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The primary function of dietary protein is cellular maintenance and protein synthesis, not energy, and thus your protein goal should be based on your lean body mass and level / type of exercise, not a percentage of total calories. My lean body mass is ~160 lbs, and I shoot for 120-160 grams of protein per day. I do high…
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Total cholesterol is a near worthless number. In fact, probably worse than useless in your case since you're stressing over it. If your number is bothering you and you want to learn more, read The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, specifically chapter eight. Then get some quality bloodwork done with proper…
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Timely post from MDA: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-straight-dope-on-cholesterol-10-things-you-need-to-know-part-1
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The meters are basically free, the business model is to give them away and make money off of the strips. I use a Nova Max Plus, which the company will send you for free if you fill out a form on their web site, at a drug store / online for $15-20, or thrown in for free if you buy enough strips. The other popular brand that…
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If you're really interested in testing your ketone levels, get a blood glucose / ketone meter. The results can be very enlightening. The meters are practically free, but ketone strips are fairly expensive (~$3 each in the US, though I've heard they are cheaper in England). A bit pricey, but in my opinion investing a few…
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Cutting to 100 sounds like a totally reasonable step. It will let you fit some of your high-carb staples into your diet until / if you decide to go further, as well as give you time to find and eliminate any hidden carbs you may be consuming. I had been slowly reducing my carbs (but staying above 100) until the day I…
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Link, please. Is this just a bit of internet hyperbole, or are you claiming this level of absorption and that white bread is better for you than whole grains? I don't rely on bread for anything. I eat it because I like it. And in general I prefer my non-animal foods to be filling, high in fiber, and as low as possible in…
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5 g of fiber vs none isn't a small difference, it's an absolutely massive difference. On top of the digestive tract benefits, the fiber is one of the reasons that the glycemic index of whole grain breads sit at around 50 or below, while Wonder bread is at 73. Cutting 200 mg of sodium isn't something to simply shrug off…
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Wonder Bread - Classic White - 2 Slices 140 Calories 28 g Carbs 3 g Sugar 0 g Fiber 4 g Protein 2 g Fat 300 mg Sodium Alvarado St. Bakery - Essential Flax Seed Bread - 2 Slices 100 Calories (-29%) 18 g Carbs (-36%) 1g Sugar (-67%) 5 g Fiber (+++++) 6 g Protein (+50%) 2 g Fat (even) 100 mg Sodium (-67%)
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I eat a cup of table sugar for breakfast, a cup of whey powder for lunch, and a shot of olive oil for dinner. If I work out I drink back my exercise calories with a couple cans of coke. Livin' the dream!
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Fruits are very nutrient dense compared to their caloric load. And because of the fiber, water, etc in most fruits, they tend to digest and enter your bloodstream slowly over time. It's postulated that spikes and valleys of blood sugar are what cause sugar cravings, insulin resistance, and diabetes, not the presence of…
