12/12/2019
When it comes to managing your weight, you want the biggest bang for your caloric buck. Choose foods that will meet your nutritional needs while also keeping you feeling full and satisfied as long as possible, rather than scrounging for a snack half an hour after eating a meal. Calories from whole or minimally processed foods will leave you feeling fuller and more satisfied for longer than processed foods and foods that contain more sugars.
You’ve probably heard the expression, “A calorie is just a calorie,” but is that truly accurate when you’re trying to manage your weight and eat a healthy diet? After all, common sense tells you 100 calories of cookies aren’t as good for you as 100 calories of fresh fruit, for example.