I heard some foods that use more calories to digest than they contain.

I am quite sure that you are flooded with a million requests a day and I would like to thank you ahead of time if you manage to find the time to attend to my request. I am a young healthy woman who is getting ready to get married and has gained a few pounds...

I was trying to find the calories in Moon cakes and kebabs.

I was trying very hard to find out the calories content in Mooncakes, a traditional Chinese recipe made for celebration during moon cakes festival. Also, I want to know the calories content in kebabs, including mutton, beef and chicken kebabs wrapped in pita bread. Many thanks. Sorry, but I don't have a recipe for Mooncakes nor...

Would weight loss be equal on 1200 calorie/day high protein, low carb vs. 1200 calorie/day high carb?

Given everything else identical, would weight loss be equal on 1200 calorie/day high protein, low carb vs. 1200 calorie/day high carb? Thanks for your reply. While a calorie is a calorie, it shouldn't make any difference. However in high protein, low carbohydrate weight loss diets, people lose weight faster due to loss of body water rather...

Is there software that prepares menus with the recipes, nutrition analysis, and grocery list?

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...

Could you please tell me how many calories are in one teaspoon of sugar?

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...

I’m wondering where I might be able to find dietary information about sushi?

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...

Would you tell me the calorie and fat count in 1 ounce of fresh buffalo mozzarella?

I would appreciate it if you would tell me the calorie and fat count in 1 ounce of fresh buffalo mozzarella? The nutrition analysis should be on the food label. However since cheese is regulated by the USDA not the FDA, nutrition content may not be posted by the food manufacturer. I did find fresh...

Do I count calories or calories from fat?

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...

How much food does the average American eat a day?

How much food does the average American eat a day? Depends on whether the person is a man, woman or child, and their age. It also depends on how you count "food eaten". Food eaten can be measured in pounds of food delivered to grocery stores which are then purchased or thrown out (by grocers...

Would you provide me with the name of nutrition software?

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...