The accompanying picture is really worth 1,000 words – and even more calories. When losing weight, one of the easiest – and most effective – changes occurs when we modify our liquid intake. Rich in sugar, these drinks often contain few other nutrients and have a very negative impact on our overall health. Drinking just one soda a day can [...]

Earlier in the month, I wrote a post about the number of steps it would take to burn off some popular, high-calorie foods likes pizza (4,560 steps per slice), ice cream (1,980 steps) and french fries (6,000 steps). According to a new study, sobering reminders like these can lower the consumption of unhealthy foods. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University tested [...]

A journey of a thousand miles may begin with a single step, but it takes 4,560 steps to burn the calories in a slice of pepperoni and cheese pizza. To put that into perspective, that translates to about two miles. Sobering, isn’t it? Obviously, we need food to live – and calories are a necessity. But by being aware of [...]

The other day, I noticed something peculiar at my grocery store. It was a giant green fruit that looked equal parts avocado and dinosaur egg. I was intrigued by the label which read: “SlimCado – half the fat and a third less calories than avocados!” For people counting calories or concerned with fat, could this be a dream come true? [...]

Yesterday, after my gymnastics class, I went with a friend to a nameless restaurant that happens to be part of a national chain. As someone who doesn’t eat at chains (Subway sandwiches excepted), I was a bit reluctant – but decided to give it a try. We ordered chips and guacamole for an appetizer, and my main meal was a [...]

Last month, we looked at the top sources of sodium – and how it’s possible to cut back on our salt intake. Today, let’s look at the top calorie sources for the average American male. By examining where our calories are coming from, we can restructure our diet to support our fitness goals and overall health. Here’s how the list [...]

Hi Davey, I’m trying to lose weight and get into better shape and was wondering about calorie consumption. If I burn 220 calories after a cardio workout, do I have to eat an extra 220 calories to make-up for the workout? Thank you, Jen Hey Jen, Thanks for the question. Since your goal is to lose weight, you need to [...]

Yesterday, I wrote about a popular myth involving the importance of drinking hot water with your meals – totally untrue. But it seems that I have opened a Pandora’s box. My inbox was flooded with questions about the exact opposite: Cold water. There is a common belief that drinking cold water is beneficial because the body must work to heat [...]

You’ve probably heard the term “negative calories” to describe some fruits and vegetables. In a nutshell, the theory is that these high-fiber and low-calorie foods actually require more calories to break down than they contain. Celery, asparagus, beet, broccoli, cucumbers, onions, apples and even mangoes make the list. But is the negative calorie theory true? The calories required to release [...]

Last Sunday, I was talking with a young man who insisted that he wanted to drop 5 pounds by Tuesday. My first reaction was, “What happens on Tuesday?” I figured that there must be an impending tropical vacation, or perhaps a gratuitous photo shot or something of the sort. “Oh, nothing,” he replied. “I just want to lose a few [...]