Restoring a Healthful Caloric Balance

Concentrating on fruits and vegetables can pay dividends immediately. The average vegetable serving is only 50 calories and the average fruit serving is only 70 calories, while the average serving of refined carbohydrates such as potatos, rice, pasta, bread, bagels, or cakes is more than 200 calories. Considering that you have to run 3 miles in 30 minutes to burn off the calories in a medium potato and bicycle 8 miles in 30 minutes to burn off the calories in a donut, minimizing your caloric intake from these types of refined carbohydrates can help you maximize the effects of regular exercise.