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Do calorie counting apps work?

calorie counting apps

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. It’s that simple. Right? Not really.Cutting calories and increasing physical activity will result in weight loss, and vice versa. But metabolically, the quality of the calories matter too. Processed foods won’t satiate your body, so as a result, your body will signal you to eat more. The way your body metabolizes different food sources matters. In addition, drastically cutting calories backfires too because your resting metabolic rate lowers as a result. Confused yet? Enter calorie tracking apps. If it’s more complex than calories in/out, how effective are they at helping with weight …

3 Ways to Trick Yourself into Liking Veggies

healthy veggie recipes

BO-RING! Is that what comes to mind when you think of vegetables? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way!  Give them another chance…It could be that you just haven’t found ways to prepare them that suit your taste buds. Trick yourself into liking them, like you’ve done with the kids.  Get adventurous.  They’re in season right now, which makes them extra delicious and affordable. Making that extra effort to fit them in your diet will pay off big-time.  You’ll feel better because your body will receive the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and ward off disease.  If you’re …