Are calories eaten at night more fattening?
It is the total calories that count, not the time of day you eat them.There is no "witching hour" that makes food more likely to adhere to your hips.The fact of the matter is if you eat more calories than your body burns in a day, the extra calories will be stored as fat. Whether you consume the ...
- Are high-protein / low-carbohydrate diets a healthy way to lose weight?
The long-term health effects of a high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet are unknown. But getting most of your daily calories from high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not a balanced eating plan. You may be eating too much fat and cholesterol, which may raise your risk of heart disease ...
- Does “low-fat” mean low in calories?
Whenever you see the word “low” on the label, that should be your clue to keep looking a little further. One important number that people forget to look at is the serving size and total calories on the Nutrition Facts label. Low-fat foods (especially fat-free foods) may have the same ...
- How much protein do I need each day?
Protein is a vital nutrient that plays several roles in the body. It transports nutrients in the bloodstream, assists in promoting blood clotting and wound healing and aids in fluid, electrolyte and pH balance. Protein also supports the growth and maintenance of lean muscles, bones, nails and t ...
- I have just been told by my doctor that I am lactose intolerant. Can I still have dairy products?
People with lactose intolerance are able to have dairy foods. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells that line the small intest ...
- I have seen some brands of white bread labeled whole wheat bread. How can white bread be labeled whole wheat?
There is a type of wheat called white wheat that is used to make those breads. It is a different type of wheat that has no major genes for bran color unlike traditional “red” wheat. An easy way to think of it is as a sort of albino wheat. The bread is simply made with whole white whe ...
- Is red meat bad for my health?
It is true that some studies have linked red meat to an increased risk of heart disease partly due to the saturated fat content. In fact, even chicken can contain as much saturated fat as lean cuts of beef or pork. For instance, a serving of sirloin beef or pork tenderloin has less saturated fat ...
- How much water do I need each day?
Most healthy people need 2 to 2½ liters of fluid per day. Many people don’t get enough. Some surveys suggest a portion of the population may be frequently dehydrated. Factors that increase likelihood of dehydration include dissatisfaction with the taste of water, over consumption of ...
- What’s the latest information on caffeine? One day I hear it’s good for me, the next day I hear it’s not.
Caffeine is the only drug that is widely added to the food supply. Caffeine improves alertness and reaction time in people, whether they're habitual drinkers or not. Up to 3-4 cups of coffee of caffeinated soft drinks are unlikely to cause health problems. Caffeine has been shown to improve ment ...
- Will vitamin and mineral supplements give me more energy?
None of the 14 known vitamins supply calories so they will not give you more energy. Some vitamins do help the body use energy. However, these vitamins are easily supplied by a normal diet. Large doses of vitamins won't give you more energy. In fact, if you consume more of the vitamins like vita ...
- Will skipping meals help with losing weight?
Many people think that by skipping a meal, they eat less food and therefore it's an effective way to help them lose weight. However they fail to recognize that our bodies do not operate this way. Skipping meals leads to low blood sugar. This can cause sudden hunger pangs which can cause bingein ...
- What is The Difference Between a “Serving Size” and a “Portion” of Food?
A serving size is a standard amount of a food set by the U.S. Government (FDA) or the manufacturer has chosen in order to describe the nutritional value of that food on the food label. Serving sizes are constant and are simply an FDA-recommended quantity to consume at one sitting or the manufact ...
- Are fresh vegetables more nutritious than frozen?
Just-picked vegetables and fruits do provide more vitamins and minerals but only if you are lucky enough to get just-picked produce.The longer fresh produce stays in storage, the more vitamins and minerals they will loose.The beauty of frozen vegetables and fruits is that they are flash-frozen i ...
- The label on my yogurt says one cup supplies 30% of the Daily Value for calcium. How much calcium is that?
A one cup serving of yogurt usually contains 300 milligrams of calcium. The Daily Value for calcium is based 1,000 milligrams. While the RDAs (recommended dietary allowances) vary by age and sex for calcium and other nutrients, the Daily Value is a single number, simplified for use on a food lab ...
- Will eating carbohydrates make me fat?
Carbohydrates do not make you fat, but eating too many calories can. The key word here is calories. No matter whether the calories come from fat, protein, or carbohydrates---if you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. Cutting “carbs” from your diet can cause weight ...
- Are vitamin and mineral supplements necessary for everyone?
If you eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains along with moderate amounts of a variety of low-fat dairy and protein foods and the right quantity of calories, you don't need to use supplements. Most Americans do not eat all the foods their bodies need every day, so a multi-vitamin ...
- Will eating eggs raise my cholesterol?
This myth began because egg yolks have the most concentrated amount of cholesterol of any food. Egg whites do not contain cholesterol. The cholesterol coming from food is now known not to raise your blood cholesterol levels significantly. Instead, it is the saturated fat and trans fat in the die ...
- How can I reduce my sodium consumption?
Approximately 75 percent of the sodium we consume in our diet is derived from salt added by the manufacturer to the foods we buy. In addition, foods served by restaurants may be high in sodium. An important first step is to read the food label and determine the sodium content of the product you ...
- Is fruit juice better than soda?
Pure fruit juice certainly is higher in vitamins and minerals than soda drinks. However, even pure fruit juices are high in a natural sugar called fructose. Fruit juices are very similar to sodas in the number of calories they carry. The sugar in sodas can be thought of as simple table sugar whi ...
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