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Give the Gift of Health

The CalorieKing Blog gives suggestions for healthy gift giving.

Reader Question Answered: Fall/Winter Workouts

The CalorieKing Blog tackles a reader question - where should I exercise?

Ten Tips on Cancer Prevention

The CalorieKing Blog remembers National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with ten tips on cancer prevention.

Going Gluten Free Isn’t a Weight Loss Diet

It’s easy for fans to think that celebs who are going gluten free are doing so to lose weight and may follow along hoping to shed pounds themselves. To set the record straight, going gluten free is not a weight loss diet. The CalorieKing Blog will explain.

How to Beat the Freshman 15

Just about everyone has heard about the dreaded “Freshman 15” – the phenomenon that sees many students gain anywhere from three to fifteen pounds. Why does it happen and how can we help prevent it? The CalorieKing Blog will take a look.

Don’t Forget a Little Exercise While on Vacation!

We often focus so much on food – counting our calories and portion control that we may forget exercise is an important part of the mix when looking at getting and staying healthy. Fitting in a little exercise even while on vacation is probably a lot easier than you think. CalorieKing has some tips to consider.

CalorieKing’s Summertime Drinks Calories Guide

Summertime is here and as we look for a beverage to sip to beat the heat it is important to remember that not all beverages are calorie and fat free! If you are drinking anything other than water, make sure to check the calories present in your favorite beverage or alcoholic drink in our CalorieKing Summertime Drinks Calorie Guide so you can plan for it in your daily calorie count.

When to Exercise: Consistency is Key!

Many people debate the best time of day to exercise – is one time or another better for calorie burn? The truth is most sources agree there is no significant data that shows the time of day a person exercises makes a difference in the efficiency calorie burn. The main concern is finding a time that feels right for you and sticking with it. Learn more about when to exercise from the CalorieKing Blog.

Wendy’s 30 Day Challenge

The CalorieKing Blog would like to give a warm welcome to Wendy Post, a CK Staffer who is passionate about healthy living! She's got fitness on the mind this month and would love to tackle it with you!

How Much Do You Know About Strokes?

On average every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in America. Despite the toll it takes on our society many of us don’t know what they are or what the warning signs might be. Let’s get [...]