Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Weighing In: Proteins, cabohydrates, fats - how much do we need?

Question: I've found many tables with estimated calorie requirements, but nothing about proteins, cabohydrates and fats requirements. 55% carbohydrates, 15% fats and 30% proteins are ok? (I am a girl and I have 17 years old). Can you help me, please?Heather: This is a really great question. And I&rsq...
Anonymous
Anonymous
10/ 9/08 7:07am

How can you recommend corn and safflower oils when they, too, are loaded with Omega 6's?  And all we are learning about Omega 6's and breast cancer, heart disease, etc.????

Anonymous
Anonymous
10/11/08 7:10am

I have heard that your body can only use so grams of protein, carbs and fat per meal.  I have read that for my size I can only process 25 grams of protein, 45 of grams of carbs (unsure of fat) per meal, anything more will be stored as fat. Any truth to this?

 

Thank you