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Is eating sand bad for you?
Yes. You could choke and die on it, not mentionning the severe health complication you could suffer. Your body isn't wired to...
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Is eating chocolate when depressed a sign that you may be gay?
No. While some people may associate it with femininity, it has nothing to do with being gay. Many straight men eat chocolate, and...
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Where do truck drivers eat?
Truck drivers eat in the back of the drivers' seat. a small room located behind the seat. Answer Anywhere they can park their...
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Do tanning beds burn calories and if so how long do you have to go to burn them?
No, you're just laying there. If you want to burn calories you have to be active. The best activities to burn calories: running,...
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What does pro Ana mean?
"Pro-Ana" means Pro-Anorexia. (Pro-Ana i.e. Anorexia.) It is a movement that believes in anorexia not as a disorder, but as a...
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If you lost your period once because of an eating disorder but you got it back over a year later could this have harmed anything or ruined any chances of you ever becoming pregnant?
Wow. Yes, possibly. But no one online can tell you that for sure. You need to schedule an appointment with a gynecologist to...
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Is it best to take laxatives before or after you eat to get the food out?
Actually what really happens, is that it does not work at all. Go to anred.com. Once the food gets to your GI tract system food...
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What should you do if you're 14 and 114 lbs and have lost 12 pounds in 2 months and your doctor said he's not too worried but that you may be slipping back into the eating disorder stage again?
Find a new MD and therapist.
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What does ANA mean?
as far as I know, ANA means anorexia, as in PRO-ANA websites.
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What are the arguments that people are responsible for their own obesity and not the junk food and fast food companies?
yes some what its is the fast food incs. because they make their commericals where it looks good and then they try to get you too...
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What is a rendering physician?
Rendering Physician is the Physician who provided the services, also known a the "Treating Physician" - Billing provider is the...
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Treatment of amenorrhea?
Treatment The most frequent risk associated with amenorrhea is osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) caused by low estrogen levels....
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How do you become an anorexic in 1 month?
this might help you out a little bit. all you have to do is not eat anything but just drink water ad if you have something with...
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What should you eat or drink to help you not get weak but yet starve yourself?
If you're trying to drop weight but not experience loss in muscle mass and weakness, eat at least 80 grams of protein per day and...
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Will an overweight person live longer than a skinny person when starved?
Typically, yes. An overweight body will draw from the fat source in the body, a skinny person is not likely to have much fat to...
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Are you healthy or underweight if you are almost 5'7'' and only 113 pounds?
You are a little under-weight, but don't worry about it. I'm 5' 6" (over-weight by 20 lbs.) and should be 128 - 135. If you are...
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Why do people develop eating disorders?
Low self esteem and poor body images. Media plays a part, but you must have self esteem to not compare yourself to anyone on TV....
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What is a high calorie daily diet you can use to gain weight?
The first thing I though was "are you crazy? you want to GAIN weight???" Then I realized this could be serious: you may have a...
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How much does a bulimic throw up at one time after eating a regular dinner?
until the stomache is empty Answer Well, personally, I throw up as much food as is humanly possible after a meal,...
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What does an anorexic person do to lose pounds?
Anorexia They stop eating altogether or just partly in the hope that it they will become more attractive. Unfortunately it is...
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Is it true that when someone becomes anorexic they get bloated and look fatter before they actually start to lose the weight?
In some individuals this is true. If you look at starving children in Africa you will notice their little tummies are quite...
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If you throw up your stomach acid does that mean everything you eat for the next hour turns straight to waste and your body doesn't take in the fat?
Nope. Your stomach will produce more acid in response to food.
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If you are 5' 7 and weigh 185 pounds how long should you starve yourself to get down to 120 pounds?
Not long Because you should NEVER starve yourself. Look, let's get real. You wanna lose 65 pounds. You didn't gain that...
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Why do models and celebrities like Nicole Richie lose weight by starving themselves?
Nicole Richie Follow the link provided on the right and check out the photo of Nicole Richie. That is a picture of a woman in...
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What are early signs of anorexia as in not seeing traumatic weight loss but the signs where someone is starting to become anorexic?
Generally the person may talk about being too fat when you can't see an ounce of fat on them. They are constantly talking about...
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What are the causes of tongue fasciculations?
The most common cause for tongue fasciculations is BFS, or Benign Fasciculation Syndrome. As the name would suggest, this little...
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An anorexic girl shows high levels of acetone in her blood what is this condition called and what has caused it?
Maybe that acetone is a chemical and her kidneys are shutting down. Answer ketoacidosis here is an answer for your...
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How many teenage girls have eating disorders?
Disorders 1 out of every 1000 teenage girls have eating disorders
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If you have thrown up some of your food and your breath has started to smell a bit but you are going to stop will your breath go back to normal?
Will your bad breathe go away I know that throwing up isn't fun but trust me your breathe will go back to normal just drink...
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What calorie range does a pro anorexic try and aim for to lose weight?
I agree that calling oneself "pro-anorexic" is disgusting and demeaning to those who suffer from anorexia. If you even knew what...
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Is it still considered a 'disorder' if it has nothing to do with body image?
Anything that is not "normal" can be considered a disorder. If a condition is outside of the normal range, it can be considered a...
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Are you anorexic if you only eat one bowl of cereal and a snack a day?
Probably. You need to see a professional. Answer Probably, it depends on your reason for eating this small amount. if it...
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How long can humans survive without food or water?
" While the body can survive without food for about five weeks, the body cannot survive without water for longer than five days....
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Are you anorexic if you starve yourself during the week and on the weekend you eat small meals and you've lost weight?
Honey, you are anorexic if you starve yourself, fullstop. Just because you try to tell yourself you eat on the weekend, does not...
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If you eat most meals with your parents what are ways to hide not eating?
It is bad for your health not to eat. Eat small but don't hurt your body. when you get older you will regret it. Answer ...
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How much weight do you lose from starvation if you are 5 feet 6 inches and 165 pounds?
Starvation is not the answer! The less you eat (not healthy) the more weight you will end up putting on. Your body will start...
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How can a parent get their daughter to stop obsessing about being thin?
Have a serious talk. And if she tells you that she doesn't want to listen to you, tell her that you're not done with her. Find a...
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Is it possible to have an eating disorder that is not self-induced?
No. Even if another person was physically in charge of feeing you, it would only then be starvation, not a disorder. And while...
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How to make yourself throw up?
Not A Good Practice Though someone could give ways to make yourself throw up, it is a very unhealthy practice that deteriorates...
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Is it possible to lose 40 pounds in a month?
Depending on your current weight, you can lose up to 40 pounds in 3 weeks by going on a water fast. if you believe you can, then...
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If you eat 600-700 calories or less a day does it make you anorexic?
Yes. Your body goes into starvation mode on less than 1200 calories a day (trust me...been there, done that). Just because people...
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How much should a recovering bulimic anorexic eat in one day to lose weight the healthy way?
It really depends on how active you are and what sort of foods you eat. You should really consult a dietician.
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What is exercise bulimia?
Exercise bulimia is a subset of the psychological disorder called bulimia in which a person is compelled to exercise in an...
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How much weight can you lose by starving yourself?
You probably won't have much success in losing weight quickly by starving yourself. Your body goes into what is a starvation...
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What is wrong if you cannot stop eating chalk?
Your body might be craving chalk because it is lacking a mineral or a vitamin. You should see a doctor and they can assess your...
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How can you buy ipecac without your parents noticing if you don't have a car?
Perhaps the best thing for you to do would be to talk to your parents about your concern for you weight. It would be far better...
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If you are a 5'11 19-year-old girl who weighs 106 pounds and exercises six times a week and you don't feel unhealthy how do you convince your friends that your weight is okay?
5'11'' and 106 Pounds You might have a condition called Anorexia Nervosa and you need to talk to a doctor about it and get...
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What drugs do anorexics take?
Diet pills Answer Laxatives (to make them go to the bathroom more.) They can use certain herbs as well as other medications...
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What eating disorder do you have if you purposely throw up food about three times a week and obsess about your body?
yes and it is called bulimia. Eating Disorders Eating disorders most commonly fall into two major categories. The first...
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If you carry on making yourself sick how long will it take you to become thin if you're a size 16 right now and really unhappy and sad?
If you carry on making yourself sick you will not only be unhappy but very ill. Bulimia is a serious and sometimes fatal...
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Why do you gain weight if you are anorexic and don't eat?
Once the body of an anorexic gets accustomed to the lower calorie intake, it significantly decreases muscle mass and slows the...
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How much weight can you lose in a little less than a month if you don't eat?
All of it. You'll be dead.
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Can anorexics eat small amounts of ice cream?
what??? What a scary question. You didn't ask "do they" - which is just as scary as your misunderstanding of anorexia....
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Why do some people suffer from binge-eating?
Answer Eating disorders such as binge-eating are influenced by multiple factors: - behavior, emotions, and attitudes...
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What eating disorder do you have if you eat nothing but one medium-sized meal in a day and throw up right after eating and how much weight would you lose doing that?
this can be considered an eating disorder not otherwise specified. You have anorexic and bulimic tendencies in this case. The...
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Will you lose weight if you make yourself throw up after eating?
yes, you will lose weight. you will also sustain potentially massive injury to your esophagus (throat), your teeth will erode,...
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In starvation do you lose fat?
For a very short time, then your body starts to feed on muscle. That includes the heart muscle. Heart failure is the number one...
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When does being bulimic become dangerous?
Bulimia is when someone uses excessive measure to lose weight. This could be from binging and purging, abusing laxitives, or...
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If you went a while without eating but you exercised regularly would you still gain all the weight you lost if you started eating normally?
Hi You lose weight any time you burn more calories than you take in. If you take in zero calories and exercise you will lose...
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How come when you starve yourself your body burns muscle and not fat?
this is because when you starve yourself the body burns muscle instead of fat so that you stay warm...:) belive me i know..im a...
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Have any new discoveries been helpful for the treatment of anorexia?
82.5
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Can your metabolism return to normal after being anorexic?
Yes. It can regain much of its strength and health, but depending on the extent that the body was deprived of its nutrients, in...
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What illinesses do they cure with pot?
There is some evidence that marijuana can shrink tumors of various types. There is also some evidence that marijuana is 100...
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Why does russy have a lisp?
Thats like asking why someone is born with curly hair. Thats like asking why someone is born with curly hair.
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How is weight gained?
by eating plenty of foods
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How do you keep your mind off eating?
Find something else to entertain yourself and get your mind off eating. Whever you think about eating and you don't want that,...
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What is the difference between anorexia and thyroid disorders?
The cause of thyroid disorders lie in the dysfunction of the thyroid gland and related metabolic errors.Anorexia's cause lies in...
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When you lose weight from fasting do you gain it all back even when you start eating small meals and exercise a lot?
Yes. Fasting causes quite a bit of muscle loss. Once you start eating again, the body starts turning it all back to fat. Fasting...
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How long after beginning bulimic behavior will you see its effects?
Effects of Bulemia Irritation of the esophagus leading to eventual permanent scarring, and deterioration of the teeth and...
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Do anorexic people come close to death once they have reached the underweight BMI below 18.5 or can they die if they are still at a normal weight but have not been eating?
The problem with anorexia is that by starving yourself you literally destroy the basic muscle structure of your body. Starving...
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How much weight will you lose if you don't eat for a week and you are 5'5'' and weigh 210 pounds?
none. youre metabolism will shut down as your body will assume it needs to save its fat stores because you are starving. approach...
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What happens to your body when it is starving?
A few things can happen. Your stomach will start to eat itself and your organs will shut down. If it doesn't get that bad because...
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What are signs of an early eating disorder and how can you prevent it without seeing a therapist or doctor?
Not eating enough proteins. Living off of one small meal per day. Eating lots of salads with not much in them or lots of...
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Why do friendship problems cause eating disorders?
When you are having trouble with your friends, your get frustrated and confused of what's causing the trouble. With all the...
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What causes some people to become anorexic?
Well there is a lot of reasons why someone would become anorexic. It is a mental disease and it has a lot to do with what they...
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Can a bulimic be a bone marrow donor?
Bulimia and anorexia are both considered eating disorders. And unless the bulimic/anorexic is extremely fragile, it may be...
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How do you lose weight in 32 days?
Losing Weight Drink water. You need to stay hydrated, and it also curbs your hunger a little. Consume less sugary foods,...
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Im 8weeks 2 days pregnant no cramps or pains pinkish discharge after wiping after intercourse?
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had the same signs and symptoms, I thought something might be wrong. But my ob/gyno...
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Why do you get burning feeling in your lateral part of heel when you extend your knee?
It could be a number of things ,including action potentials that doen'st get enough electrolytes to fire it up.If it gets...
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Can you use Castor Oil for Acne?
You can use apple cider vinegar, but it has some side effects and it's not THE cure. Check...
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What are the small raised red spots on feet only called?
i have theses red spots on my feet and i don't no where they come from can you tell me what they are and is it a disesese thank...
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How much weight can be lost on a juice fast?
Fasting Isn't Good [I don't know how much weight can be lost on a juice fast, but no type of fast is really safe. You lose...
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How can an anorexic start eating again and become more healthy if she is afraid of gaining weight?
Gain more health What this individual can do is eat very healthy foods which are low in carbs. Fruits and Vegetables come to...
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How do you lose weight fast if you're 14 and 5'7'' weigh 123 pounds and want to starve yourself?
At 5'7" and 123, you're doing just fine. Don't buy into the hype of the perfect woman, which on too many magazine covers and in...
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If you have only been eating 500 calories a day or less and have lost weight how do you start eating again normally without gaining weight?
CMartin Thanks so much for that added info you added onto the post. Great read! Marcy A human being shouldn't go...
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Will you lose ten pounds in three days if you starve yourself?
If you starve yourself and dehydrate yourself in a sauna it is possible but the moment you eat or drink anything it will go...
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How fast will weight come off with starving and diet pills?
The weight will come off, but it will NOT stay off and you are putting yourself in severe danger. This question is an eating...
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Can you look better in your bikini if you starve yourself or eat nothing for two weeks?
no,you just need to watch your wieght and eat healthy as well as exercise Answer that is called bulimia and that is bad....
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Can you lose weight if you only eat supper at 530 or 600 pm?
To answer this question 'correctly'...yes it's bad to skip meals and only eat supper; and then you will begin to lose weight at...
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If you suffered from bulimia for five years could it have made you infertile?
Answer Bulimia and other disordered eating behaviors can impact sex hormones. For example, researchers have noticed that...
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If you have an eating disorder how do you keep from being hungry?
ignore it! keep busy, do something, keep moving, even if you feel hungry, think of it as the fact you're feeling lighter!! You...
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What are the best weight loss goals?
1 to 2 pounds a weeks is a healthy rate to lose weight. The first few weeks will certainly be much faster, as much as 5 pounds or...
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How do you stop binge eating if therapy is not an option?
Well, that depends on why therapy is not an option. Formal therapy isn't necessarily all there is. The more you admit to a...
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Is fast food healthy?
No fast foods are generally not good for people if they live off it. There are three things that make food taste good and that...
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Can a 60year old women fancy a 30year old women?
Yes, but that is a great age span and eventually the younger of the two will grow weary of the slowed...
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What fast food from different cultures do you have?
Mcdonnalds burgers were founded in america b4 cumming to england and across the world. XX
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What is the treatment for bulimia?
First and foremost, you have to be willing to make that change in your life. After which, you could see a psychiatrist, talk to a...
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How can you become belimec?
You can become belimec if you induce vomiting frequently to allow yourself to eat high calorie foods. This is done to control...
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What harm is being done to the body of a person who has been eating self rising flour for half their life?
nothing, but i am confused as to why you would eat self raising flour? but it is perfectly safe to consume it.
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Can you gain weight from chewing and spitting out food?
It would be negligable. But if you're thinking that's a good way to keep from gaining weight, do a little research. Starving the...
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