Long held up as the big benchmark of nutrition, the calorie is losing its clout in the age of GLP-1s and a sharper focus on nutrients.
WHEN you are navigating the complex world of nutrition, the calorie feels mercifully simple. A straightforward measure of the energy in our food, calories sit at the heart of conventional weight ...
Is it time to ditch the daily caloric recommendations?
You’ve probably heard the claim: certain foods like celery require more energy to digest than they provide, creating a “negative calorie” effect that supposedly helps melt away pounds. The idea is ...
Some high-calorie foods can be a nutritious addition to a balanced eating pattern. Foods like nuts, eggs, dairy, rice and potatoes are packed with healthy fats, fiber, protein and more. Adding these ...
What Is a Calorie Deficit? Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food. All of the cells in your body require energy in order to work properly, just like a car needs fuel. They get that ...