Monthly Archives: November 2012

5 reasons to avoid low fat diets

When you walk into a supermarket, you are bombarded with products claiming to be ‘low fat’ ‘no fat’ ‘fat free’ or ‘less than 10% fat’, so it is no wonder that many people have a negative attitude to fat in their diet.  Many weight loss diets promote very low fat eating patterns and we are constantly advised to steer clear of high fat foods. Is a low fat diet really the best way to lose weight, or do we need some fat in our diets? [...]

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What’s the recommended calorie intake for women to lose weight?

The recommended calorie intake for women to lose weight depends on the following factors: age, weight, height and activity level. Let’s see how you can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), Basic Metabolic Rate (BMR) and the number of calories you should eat per day in order to lose weight. Step 1: Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) Depending on your BMI you belong to one of the following categories: BMI of 18.5 or less –> Underweight BMI of 18.5 to 24.99–>Normal Weight BMI of [...]

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