Fast-food is known for being carb rich, processed, and ultimately unhealthy. When it comes to calories, there are more "diet-friendly" fast-food options than ever before. For those moments when ...

There are plenty of reasons to love fast food: it’s quick, convenient, comforting and — let’s face it — delicious. But there are downsides, of course, with costs increasing, no longer falling into the ...

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

In a world of calorie-counting and clean eating, there’s still a primal, undeniable craving for a juicy, decadent fast-food burger. Sometimes, you just have to answer the call of the griddle. For ...

The math it took to calculate the number of calories in your favorite snack involved a lot more guesstimation than you may think. The Food and Drug Administration began requiring standardized ...

Behold the ultimate low-calorie food, the celery stick. Many would relegate this simple stalk to rabbits and dieters, but that would be a mistake. In addition to being one of nature's lowest-calorie ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. There’s some truth to the saying ”calories in, calories out” when talking about weight management. However, not all calories are ...

The word “calorie” may bring up thoughts of nutrition labels and treadmill readouts, but really calories are just units of ...

You don't need to count calories to lose, gain, or maintain your weight. However, it can be helpful to know which foods are the most energy-dense. It can be easy for extra calories to sneak into your ...

You’ve probably heard the claim: certain foods like celery require more energy to digest than they provide, creating a “negative calorie” effect that supposedly helps melt away pounds. The idea is ...