How much food should I be eating each day?

Each individual is different in regards to height, weight and level of exercise.  In general, an adult women needs about 80 grams of protein per day which factors out to approximately 100 grams of carbohydrates and 36 grams of fat.  In general, an adult male needs...

The Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate

Chocolate is Anti-Inflammatory Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, called flavonoids or polyphenols, that help reduce inflammation. Reducing inflammation is key to preventing and reversing chronic illness.  Chocolate helps regulate your immune system.  New...
Reading a Nutrition Label

Reading a Nutrition Label

Tips for Navigating Thirty40Thirty Nutrition 1.  Figure the NET CARBOHYDRATE of a serving which equals Total Carbs – Dietary Fibre (in the above example it is 13g – 3g = 10g).  Fibre is subtracted from the total carb because fiber slows down the rate of...
Understanding Blood Sugars NZ

Understanding Blood Sugars NZ

Thirty40Thirty meals provide satiety (no hunger), mental focus, and physical energy without obsessively counting calories or fat grams. The key is balancing blood sugar levels. All calories are not the same The difference is how protein, fats, and carbs affect your...