Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

The Calories Burned With Burpees

Everyone who knows what burpees are has a very strong opinion of them -- and not always a positive one. A burpee is a calisthenic exercise that combines several simple movements, including a squat, push-up and jump, that use your bodyweight for resistance. They're designed to build endurance, so expect to run out of breath while you're performing this exercise. You may run out of strength, too, but if you persist, the calories burned (about 240 to 355 calories in 30 minutes) will be worth the effort. Plus, as a full-body exercise, you'll ton all your major muscle groups with a single exercise.

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The Carb Count in Carrots

One medium carrot has about 6 grams of carbohydrates. One-half cup of baby carrots -- the amount the American Diabetes Association suggests for a midday snack -- also contains about 6 grams of carbs. Because carrots have so much fiber, they affect metabolism differently than other carbs.

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Foods to Eat When Dehydrated

The human body is made of 60 percent water, and all bodily functions are affected if you are dehydrated. Even though drinking fluids is the first way many people think to rehydrate their body, you actually consume 20 percent of your fluid intake from the foods you eat.

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List of Vegetables High in Sugar

Vegetables are good for your health, but some of them contain high levels of sugar. Knowing which vegetables have a high glycemic index number and therefore affect the blood sugar faster is valuable information.

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Do Apples Raise Your Blood Sugar?

Apples are a quick, sweet and crunchy snack that can simultaneously satisfy your craving and deliver nutrients the body needs to function. Because they contain carbohydrates in the form of sugar, apples will, indeed, raise your blood sugar -- though only slightly.

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