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Trifocus fitness academy - how many calories
How many calories should I be eating on a daily basis?
“After a lifetime of losing and gaining weight, I get it. No matter how you slice it, weight loss comes down to the simple formula of calories in, calories out.” Valerie Bertinelli, American Actress The answer to the question posed in the title is: “It depends”.  Before you scream and…
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Trifocus fitness academy - fruit juice
Is fruit juice OK for me to drink?
Fruit forms a fundamental part of a healthy nutritional plan. It’s recommended that a person eats two portions of fruit per day and three portions of vegetables. Some of the healthiest fruit that you can add to your diet include granadillas, raspberries, dates, persimmons, guava, blackberries and naartjies. So, the…
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Trifocus fitness academy - diabetic
What type of diet is good for a diabetic?
A diet that is good for diabetics is just about eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts. The most important thing is to stick to regular mealtimes so as to maintain a constant blood sugar level. A person who suffers from diabetes should be on a healthy-eating plan that’s naturally…
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How often should children snack?
Many children eat constantly throughout the day. Snacks are good for kids. This is because they help them stay focused at school and on homework, give them needed nutrients and keep hunger at bay. A ‘snack’ – to lots of children and teens –  is a bag of crisps, some…
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Trifocus fitness academy - body mass index
What is body mass index?
The term ‘body mass index’ (BMI) is used by personal trainers, dietitians and nutritionists alike to describe a person’s body side. The BMI divides a person’s height by their weight in order to get a score. Depending on what this figure is will determine whether or not the person is…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - carbohydrates at night
If I eat carbohydrates at night will I put on weight?
Who has ever heard of the ‘rule’ that goes something like this: “It’s forbidden to eat carbohydrates at night!” Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who stick to this. The impression is that if you eat carbs past a certain hour, they will be instantly turned…
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