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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

I work out lifting weights about five times a week for 90-150 minutes. I have read that athletes in training need 1gram of protein per pound of body weight which means I need about 188 grams of protein per day when bodybuilding I am looking to build a substantial amount of muscle. Would added protein shakes hurt my kidneys in any way?

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Is there a web site that one can go to and enter meals on-line to find out the carbohydrate count information?

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Have you ever seen a plate with dividers that has sections divided into 1/2 cup, 1 cup, etc.? I am looking for something to help with carbohydrate counting.

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Diagnosed with type 1 a month ago, my daughter is gaining weight and looking “puffy.” How many carbohydrates per meal should she have?

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My daughter covers her high carbohydrate foods with insulin to keep her blood sugar normal, but she is overweight. What are the long-term effects of her diet?

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Is there a web site where I can find a diet plan for my teen son? There are no dietitians in the West Indies where we live.

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How do you calculate carbohydrates for foods made from scratch?

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If I want to spice up my morning cereal with either some banana or raisins, which would have the least effect on my blood sugar level?

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We’ve heard conflicting information about including or not including sweets in our son’s diet. Can you help us understand what his proper diet should be?

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I’ve seen bananas in most of the sugar free cake recipes I found. Aren’t bananas a no-no for diabetics?

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