Overcooked Bacon (what to do with burnt bacon)

Overcooked Bacon

Overcooked bacon (and perfectly cooked bacon) has a lower calorie count than raw bacon. “Burned” bacon might not be appetising, but there’s an overwhelmingly good reason you should prefer it to underdone bacon. And don’t be put off by its appearance, there are ways to make it look and taste better. Calories in Bacon There’s … Read more

Lose Weight Naturally, do this 1 Thing

lose weight naturally

This is a short (very short) post about how to lose weight naturally by doing just one thing. And no, it is not one of those gotchas where the “one thing” is following our set of 47 recommendations or starting a meal replacement system. If you do this one thing you will surely lose weight … Read more

Does Sweating Burn Fat?

Does Sweating Burn Fat?

No, sweating does not burn fat. In fact, sweat (perspiration) might not even be an indication that you are burning extra calories! We sweat during a tough workout because our muscles are generating too much body heat to disperse by normal circulation. The sweat droplets that form on your skin whilst exercising have no body … Read more

Whopper Calories (Hungry Jacks)

Calories in Whopper

The Whopper is the big one from Hungry Jacks, but how big are the calories? Let’s take a quick look at that legendary burger which calls Hungry Jack’s (a.k.a. Burger King) home. The Whopper is a famously big burger with at least one large “flame-grilled” beef patty in a sesame seeded bun with “the lot”. … Read more

What is Lemon Rind and what is Zest?

Lemon Zest

Lemon zest is the top part of lemon rind after it has been scraped, cut, grated, peeled, or pared off. The rind is the citrus fruit’s skin. It has two main parts: the outer flavedo and the inner albedo, also known as the mesocarp, or pith. Zest of lemon is a common baking ingredient, think … Read more

Does Salt have Calories? NO, BUT…

Salt Calories

Salt and sodium have no calories but you should avoid eating too much salt when trying to lose weight. Salt is, without a doubt, completely calorie free. How does Salt have no calories? Pure salt is sodium and chloride, neither of which can be used for energy. It is the oldest food seasoning and utterly … Read more