Counting calories
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Counting calorie tools
My-Calorie-Counter
Frustrated with your paper and pen method of counting calories? Then check out this resource for simple tools to record your nutritional and fitness progress.
Low-cal recipes
Kraft
Yearn for deliciously sumptuous food while counting calories? Enjoy recipes for entrees - 400 calories or less - and desserts - 300 calories or less - among other treats!
Counting calories matters
The Early Show on CBS
Dr. Emily Senay, health and medical correspondent for The Early Show, explains the importance of counting calories and demystifies the healthy calorie amount for men and women.
Yummy recipes
Cooking Light magazine
Three quick delicious recipes for anyone who wants to eat like calories don't count but still be mindful and count those calories.
Better food options
Spark People
If you've been counting calories, it's important for you to choose the best health options available. Check out this calorie chart for just that.
Calorie info comes to chains
The New York Times
Will counting calories at McDonald's fix the obesity epidemic? Article explores whether a law mandating fast food restaurants to list nutritional information will really make a difference.
Working off treats
CBS News
If you knew one piece of coffee cake equals an 81-minute walk, would you still eat it? Article puts counting calories in a new light.
Counting children's calories
Baylor College of Medicine
Counting calories for children can be tough, so consult this calorie chart with information on the right amount of daily nutrients and calories for boys and girls two years old to 18.
Counting the right way
WebMD
Experts weigh in on counting calories for weight-loss and the importance of making your calories count. Informative!
Counting alcohol calories
Nat'l Inst. on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Don't forget that those two rounds of vodka tonics do add up, so get help counting calories with this tool.
Counting calorie basics
Mayo Clinic
Basic overview of counting calories and tips for staying healthy.
risks submit a link
What if calorie counting makes you gain weight? Check out the latest research suggesting that people who diet typically gain back the weight.
Excellent thought-provoking article that asks the question: With so many programs helping kids lose weight, is all this calorie counting breeding obsessive unhappy children?
Dining out dilemmas
MSNBC
Did you know some restaurant sandwiches have more than 1,000 calories? Article presents interesting studies on portion size and emphasizes that our American portions shouldn't be trusted.

