A simple way to estimate your daily energy needs is to use an online calorie calculator, such as the Daily Energy Requirements Calculator by Eat for Health: Daily energy requirements calculator | Eat For Health.
It’s important to remember that with any online calculator this is an estimation and not perfect. It estimates your energy needs based on your age, gender, weight, height and activity level. It does not know your full story, and they can’t account for everything that makes your body unique.
Many factors influence how much food and energy your body needs each day, including:
- Genetics
- Metabolism
- Age
- Health conditions
- Medications
- Lifestyle factors
This means two people with the same numbers on paper may still need very different amounts of food. Your own hunger levels, energy and overall wellbeing are the most reliable guides.
Fresh Start is about eating well without restrictions, offering balanced, nutrient-rich meals built around wholegrains, lean proteins and vegetables, with key nutrients carefully monitored. Full nutritional information is available and options like Mediterranean, High Protein and Calorie-Controlled let you choose what fits your goals without cutting out major food groups. While our Calorie-Controlled meals offer structure, we don’t encourage strict calorie counting; instead, eat mindfully, enjoy your meals, listen to your body and use calorie ranges as gentle guidance while still feeling nourished, satisfied and free to enjoy food positively.
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