Self-tutoring about diet: the tutor mentions calories from sugar and carbohydrates. I’m re-thinking calories, and seem to have made progress with a new eating style in which I emphasize carbohydrates while eating less fat. One interesting fact I’ve been contemplating …
Self-tutoring about what to have for “serious” lunch: the tutor reflects. I’ve had a morning, to be sure, and have a demanding afternoon that could last until 16:30. I was looking forward to eating, but then thought carefully about what …
Self-tutoring about nutrition: the tutor checks into pistachios. Pistachios are 20% protein, and high in B6. Source: healthline.com
Self-tutoring about nutrition: the tutor mentions a point of view. I knew a Greek named Petros from the Old Country who told me that boiling spinach for a couple of minutes, then eating it with a few drops of oil, …
Self-tutoring about protein and whey: the tutor mentions some findings…. Whey, apparently, is the liquid found separate after cheese is made from milk. In its raw, liquid form, whey is less than 1% protein. However, its protein content is very …
Self-tutoring about eating and lifestyle: the tutor reflects. Recently I made a couple of apple pies because we had a big bag of apples we’d gotten for cheap. I must have used 6 pounds of apples making the pies. I …
Self-tutoring about food: the tutor compares oatmeal (from rolled oats) with shredded wheat. oatmeal1 shredded wheat protein (mg/cal) 37 33 fibre (mg/cal) 26 44 GI2 55 67 1From rolled oats, not instant. 2Glycemic index: lower is better. I like both …
Self-tutoring about glycemic index: the tutor mentions the glycemic index of vegetable oil. Since it doesn’t contain carbohydrate, the glycemic index of vegetable oil is zero. Source: foodstruct.com universityhealthnews.com
Self-tutoring about nutrition: the tutor gives celery a closer look. As a vegetable, celery is convenient to serve. It needn’t be peeled, just washed and chopped into sticks. It’s not my kids’ favourite, but dietary variety is important. I wondered …
More lifestyle self-tutoring: the tutor mentions the fibre content of a banana. A typical banana has around 100 calories, with 2.6g of fibre. Suggested fibre intake might be 14g per 1000 calories, or 1.4g per 100 calories. The banana offers …