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Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics
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Calories: Fuel for your body
Tipping the scale
Cutting calories
Saving calories by cutting high-calorie, low-nutrition items
Swapping high-calorie foods for lower calorie options
Reducing your portion sizes
Putting it all together
Swapping high-calorie foods for lower calorie options
Simple substitutions can make a big difference when it comes to cutting calories. For example, you can save about 60 calories a glass by drinking fat-free milk instead of whole milk. Instead of having a second slice of pizza, reach for some fresh fruit. Snack on air-popped popcorn instead of chips.
| Instead of ... | Calories* | Choose ... | Calories* |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Actual calories may vary by brand. | |||
| Whole milk, 1 glass (244 g) | 146 | Skim milk, 1 glass (244 g) | 83 |
| Fast food pepperoni pizza, 2 slices | 626 | Fast food pepperoni pizza, 1 slice, plus grapes, 1 cup (150 g) | 417 |
| Ranch-flavored tortilla chips, snack bag (85 g) | 400 | Air-popped popcorn, 3 cups (24 g) | 92 |
