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 Research Council (NHMRC). The NHMRC provides recommendations for daily energy intake based on age, sex, and activity level. Here are the general guidelines for daily … Read more
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 by the guys who brought you The Growth Cookie: EQ Food. EQ Food is an Australian-owned company that aims to eradicate hunger by providing nutritious … Read more
Ever wondered if there are calories in toothpaste? The short and simple answer is yes, most toothpastes contain calories. In fact, a typical toothpaste from your local supermarket contains about 1 calorie per 100 grams. From a dietary perspective this is a negligible quantity, especially if you don’t swallow when you brush. So don’t worry, … Read more
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
Welcome to calcount’s ultimate guide on how to lose weight fast. It’s a list of easy, bite-sized, fad-free tips which, if followed, will make you lose weight quickly. You need to know how to lose weight fast, because sometimes the urge rushes over us and we must suddenly just do something about excess fat. Too … Read more
When we’re asked to recommend a “guaranteed” weight loss plan, our reply is that everyone will probably lose weight with a 1500 calorie diet. You will likely lose at least 2 kilograms for the first month you stick to a 1500 calorie diet. The thermodynamic logic of a 1500 calorie diet is straightforward. What’s more, … Read more
Ever wondered how many calories you should eat per day, based on your age? Use this handy calcount Calories by Age Calculator to get an idea of how many calories a day you should eat by age. Age matters when it comes to the rate of calorie burn, because our metabolism naturally slows as we … Read more
This is a handy Sodium to Salt Calculator which does the salt to sodium conversion for you. When you are being careful about what you eat, it is important to know how to convert sodium to salt and vice-versa. That way, you will be able to keep a tally of roughly how much sodium you … Read more
This is an Australian Christmas Traditions Calories Survival Guide for Australian Calorie Counters! Christmas in Australia almost always includes tradition, family, friends, food, drink and binge eating. It is a tough season for the calorie-conscious, so we made this short guide to surviving each aspect of Christmas without packing on the kilos: Christmas Traditions Christmas … Read more
Making better food choices is a daily challenge. It is not easy to plan and execute a perfectly healthy meal every time. Luckily, there are ways to change the way you make and eat your food so that you make healthier meals. Here are five things you can do to make healthier meals: Drink a … Read more