Does any one keep track of how many calories they consume?

Question

i was wondering how you count stuff that you use in cooking... for instance, if your making a stir fry, do you add in the calories from all the oil you use to cook?

this might be a dumb question... i was hoping in cooking though that maybe some of the oil sort of evaporates... but i guess it gets absorbed in the veggies and it counts then huh?

thanks. i know it's not a strictly veg question but this section is more active then the other cooking sections...

Answer 1

Yes, it does count and you're right, the oil gets absorbed into the food.

Either use less of what you're normally using, or you can use some cooking sprays (adds a trivial amount of calories/fat) or vegetable broth instead. I actually use Imagine's No-chicken broth (sometimes by itself and sometimes with canola or olive oil). Love the flavor and it's great for stir-frys, plus it virtually calorie free compared to oil!

Answer 2

Yes..you add the calories from oil.

Answer 3

check and see what it says raw and cooked and how many calories per pot or per sevings and then you add it up, on average i woman consumes 1,500 no more unless she is pregnant then you need 2,000  eg 1 egg raw 30 calories if it is fried in olive oil its 100 calories THIS IS JUST A GUIDE LINE.

Answer 4

You can use a low fat spray oil for stir frys. If it feels a little dry add water a bit into the cooking to keep everything moist and prevent burning.

Answer 5

I used to actually count the calories before but not anymore. I'm pretty  familiar with what's good and what's not so I moderate what I put in my food. I stay away or limit the obvious, fats, oils, sugars etc. But in general, I am comfortable cooking with what the dish calls for. I just eat less if I know it is relatively high in calories.