Interesting article about calories

Kera885

Not sure if someone has already posted this or not, but I've been dieting on and off for years and I still found some of this pretty interesting (especially myths 2 and 3). So give it a read if you're feeling bored or just want some reading material.

http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/MH/the-truth-about-calories

CorinthiaB

Thanks!

Jenalyn

Just read it - thanks for sharing!

freerange

Very good read, everyone should read this over and over until they understand what is being said, A couple things worth pointing out;

As for protein, animal sources are more digestible than plant sources, so a top sirloin's protein will be better absorbed than tofu's.

And artificial sweeteners can backfire. One University of Texas study found that consuming as few as three diet sodas a week increases a person's risk of obesity by more than 40 percent. And in a 2008 Purdue study, rats that ate artificially sweetened yogurt took in more calories at subsequent meals, resulting in more flab. The theory is that the promise of sugar—without the caloric payoff—may actually lead to overeating.

Too many people are counting calories instead of focusing on the content of food," says Alderman. "This just misses the boat."

khrys1

Thanks for sharing!

bentobee

The article about fiber that is linked in that calorie article is really interesting too.

JennsLosing

good read, thanks

deisha

Thanks for sharing!