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Originally Posted by OilersBaby
A good resource for nutrition...my textbooks are awesome, but I don't think you'd want to read those. You could try the United States Department of Agriculture website, which is http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navtype=SU&navid=FOOD_NUTRITION I especially like the MyPyramid tool they have on that site as well as the "What's in the Foods You Eat" Search Tool.
I would say most REPUTABLE health and fitness magazines actually are pretty accurate in what they are talking about. My husband reads "Men's Health" and I find that 99.5% of their nutrition suggestions/ideas are great for men. They have good recipes that are perfect for men in their late teens to their mid 40s. I'm not sure how old you are...
I know what you mean in terms of getting bogus advice and the fad diets that people try (Atkins etc)...don't listen to those. Just remember to eat a balanced diet, don't deprive yourself of anything, and exercise. Also, remember that sugar isn't just "sweet" foods..it's also all the carbohydrates. BUT we need carbs as fuel....about 50% of your calories come from carbs, 30% from fats, and 20% from protein sources. This is according to the USDA. A gram of protein and carbs each has 4 cals, whereas a gram of fat has about 9 calories.
If you have any specific questions, you can send me a PM.  Im on my way to becoming a Registered Dietitian so hopefully what I advise will help you out. |
Hey thanks, great advice OilersBaby. I am definitely going to look at those websites more closely, the mens health one seems good as it recommends receipes for food aswell. Now hopefully I can follow that advice and gain some healthy weight.