How To Process Healthy And Low Calorie Foods

JAKARTA - In an effort to maintain ideal weight, it is not only the type of food that needs to be considered, but also how to process it. The cooking process and selection of ingredients can significantly affect the calorie content, fat, and nutritional value of the food consumed.

Using cooking methods such as boiling, steaming, or roasting often produces dishes that are lower in calories than frying. In addition, choosing fresh ingredients and minimal preservatives can help the body obtain more optimal nutrition without additional hidden calories.

According to the Hindustan Times Khushi Chhabra page, a holistic health nutritionist and an Indian-based diabetes educator explain the types of food ingredients, how to cut, and the cooking method can affect the number of calories that enter the body.

By understanding this, one can make a smarter choice of eating and is in accordance with the objectives of weight management.

Chhabra insists, there is no 'either' or 'bad' food. Every food has its own role depending on a person's calorie needs and fitness targets. No magic foods instantly increase or lose weight. It all depends on the total calories and portions consumed," he said.

For example, chicken pieces such as the chest, thighs, or wings have different levels of fat and calories. This makes each cut have a different effect on weight, whether it is in a reduced phase or increasing weight.

Chicken chests are often the main choice for those who want to lose weight, because they are low in fat and calories but still high in protein. On the other hand, chicken thighs contain more fat so they are suitable for those who want to increase muscle mass or are in the calori surplus phase.

Not only chickens, but how to process potatoes can also determine the calorie content and its effects on the body. Boiled potatoes give a relatively low feeling of saturation with calories, making it a good choice for those who want to burn fat. However, when fried, potatoes will absorb oil and increase calorie density, which has the potential to trigger weight gain.

The same applies to eggs. Egg whites are protein-rich but low in calories, making them ideal for a low-calorie diet or energy deficit phase. While whole eggs contain additional healthy fats from the yellows, which are appropriate for those who want to maintain or increase weight.

Coffee is also a simple example of how additional ingredients can change the calorie value. Black coffee does not contain almost calories, but the addition of sugar, cream, or sweet pluses can turn it into high-calorie and fat drinks.

Chhabra also recommends fresh Greek yogurt as a good source of protein as well as low calories. However, he reminded to be careful of taste yogurt or fruit yogurt which often contains additional artificial sugar and sweeteners, which could actually thwart efforts to lose weight.