Dr. Eduardo Serrano, M.D. Nutrition is a vast and constantly evolving field of study. It seems like there is a new fad or discovery every week. “Avoid fat. Limit the amount of eggs you eat. Don’t eat red meat.” We’ve all heard simple phrases like these, but in reality, nothing is ever that black and white. Protein contains 4 calories per gram, carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, fat contains 9 calories per gram, and alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. These are concr