Recent Content by Kernowguy

Thanks again John, I’ve had a look at Carb Manager and its consistent with another app I’ve now checked out, Carbs & Cals, so I’m pleased that the advice from various quarters is aligning very nicely. I can save myself the Premium option as I’ve built my own food database over a couple of...

Thanks Antje77. Yes, so many variables means that there is no one answer but I’ve had some great pointers which have helped me to work out my particular solution so v pleased I posted.

Thanks maybecrazy! The advice there broadly corresponds with the estimate I’m now getting from Carbs & Cals app. Good to know my 97g wasn’t excessive, in fact I can target 115 to 220 so I’m a lot more comfortable about proteins now

Thanks for your feedback and good wishes Ali Baba. Yes, there is so much (sometimes spurious!) info out there it can be difficult to get a definitive view especially, as you so correctly point out, we are all different. The bottom line is that all my 6 monthly test figures have been excellent...

Many thanks John, I had seen an indication somewhere that older folk need more protein but I couldn’t decide if the source was a one-off or 100% reliable so it’s good to hear some confirmation. I am in the 60+ age group. Which carb manager app do you use? I may find it helpful.

I measure and monitor all my nutrition intakes (fat, carbs, sugar, salt, fibre, protein and cals) and together with some meds I am keeping my Type 2 figures under really good control. However, proteins are the one thing that puzzles me - there seems to be so much conflicting guidance on the...