Calorie Counter Extract
Well done! You've just purchased one of the most important books you can own to move you closer to your weight, fitness and health goals. Understanding the nutritional and energy values of the foods you eat is crucial to managing your weight. Put simply, if you take in more calories than you burn off, the excess is stored as fat. And when you do this over a long period of time, bingo! We're talking overweight and obesity.
For some of you, discovering just how calorie-dense your favourite foods are will be a nasty shock. The bottom line, though, is that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! When you learn which foods are high in nutrients and low in calories, you can start to make smarter choices and move closer to becoming a healthier, slimmer you.