Nutrient Values

run4yourlife · May 2010

I'm trying to better understand the breakdown of my foods so I know how to get more of the things my body needs. To clarify, my daily recommended amount of Protein is 45 and Fiber is 14. First question is 45 and 14 what? Grams? I need to know this when reading nutrition labels. Also, I don't have a good grasp on when a food is a good source of these items. For example, my lunch today had 9g of protein and 8g of fiber. Did my lunch have good sources of these nutrients? I want to identify the protein source in each of my meals andI wouldn't have thought my lunch had much protein but I really don't know.
If anyone could enlighten me and offer some clarificatin here I would appreciate it. Thanks ( :

themetra · May 2010

To me it soumds like you had a good source of protein and fiber. What did you actually have for lunch? Good sources of protein are eggs, chicken, tuna, and peanut butter (to name a few), and yes, they are measured in grams. I personally eat high protein and low carb. I typically eat 100-115g of protein, and "try" to keep my carbs around 80g, no higher than 100g.

I found this article that list several ways to get protein. hope this helps

http://www.weightlossforall.com/protein_content_from_good_source.htm

tapp52000 · May 2010

Yes they are grams. Everything in MFP is in grams when it comes to fiber and protien. Although I think if you research it you will find that your fiber intake is a little low.
As for high fiber and high protien foods, well good protein sources have always been eggs, lean meats, soy, and nuts. As for fiber the highest fiber foods are going to be anything whole bran, whole wheat, oatmeal, things of that nature.
Do a little research online and you will be able to find all the right foods for your body. Just remember that if it's been packaged and refined it's not as good for you as the natural equivelent.

Hope I was helpful.

run4yourlife · May 2010

I had Pumpkin/Carrot/Apple soup with half a Pumpkin Scone with margaine and and an apple. Yes, there is proten in this meal, but there is not a significant source of protein in it. Themetra - you said you typically eat 100-115g of protein, and "try" to keep your carbs around 80g. How is this anywhere close to my recommended 45g of protein and 8g of fiber? I'm still confused.
What I'm try to do here is eat the right foods a the right time of day. I know what the obvious main sources of protein and fiber are and I eat relatively healthy most of the time, but I'm trying to take notice of how certain foods, i.e. carbs for supper make me feel because I tend to crave junky stuff in the evening. I think if I had a better grasp of what is really a good amount of each of the macronutrients that I could keep my cravings at bay.

smae1980 · May 2010

to keep your cravings at bay you are going to have to retrain how you eat. Now, MFP sets your energy yeilding nutrients at 55% of daily calories from carbohydrate, 15% from protiein and 30% from fat. Now you can change these and many people do to meet their personal needs due to the kind of fitness routines they do and the way they want to lose weight. Many feel that 55% carbs is too high, but as long as I get mine from mostly fruits an d vegs, and not from all grains, I have had no problem losing weight and keeping my settings where they are placed for me. The actual number of grams you are allotted depends on your calorie allotment, so it could vary day to day depending on how much you exercise and how much your calorie allottment changes due to that. Fiber is a given number not dependent on calories. 14 grams is very low and I raised mine to 25 grams, and usually go way over. Fiber is essential to a healthy GI tract, as well as to help keep your body from reabsorbing cholesterol and fat, so definetly make sure you get enough

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