Good carbs VS Bad carbs
Carbohydrates are a crucial part of a well balanced diet as they are a huge source of energy for your body. Complex carbohydrates are found in wholegrains and starchy vegetables and provide a more reliable and constant source of energy. Processed sugars found in sweets and cakes are a form of simple carbohydrates for a […]
Did you know?
The more muscle mass you have in your body means you’ll burn more calories faster at rest.
Did you know?
Your gluteus maximus is your largest muscle! Your bum helps you maintain balance by keeping your body upright as well as move your hips and thighs when walking upstairs or uphill.
How many bones?
Did you know that you’re actually born with around 300 bones? The bones then fuse together as cartilage ossifies, eventually leaving you with around 206 bones by the time you reach young adulthood. (Unless you’re clumsy.)
How much fat should you eat a day?
If you were to consume 2,000 calories a day, experts recommend you should fill your diet with around 30-35% fat. Based on this the amount of fat in grams you should eat are between 44-77 grams.
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Shaoib Akhtar played against England in 2003 and records show he bowled a ball that reached speeds of 161.3 kmh / 100 mph
Carbohydrates per day
There are 4 calories in 1 gram of carbohydrates. Based on the average caloric intake per day this works out at around 250-300g of carbs needed within your daily dietary intake.
How much protein per day?
The Dietary Reference Intake is 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight. This work out at around 56g of protein for a sedentary lifestyle man and 46g per sedentary woman. If you live an active lifestyle your body will require more protein to suit your needs.