Calories

You mentioned that there is nutrition analysis software available. Would you provide me with the name of this software so that I can take a look at it and see if it is something I may want to purchase? Thank you, There are websites that will analyze your food intake/recipes and there are software programs...

I gave a talk tonight and some inquired about a list of software that prepares menus with the recipes, nutritional analysis, and grocery list. I was sure there is software out there like that as patients have mentioned it to me. Do you or could you get me a list of nutrition software that...

Can you refer me to a website which contains a rather complete table of calorie content for a large list of foods, preferably in units of the more rational calories/grams, but alternatively in the more common units of calories per ounce or serving size? The USDA has a great lookup tool for individual foods at...

Do I count calories or calories from fat? Depends on why you are counting. Counting total calories is helpful to maintain body weight. Counting fat is helpful to reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. It might be easier to keep track of the grams of fat you eat each day. To determine how many grams...

I've noticed that you refer several times (on your website) to nutrition analysis software. I was wondering if you could give me any ideas concerning this. I have one that is pretty old and outdated (very limited products). Can you suggest any specific ones or companies or anything? I'd appreciate it. Since 1989, I have...

Could you please tell me how many calories are in one teaspoon of sugar? Many thanks. In one level teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrate. One rounded teaspoon has 1 1/2 teaspoons and 24 calories with 6 grams of carbohydrate. Depends on how you measure one teaspoon i.e. measuring spoon...

THANK YOU! I love your reply on high protein low carbohydrate diets and have linked to it in several places on Facebook! Would your same answer apply to a 66-year old Type II diabetic using drugs to control (no insulin)? As far as weight loss, yes. As to best nutrition therapy for a person with Type...

I'm am looking for software that will allow me to enter in a recipe with weights, ingredients and serving size then calculate the nutritional breakdown (protein, fat, carbs, salt, and sugar along with calories. Is there such software? There are several nutrition websites that provide nutrient analysis of recipes. I would recommend Food Processor by...

Hello, I'm wondering where I might be able to find dietary information about sushi, i.e., fat content, dietary fiber content and nutritional information about sushi in general. Do you know where I might find that type of information? Sushi is going to vary greatly from restaurant to restaurant depending on the fish, seaweed, rice, and...

I have a question regarding alcohol, calories and weight gain. How many calories does the average alcoholic beverage have? And, is it typical for drinkers (depending on amount) to gain or lose weight? Thanks so much. Alcohol has been found to stimulate the appetite and 1 drink before meals have been prescribed for adults with...