Susan_RD_101
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Re: Is there anything unsafe about calorie restriction?
@CalMark In that case, there is nothing inherently unsafe about restricting calories, as @Aaron mentioned; in fact, there may be possible health benefits associated with such dietary practices. Just … (View Post) -
Re: protein requirements
@aj2323 You are right that seniors may have higher protein needs; however, 1 g of protein per kg would likely be excessive and more than the kidneys can handle. I'd aim for 1 g per kg of healthy body… (View Post) -
Re: Welcome to Ask An Expert!
@akalbedwi Thanks for your question! It's important to remember that we can't build lean muscle or "bulk up" simply by eating more calories; there needs to be a muscle building resistance t… (View Post) -
Re: Fiber: Soluble vs Insoluble
@mike Soluble fibre is a key component of the "portfolio diet" (arguably one of the most effective strategies for lowering LDL cholesterol). On this diet, 10-25 g of soluble fibre is recomm… (View Post) -
Re: Calorie Activity Deductions
@ethalfrida Speaking as a dietitian, I don't recommend eating those extra calories unless you are physically hungry. It's much easier to get an accurate calorie intake than it is an accurate calorie … (View Post)