Recipes and Posts Tagged Calories
Calorie In vs. Calories Out
“Calories in versus calories out does not matter.” This is a quote by a best selling diet book author and nutrition “expert.” You are not overweight due to the number of calories you consume, you are overweight because you have a slow metabolism. Rev up your metabolism and your problem ... more
Read moreCalculate Calories, BMI, Protein and Weight Loss Goal
The goal of this website is to help people make healthier food choices. It is not about sacrifice, giving up foods you love, or joining a fitness center to shed pounds. There are numerous books, websites, and so-called “experts” who have the secret to weight loss nirvana. Of course it is ... more
Read moreDid You Save Room For Dessert?
Americans are asked this question every time they dine at a casual or formal restaurant. It doesn’t matter if the diner has eaten over a days worth of calories. Americans love concluding a meal with calorie ladden sweet dessert’s, and each dessert sale is revenue for the restaurant and additional ... more
Read moreDiners, Drive-Ins and Death
Some people wonder why so many Americans are overweight or obese. The answer is very simple. An abundance of low cost, high calorie foods. A popular program on the U.S. Food Network cable channel is Diners, Drive-ins and Dives hosted by chef and restaurant owner Guy Fieri. Yes, he is Italian. The ... more
Read more700 Calorie Sample Meals
It is impossible to lose or maintain your weight if you are always hungry or have to give up most of the foods you love. The average person needs between 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day to maintain their ideal weight. Many Americans eat 30 percent more calories than they did ... more
Read moreDieting and Portion Size
One of the biggest myths about dieting to lose weight is that portion sizes must be no larger than a deck of playing cards. Several diet plans and manufacturers of lean frozen entrees limit portion sizes to 350 calories or less. But there is no rule stating thou shalt eat ... more
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