Calories

There are sometimes theories that are obviously not really true. One of them is the statement “One calorie equals one calorie”. Whether a calorie comes from carbohydrates, fats or proteins, it is supposed to have the same effect on body weight. For this to be true, carbohydrates, fats and proteins would have to trigger the same reactions in the body. However, this is demonstrably not the case. For example, protein increases calorie consumption after a meal more than carbohydrates or fats.