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Meal replacements
Meal replacements are foods designed to replace one or more meals in a day. They are commonly used for weight management but have other possible uses. What are meal replacements? According to FSANZ, a formulated meal replacement is a food that has been formulated to replace one or more meals (but not all meals) per day. It must contain a minimum of 12g of protein, 850kJ (203kcal) and 25% RDI of the following vitamins: A, thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), folate (B9), B6, B12, C, D, E and minerals: calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc (1). In my view, a product containing only the minimum requirements is not…
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5 key strategies for effective weight management
There are many factors that contribute to weight gain, including physiology and physical activity. In this article you will find 5 key strategies for effective weight management in no particular order. While the strategies below do not guarantee immediate success, they will likely make a significant contribution in your journey to achieve sustainable weight management. 5 key strategies for effective weight management 1. Whole vs processed foods Eating more whole foods (e.g. vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, fish, dairy foods, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds) as opposed to ultra-processed foods likely translates to greater satiety with fewer energy ingested. Whole foods are also less likely to spike blood sugar levels,…
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Should you eat breakfast?
Should you eat breakfast? This continues to be a controversial topic when it comes to health and nutrition. Although every person’s biology is different, it seems that the majority of people would benefit from not skipping the first meal of the day. Breakfast: the most important meal of the day? Conspiracy theorists and skeptics tend to be of the opinion that breakfast was proclaimed “the most important meal of the day” as a marketing strategy to increase the food industry’s profits. However, there has been some scientific evidence to suggest that breakfast is indeed associated with weight loss and improved body composition (1). Benefits of eating breakfast Satiety and hunger…
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How to eat less when you move less
The most basic reason we eat food is too meet our energy requirements. During this time of self-isolation and social distancing, most of us are moving a lot less than what we are used to. The question becomes: how to eat less when you move less (and when you have 24/7 access to a fridge and a pantry)? Important note! Keep reading only if you want to control your energy intake while you are spending less energy. Some people have too much to worry about at the moment to care about energy intake, and that’s ok. Estimated energy requirements The amount of energy (i.e. kilojoules or kilocalories) you need to…
