I usually only pay attention to the calories, because I don't know what is good or bad or what amounts I should look for. Could someone give me some tips?
2007-05-10 10:36:42 · 6 answers · asked by um yea hi 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
look for serving size
calories in one serving
you want low fat
low carbs (sugar in particular)
high fiber
high protein
compare one product with another (like boxes of cereal)
2007-05-10 16:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The balance of intake and what type is ultimately age dependent. Basic values with basic calorie intake is critical as well. Supplements are based upon a 2000 calorie a day intake. But, let's say your vegetarian, new ball game, low iron, B complexes etc. Active verses inactive, what you may or may not burn up and need to replenish differ.
The essentials: Iron, calcium, Vitamin D3, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-12, Potassium, Zinc and potentially Lycopene.
Me, I drink it in my coffee, www.vitabrewcoffee.com get a free recipe for it. But, see a Nutritionist or doctor for specific help
2007-05-10 10:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by emugits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calories - a given.
Fat - There should not be more than 3 grams per 100 calories.
Carbs - unless you need an excessive amount of energy, stay away from too many carbs.
Protein - this keeps you from getting hungry. If you are trying to have something that will keep you from hunger, try at least 3 or 4 grams per serving.
Hope I help.
2007-05-10 10:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by Taylor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont eat anything with more then 4 grams of fat or sugar.... its hard and caloires from fat should not be over 1/4 of the calories total. make sure u chack the serving size...sometimes one bar of somethin can be up to 4 servings ... and it says like 50 cal per serving so ur thinking great unless u see how many servings it is
2007-05-10 10:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Calories are key, as u already know. You also want to stay away from foods that have SATURATED or TRANS fat. These are usually sugary foods that will turn straight to fat. And in the ingredients, limit your intake of foods with lots of sugars (glucose, dextrose, most other ose's) and High Fructose Corn Syrup.
2007-05-10 10:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by Raynebow_Diva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Total calories, serving size, fat content (calories from fat & percent of serving).
2007-05-10 10:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋