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Getting the macros right: it’s not just about calories
Posted on November 17, 2015 2 Comments
What difference does it make if I eat more fat on any given day as long as my total calories are just right? I want to eat more chocolate and peanut butter, so how about if I just eat less protein, or maybe omit grains in my next meal? I hear about MACROS, but does […]
Are carbs bad for weight loss?
Posted on August 26, 2013 4 Comments
There are so many diets out there it’s no wonder everyone is confused. Carbohydrates from fruit, vegetables, whole grains, peas, nuts and beans are good for you. They have fiber, nutrients and fill you up. Carbohydrates give you energy. If you don’t eat carbs you will be lethargic and constipated. You’ll also be nutrient deficient. […]
Do Carbs Make You Fat?
Posted on July 2, 2013 1 Comment
Sunday’s LA Times article on page A13, titled “Carbs can leave you craving…” summarizes two studies of 12 overweight males who were hungrier after eating pancakes, white pasta, or other high carb foods, than if they had eaten a meal “…with more protein and fiber and fewer carbohydrates…” What the article doesn’t say is that […]
Diabetes and Exercise
Posted on June 28, 2013 1 Comment
If you have diabetes and are on insulin or taking pills to squeeze out more insulin from your pancreas, you may be afraid to exercise. Exercise will cause your blood sugar to drop. It can be scary and downright dangerous. You should still exercise, but with close monitoring of your blood sugar levels. First thing […]
