A healthy balance
This user seems to be doing things right. Find out why - and make a few changes to your diet.
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09. Muesli, an apple, whole-wheat bread
At first glance, this meal plan looks quite healthy. But it gets a mere 6½ out of 10. Find out why.
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10. Of Pronutro and crackerbread
While this diet has got a lot of the right elements, it's just a little too skimpy. Get the lowdown from Gina.
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11. Eating plan healthy?
DietDoc comments on a reader's full day menu and finds that while it may be good in theory, it's a little bland and lacks some necessary ingredients.
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12. Why am I always tired?
This Health24 user's daily meal plan leaves her tired, bloated and often breathless. So what is she doing wrong? Our expert takes a look.
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13. Maintaining a healthy weight
Health24 received two e-mails from this user. In the first, she specified what she generally used to eat, and in the second, she indicated how her meal plan has changed.
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14. Healthier eating in the New Year
This user has started eating breakfast as part of her plan to live healthier in 2008. But in other respects, her diet is still lacking. Here's what Gina had to say.
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15. Eating well during pregnancy
In this response, Gina gives excellent feedback on how to eat healthy if you're pregnant.
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16. Trying to lose weight the right way
This user writes that she would like to shed a few kilos in a healthy way, but that she doesn’t want to sacrifice any of her nutrients. Read what Gina has to say.
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17. Breastfeeding diet
Gina gives this user great feedback on how to eat while she's breastfeeding her baby.
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18. A bodybuilder's diet
Eating well when you're weight training is no small feat - this much is clear from our dietician's comments.
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19. A take on toast
Toast for breakfast, toast for lunch and toast for dinner - with fruit, veg and meat in between. Sounds a bit dull, but what does our expert say?
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