Calories

Human body can cope with occasional over eating but continuous binging will have serious health effects

As little as 24 hours of overeating can have some negative consequences for our health, including elevated blood sugar concentrations.

6 big breakfast ideas from across India to help you burn double the calories

A new study has revealed that eating a big breakfast instead of a low-cal one can help prevent the onset of obesity and high blood pressure.

Fast food calorie info only cuts down the intake temporarily, says new study

After a year, the average calories per transaction had reduced to only 23 calories less than before labelling.

The great complexities of counting calories

Total calorie intake should be based on a number of factors such as your age, height, weight, gender and lifestyle.

Want to stay slim? Drink more plain water

If you are aiming to shed a few extra kilos, just drinking a little more plain water can make a huge difference.

New proposed US food labels will highlight calories, sugar content

The Obama administration is proposing new food labels that would make it easier to know about calories and added sugars, a reflection of the shifting science behind nutrition.

Weight Loss Resolution: Nutritionists approve of high protein 'fad' diets

"Fad" diets can lead to a slimmer, lighter New Year for those whose resolve remains robust, according to doctors and nutritionists analysing them.

How exercise makes us thinner: It alters DNA, says study

Swedish researchers have described for the first time what happens on an epigenetic level in fat cells when we undertake physical activity.

Want to burn calories? Watch a horror movie

Viewers who put themselves through 90 minutes of adrenaline-pumping horror action can use up as much as 113 calories.

Embrace cold weather to lose calories

Researchers said humans are born with brown fat around their shoulder blades, which plays an important role in maintaining our body temperature as babies