At certain times, a person’s basal metabolic rate may change and consequently calorie need is affected. During periods of illness or stress, the basal metabolic rate tends to slow down and fewer calories will be needed, but during pregnancy and while breastfeeding it speeds up. A pregnant woman needs about 300 calories more a day [...]
2 bars dark chocolate (100 g / 3 1/2 oz each) 3 packets of peanuts (175 g/ 6 oz) 3 (420 g/15 oz) cans baked beans 4 regular portions fast-food chips 7 sausages (standard size) 8 (350 ml/12 ft oz) cans of cola 12 slices white bread 11 glasses of wine (125 ml/ 4 1/2 [...]
Foods have different energy, or caloric, values because they contain varying combinations and amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrate and water. For example, a 50 gram (VA ounce) serving of cauliflower supplies only seven calories while a wholemeal roll of the same weight provides 135. MEASURING FOOD ENERGY The energy in the foods you eat is [...]
To motivate yourself, write down your nutritional goals and objectives For example, ‘I want to feel more energetic and healthy’ or ‘I want to lose seven pounds’. Also, keep a diary of everything you eat and drink for three days, more if you can manage it. Analyse your food diary to work out your good [...]
A nutritionist will discuss any nutritional worries or problems that affect your everyday eating habits. He or she will assess your current eating pattern and check for any dietary deficiency or imbalance and will then be able to advise you on how to improve your diet. If you have a special condition – for example, [...]