Calories 101
In this video we give you some basic insights into food calories
What are food calories?
They are a measure of the energy contained in a given amount of food (for all you science folks out there I realize that food calories are kilo calories and that the technical definition of calorie is more involved)
What are food calories made up of?
Protein, carbohydrates, and fat
Protein contains 4 calories per gram
Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram
Fats contain 9 calories per gram
How many calories do you need?
It depends on your activity level but most people need at least 1400-2000 calories a day without any activity just to meet their calorie needs
Are calories the end all and be all of weight loss?
While calories are ultimately important for weight loss they fail to take account of the nutrients in a food, its effect on your blood sugar, the psychologically addictive nature of the food, and it’s propensity for inflammation on the body. All of those other factors are crucially important for weight loss. So, while calories may be important for weight loss those other “food quality” factors can’t be ignored
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