Ratgeber Calories

Lots of people want to get their weight on track but don’t know how to do it. How many calories do I consume – how many do I need? Measurement methods like BMI can help find the answers. Finding your ideal weight is much more complicated, however.

Bye bye, scales!

Whether with a personal trainer or on their own: five people talk about finding their calorie balance with lots of willpower, passion and imagination.

Tips and tricks

Good intentions are one thing – acting on them is another. Tips for achieving our goal with the right attitude, lots of exercise and regular relaxation.

Comparing calories

How many calories in a portion of chips? How many in a portion of rice? And how long must we wash the car for to burn them all off? Food compared.

Fasting or calorie counting? Paths to your ideal weight

Our body weight changes throughout our lives, in part due to our metabolism. Only rarely is our weight exactly what we want it to be. Some people get stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, others eat lots of sugar in order to put on weight but end up failing to do so. Others still become gym bunnies.

The Helsana Ratgeber magazine

The Ratgeber magazine is published twice a year on a specific topic. Each issue centres around background knowledge, tips and inspiration. The articles are straightforward and feature attractive illustrations. All the content is created in collaboration with specialists and experts.

Please note: Ratgeber is not available in English, but in German, French and Italian.

Calories aren’t bad

We need calories – they give us energy. The question is, how many is a healthy amount? The answer depends on various factors such as build, gender, age or level of activity. People who don’t consume vastly more than their required calories not only do something good for their health but also have a better quality of life.

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