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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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- Tim Tam Calories, Ingredients, and the infamous TimTamSlamTim Tams are incredibly popular so let’s take a look at their calories, ingredients, and consider what is to be done about the TimTamSlam. Why? Because with the possible exception of Anzacs, the Tim Tam is the most iconic biscuit in (or from) Australia. If you have biscuits in your pantry right now, there’s a ...
- What does “Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine” mean?Some food products include the warning: Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. If you have seen a nutrition label with these scary words and wondered what they mean exactly, this quick post is for you! Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine The warning contains three words, two of which are not in most peoples’ everyday language: Phenylketonurics and phenylalanine. What do they mean? ...
- White Meats VS Red Meats, which is better?How do white meats compare to red meats in terms of calories, protein, iron and other nutrients? Time for a quick post with quick answers to a quick question! First up, let’s define which is which, that is, what’s a red meat and what is a white meat? White Meats White meats are those with a relatively ...
- Hello Fresh Calories (from Lowest to Highest)What are Hello Fresh calories like? Since Hello Fresh is the world’s most popular meal kit with over 7 million customers and 15,000 employees, it is a question worth knowing. As you might expect, from a service which delivered more than 600 million meals per year, they have an enormous range with widely varying calorie ...
- Low Calorie Snacks from Woolworths (-100 Calories/serve)It’s a list of low calorie snacks from Woolworths, covering Woolies-branded snacks which fit into the sub-100 calories per serve bracket. We covered the same thing for Coles, so in fairness we’re doing it for Woolworths too! Woolworths Low Calorie Snacks (by Serve) Perhaps the most important thing to remember when reviewing this list is to understand ...
- Calories and Protein in 48 Cheeses ranked Lowest to HighestThis is a list of popular cheeses ranked by calories and protein, from lowest to highest. Cheese nutrition varies widely by type and even brand, so it is good to know which cheese to choose before you get to the supermarket. We caution people about the calories in cheese, because they are often overlooked when ...
- Nando’s Menu: Calories in all 57 Choices (Ranked!)Its the Nando’s menu with all the choices arranged from lowest calories to highest! How do the calories in Nando’s compare to other fast-food chains like McDonalds or KFC? Find out here! Nando’s Calories Nando’s chicken is itself comparatively lower-calorie than battered and fried alternatives, but it is often paired with high-calorie sauces and sides. The flame ...
- Foods High in Magnesium (Big List)Magnesium rich foods are good for your health and help build and maintain muscle. Magnesium is also beneficial for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels in your body. Most people get enough magnesium in their diets, but if you suffer from insomnia and/or muscle cramps, it can’t hurt to make sure you’re getting enough. Magnesium is ...
- Do Fat Burners work without Exercise?Do Fat Burners Work without Exercise? Yes fat burners work without exercise, but don’t expect to take a fat burner today and reach your target weight tomorrow with zero effort. You see, the job of a fat burner is to give you a slight edge when you want to shred. It’s quite easy to understand ...
- Berocca for Weight Loss? Good or Bad?The email asked is Berocca good for my weight loss plan? After a quick reply, we thought we’d share our answer here in case anyone else had the same nagging question. After all, Berocca is a massively popular supplement since its introduction in 1969 and loads of calorie counters take it. Berocca has Calories There are currently ...