Atkins Diets Nutrition – Online Chat Provides Hints And Tips

skank: I find it difficult to reconcile a healthy diet with a hectic working schedule. Any advice for healthy eating at work? There are not many places selling healthy food around my office.

Dr Wynnie Chan: It would be great if you could bring in some packed lunches including healthy sandwiches with lean meats and lots of vegetables. Also try pasta salads – they are delicious when cold. If it’s too hectic to make them in the morning, try making them before you go to bed the night before. And don’t forget to stop by the fruit store for some healthy pre- and post-lunch snacks.

catladyuk2000: I'm on a low-carb/high-protein diet but am always hungry. Any solutions?

Dr Wynnie Chan: I'd suggest tucking into some low carb fruits, like apples and pears. Stay clear of carb-rich fruits like bananas though. Also, try having some low-fat yoghurt. Reduced fat cheese and fruit juices are nice alternatives too.

lucymaxwell: What do you think about vitamin injections?

Dr Wynnie Chan: If you are eating a varied and balanced diet already, then there really is no need to think about vitamin supplements or injections. But if you think your diet is lacking in any particular food groups, such as milk and dairy products, you might need to think of alternative foods to include such as fortified soy milk and plenty of green leafy veggies.

mylesy27: Is it good to eat or drink just prior to a workout?

Dr Wynnie Chan: It is a good idea to eat something before working out, but not immediately before going to the gym. It’s best to eat perhaps an hour before exercising, and remember to drink plenty of fluids once you are there to avoid dehydration.

lucymaxwell: How many alcohol units are recommended per week?

Dr Wynnie Chan: The Department of Health has a recommendation of 2-3 units a day for women. One unit of alcohol is equivalent to 1/2 pint of beer, 1 small glass of wine and 1 pub measure of spirits.

goldenchaliceuk: Hi there. I’d like to know if I really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day, and if so, why?

Dr Wynnie Chan: The current healthy eating guidelines of fluid intake is 8 glasses of fluids a day and this includes water, fruit juice, tea and coffee but not alcohol. The idea is that by drinking this much water you replace all the fluid your body loses through daily dehydration and bodily processes.

Also see; an indepth look at the Atkins diet.

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