Empty calories – what is it?
- “Empty” calories are a slang term for calories from foods that are very low in nutrients.
- These include, for example, chips, sweets, and white flour products. They contain only a few vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fatty acids.
- If you want to lose weight, you should eat nutrient-rich foods that are low in calories.
- These include example, vegetables, legumes, low-fat dairy products, and lean meat.