posted May 07, 2000 11:49 PM            

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Hey guys. I wanted to try and calculate my daily percentages. Like 40% protien/25%.......How much many calories is 1 gram of protien, carb, and fat equal to?

Also, has anyone ever tried turkey hot dog franks? I saw them at the store. They're high in protien, low in fat and carbs.?
Thanks, Gary

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posted May 08, 2000 01:23 AM         

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protein = 4 calories per gram
carbs = 4 calories per gram
Fat = 9 calories per gram

About the turkey dogs, they may be low in fat, which is good because more than likely it would have been saturated, but sometimes they have a shitload of sodium packed in them. I could be wrong though about the one's in which you are referring to. Some of the sodium in these products will keep you holding excess water, it does me.

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posted May 08, 2000 01:32 AM         

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I noticed from your other post that you may try a low carb diet for a week or two to get rid of some water retention. If this is the case, disregard my comment above because most keto type diets will help rid of water weight anyways, and for the most part, sodium probably will not be that big of a factor. Actually, if you do a keto/low carb diet, regular hot dogs would be better because of the added fat.

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posted May 08, 2000 10:32 AM            

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Thanks for the info.....Yea, I didn't think about the sodium aspect. I'm going to go to the store today and compare regular hot dogs with the turkey dogs. My big problem is that I'm 20 and can't cook much ...So i can only have fish/chicken/scrabled eggs when my mom is home to make it. Other than that I eat 2 protien shakes and 1 meal replacement shake. I can't stand tuna, and am looking for some alternative protien sources. I also eat a tablespoon or two of peanut butter in the morning. I'm really going to have to learn how to cook..or else get married Thanks, Gary

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posted May 08, 2000 10:39 AM            

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ive read that u shouldnt worry about sodium anyways. because if u drink enough water u will automatically rense out the sodium u left over....Please explain if i have misunderstood.

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posted May 08, 2000 04:21 PM            

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sabes...scrambled eggs are simple to make, have mom teach you next time you're home. Same thing with chicken breast, or get one of those small George Foreman grills (or a cheaper imitation one) to easily cook the chicken and fish. Nothing easier than coming home from gym in the evening, slapping a chicken breast on the Foreman grill, hop in the shower, and have dinner ready to eat when I'm done. Chicken breasts can be a bit expensive for a college student budget, however. Eggs and tuna are cheap sources of protein.

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posted May 08, 2000 05:23 PM            

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Somec....Yea, I'll have to learn the scrabmled eggs. My girlfriend's mom hinted about getting me a George Foreman Grill for my b-day....Since I'm transferring to University Park (Pennstate) next fall and will have to cook for myself. I've heard they work great. That and a blender for shakes would be great for me next year. Gare

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posted May 09, 2000 05:26 PM            

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Sabes...I am always watching my carbs - this is what I do...On Sunday night I take a large package of chicken breasts (you can buy the breasts w/bone and cut the bone out - it's cheaper); Preheat your oven to 325 degrees - I wash each breast and dry them. Get two pretty large bowls or plastic containers - in one, put 2 egg whites and 1/4 cup skim milk. In the other, mix 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup wheat germ, low-sodium salt, pepper, chives, and whatever other spices you like...put each chicken breast in the egg/milk first, let excess drip off, then coat in dry mix - shake off excess...Spray a cookie sheet w/Pam and put each breast on sheet - place on top rack of oven and cook for about 25-30 minutes. Cut one thick breast open to make sure it's not pink anymore - put breast in plastic container and you'll have them ready all week.
I hope this helps - like I said, most of my meals consist of mainly protein, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask...
Kimberly

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