Tala_Calories

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00:00A calorie is not just a calorie.

00:01On paper, 20 calories should equal 20 calories.

00:05But, your body doesn't treat them the same.

00:07Calories from protein keeps you full for longer and increases your metabolism.

00:10Let's imagine this is protein and this is sugar.

00:13Your body spends much more energy to break down protein

00:16than the amount it needs to break down sugar.

00:18This is called the thermic effect of food.

00:20So counting calories alone misses the big picture.

00:23Quality, type of food, and how your body reacts

00:26matters more than just the number.