We’re all too familiar with the ‘calories in, calories out’ mindset when it comes to weight loss.
But do you know how much activity it takes to burn off those deceptively high calorie ‘healthy treats’?
According to Budget Direct, to burn off a simple serving of 150g packaged fruit and nuts, you’ll need to undertake at least 45-minutes of moving heavy household items plus another 25-minutes of moving lighter items.
We’re all too familiar with the saying calories in, calories out when it comes to weight loss. But do you actually know how much activity it takes to burn off those ‘healthy treats’?
That’s a whole hour and ten minutes of activity added to your list just for eating those nuts.
Think sultanas are an easy-go-to snack which you’ll burn off in no time?
Think again. In order to burn this sugar-filled snack, you’ll need to undertake at least 45 minutes of mopping the floor plus 25-minutes of putting household items away to burn off 80g.
If you want a less calorific option, then it’s better to chomp on some grapes instead which would be only 110 calories as opposed to 246.
In order to burn this sugar-filled snack, you’ll need to undertake at least 45 minutes of mopping the floor plus 25-minutes of putting household items away to burn off 80g
hummus may seem like a lighter option when it comes to snacking, there’s a fair bit of work in burning it off
And while hummus may seem like a lighter option when it comes to snacking, there’s a fair bit of work in burning it off.
If you do 27 minutes of lawn mowing plus 13 minutes of hedge trimming, you’ll work off 110g.
Another suggestion would be to serve yourself just a few tablespoons with celery and cut the calories down to just 75.
Muesli bars are another deceptive snack. A 45g bar comes in at a whopping 184 calories which means a whole 100 minutes of cleaning.
Eating raw nuts would be a lighter option as the sugar content is far less.
Chia seeds is another ‘healthy option’ we tend to sprinkle on our smoothies and breakfast in abundance.
Just 30g equals 119 calories which equates to at least 50 minutes of making beds, ironing and doing the washing
But just 30g equals 119 calories which equates to at least 50 minutes of making beds, ironing and doing the washing.
Try sprinkling just 15g on your smoothie to cut down the calories.
Rice cakes are thought to be the go-to healthy snack, but a 100g serving equates to a massive 392 calories, which means you’ll have to spend at least 2 hours of activity burning them off.
If you must have a rice cake, limit yourself to just one and you’ll have to spend a lot less time running round.
Rice cakes are thought to be the go-to healthy snack, but a 100g serving equates to a massive 392 calories, which means you’ll have to spend at least 2 hours of activity burning them off
