of healthy bacteria in the intestines. Studies show that this fibre actually blocks absorption of three to four per cent of total calories consumed when eaten as part of a high-fibre diet. This is why people who follow a high-fibre diet (over 35g daily
UAN:266 Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Chromium has been around the research block a few times. For years, the mineral was rumored to help burn
to maintain a consistent eating routine.Aim for 400g (about 1600 calories) as a daily goal – more if your mileage is high, or you eat over 2500 calories a day. To work out a daily average, keep track of your carbohydrate servings for two or three days in a row
two 80g portions of fruit and 2 1/2 120g portions of vegetables for a 2,000kcal diet, and more for greater calorie intakes. One portion of fruit equals one apple, banana, orange, peach or pear or three plums or eight strawberries. One portion
, heated air combined with cold weather can dehydrate you faster than you think. You know that dull headache you sometimes get late in the day? That’s a prime warning sign of dehydration. Keep bottled water within reach all day long, or try low-calorie
