Get Answers To 10 Big Diet Questions!

Get Answers To 10 Big Diet Questions!

If you are confused about fat, blocked by sugar or crazy about calories, then this article is just what you are looking for. We collect the ten most frequently asked questions about diet and nutrition to get you on the right track. As always, we suggest that you consult with a physician before beginning any weight loss program. Let's do it.

1. How many calories should I eat per day?

Experts say we need to eat 10 calories per pound of body weight just to keep going. Add another 400 to 700 calories to count daily activity, including exercise. That means an active 130-pound woman will maintain her weight at approximately 2,000 calories per day. To lose 1 pound per week, create a daily deficit of 500 calories. Your best bet is to eat 250 fewer calories and burn 250 more through exercise.

2. How much fat per day is optimal if I am trying to lose weight?

According to government guidelines, 30 percent or less of your daily calories must come from fat, whether you want to lose weight or not. Experts say this can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. For a person who follows a daily intake of 1,500 calories which translates to 50 grams.

3. Which vegetables contain the greatest nutritional shock?

We agree with most of the experts. Make it dark green, red, orange, yellow, or purple. They offer the highest amount of nutrients per calorie. Dozens of vegetables fit perfectly. Most experts like spinach, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and garlic. Most of these are rich in vitamins and minerals.

4. Is there any food that speeds up metabolism?

Experts say that spicy food can slightly boost your metabolism, however the effect is too small to make a difference. To speed up your metabolism, weight training is your best bet. With every pound of muscle you gain, you'll burn an additional 50 calories a day.

5. Why is it so important to drink eight to ten glasses of water a day?

Our body is mainly made up of water. More specifically, our muscle is made up of water. If the muscle is not well hydrated, it can affect our metabolism. Water also aids digestion, regulates body temperature, maintains blood volume, and improves physical performance. If the water is boring for you, try adding lemons or limes for additional flavor.

6. Does sugar make you fat?

Sugar is a refined carbohydrate and can cause an increase in insulin production that leads to weight gain. The average American consumes more than 150 pounds of refined sugar per year. Limit your sugar intake, especially the obvious ones because sugar comes in many forms and is processed in many foods.

7. Is fasting dangerous?

Can be. If you run out of food for more than two days in a row, your normally carbohydrate-powered body will be forced to feast on muscle protein for energy. You will lose water weight as your body removes protein from your system. Over time, your body forms and burns compounds called ketones, which load your kidneys and can cause fatigue, headache, and dehydration.

8. Is there a way to kill a craving?

You can't kill him, but you can fight submission. Try one or both of these two strategies.

1. Have a small amount of what you want.

2. Make a better bad choice.

Choose fat-free and sugar-free yogurt instead of ice cream, or choose something similar to the food you crave in the low-fat, low-sugar category. If this doesn't work, try keeping them out of the house. There's a little-known saying "out of place, out of mind."

9. What is the best butter, margarine, or olive oil?

Olive oil. For the most part, healthy monounsaturated fats have been shown to improve your ratio of good HDL to bad HDL cholesterol. Butter is loaded with arteries that clog saturated fat and margarine with trans hydrogenated fatty acids, a chemically altered fat that increases blood cholesterol. Your best bet is fat-free butter. There is a brand called Smart Beat that is fat and trans fat free. Or try cooking in Pam or nonstick cooking spray.

10. Is it okay? to snack at night?

Late night snacks are not a dietary disaster. In fact, it is very good. The key to success is what you eat. Try to limit your carbohydrates at night. Excess carbohydrates will not burn in the muscle, therefore they will be stored as fat. Eat protein-rich foods at night. Also try to make better bad decisions. My personal favorites are sugar-free and fat-free jelly pudding with skim milk. It is a great source of protein.