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Whenever anyone comes to see me, wishing to make changes to their diet, I always ask them to keep a food diary. This not only gives me an insight into what you are eating, but it enables you to see what you eat, which is usually illuminating, and often surprising. A recent BBC [...]
In yesterday’s post, we looked at how to calculate your BMR. It is important to remember that the higher your activity levels, the more calories you will need. Here is a guide to how to factor in your activity levels into your daily caloric needs: Sedentary (no exercise + desk job): BMR [...]
A lot of people ask me how many calories they should be consuming daily. The average recommended caloric intake for women is 2,000 calories per day, and for men, 2,500. However, this is an average figure which does not take into account activity levels or body mass. There is a simple way to [...]
Around this time of year, when bikini diets are de rigeur, I read about a lot of quick-fix slimming solutions. Many of them revolve around high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet plans. High-protein diets are based around meals of meat, eggs, and cheese, restricting carbohydrate intake (whole grains, fruit and vegetables) to a worryingly low level. They are [...]
Sitting in the waiting room yesterday at my doctor’s surgery, I found myself flicking through a popular women’s weekly magazine. Advertised on the front cover was the “amazing” story of a woman who had managed to lose 11 stone (151 lbs) in just 6 months. I read the article. After polishing off 2 family-sized boxes [...]
If you’re looking for an alternative to coffee that will perk you up during the day, look no further than green tea. Native to china, green tea, like its white, oolong and black cousin varieties of tea, is made from the leaves of camellia sinensis. In the production of green tea, the leaves are steamed [...]
With the new year comes a new wave of diet articles and TV programmes. Most people over-indulge over Christmas, and then resolve to get into shape in the new year. The diet industry is quick to cash in. I have mixed feelings over Channel 4’s My Big Fat Diet Show. Presented by Anna Richardson, the [...]
Very interesting article in last week’s Grazia Magazine. A survey of hundreds of Grazia readers about dieting, exercise and our bodies revealed a shift in our attitudes, heralding a new era of healthier body images. Size Zero is out, with extreme diets abandoned in favour of healthy exercise routines. The new generation of models (think [...]
Having lost 40kg and dropped 5 dress sizes, I am often asked what my secret is. The good news is there is no secret; the key is sensible and healthy eating and living. Here are 3 simple principles to follow to aid weight loss: 1. Calorie Control The average woman needs a daily intake of [...]
In my most recent round of weight-loss, slimming to a UK Size 8, one food that has featured practically daily in my diet is leek. I eat it on its own, in soups and in sauces. It is delicious, filling, and very nutritious. Leeks have excellent nutritional values: they are a good source of fibre, [...]
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