Calories

OP-ED: Researchers are now suggesting that all restaurants in the U.S. should be required to post calorie counts. Constant access to nutrition information has obvious benefits — but it’s also possible it could drive us all insane.
A new study claims paying attention to what you eat may help keep off extra pounds. What role does distraction play in appetite? Make sure to put down your sandwich before finding out here!

It turns out calorie counts may be way off. Researchers are pushing for an update to how food manufacturers estimate calories, which could have a huge impact on what we choose to eat — and how we eat it.

Finally, the answer to the “Our Body, Ourselves” question nobody was ever brave enough to ask.

Ever wonder what exactly those calories we consume every day are used for? Here are all the answers.

A calorie is a calorie... or is it? Here's a closer look at what exactly we're consuming for energy, and how the different sources effect our bodies.

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A new study claims paying attention to what you eat may help keep off extra pounds. What role does distraction play in appetite? Make sure to put down your sandwich before finding out here!
OP-ED: Researchers are now suggesting that all restaurants in the U.S. should be required to post calorie counts. Constant access to nutrition information has obvious benefits — but it’s also possible it could drive us all insane.

Stay away from carbs, or opt out of protein shakes? According to new research, when it comes to gaining body fat, calories may matter more than the type of food.

If the treadmill says it, it has to be true, right? Not so fast. Calorie trackers may not always be as accurate as you’d think.

Running around town instead of at the gym? Find out if those day-to-day activities are secret calorie burners and how to make them really count.

Keep it healthier (and more affordable) using these tips to eat better with minimal effort.

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