empty calorie

Examples (10)

• Alcohol has a lot of empty calories.
• Sugary sodas are a primary source of empty calories in many diets.
• To improve your health, replace snacks high in empty calories with fruits and vegetables.
• Consuming too many empty calories can lead to weight gain without providing essential nutrients.
• That bag of chips might satisfy your craving, but it's mostly just empty calories.
• The nutritionist advised the patient to be mindful of empty calories from processed foods.
• An empty calorie is one that provides energy but very little in the way of vitamins or minerals.
• Many children's breakfast cereals are unfortunately packed with empty calories.
• I'm trying to build muscle, so I avoid foods that are just empty calories.
• While delicious, that doughnut offers little nutritional value beyond its empty calories.