specifically for your fit lifestyle.In 1992, the USDA unveiled its Food Guide Pyramid as a replacement for the outdated Four Basic Food Groups, which had been in place since the mid-1950s. The USDA based its pyramid design on the needs of average people, most

.com. Evenly divide those calories throughout the day: for example, if you need 1,800 calories, you could have six 300-calorie snacks per day, such as wholegrain toast with almond nut butter, an apple and two small pieces of cheese, or half a turkey sandwich

Every day you are bombarded with images of food, facts about food and outright lies about food, and this constant barrage has to compete with what you already think you know about food. Sometimes you just want a few simple questions answered. So

Are you struggling to cut back on your favourite foods now February is here? The good news is that a little of what you like might actually be better for your body.To debunk the myths about the foods you like most - and to show some

be built on regular, balanced and varied meals consisting of around 60 per cent carbohydrate, 15 to 20 per cent protein and ten to fifteen per cent fat," says Kate Bolton Jones, author of Go Faster Food.Cutting fat and protein from your diet may seem like a

little time for preparing a decent meal.Sometimes you just need to grab something quickly and that's where the trouble can begin. We asked Dr Kevin Currell, Performance Nutritionist for British Triathlon, for advice on 10 high-street takeaway options

little time for preparing a decent meal.Sometimes you just need to grab something quickly and that's where the trouble can begin. We asked Dr Kevin Currell, Performance Nutritionist for British Triathlon, for advice on 10 high-street takeaway options

pastry on your pies instead of short crust or puff pastry," says Norris. Switching to filo saves you 110kcal and 10g of fat per serving, reducing its effect on your blood pressure and cholesterol.17. Chilli peppersThey add heat to a meal, but they also

calories' worth of after-dinner treats. These might range from 60 calories in an apple, to 100-150 calories in a pot of fat-free yoghurt or rice pudding, or 170 calories in a bottled beer.Say 'yes' to hot chocolate: Look at the benefits. First, it

:30 Height: 1.52m Current Weight: 46.7kg Sue's Profile | Sue's Training ThreadAn Example Training WeekDay 1 11.45am 52-minute steady run (75% MHR) Day 2 9.30pm 30 minutes core stability work Day 3 5.30pm 50-minute steady run (75% MHR