I am cutting down my calories at the moment to lose a bit of weight. I had an apple last night for a snack and when I tracked it on my calorie tracker app I realised it was pretty much the same amount of calories as a small chocolate bar. Does this mean that if I’m trying to lose weight I might as well be having the chocolate bar instead?
Obviously there is more fat in a chocolate bar but when I Googled it it said you should focus on calories more than fat
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Simply put: Not all calories are created equal. They are a good starting point for weight loss, but if you want more success, you need to distribute that caloric intake effectively across protein, carbs, and fats.
Different diets have different takes on what’s more important, but high-protein foods will make you feel fuller longer, and most plans try to limit (or altogether remove) carb intake, which is the biggest culprit of weight gain.
Candy bars have a large portion of carbs in the form of sugar and little else nutritionally. Apples come with a bunch of fiber (which helps the body process an Apple’s sugars much better instead of storing it as insulin/fat) as well as vitamin C , E, and antioxidants. Even if they have the same number of calories, the Apple’s nutrients and fiber content make it a better choice.
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