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Results tagged “calories”

Diet myths: No, sex won't burn lots of calories

Jan. 30: The New England Journal of Medicine debunks diet myths, including: Skipping breakfast will make you gain weight and P.E. classes help kids lose weight. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)The New England Journal of Medicine debunks diet myths, including: Skipping breakfast will make you gain weight and P.E. classes help kids lose weight. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

How to replace calories from wine, Champagne

Jan. 8: TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda are giving up wine in order to get in better shape. Julie Bain from Ladies' Home Journal shares some healthy and not-so healthy alternative foods to replace all those calories they're missing from their favorite beverage. TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda are giving up wine in order to get in better shape. Julie Bain from Ladies' Home Journal shares some healthy and not-so healthy alternative foods to replace all those calories they're missing from their favorite beverage. (TODAY)

Food quiz! How many calories in a candy cane?

Dec. 14: Which has more calories: a gingerbread cookie or a sugar cookie? How many calories are in a glass of eggnog and bourbon? TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda go head-to-head in a holiday food quiz.  Which has more calories: a gingerbread cookie or a sugar cookie? How many calories are in a glass of eggnog and bourbon? TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda go head-to-head in a holiday food quiz. (TODAY)

Eat this, not that: Save Thanksgiving calories

Nov. 21: Thanksgiving may be a holiday for indulging, but you can keep your feasting under control with some smart swaps. Dave Zinczenko, author of Thanksgiving may be a holiday for indulging, but you can keep your feasting under control with some smart swaps. Dave Zinczenko, author of "Eat This, Not That! 2013: The No Diet Weight Loss Solution," shares how to eat healthier without losing your Thanksgiving favorites. (TODAY)

'Healthy' foods packed with hidden calories

Oct. 17: Sometimes even the healthiest looking salad at a restaurant can actually be full of fat, sodium, and calories. Dave Zinczenko, author of Sometimes even the healthiest looking salad at a restaurant can actually be full of fat, sodium, and calories. Dave Zinczenko, author of "Eat This, Not That! 2013: The No-Diet Weight Solution," shares his tips for navigating menus. (TODAY)

Which has fewer calories: Popcorn or pretzels?

Aug. 22: TODAY's diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom tests Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on their knowledge about whether popcorn is healthier than pretzels and how many blueberries equals the same calories as one serving of Reese's Pieces.  TODAY's diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom tests Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on their knowledge about whether popcorn is healthier than pretzels and how many blueberries equals the same calories as one serving of Reese's Pieces. (TODAY)

Under 600 calories for this tasty chicken dinner

July 19: Cracker Barrel nutritionist Pam Smith shows TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb a delish dish for your next dinner – grilled chicken tenderloins along with a vegetable salad, corn relish and deviled eggs. Cracker Barrel nutritionist Pam Smith shows TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb a delish dish for your next dinner – grilled chicken tenderloins along with a vegetable salad, corn relish and deviled eggs. (TODAY)

Which matters more: Fat or calories?

March 29: TODAY diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom tackles viewers' nutrition and weight-loss questions, from how much fat you can eat to whether certain foods can really prevent cancer.  TODAY diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom tackles viewers' nutrition and weight-loss questions, from how much fat you can eat to whether certain foods can really prevent cancer. (TODAY)

Simple swaps to slash holiday calories

Dec. 16: TODAY nutritionist Madelyn Fernstrom reveals easy tradeoffs dieters can make to spare themselves extra fat and calories this holiday season. TODAY nutritionist Madelyn Fernstrom reveals easy tradeoffs dieters can make to spare themselves extra fat and calories this holiday season. (TODAY)

Summer food swaps sure to save calories

Sept. 2: From bratwurst to grilled steaks and apple pie, David Zinczenko, author of From bratwurst to grilled steaks and apple pie, David Zinczenko, author of "Eat This, Not That!," shows how you can enjoy your favorite summer meals without the added fat and calories (TODAY)

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