ORF-E | 2023
1 x 45 min
English
Worldwide

Calories are the greatest mystery in the battle to lose weight. How many calories are in our food products? How many do we burn when exercising? However, it is not that simple. According to many experts, the number of calories is not as impactful as the composition of the food. Carbohydrates, proteins or fats – for the longest time it was believed that our energy balance is directly tied to the number of calories that we consume. The heavy truth is that it makes a considerable difference what we eat, for example a can of cola with 140 calories is not the same as a broccoli with 140 calories. Medical journalist Bernhard Hain investigates this calorie lie, which has already misled countless people who want to follow a healthy diet or lose weight.