Posts by placidfox55

Kimberly Davis52 said:As far as I can tell, the bigger issue isn't just kids drinking juice; it's the fact that they barely move anymore.

Sure, kids aren't active enough. That's a fair point.
But the real kicker is the massive amount of calories they're packing in that they have zero chance of burning off.
I'm not sure if you're counting calories burned at a gym or something, but even a solid twenty-minute run on a treadmill won't burn more than maybe 150 calories. You can blow through that in no time. Take an ice cream cone, for example—that's easily 450 calories right there.

Drinking Orange Juice is just one habit where people take in extra energy they don't need, which then just sits there and turns into fat.

If you're thirsty, water is always your best bet. 🙂 😎

Kyle Nelson2 said:d
100 ml of Juicy Fruit 100% orange juice packs about 43 calories (or 180 kJ).

though I don't know who actually chugs those juices by the liter.

Thanks for the data.

Hardly anyone drinking OJ at breakfast stops at just 100 ml.
Usually, you’re looking at a full glass (250 ml), which is 130 kcal. And if kids have access to it, they might sip on juice all day long. Three glasses puts you at 390 kcal—that's basically a whole meal right there. Except it won't actually fill you up; it just tricks your stomach for a second.

It'd be way better to just eat a few actual oranges instead of washing them down with several glasses of juice.

silentsailor63 said:Orange Juice is super healthy, but the 100% kind is even better.

That’s just big juice industry propaganda. Whole fruit is way healthier than any "100%" juice you can buy.

Basically, the juice industry tries to sell us on the idea that 100% juice can replace the high-quality nutrients we'd normally get from eating actual fruit. People get lulled into thinking they're being healthy, when they're really just drinking a sugar bomb—sure, it's fructose, but it's still sugar—with just a tiny sprinkle of vitamins and antioxidants.

The issue is how fast that stuff hits your system. You dump all that sugar and those vitamins in at once; your blood sugar spikes instantly, and then your body just stores the excess as fat. As for the vitamins and antioxidants? They help for a split second before you just pee them out. We're missing all the fiber that comes with real fruit. If we ate the actual fruit, that fiber would give our gut something to do, keep us feeling full so we don't overeat, and slow down the sugar absorption. That would provide steady energy without the fat storage and give our bodies enough time to actually use the vitamins.

You should be aiming for at least five servings of fruit a day. Some recent studies even suggest more. Juice—even the 100% stuff—is no substitute for the real thing.

Ryan Lopez said:, it’s just juice anyone can make, even at home.

Yeah, we do make it. But when you have to squeeze six oranges just to get one glass, you realize exactly what went into it, so you usually stop after that single serving. You treat it like a dessert. Maybe you have another one later. Most people probably dilute it with water anyway, right?

But when you’ve got a carton of orange juice sitting in the fridge, you just gulp it down. You don't think about the fruit count or the calories; you just drink it because you're thirsty, knocking back 150 calories like it's a candy bar. And then maybe another candy bar. The thing is, it doesn't even fill you up.

The sheer ease of pouring from a carton completely kills any awareness of what you're actually consuming.

Sandra Wood45 said:Hey placidfox55, I just had to chime in... everything sounds great, but—what’s actually missing from Diet Coke?😲 😕 😲 😕

So, what’s really in Diet Coke?

Actually, that was a rhetorical question. If someone is hooked on having a soda every single day, they might as well switch to Diet Coke. At least then they aren't swallowing the massive amounts of sugar found in regular cola or Sprite. 🙂

As for what's in Diet Coke... it's basically a cocktail of chemicals, including dyes, artificial sweeteners that can cause bloating, and caffeine...

Isn't it better to get your daily caffeine fix—since we usually drink soda for that "refreshing" kick, which is really just the caffeine hitting—from coffee or tea (black, green, white)? Those actually come with some benefits.

Way back when, I was fifteen and traveling through New York City for an English course. They started serving us "juice" at breakfast. It caught me off guard, but hey, I figured it was just some typical American habit.

Because of all those movies, I was totally fine with having Orange Juice as part of my morning routine—even though back then, I only ever drank juice while hanging out at cafes in the afternoons or evenings.

(I’m old enough to remember when "juice" first hit the local coffee shops here. Before that, we were drinking Fanta, Sprite, Pepsi, blueberry juice, or heavy syrups. And obviously, plenty of coffee and tea. 😁 Then, overnight, "juice" became this thing where you couldn't even call it Orange Juice anymore without a waiter correcting you: it's *juice*. 🙄 😁 It’s all part of the branding and the image...)

The girls in my study group couldn't wrap their heads around adding something so weird to breakfast: Juice for breakfast? 😲 😲

Since it was summer and we were walking miles all over New York City—and since every bottle of water cost money (they warned us not to drink from the tap)—I gratefully scavenged every leftover cup of Orange Juice from my classmates and downed about five or six small servings to quench my thirst. 😍 🤣

Nowadays, it seems like Orange Juice has become standard folklore in American culture. And just like in the US, where people are putting on weight, our kids are developing health issues that used to be strictly adult problems—Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure...

Here’s another shocking bit of info: given the obesity rates in today's youth, Americans expect this generation might actually live SHORTER 😲 lives than their parents did. We've certainly come a long way. 😢

We shouldn't delude ourselves into thinking we're doing much better than the USA. We don't have quite as many obese people yet, but over the last decade, obesity rates here have been climbing fast. We really need to start being mindful of every unnecessary calorie we consume:

- That Orange Juice we sip just because we're bored (why not just stick to blueberry tea?)
- Coca-Cola, Sprite... (why not just get your fix from diet cola or the caffeine in your coffee?)
- All kinds of sugary snacks (how about an apple slice with an almond instead?)

But the advertising gives us this illusion... a simulacrum... 😢

Sam Hughes5 said:it's just words on a label...

I’d trust the labels if I could, especially since they’re legally required to tell the truth. The catch is they know most people don't have a degree in nutrition. They just word things in a way that makes junk look like "health food."

Kyle Nelson2 said:I picked up some 100% orange juice and the label says there's no added sugar.

True, there’s no cane sugar tossed in there. But think about the fructose sitting in those six oranges they squeezed to fill your glass. How much energy is that actually? Why are you hitting yourself with all those extra calories on top of your usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

A glass of water could kill your thirst. But if you tried to eat six whole oranges with your lunch? Never gonna happen—you’d be stuffed after the second or third one. But you finish a glass of juice and you don't feel full; if anything, your appetite kicks into gear and you go for another. How many calories is that again?

Taroth said:So, does that mean those orange juices from Kraft Foods (Vitality) or Juicy aren't actually any good?

Take orange juice, for example. I don't know if you've ever tried squeezing oranges yourself to get a decent glass of juice. To get just one glass, I’d have to squeeze through at least four or five, probably closer to six. And what's a glass of juice to me? I’d knock it back in a second and probably want another.

When am I suddenly going to eat six oranges? Or twelve? See how easily calories pile up without you even noticing. It would be much better to just grab a glass of water and eat a single orange. 🙂 😎

silvermarlin75 said:Nothing beats it when you're loaded up on pork.👍

Especially if you track down a wild boar. That's the real deal—organic, free-range, running through the woods. The meat is incredible (and actually good for you). 👍

Steven Green2 said:@ placidfox55

Where exactly are you getting your fats from?!

Ideally, you shouldn't be pulling more than 30% of your daily calories from fat. Most of your energy should come from stuff like veggies, whole grains, fruit, and lean protein like fish or poultry.
The real trick is picking the right sources. You want to stick to the "good" fats and steer clear of the "bad" ones—mostly animal fats like pork, beef, or even chicken and farmed fish...

Steven Green2 said:@ placidfox55

Where exactly are you getting your fats from? Or is your idea of "healthy eating" just zero fat across the board? 🙄

Nah. I was talking about 1% milk, low-fat yogurt, or even non-fat options.

Look, we need fats in our diet every single day. Period. 😍 If you want to actually feel full, drop your cholesterol, fight off inflammation, and keep depression at bay, you need to change how you eat.

We need the good fats: olive oil, canola, peanut, sesame. Then you've got your nuts—walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts. Don't forget the fish like sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, and herring, plus flax and sesame seeds.

Whole grains pack some pretty solid healthy fats, too. Plus, you look at wild livestock or fish—they’re basically thriving because they eat plant-based diets and actually move around. It's just common sense.

cosmiccanyon15 said:THIS IS JUST A LIST OF FRUIT—BANANAS, TANGERINES, ORANGE JUICE.

Out of those three, I’ll give you credit for tangerines.

Bananas are a solid source of Vitamin B and starch. That’s about it. 😢
Orange juice is mostly just clever marketing. It’s great for diabetics when their blood sugar hits a dangerous low, but for the rest of us, you're better off eating the actual fruit.

Fruit juices are a terrible substitute for whole fruit. They're packed with sugar that you can drink without even feeling full. That leads straight to weight gain—and by extension, spikes in blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Instead of juice, stick to water, tea (or diet sodas) if you're thirsty, and just eat the fruit if you want the vitamins.

cosmiccanyon15 said:Hey guys, please let me know if I'm eating healthy. THIS is what I eat: toast and some vitamin juice for breakfast at school. For lunch, sometimes it's beef stew, sometimes chicken and potatoes, sometimes spaghetti. I always have Nesquik cereal with milk every single day. I drink almost a quart of milk a day. I also eat milk chocolate bars. Dinner is usually just cheese spreads and deli meat. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

No.
Swap the toast for some whole grain bread. If you actually want vitamins, fruit is way better than juice—juice just hits you with a massive sugar spike that your body can't use all at once, so it just stores it as fat, leaving you hungry again shortly after. And where’s your protein for breakfast? (think skim milk or low-fat yogurt...) Where are your fibers? (fruit, whole grains...)

Lunch: stew, chicken/potatoes, or spaghetti. That's basically protein, then protein plus carbs, then just carbs.

A solid lunch needs protein, carbs, veggies, and fruit.

Nesquik cereal in milk? Sounds like whole grains loaded with sugar and milk.
A quart of milk is overkill. Stick to half a quart of 1% milk at most. And definitely grab some fruit or veggies for snacks.

Dinner: missing fruit and veggies again. Dairy spreads (if they aren't loaded with fat) are decent protein sources, but deli meats are usually super greasy and packed with nitrates—not the best way to get your protein.
Ever tried a bean salad? Great source of protein and fiber...
Try beet salad, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, apples...

Once you move past childhood, it pays to try stuff you used to hate. Your palate changes over time. At the very least, start adding some variety to your meals. 🙂 😎

Brandon Thomas89 said:I went to the doctor because my eye was bloodshot. Like, almost entirely red. He just told me—best to do nothing, it'll clear up on its own.

Look, whatever an ophthalmologist tells you, they're saying it AFTER they've actually EXAMINED the eye! 😲

Don't mess around when it comes to serious stuff.
Get off your butt and head straight to the clinic.

Walter Myers4 said:Oh stop it, you're actually really sweet, unlike most people on here 😁
and give Libresse a shot, they're great 😉

Thanks for the support. Honestly, I only remember those brands from back home, and I haven't seen them in stores for years. I assume they aren't even in the US, and I don't really plan on hunting them down. I don't have issues with liners (or yeast infections, for that matter)—I've been using the same brand for years now.

Walter Myers4 said:I mean, I get where you're coming from, just PLEASE stop pitching Always as if they're actually good. They're basically cheap plastic trash that'll give even the healthiest woman a yeast infection. Stick with Libresse—it's way easier on the skin and absorbs much better.

Look, Walter Myers4, I’ll back off this thread. Clearly, I’m getting under your skin... 😕 🙄

Use whatever you want. Honestly, I can't even remember if I ever used Libresse. And I definitely wasn't threatening anyone to switch to Always; I was just making a quick comparison between thin and thick pads.

I'm out. 🙂 🙂

Walter Myers4 said:Sure, whatever applies to feet probably applies down there too, I guess.😁

Looks like you forgot what I actually wrote about female anatomy, Walter Myers4. 🙄 😬

Just for you:😍

Female hygiene:
- Rule out diabetes or any other condition that messes with your immune system first.

- Daily hygiene (this means daily warm showers using a synthetic soap; stay away from antibacterial stuff. Also, skip the baths if you can—if you have to, keep it under 20 minutes).

- Pat dry with a towel.

- Stop douching.

- Skip the pantyhose; go with thigh-highs, whether they're standalone or on hold-ups.

- Avoid tight or synthetic pants. Stick to skirts or loose trousers so the skin and mucous membranes can breathe and stay dry.

- Toss the synthetic underwear; stick to cotton or silk.

- Avoid tampons. Pads are better, just change them frequently (honestly, a standard pad, like an Always Regular, usually does a better job of wicking moisture than those super-absorbent "overnight" ones).

- Eat yogurt, especially when you're on antibiotics (just double-check with your doctor that dairy won't interfere with the medication absorption) to help replenish your healthy bacterial flora.

amberviper39 said:Candida is a fungus that naturally lives in every woman's vagina. When your immune system takes a hit, the fungus starts multiplying out of control, and that’s when we call it candidiasis, or a yeast infection. There are plenty of reasons why immunity might drop.
Candidiasis isn't classified as an STD, but it CAN be passed sexually between partners. If there's a fungal infection on the skin, it can spread through physical contact or by sharing personal hygiene items. Sometimes it’s incredibly stubborn, and for some women, it keeps coming back despite treatment and being careful.
Medication helps suppress the current overgrowth. For those dealing with chronic issues, you really have to overhaul your diet—cut out flour, white flour products, sugar (the number one enemy), potatoes, and white rice. Stick to more veggies and fresh fruit, and try to limit meat. Also, steer clear of coffee and alcohol.

Solid post! 👍

Just to add, according to experts, while Candida probably can be transmitted sexually, it hasn't been definitively proven.

Also, you can likely pick up fungi at a pool, but it's more probable that you just didn't dry off well enough after swimming and walked around in shoes that trapped moisture—basically creating the perfect breeding ground for fungus to thrive.

The most important thing for preventing foot fungus: wear dry shoes. If you wear a pair all day, let them sit for a day or two to dry out completely before rotating to a second (or third) pair.

Same goes for your feet—dry them thoroughly after a shower, especially between the toes. And stick to cotton socks (or open sandals).

Not to mention how much circulation plays a role: things like diabetes, smoking, nerve damage (like sciatica), alcohol, and high blood pressure all impact it.

Walter Myers4 said:stefice, davis.
I know plenty of people who picked up foot fungus from using communal showers or caught infections on their private parts just from sitting in a sauna.

Not sure who's doing the drowning here.
Show me a reference. 🙂 😎