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Protein (casein, soy protein isolate), carbohydrate (maltodextrin, fructose, maltitol, fructooligosaccharides [FOS], soy fiber), fat (high oleic safflower, canola ...

Calories and kcal are used interchangeably and refer to the same amount of energy, but kilojoules require conversion. Usage may differ depending on where you live. Calories are a measure of energy ...

Counting calories can help if you want to lose weight. You can begin by planning your weekly meals and counting calories per serving. But it’s important to make sure you’re still fulfilling ...

If your goal is to shed some pounds, you'll first have to figure out how many calories you need to eat and how many calories you burn during a workout. The number of calories someone needs to ...

A single portion of takeaway curry can contain over 1,000 calories so while it's great as the occasional treat, if you're having it more regularly, you might be better off making your own.

Soda, candy, chips…what do they all have in common? They are all top sources of what many dietitians refer to as "empty calories." The American Heritage College dictionary defines "empty" as ...

But just what are the facts about junk food? "Junk food" generally refers to foods that contribute lots of calories but little nutritional value. Of course, what's considered "junk food" depends ...

Use this calculator to find out how many calories you need to maintain your current weight. If you have an overweight BMI, then you can reduce that figure by up to 500 calories a day to start ...

Stop more to lose more. Researchers have recently discovered that taking breaks during a walk about burns more calories than going directly from start to finish at an uninterrupted clip.

The average American consumes more than 3,600 calories daily – a 24% increase from 1961, when the average was just 2,880 calories. Americans haven't increased their consumption of all food and ...