Frequently Asked Questions

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The right meal plan for you depends on how many calories you need per day to reach your goals. It is impacted by your age, size, activity level, and more. We suggest you consult your Dr. about your weight goals (lose, maintain, gain).

There are a few other considerations one must take into account when it comes to determining caloric needs, such as “Non-Exercise Thermogenesis (NEAT)” and “Thermic Effect of Food (TEF).”

NEAT is the amount of calories one burns subconsciously though bodily movements like fidgeting and changing positions when one is sitting or through changes of posture and etc.

TEF is the calories burned while one digests a meal and amounts to about 10 percent of caloric intake. Some foods require more calories to burn by simply eating them than others. Each macronutrient (meaning protein, carbohydrates, and fat) and alcohol calories have a different thermic effect:

• Fat: Contains 9 grams per gram and is simple to digest because the body keeps breaking down fat into smaller and smaller molecules. Fat consumed burns approximately 5 percent of the calories it contains.
• Carbohydrates: Supplies 4 calories per gram and takes more effort to digest because of the complexity of glucose molecules it contains. Carbohydrates ingested burn approximately 10 percent of the calories they supply.
• Protein: Contains 4 calories per gram and requires the most work of all micronutrients to digest because it’s made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscles. Protein ingested burns approximately 25 percent of the calories it contains.
• Alcohol: Consists of 7 calories per gram and burns approximately 20 percent of the calories ingested.

Macronutrient is protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each macronutrient provides a different amount of energy level ranging from 4 calories up to 9 calories per gram and is burned at different rates ranging from 5 percent up to as much as 25 percent (as noted above).

With the above information you are now ‘in the know’ about what goes into determining your daily caloric needs and have a basic understanding about it.

Now, the easy part, you can go to the Mayo Clinic website and go to the calorie calculator -- enter your information: age, sex, weight, height and activity level. This will show you what level you need to maintain your weight. If weight loss is desired, then you need to consume fewer calories in order to lose weight.

A healthy diet is one that contains a variety of nutritious foods with little restriction. Usually, a food plan that eliminates a food group or demonizes certain foods leads to difficulty in getting all of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed for good health. It’s important to remember that many nutrient-rich foods are sources of carbohydrates, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.

It is best to look for more natural sources of carbohydrates in the diet. Natural carbohydrates, such as fresh produce and whole grains, generally provide antioxidants and fiber not found in other foods. These foods tend to slow down digestion, have less of an impact on blood sugar, and improve cholesterol levels. Enjoying all foods in moderation and balance is good for the body and mind. The jury is still out on the overall benefits of a very low carbohydrate diet for weight loss. For good health, it is best to stick to what research has shown over and over again. The best diet for losing and maintaining weight is one that you can stick to, includes a variety of colorful, plant-based foods (including carbohydrates), and help you feel your best!