Calories Are Not Created Equal?
All the Same? Is a calorie just a calorie? Yes and No. First, it’s important to know what a calorie is. In scientific terms a calorie (kCal) is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius. This is equal to one thousand small calories and often used to measure the energy value of food. In layman's terms, a calorie is energy from food to fuel the body. By the scientific definition, a calorie is just a calorie, but in the nutrition world, it’s argued that not all calories are equal. Apple to Oranges & Calories Here is why all calories [...]
