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See The Calories Add Up with Create-A-Meal!

At CalorieKing, our mission is to make it easy for people to learn how to change their habits and make healthy living choices by providing the innovative ways to access our trusted food database, expert advice and knowledge-based weight loss program. We hope you'll enjoy Create-a-Meal, the latest addition to our collection of unique and easy-to-use tools.

Springtime Holiday Recipe Makeovers

The start of spring often brings families together to celebrate. Whether it is Easter or another family gathering you CAN enjoy good food.  We have a wide range of CalorieKing recipe makeovers for holiday brunches, lunches and everything in between.

Smart DIY Snack Packs

It’s 10am, breakfast has come and gone and lunch is still miles away… You’re tempted to grab a snack, but you think should just ‘tough it out’ and wait till lunch. Munching on a muffin would be an unhealthy choice, but a healthy snack is a powerful tool in losing weight and staying healthy. A [...]

Healthy Breakfasts – Key to Your Child’s Health

March is National Nutrition Awareness Month and this week also kicks off National School Breakfast Awareness Week. Breakfast is an important meal for everyone – but the role it plays in your child’s day is in the spotlight this week. CalorieKing will show you why and suggest some recipe options that might work for busy families on the go.

Show Your Love Without the Calories!

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic dinners and chocolates. If you’ve pledged to work on a healthy lifestyle, be careful not to turn your love into love handles this holiday! If you or your Valentine are unlikely to stop at one or two and could demolish a whole box in a sitting, make this Valentine’s Day about showing your love without the calories. CalorieKing.com has some helpful tips to consider.

CalorieKing’s Guide to Valentine’s Day Candy

CalorieKing has pulled together a listing of some of the most popular candy available for Valentine's Day. If you receive some chocolates - don't panic! Consult our guide and remember your portion control. Spread out your enjoyment of your holiday candy over several days and make sure you figure the calories in to your daily plan. It's that simple!

CalorieKing’s Valentine’s Day Meal Makeover

If your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day is a quiet, romantic meal at home then these CalorieKing recipe makeovers are for you. You can cook an entire meal – including dessert – and not feel guilty.

CalorieKing’s Super Bowl Recipe Makeovers

There’s no reason to be afraid of Super Bowl Sunday with these CalorieKing healthy makeovers of popular game time snacks! If you are hosting a party or have signed up to bring a dish to a friend’s house we’ve got some great alternatives!

Fending Off Diet Saboteurs and Saying No!

If you have difficulty saying no, especially, when people offer you food, you are not alone. It’s a problem for many people. It’s especially problematic at parties or other events where it’s a ritual Fending off diet saboteurs and saying no.to accompany the event with large quantities of food and drinks. A Super Bowl party is a prime example. It’s unthinkable to watch the big game without lots of food everywhere. So, be prepared.

Dealing with Weight Loss Plateaus

The weight loss plateau is one of the toughest challenges facing those on a weight loss journey.  It is so disheartening to feel like you have been doing everything right – eating healthy, staying fit and avoiding temptation – and yet the scale has stopped moving. What is going on here?? As Allan Borushek explains, [...]