The average 20-33 year old male in 1944 consumed approximately 700 calories more per day than our present-day males of the same age. It was the quality of food rather than the quantity of food that made up those extra calories. Whole eggs, butter and cream were preferred over egg whites, margarine and dessert toppings.
The average 20-33 year old male in 1944 consumed approximately 700 calories more per day than our present-day males of the same age. It was the quality of food rather than the quantity of food that made up those extra calories. Whole eggs, butter and cream were preferred over egg whites, margarine and dessert toppings. There
Let’s begin with the simple truth. Your Basal Metabolic Rate provides only enough energy to support your vital organs such as the heart, lungs, nervous system and kidneys. It is not sufficient to help you roll over in bed, cough, or chew a piece of gum. Your BMR releases a significant amount of calories to
Basal Metabolic Rate, fondly known as BMR, is one of those scientific discoveries (circa 1770’s) that has stood the test of time. Simply put, it is the rate at which the body functions at rest, in a warm environment, and after at least 12 hours of not eating. It is so important to good
Dieting is tough! Not only do we often fail at it, but more times than not, it leaves us in a worse situation than when we started. Fat burning, on the other hand, is like training for a 5 km race. Once the training period is over, the act of running (like fat burning) becomes
It’s very easy to fall into the marketing trap of ‘low’ being the better option. Certainly having a low blood pressure or a low heart rate are goals for good health but when looking at food, should we choose low calorie or zero calories? Good question. Many people just jump on the band wagon
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You know that feeling that is so hard to resist. You think “just one more” then you’ll stop and use some restraint next time. But it happens again – not on a regular basis but in moments when no one is looking, or when you think you’ve earned it. Wait! What are we talking about
Comfort foods are calorie dense and nutrient specific. When our bodies encourage us to eat comfort foods, it is looking for calories and more specifically, a certain type of them. We crave those comfort food calories because there is something…increased stress, lack of sleep, cold temperatures, fighting off infection, or simply skipping a meal… that
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