The Surprising Problem Problem With Calorie Counting

Apr 12, 2016

 by Stephen Conca

Most people who count calories for weight loss (or management) assume it’s an exact science. They *really* trust those calorie labels, the nutrient databases, and the online dietary planners. However, in today’s very surprising (and totally awesome) infographic we uncover one of the hidden secrets of calorie math.

After digging deep into the research, we found 5 major reasons logging your food to calculate your intake is absurdly flawed. But we’re not just here to debunk calorie counting. In today’s piece we propose an alternative that works much better (with far less effort). The best part it’s something you can start using immediately.