When most people think about fruit, they imagine light, refreshing snacks that barely register on the calorie scale. However, nature has created several fruits that deliver substantial energy ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy ...

Fruits are often associated with being light, low-calorie snacks, but not all fruits are created equal when it comes to calorie content. Some fruits are surprisingly high in natural sugars and healthy ...

Most people are unaware of the calorie content of the beer, wine, or spirits they are imbibing and would support mandatory labels with this information — but it is unclear if this would dampen excess ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Condiments can elevate almost any meal, but many come with more saturated fat, sugar, or salt than you might expect. The healthiest condiments are often ...

If you’re looking for a low calorie meal or side dish to enjoy, a salad might likely come to mind. However, with countless types of salad ingredients, toppings, and dressings available, the calorie ...

Mac and cheese is a rich and creamy dish consisting of macaroni pasta mixed with a cheesy sauce. It’s particularly popular in the United States. It’s typically high in calories because it’s made with ...

Your stomach starts growling at 3 PM, and suddenly that bag of chips in the office kitchen becomes irresistible. Sound familiar? The battle between hunger and healthy eating doesn’t have to end in ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

In the game of life and long-term weight maintenance, calories count, but the types of foods might matter more, according to a study by Harvard researchers published last week in the New England ...

I'm bored.<BR><BR>I'm watching tv while playing on Ars, when I saw a commercial that I've seen a million times before. It's the one with the women saying, "I'm on the beef and mushroom diet" or ...

Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even less. Calorie counting can be a simple way to ...