Susan_RD_101 
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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 re…2 -
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…2 -
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 accurat…1 -
Re: losing weight but gaining fat
@CedarStreet With weight loss, there is inevitable muscle loss. I suspect that you aren't so much as gaining fat as losing skeletal muscle (i.e. a shift in muscle composition). The best way to c…4 -
Re: Getting more Protein
@Donna_cps3 It depends on how you'd like to add protein. Many foods (other than pure fats, fruit, or some vegetables) contain ample amounts of proteins. There's also the options of deriving…1
