Determining how many calories you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are a marathon runner or a weightlifter. Use intake formulas to calculate your needs for muscle gain or sustainable weight loss.
Next time you're in the mood for a fizzy beverage to celebrate a special occasion, you may want to consider a wine spritzer instead of sparkling wine. Sparkling wines, such as Champagne, Prosecco, lambrusco and vinho verde, aren't exactly low in calories.
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Although ice creams provide varying amounts of essential nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A, they aren't exactly health foods. They typically contain large amounts of fat and sugar, which makes them energy-dense foods.
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A turkey club is typically made with three slices of bread spread with mayonnaise and layered with turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato. The calories will vary depending on the ingredients used and how much of each ingredient your turkey club contains.
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Starting off your meal with a broth-based vegetable soup is a way to make your meal more filling without adding a lot of calories because these soups tend to be low in energy density, or calories per gram. Try a soup made with Japanese noodles, called udon, to add variety to your meals.
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Sweet and sour chicken tends to be one of the less healthy options at Chinese restaurants because the dish consists of mainly breaded and fried chicken with a sugary sauce. However, you can find lower calorie versions in the frozen food section or make your own version at home.
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Understanding which foods in each food group are lowest in calories per serving can help you plan filling meals while on a weight-loss diet. Foods high in water or fiber tend to be lower in calories per gram.
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While fruits and vegetables generally tend to be among the lower-calorie foods, some are surprisingly high in calories. Eating these foods can be a good thing if you are looking for a healthy way to gain weight.
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While a single slice of pizza won't necessarily cause you to go over your daily calorie allotment, multiple slices might, especially if you choose a pizza with a thick crust and lots of meat and cheese. The healthiest option is a thin-crust vegetable pizza with only half the cheese of a regular pizza.
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If you're looking for a low-calorie meal, you probably want to avoid lasagna. Most versions are loaded with meat and cheese, causing them to be high in both fat and calories. Restaurant versions tend to be among the worst offenders, but some homemade versions can be just as bad.
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The typical Reuben sandwich is loaded down with corned beef, melted cheese, sauerkraut and dressing, making it anything but low in calories.
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No one calorie counter watch is best for everyone. Compare the different features and functions, and choose a relatively accurate model that is compatible with your needs and provides the other tools you'd like to use to help control your calories and get fit. A study published in the "
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A baked potato makes for a delicious side, but if you opt for too large of a potato or drown it in too much butter and sour cream, you may end up eating enough calories for a whole meal. Keep your potato small and your toppings minimal so you don't go over your calorie allotment for your meal.
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The number of calories in a cup of mixed fruit depends on whether you're eating fresh or canned fruit as well as exactly which fruits are included in the mix. Some fruits have a lot more calories per cup than others. For example, a cup of watermelon has only 46 calories, while a cup of sliced bananas has 134 calories.
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While a small cinnamon roll can be relatively easy to fit into a healthy diet as an occasional indulgence, the extra-large, frosting-covered options can contain almost half of your daily calorie allotment. A mini roll can give you a taste of this treat without all of the calories.
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Squid, also called calamari, is one of the types of seafood with the lowest levels of mercury contamination, making it a potentially healthy choice. It's also an environmentally friendly seafood option.
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The family-favorite spaghetti and meatballs can contain a reasonable amount of calories for a meal if you watch your portion size. Fill your whole plate with this dish, however, and you may wind up getting more than half of your recommended calories for the day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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