Protein Requirements

Friday, June 26th, 2009

An individual’s protein requirements are often calculated according to body weight: 0.75 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is considered enough for a healthy adult. (To convert your weight from pounds to kilograms, divide it by 2.3.) If, for example, you weigh 55 kilograms then multiply 0.75 by 55. This result is 41.25 [...]

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Balance your diet

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Feeling lethargic and run down does not necessarily mean that you are ill, but it can have a profound effect on your day-to-day life. The causes of these symptoms are diverse: you may not be taking enough exercise, you may not be getting enough sleep or you may be suffering from anxiety. Or, you may [...]

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