MrAntThe Internet is a great source of information, but can that data be trusted? I want CalorieStar to be a reliable source of nutritional information, so I strive to ensure the data presented is accurate. So how can you be confident in the data on CalorieStar? I have introduced a Data Confidence rating which provides … Read more
You might already know that BMI (Body Mass Index) has its flaws as a measurement of health. Even though a waist to height ratio is a bit better, it’s still not perfect. That’s where the Weight-adjusted Waist Index (WWI) comes in. WWI combines the benefits of measuring your waist while reducing the issues linked to … Read more
Losing weight is a goal for many people and the methods for achieving it are plentiful. From intense workout regimes to strict diets, there is no shortage of ways to shed those extra pounds. But what about sex? It’s an activity that has long been rumoured to aid in weight loss, but is there any … Read more
Welcome to my macro calculator! If you’re looking to optimize your nutrition and reach your fitness goals, it’s important to understand how much protein, carbohydrates, and fat your body needs. My macro calculator is designed to help you calculate your daily macro requirements based on your age, gender, weight and activity level. With an easy-to-use … Read more
Xanthan Gum is a complex form of sugar known as a polysaccharide and it is used in foods to make them thicker and to help prevent ingredients from separating. Xanthan Gum is also popular in gluten-free baked goods as it helps provide elasticity to a dough. A salad dressing in a bottle will appear thick … Read more
I have continued to be amazed as I have learnt more about the digestive system and the way our bodies process food. This fantastic video from National Geographic uses high definition cameras to show you what happens to the food as it moves through the body. Totally Amazing. Warning – NSFE (Not Safe For Eating) … Read more
Losing weight has become the Holy Grail for much of the world’s population; certainly the Western world where food is plentiful, but the quality is often questionable. Fat, sugar, additives with strange-sounding names, combine to take their toll upon our health and increase our weight past the point of what is healthy. Obesity is on … Read more
Sodium is a chemical element referred to as Na by scientists. Salt is a mixture of 40% Sodium and another chemical element called Chloride making up the remaining 60%; hence it is also known as Sodium Chloride. Salt occurs naturally in sea water or in deposits underground. On food labels in the UK you should find that salt … Read more
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