Although the calorie content of a banana muffin varies depending on the brand, size and ingredients, a medium homemade muffin may contain about 220 calories. The calorie count rises, however, with added ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips and icing.

Smoothies can be a healthy breakfast or snack food. Depending on the ingredients, they can also be high in calories. You can make a basic banana smoothie with yogurt, milk and banana, or add other ingredients to increase the nutrient content and vary the flavor.

Different people need different amounts of calories to maintain a healthy weight. Calories help fuel the body and prevent it from burning stored fat for basic functions. When you eat the proper amount of calories, your body functions efficiently and you neither lose nor gain weight.

Honey can be used to sweeten baked goods, tea, ice cream and cereal, not to mention serving as a syrupy spread for pancakes, waffles and toast. Derived from honey bees, this nectar comes in more than 300 varieties in the United States.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines a sedentary lifestyle as one in which you get no physical exercise other than that required by normal day-to-day life. The number of calories a sedentary person requires varies depending on age and gender.

While vegetable pizzas are more nutritious than meat pizzas, especially if you get a pizza with a whole-wheat crust, they can still contain a lot of calories. Choose a thin-crust pizza to save calories, or make your pizza at home for more control over the ingredients -- and thus the calories of the resulting pizza.

Taco salads are often served in crispy fried tortilla bowls and loaded with tasty toppings, including meat, cheese and sour cream. Unfortunately, this salad can end up being very high in calories and fat.

Recommended caloric intake depends on more than just your weight. Fortunately, a formula exists to determine daily caloric needs, using not only your weight, but also your age, height, gender and activity level.

If you love the spicy, aromatic flavors of chai tea, there's no need to choose between your beverage and your diet. Like most brewed teas, plain chai is a calorie-free drink. However, chai is often served as latte, with added sweeteners as well as milk or soy milk.

When it comes to calories, the brand of vodka you drink matters much less than the alcohol content. Grey Goose, like the vast majority of vodkas, is 80 proof, meaning it contains 40 percent alcohol. The few brands that are 94 or 100 proof have more calories.

You can add more flavor to your mixed drinks by using flavored vodkas without worrying about increasing the drinks' calorie content. Choosing a light vodka can decrease the calories even more. Don't forget that any mixers you add, such as soda or fruit juice, will further increase the calories in your drink.

Cashew chicken can be a healthy option at Chinese restaurants if you practice portion control. If you are eating more than 1 cup, however, the calories, sodium and fat can quickly add up. The ingredients found in cashew chicken vary based on the chef.