6 Reasons Why a Calorie Is Not a Calorie

6 Reasons Why a Calorie Is Not a Calorie
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There are many ridiculous myths in nutrition.

The “calorie myth” is one of the most pervasive… and most damaging.

It is the idea that calories are the most important part of the diet, that the sources of those calories don’t matter.

It is true that all "calories" have the same amount of energy. (ValuaVitaly/iStock)
It is true that all "calories" have the same amount of energy. ValuaVitaly/iStock
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