Journal

Notes on eating well

Practical notes on eating, training and keeping track.

How Cameron’s weight loss helped when his young son needed him

Cameron’s weight loss mattered because it helped him feel more able to respond when his young son needed him. His story also offers practical lessons about tracking food, building everyday fitness and choosing goals that reach beyond a number.
How to Make Wendy’s Fit Your Eating Plan

Wendy’s can fit a tracked eating plan, but the best choice depends on your target, appetite and the menu available. This guide explains how to compare meals, customise an order and record it accurately without labelling foods as good or bad.
How to Choose a Good Budget Massage Gun

A budget massage gun can provide a convenient way to massage tired muscles, but the lowest cost option is not automatically the best value. This guide explains which features matter, what you can ignore and how to use one sensibly alongside training and food tracking.
How to Choose the Best Apple Cider Vinegar for You

The best apple cider vinegar is one that suits your recipe, taste and food-tracking routine. This guide explains labels, filtered and unfiltered options, and sensible ways to use it.
How to Make a More Balanced KFC Order

KFC can fit into food tracking when you choose the parts of the meal that matter most to you. This guide explains how to compare chicken, sides, sauces, drinks and portions without labelling foods as good or bad.
Golden or brown flax seed: does the colour make a difference?

Golden and brown flax seed are closely related foods with more similarities than differences. Here is how to choose, prepare and log them without treating colour as a nutritional shortcut.
Why oysters can be worth adding to your food diary

Oysters pack several nutrients into a relatively small serving and can bring variety to meals. Here is what they offer, how to log them and what to consider before eating them.
Do You Need 10,000 Steps a Day to Lose Weight?

Walking can increase daily movement and support the calorie deficit needed for weight loss. This guide explains what 10,000 steps means, how food tracking fits in and how to set a target that suits you.
Is rice gluten free? What to check before you eat it

Rice in its natural form does not contain gluten, including white, brown and glutinous rice. This guide explains when rice may pick up gluten and how to log rice dishes accurately.
Are Corn Flakes Gluten Free? What to Check Before Eating Them

Corn flakes are not automatically gluten free simply because they are made mainly from corn. This guide explains which ingredients and label details matter, and how to record the right product in your food tracker.
The best New Balance shoes for your routine

The best New Balance shoe depends on how you plan to use it, how you like a shoe to feel and which shape fits your foot. This guide compares the main options and explains what to check before settling on a pair.
The Fast Metabolism Diet: What It Means for Your Food Log

Fast metabolism diets promise to change how your body uses energy by rotating foods and restricting certain choices. This guide explains the idea, what metabolism actually does and how to assess the pattern in your own food log.
Which yoghurt has the most protein?

Strained dairy yoghurts and protein-enriched varieties are often the highest-protein choices, but there is no single winner across every range. This guide explains what to look for and how to log a fair comparison.
Which beans are highest in protein?

Soybeans are generally the highest-protein choice among familiar beans, but preparation and serving size can change the figures you log. Here is how common varieties compare and how to make a fair choice for your meals.
How to choose a protein shake when your appetite is lower

A protein shake can help when reduced appetite makes meals harder to finish. This guide explains what dietitians look for, how to compare labels and how to keep whole foods in your routine.
Which Foods Are High in Nitrogen?

Most nitrogen in food comes from protein, so protein-rich foods are generally the main dietary sources. This guide explains which foods contain more nitrogen, what food labels can tell you and why nitrogen itself rarely needs tracking.
Can Wheat Bread Fit Into a Low-Carb Diet?

Wheat bread contains carbohydrate, but that does not automatically put it off limits. This guide explains how to check the label, choose a portion and fit bread into the meals you already track.
The Fruitarian Diet: What It Includes and What Tracking Can Reveal

A fruitarian diet centres on fruit, but there is no single set of rules for following it. This guide explains what may be included, why tracking can reveal gaps and how to assess the pattern realistically.
How Much Bread Do You Need Each Day?

Bread can provide carbohydrate, fibre and useful nutrients, but the right daily amount depends on the rest of your diet. This guide explains how to track portions and find a pattern that works for you.
What to Expect on the South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet is a phased eating plan that begins by limiting many carbohydrate-rich foods. This guide explains its stages, typical meals, tracking considerations and practical challenges.