#13 - Calorie counting and Healthy cooking

One of the key healthy habits clearly is to be mindful of what we are eating and what is the energy and macro & micronutrient content of the food we eat. Key aspect of weightloss for example is to be in a caloric deficit in terms of the food you eat vs how much you burn energy. In this episode John Caro makes his long awaited return to the Healthzilla Weekly -podcast, sharing his journey in the world of calorie counting and healthy cooking. In this episode we discuss:

  • The best ways to count calories

  • Apps: MyFitnessPal, Healthzilla, MyMacros+

  • Why you should count calories

  • What are some great ingredients to include in your diet and replace some of the energy-dense and unhealthy ingredients (such as butter, oil, sugar, flour)

  • How to count for eating out?

  • John's favourite recipes

A good way to analyse whether you are in a caloric deficit is with the Healthzilla app. By using the Healthzilla app in conjunction with e.g. MyFitnessPal and your Apple Watch/Fitbit/Oura/Garmin wearable. Healthzilla app calculates your caloric intake and output and helps you to keep the required caloric deficit for weight loss. 

Niko Ratala