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Understanding BMR: Your body's daily calorie needs

Understanding BMR: Your body's daily calorie needs

Have you ever wondered how many calories your body needs just to function throughout the day? That’s where BMR, or Basal Metabolic Rate, comes into play. In this article, we’ll...
Can I ever stop counting calories?

Can I ever stop counting calories?

If you’ve been diligently logging every meal and snack into a calorie-tracking app, you might be wondering if there’s a way to live without the numbers. Enter intuitive eating—a relaxed...
Sipping smart: Alcohol’s role in your calorie count

Sipping smart: Alcohol’s role in your calorie count

Ah, the allure of a cold beer on a hot day or a glass of wine with dinner. While indulging in alcoholic beverages can be a delightful treat, it’s important...
Negative-Calorie foods: Myth or reality?

Negative-Calorie foods: Myth or reality?

You’ve probably heard about “negative-calorie” foods – foods that supposedly require more energy to digest than they provide, effectively helping you burn calories just by eating them. Sounds fantastic, right?...
Water is just as important as calories

Water is just as important as calories

Staying hydrated is one of the simplest yet most overlooked aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Water plays a critical role in nearly every bodily function, and its impact on...
Realistic weight goals: Key to lasting success

Realistic weight goals: Key to lasting success

When it comes to weight loss or fitness goals, many people set overly ambitious targets that can be difficult to maintain. While aiming high can be motivating, unrealistic goals often...
Calories, what the heck are they?

Calories, what the heck are they?

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, gain muscle, or just eat a healthy diet, you’ve probably heard the word “calories” thrown around. But what the heck are they, and...
The benefits of tracking your weight over time

The benefits of tracking your weight over time

Losing weight can be a long and challenging journey. While it’s easy to get motivated at the beginning, staying on track and achieving your goals can be difficult. One of...
Macro nutrients – What calories are made of

Macro nutrients – What calories are made of

Have you ever heard of the term “macro nutrients”? If not, you’re in for a treat! In this post, we will explore what macro nutrients are and why they are...
Why junk food tastes better and how to overcome it

Why junk food tastes better and how to overcome it

Do you ever find yourself craving all the delicious but oh-so-unhealthy foods? It’s a common struggle. But here’s the thing – indulging in those high-calorie, sugary, and fatty foods can...
How to read Nutritional Fact Labels

How to read Nutritional Fact Labels

Nutritional labels are an essential tool for anyone who is looking to maintain a healthy diet. They provide important information about the nutrients and ingredients in a particular food product,...
Good calories and bad calories

Good calories and bad calories

When it comes to food and nutrition, we often hear the terms “good calories” and “bad calories”. Let’s dive into the differences between good and bad nutrients in food, and...