How many calories are in alcoholic drinks?
November 25, 2008 by Alek Gazdic
Filed under Nutrition
More than you think. Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram compared to carbs and proteins, which yield 4 calories per gram. Moreover, they are considered empty calories in the sense that they’re not used as a direct energy source and are therefore more likely to be converted to body fat.
Inspire to Aspire
Kristopher Simpson
Are carrots high in sugar?
November 24, 2008 by Alek Gazdic
Filed under Nutrition
This has to be one of the biggest misconceptions. The answer is simply NO! This myth started when carrots were measured for their glycemic index. They needed to use 11 pounds of carrots for this experiment to compare carrots with other carb-based foods. So unless you have a great appetite for carrots (by the bushels!) you will find carrots to be super low in calories and have a low glycemic index of 49. Bugs Bunny had it right all along.
Inspire to Aspire
Kristopher Simpson
