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- Calories or Kilojoules (What’s the Difference?)
After using our kJ to Cal converter, you might be interested to know what the difference between a kilojoule and a calorie is. We’ve written this article to help you … Read more - What, Exactly, is BMR Anyway?
So, you’ve used our BMR Calculator and now you want to find out what it all means? Well, to learn more about BMR, read this: BMR Calculator calculates your Basal … Read more - What, Exactly, is BMI Anyway?If you’ve used our BMI Calculator and wondered “What is BMI anyway?”, this article will help! Body Mass Index Calculator Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated by applying … Read more
- 47 Youfoodz Meals Ranked by Calories—From “I Can Eat Two of Those” to “Post-Marathon Feast”
Counting calories, or just curious about how many are in some of Youfoodz’s most popular meals? We’ve ranked them all, from the lightest bites to the heartiest meals. Ready to … Read more - Man Shake and Lady Shake Free 28 Day ChallengeHey Guys just a quick note to let you know that The Man Shake and The Lady Shake are giving away a free 28 Day Challenge when you spend $150. … Read more
- A Life Plus 1200 Calorie 7 Day Meal Plan ReviewThe A Life Plus 1200 Calorie Meal Plan is a carefully designed program offering a week’s worth of meals, totalling 1200 calories per day. This meal plan costs less than … Read more
- Detailed Review: CSIRO Total Wellbeing DietThe CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is like no other, because if you follow it and lose weight successfully they give you your money back. It is Australia’s highest rated diet … Read more
- Tandoori Chicken Wings with Yogurt Dressing Sauce Recipe (featuring Oster Appliances)Here’s an easy recipe for Tandoori Chicken Wings with Yogurt Dressing Sauce featuring an awesome Oster Appliances Blender. Don’t forget to add this dish to your personal food tracker database! … Read more
- 🚀 Man Shake and Lady Shake GO: Exciting Breakfast Shake Alert! 🚀Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got some electrifying news in the world of nutrition! The Man Shake and The Lady Shake, renowned for their incredible meal replacement shakes, have just upped … Read more
- How Many Calories per Day?How many calories should you eat per day? Read this to find out! In Australia, the national government agency responsible for providing dietary guidelines is the National Health and Medical … Read more
- Soulara Review: Plant-based Meal DeliveryHere’s our Soulara Review! If you are vegan or even just exploring plant-based options, you’ve probably heard of Soulara, the plant-based meal delivery people. Settle in for a deep exploration … Read more
- 27 Air Fryer Food Calories compared to Oily Deep-Fried Food!This is a quick comparison of calories in food cooked in an air fryer and the same food, deep-fried. Remember, oil is fat and fat has the most calories of … Read more
- WeightWatchers Australia Review (is WW for you?)We’re doing a WeightWatchers review for Australia because whilst pretty much everyone knows about WeightWatchers, not everyone understands it. After reading this, you’re going to be in a better position … Read more
- 1000 Calorie Cookie! (yes, one cookie)There’s a 1000 calorie cookie! Why would anyone make, or eat, a 1000 calorie cookie? Let’s find out! It’s from EQ Food The 1000 calorie cookie is made and marketed … Read more
- 23 of The Best Greens Powders in Australia (Compared!)If you want to know about the best greens powders in Australia, and would also like some information about what greens powders are good for, read this: Best Australian Greens … Read more
- Tropeaka Lean Protein Review (good for weight loss?Today we’re going to do a Tropeaka Lean Protein review, because we recently had a question about protein shakes in general and Tropeaka specifically. The question was whether or not … Read more
- Cookie Diet Review (How it Works)This is our review of The Cookie Diet, a weight loss programme that involves consuming specially formulated cookies throughout the day, along with a healthy dinner. While some may be … Read more
- Bitter Melon for Weight Loss (How it Works)Bitter melon can help you to lose weight, according to experts. Is this true, and if so how can it do so and how effective is it? Let’s find out! … Read more
- The St. Food Co. Review (is it healthy?)Here’s our The St. Food Co. review! Sure, the name might be a bit cumbersome but The St. Food Co. (most people just say “Street Food Company”) is Australia’s fastest … Read more
- Garden of Vegan Review: Vegan Meal Delivery!Garden of Vegan is a plant-based meal delivery company based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Garden of Vegan Review Summary Garden of Vegan offers a variety of … Read more
- HelloFresh Review (for Australia)Our HelloFresh review covers everything you need to know before you order HelloFresh meal kits and food boxes in Australia. Let’s start with a summary: HelloFresh is a meal kit … Read more
- MACROS Review (What you Need to Know)Our MACROS review covers everything you need to know about MACROS, the fast-growing Sydney-based prepped meal delivery company. This piece ties in with our other meal delivery for weight loss … Read more
- Youfoodz Review: 4 Main Things you Need to KnowWe want you to know 4 things about Youfoodz (not Youfoods!) before you give them a go. Yup, it’s time for a Youfoodz review, since we’ve covered many of the … Read more
- Best Meal Kits in Australia (Compared)Meal kits are a popular and convenient way for busy individuals to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals. Like other prepared meal delivery companies, meal kit providers deliver food boxes (meal kits) … Read more
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Calories ranked Lowest to HighestZero alcohol beer, wine, and mixed drinks (“mocktails”) are good options for people who want the experience of drinking the hard stuff without actually ingesting alcohol, but what about the … Read more
- My Muscle Chef Review (is it good for Weight Loss?)Today we reviewed My Muscle Chef, with the aim of deciding if it’s good for weight loss and we ate their most popular meal to find out if it is … Read more
- Fast Fuel Meals Calories, Lowest to HighestFast Fuel meals are a viable option for people looking for convenient, nutritious prepared meals similar to those offered by meal-prep delivery companies. This list of Fast Fuel meals (arranged … Read more
- Strength Meals, ranked Lowest to Highest Calories!Strength Meals is a partner of Food Bank Australia, making nutritionist-formulated single-portion meals for busy Australians. This is a calorie-sorted (lowest to highest calories) list of their most popular meals, … Read more
- Woolworths Prepared Meals: Lowest to Highest CaloriesWoolies have a collection of prepared, meal-prep style meals in the chiller which we list here, arranged from lowest to highest calories. These are Woolworths’ own brand meals, so you … Read more
- Simmone Logue Meals, calorie ranked Lowest to HighestSimmone Logue has a reputation for producing fancy country-style food, so let’s look at how many calories there are in her most popular meals: Calories in Simmone Logue Meals Simmone … Read more
- Iced Tea ranked Lowest Calories to HighestYou’d probably enjoy a cold, refreshing bottle of iced tea on a hot day, but when you’re counting calories you’ll want the one with the lowest calories! Here’s a list … Read more
- Energy Drink Calories: Lowest to Highest!Check out this big list of all the popular energy drinks in Australia, ranked from lowest calories to highest calories per serve! If you are going to drink a Red … Read more
- Yoghurt Tubs ranked Lowest to Highest CaloriesHere’s a handy list of all the popular yoghurt tubs in Australia, ranked from lowest calories to highest calories. If you check this before you go to the supermarket, you’ll … Read more
- 16 Best Australian Meal Delivery for Weight LossWhat’s the best meal delivery service in Australia for weight loss? The answer depends on which meal delivery factors are most important to you. Cost? Macros proportion? Portion size? Protein … Read more
- Calories in Frozen Pizza (Lowest to Highest)If you’re like us, sometimes the convenience of a heat & eat frozen pizza is too good to pass up but what about the calories? Which frozen pizza has the … Read more
- 25 Best Weight Loss Shakes for Meal Replacement in AustraliaThese are the best weight loss shakes in Australia! Weight Loss, or Meal Replacement Shakes, can kick-start your weight-loss mission. If you swap one or two regular meals a day … Read more
- You can Get (some) Youfoodz at Woolies!You can get some of the Youfoodz range at Woolworths! Why would you buy from Woolies rather than sign up for a subscription and get the full range directly from … Read more
- Fresh versus Frozen Food (which has more calories?)One of our regular readers recently asked: “Why does there seem to be a huge difference in calories between Coles fresh and frozen seafood marinara mix?”. Aren’t they the same … Read more
- Ice Cream, ranked Lowest to Highest Calories (tubs)Ice cream is often the unavoidable guilty pleasure of many a calorie counter, so we might as well get to know which ones have the lowest calories and which has … Read more
- All the Chips, from Lowest Calories to HighestChips are a popular snack because they’re crunchy and tasty but they are also very high in calories. If you’re going to indulge in a few handfuls of chips you … Read more
- Lowest Calorie Lollies, to Highest Calories (low to high list)!If you have a sweet tooth for lollies, and you’re trying to keep yourself in a calorie deficit, you need to know how many calories there are in your favourite … Read more
- Aeroplane Jelly flavours Calorie Ranked Lowest to HighestI like Aeroplane Jelly, and so probably do you, so let’s find out which flavours have the lowest calories and which one has the highest calories! Since “there’s always room … Read more
- Chewing Gum has this many Calories (Lowest to Highest)!Chewing gum, even the sugar-free type, has calories. A couple of pieces of gum are not going to affect anyone’s daily calories target, but it is still good to know … Read more
- Milk Calories and Protein (Lowest to Highest)Milk is an everyday staple, so if you are tracking your calories its important to know how many calories there are in your favourite brand. We’ve already covered the calories … Read more
- We’ve got the all the Beans Calories, Lowest to Most!Want to know how many calories there are in beans? The sort of beans you get from the supermarket? Green beans, red beans, brown beans, baked beans, chilli beans, canned, … Read more
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- Coffee Club Calories (ranked lowest to highest)Here’s a selection from The Coffee Club food menu, ranked from lowest to highest calories! If you’re watching your weight and counting your calories, use this detailed list to plan and order with confidence when you next eat at The Coffee Club. The Coffee Club Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad w/ Grilled Chicken Per Serving Calories: 337 Protein: 23.6 Fat: ...
- Optislim! Your Ultimate Guide (Benefits Reviewed)What’s the deal with Optislim? Yes, it is a well-known Australian weight-loss products brand which markets diet shakes, nutrition bars, low-calorie soups, and meals, but what makes it different from all the rest? We think its time to review Optislim to find answers to questions like: Why would you choose to try Optislim? What is ...
- 15 Popular Spreads ranked from Lowest to Highest CaloriesToast toppings are an everyday staple, so when you’re watching your weight you need to know which has the lowest calories! In this article we provide an illustrated list of Australia’s most popular bread spreads ranked from lowest to highest calories, so you can choose wisely. The low calorie spreads are in positions 1-6: 1. Marmite ...
- 16 Australian Breakfast Cereals Calories Ranked (plus 3 low-carb options)Looking for low calorie cereal? This is where we rank breakfast cereals from lowest to highest calories, based on their calories per 100 grams values. We also delve into some of the key ingredients and features of each cereal. So, whether you are looking for lighter options or just validating your current cereal choices, this ...
- Australia’s Top 22 Biscuits Ranked by Calories from Lowest to HighestWant to know what a low calorie biscuit looks like? This is an ordered list of popular biscuits in Australia, ranked from lowest calories to highest. Since we gave Tim Tams their own article, we thought we’d give the others a look-in. Biscuits are obviously a popular snack in Oz, and there are many different ...
- The Man Shake Review (How and Why it Works)We’ve written this Man Shake review because, since our Man Shake VS Lady Shake post, several of you have asked for a review of The Man Shake, specifically. In summary, The Man Shake provides a healthy, low calorie replacement for a meal you would usually eat. The formulated shake satisfies your hunger more and provides ...
- Avalanche Hot Chocolate Calories and NutritionThe Avalanche Hot Chocolate range of drinking chocolates comes to us from across the Tasman, courtesy of two Kiwis named Paul and Stefan. Hot chocolate powders from the supermarket are usually much of a muchness, but these guys seem to be onto something special, especially with their low calorie drinking chocolate. Let’s take a look ...
- How Much Weight Loss is Noticeable?How much weight do you need to lose before people start to notice the difference? You’ve calculated your calories, stuck to your plan, and dropped some weight. You know that the kilos are shedding because you step on the bathroom scale, but is the change noticeable in your appearance? According to scientific studies, this is ...
- Why Do I Lose Weight After Cheat Day?You asked “Why do I lose weight after cheat day?” so we found out for you. Turns out, if you are finding yourself dropping a handful (or a big bunch!) of grams after directly your cheat day, you may be experiencing metabolism fluctuations. What (and Why) is a Cheat Day? A cheat day is one day out ...
- Zambrero Calories: All the Burritos Ranked!Zambrero is an inspiring Canberran company and the burritos are good and all, but what sort of calories are we in for when we order from the menu? Let’s take a look at their burrito favourites to get a sense of what these tortilla-wrapped Mexican-themed handfuls do for our daily calorie targets! Zambrero is Aussie As Zambrero ...