Chapter
The Inaccuracy of Calorie Counting
48:31 - 52:08 (03:36)
Even if we count our calories religiously, our bodies may absorb different amounts of calories based on the nature of the food. Cooking, chopping and the food's composition all factor in the absorption of calories.
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Food is not created equal in terms of the amount of calories it has available as it varies depending on the fiber and water content, processing and cooking methods.
48:31 - 50:07 (01:35)
Summary
Food is not created equal in terms of the amount of calories it has available as it varies depending on the fiber and water content, processing and cooking methods.
ChapterThe Inaccuracy of Calorie Counting
EpisodeE218: The Weight Loss Scientist: You've Been LIED To About Calories, Dieting & Losing Weight: Giles Yeo
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The calorie counts on food packages can be misleading due to the shifting value of calories during the cooking process, making it difficult for religious calorie counters to achieve their goals.
50:07 - 50:53 (00:46)
Summary
The calorie counts on food packages can be misleading due to the shifting value of calories during the cooking process, making it difficult for religious calorie counters to achieve their goals.
ChapterThe Inaccuracy of Calorie Counting
EpisodeE218: The Weight Loss Scientist: You've Been LIED To About Calories, Dieting & Losing Weight: Giles Yeo
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Calorie counting may not always be effective due to variations in the types of calories being consumed, as consuming 1600 calories of sugar may not have the same effect as consuming 1600 calories of healthy protein.
50:53 - 52:08 (01:15)
Summary
Calorie counting may not always be effective due to variations in the types of calories being consumed, as consuming 1600 calories of sugar may not have the same effect as consuming 1600 calories of healthy protein.