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Love the Quinoa - lotsa bodybuilders eat that in Toronto
Love the Quinoa - lotsa bodybuilders eat that in Toronto
So you want to build muscle & loose fat-Then read this
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sharkmaster
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dont forget the buckwheat! highly nutritional with high amino profile!
RADAR
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I posted the foods with the highest nutritional value ,not that chicken is worthless , i still recommend it ,but its not up there like i mentioned along with a bunch of things.the purpose of this post is exactally what the title implies.
RADAR
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now that we have covered that part ,let's discuss eating habits ,you will need a serving of protein in each meal ,servings should be 6-7 times per day.or every 2-3 hrs
Just so that you don't get carried away here's some important info-One of the key ways to maintain a healthy weight is to control your portion sizes. Research has shown that Americans often underestimate how many calories they are consuming each day by as much as 25%.
What Does Serving Size Mean?
Use the list below to gain a perspective on how much food a recommended serving size really is; it may be much smaller than you realize.
According to the USDA, 1 serving equals:
1 slice of whole-grain bread
1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes
3-4 small crackers
1 small pancake or waffle
2 medium-sized cookies
1/2 cup cooked or raw vegetables
1 cup (4 leaves) lettuce
1 small baked potato
3/4 cup vegetable juice
1 medium apple
1/2 grapefruit or mango
1/2 cup berries
1 cup yogurt or milk
1 1/2 ounces of cheddar cheese
1 chicken breast
1 medium pork ****
1/4 pound hamburger patty
A good guideline to help you understand portion sizes is to translate the abstract information represented by the serving size into something visual that's easily remembered. So instead of trying to memorize lists of ounces, cups and tablespoons, simply compare the serving sizes of particular foods to familiar physical objects. For example, a single serving of:
Vegetables or fruit is about the size of your fist
Pasta is about the size of one scoop of ice cream
Meat, fish or poultry is the size of a deck of cards or the size of your palm (minus the fingers).
Snacks such as pretzels and chips is about the size of a cupped handful
Apple is the size of a baseball
Potato is the size of a computer mouse
Bagel is the size of a hockey puck
Pancake is the size of a compact disc
Steamed rice is the size of a cupcake wrapper
Cheese is the size of a pair of dice or the size of your whole thumb (from the tip to the base)
The best way to determine the amount of food in a given serving is to look at the Nutrition Facts label and measure it out. Although this may not be practical or that much fun, if you are able to take the time, you will soon be able to "eyeball" the amount of food and know whether there is too much or too little.
For example, filling a measuring cup with the proper sized portion of vegetables, rice, etc. and then emptying it onto a plate will help you learn what these serving sizes look like. Take note of how much of the plate is covered; this will help you in the future, even if you only do it once. Simply by having and implementing this knowledge, you will have taken an important step in managing your weight.
Other ways of developing and maintaining proper portion control include:
At home
Use smaller dishes at meals.
Serve food in the appropriate portion amounts and don't go back for seconds.
Put away any leftovers in separate, portion-controlled amounts. Consider freezing the portions you likely won't eat for a while.
Never eat out of the bag or carton.
Don't keep platters of food on the table; you are more likely to "pick" at it or have a second serving without even realizing it.
At restaurants
Ask for half or smaller portions.
Eyeball your appropriate portion, set the rest aside, and ask for a doggie bag right away. Servings at many restaurants are often big enough to provide lunch for two days.
If you have dessert, share.
At the supermarket
Beware of "mini-snacks" -- tiny crackers, cookies, and pretzels. Most people end up eating more than they realize, and the calories add up.
Choose foods packaged in individual serving sizes.
Learning how to eat is part of the battle.
__________________
RADAR
Just so that you don't get carried away here's some important info-One of the key ways to maintain a healthy weight is to control your portion sizes. Research has shown that Americans often underestimate how many calories they are consuming each day by as much as 25%.
What Does Serving Size Mean?
Use the list below to gain a perspective on how much food a recommended serving size really is; it may be much smaller than you realize.
According to the USDA, 1 serving equals:
1 slice of whole-grain bread
1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes
3-4 small crackers
1 small pancake or waffle
2 medium-sized cookies
1/2 cup cooked or raw vegetables
1 cup (4 leaves) lettuce
1 small baked potato
3/4 cup vegetable juice
1 medium apple
1/2 grapefruit or mango
1/2 cup berries
1 cup yogurt or milk
1 1/2 ounces of cheddar cheese
1 chicken breast
1 medium pork ****
1/4 pound hamburger patty
A good guideline to help you understand portion sizes is to translate the abstract information represented by the serving size into something visual that's easily remembered. So instead of trying to memorize lists of ounces, cups and tablespoons, simply compare the serving sizes of particular foods to familiar physical objects. For example, a single serving of:
Vegetables or fruit is about the size of your fist
Pasta is about the size of one scoop of ice cream
Meat, fish or poultry is the size of a deck of cards or the size of your palm (minus the fingers).
Snacks such as pretzels and chips is about the size of a cupped handful
Apple is the size of a baseball
Potato is the size of a computer mouse
Bagel is the size of a hockey puck
Pancake is the size of a compact disc
Steamed rice is the size of a cupcake wrapper
Cheese is the size of a pair of dice or the size of your whole thumb (from the tip to the base)
The best way to determine the amount of food in a given serving is to look at the Nutrition Facts label and measure it out. Although this may not be practical or that much fun, if you are able to take the time, you will soon be able to "eyeball" the amount of food and know whether there is too much or too little.
For example, filling a measuring cup with the proper sized portion of vegetables, rice, etc. and then emptying it onto a plate will help you learn what these serving sizes look like. Take note of how much of the plate is covered; this will help you in the future, even if you only do it once. Simply by having and implementing this knowledge, you will have taken an important step in managing your weight.
Other ways of developing and maintaining proper portion control include:
At home
Use smaller dishes at meals.
Serve food in the appropriate portion amounts and don't go back for seconds.
Put away any leftovers in separate, portion-controlled amounts. Consider freezing the portions you likely won't eat for a while.
Never eat out of the bag or carton.
Don't keep platters of food on the table; you are more likely to "pick" at it or have a second serving without even realizing it.
At restaurants
Ask for half or smaller portions.
Eyeball your appropriate portion, set the rest aside, and ask for a doggie bag right away. Servings at many restaurants are often big enough to provide lunch for two days.
If you have dessert, share.
At the supermarket
Beware of "mini-snacks" -- tiny crackers, cookies, and pretzels. Most people end up eating more than they realize, and the calories add up.
Choose foods packaged in individual serving sizes.
Learning how to eat is part of the battle.
__________________
RADAR
HarryHarry
New member
Great tips on servings sizes. I had been proper dieting for abt 5-6 solid years and still only learnd what a 1/2 cup sized portions and cup sized portions looked like last year. I knew my deits portions but if someone else had told me they ate a 1/2cup of rice I could never calculate the size in my head before. The way radar helps explain it by telling you to get a visual picture in your head and remembering it is great.
Harry
Harry
RADAR
Well-known member
Strawberry lemonade hands down This is a good tea mixed with the Jasmine tea. A nice relaxing tea for anyone coming home from a hard work day.
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