Expert articles on calorie counting, nutrition science, and food data to help you make smarter eating decisions every day.
Calorie counting works — research consistently shows people who track intake lose twice as much weight. Here's how to do it accurately without obsessing over every number.
October 15, 2024· Updated January 10, 2025
Some foods pack far more calories than you'd expect — and often in very small portions. Here are the calorie density numbers that catch people off guard.
October 28, 2024
Not all low-calorie foods are created equal. These picks are low in calories but high in volume, protein, or fiber — meaning they actually satisfy hunger rather than leaving you counting the minutes to your next meal.
November 5, 2024
The classic '3,500 calories = 1 pound' rule is a useful approximation — but it oversimplifies what actually happens in your body. Here's the real science.
November 20, 2024
FDA menu labeling now requires chains to post calories — and the numbers are often shocking. Here's what the data reveals about eating out, and strategies for managing it.
December 5, 2024