Nutrition Basics

Basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the number of calories your body burns each day just to stay alive at complete rest — breathing, … Read more

Hidden sugar is added sugar that never uses the word “sugar” on the package. It sits in the ingredients list under names like corn … Read more

To read a nutrition label for weight loss, work through it in a fixed order: serving size and servings per container first, then calories, … Read more

To estimate portions without any equipment, use your palm for protein, your fist for grains and starchy foods, your thumb for fats, and a … Read more