We all know it's better to avoid certain foods as much as possible. Think of foods with trans fats, processed sugars... all ingredients that cause the calorie count to rise.
Some count calories to lose weight, others to gain. The principle seems simple: eat less than you burn, and you lose weight; otherwise, you gain. That is partly true, but it oversimplifies the whole picture. We would like to explain this to you in detail.
Calorie, what?
Have you ever stopped to think about what exactly a calorie is? Well, a calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. It is therefore a measure to indicate the amount of energy.
The body obtains this energy from nutrients and sends it to the organs so they can keep functioning. In other words, it is the fuel for our body.
Not all calories are the same!
Everything you eat and drink contains calories (except water) that we can categorize in terms of quality: good, bad, and very bad calories.
- Good: vegetables, fruit, oatmeal, nuts, seeds, whole grain products…
- Bad: soda, candy...
- Very bad: products with trans fats, pre-packaged meals...
A healthy lifestyle is therefore not just about how many calories you eat, but about what you eat.
Did you know that 50 g of dried fruit contains about 180 calories? That sounds like a lot, but dried fruit is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. So skipping these is not a good idea!
Our advice
Choose healthy and balanced foods that are naturally rich in healthy nutrients (fiber, vitamins, minerals...). Think of nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grain products, fruits...
Our snacks (100% natural, without additives, and carefully selected) fit perfectly into your healthy lifestyle. Snack on them!