💹 Foods vs calories to burn them off…

We’ve all seen these charts.

And a lot of us have felt our nerves on edge afterwards lol.

Wanna know what I think about taking these charts seriously?

They are BS.

They are like that crappy shock jock radio guy that just screams and yells to get attention. Useless.

They warp perspective on calories and how we need to treat food.

Food is so much more than just calories and how much it takes to “burn it off.”

About 80-90 % of our daily calorie burn comes from just existing and breathing and moving around in daily life.

The extra 10-20%?

That comes from digestion, exercise and cardio.

Food can be packed with vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that help build and power your muscles and bones, create and regulate hormones, boost your immune system, and help your cells and organs do their jobs.

And it can also be filled with unhealthy fats, added sugars, excess sodium, and refined grains that make it harder for your body to function at its best.

The idea is to eat MORE of the foods that add value to your body … like veggies, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats.

And also to eat less of those that don’t contribute to your health & wellbeing (like added sugars and ultra-processed foods).

Everything in moderation and eat for your goals.

Just something to keep in mind – because it’s not always about the calories!

Quality of calories + total calories + healthy lifestyle = results.