“List of some food examples on different Glycemic Index (GI)/ Glycemic Load (GL) and Calorie range, just for your reference” Low GI (less than 55), Low GL (less than 16) and low Calorie (less than 110 kcal per serving): 1 cup of cooked vegetables less than 20, less than 5, 40kcal 1 apple 40, 6,…
Category: Nutrition & Diet
Nutrition And Diet
Diet on Low Calories, Low GI or Low GL?
“GI, Glycemic” Hey, Calories = Fat. GI? I would say more related to blood sugar level and carbohydrates than calories. Just some ideas to share with you on GI/ GL. GI, Glycemic Index, refers to the measurement of the effect of carbohydrate-rich food on the rises of blood sugar level over hours after consumption (which…
Wanna lose weight? Know Your Daily Calorie Needs Better
“Keeping fit? Know more about your Daily Caloric Intake.” Food energy is the amount of energy in food and drink that is available through digestion of our diet. The values for food energy are traditionally expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ). The food calories = kilocalories (kcal). Recommended daily intake of calories has been…
What is Cholesterol? Steps to control HDL and LDL in you and your child!
“Having a feast everyday? What is your Cholesterol level? What is Cholesterol and how does Cholesterol make you “SICK” and “HEALTHY”?!” Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance (the combination of fat and protein called a lipoprotein) found in the bloodstream and in all your body’s cells. It’s normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important…
My Calorie-Intake List
“A rough guide to check your Calories (or KCal) intake. This is my way to keep fit!” 1 Calorie (technically kiloCalorie) = energy value of 4.186 kilojoules (kJ). Calorie in food packaging refers to kiloCalorie. 1 g Carbohydrates = 4 Calories 1 g Protein = 4 Calories 1 g Fat = 9 Calories 1 g…