Why not just count kilojoules?
Although in a strict sense a kilojoule is a kilojoule, it must be understood that kilojoules do not reflect nutritional value, but rather energy. The nutritional value from 4000 kilojoules provided by vegetables and the nutritional value provided by 4000 kilojoules from confectionery are going to be vastly different. Just reducing kilojoules alone will not necessarily reduce your fat or contribute to a healthier body unless the kilojoules chosen are from the right foods. Sweets are high-glycaemic, and the stress on the body is obvious. Most vegetables are low-glycaemic, so they not only provide superior nutrition per kilojoule, but they also provide health-supporting fibre and do not contribute to blood-sugar imbalances and other detrimental effects. Low-glycaemic foods increase long-term stamina and help to reduce appetite. There have been patients who, on low-kilojoule diets, had little or no success in fat loss because they were not choosing the right kilojoules. Clearly, starvation
