How do you count calories in food?
There are different reasons for counting calories, which include: losing weight, gaining weight or maintaining a healthy diet. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Americans are consuming more calories today than 30 years ago. For women, the increase is actually three times higher than for men. It’s important to know what your calorie intake should be so you can maintain a healthy diet. Too many calories can lead to obesity and not enough calories can cause anything from fatigue to liver and kidney failure. Look on the labels of the foods and drinks you consume. The calorie count per serving will be listed. Note how much an actual serving is, and multiply the calories by the number of servings you consumed. If your food is from a restaurant or is produce or meat that doesn’t have a calorie count listed, you can look up the calorie count using a web tool such as The Daily Plate, which has a food and drink search engine with calorie counts available. Track your calorie
