Tag: Calories burned cooking

According to Harvard Health, a 155-pound person can burn about 70 calories during 30 minutes of basic food preparation. This surprising number prompts the question: how many calories do you lose from cooking, both in the food and your body?

According to research from Harvard Health Publishing, a 155-pound person can burn approximately 70 calories during 30 minutes of basic cooking. This might seem small, but it highlights that daily activities like cooking are a form of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) that contributes to your overall daily calorie expenditure.