JAKARTA - Want to lose weight? Reducing calories and maintaining a calorie deficit is the main key in the weight loss process. But don't worry, you can still enjoy your favorite food with a healthier version, without feeling offended.
Here are 8 popular food alternatives that can help you maintain a healthier diet, according to Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Certified Sports Diet Expert, as reported by VOI from the Eat This page, Not That! on Tuesday, February 11.
1. Change White Rice with Nasi Kembang Kol
Menurkar nasi putih dengan nasi kembang kol bisa menghematkan banyak calori dan menambah seber.
"Culi fireworks are very low in calories and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, cauliflower rice also reduces the amount of carbohydrates consumed compared to white rice," said Collingwood.
2. Choose Grilled Chicken instead of Fried Chicken
Grilled chicken is much healthier than fried chicken because it removes excess oil and fat.
"Fried chicken absorbs a lot of oil in its coating, so roasting the chicken chest without skin is a healthier choice because it reduces calories and fat," explained Collingwood.
3.Use Avocado as a substitute for Mayones
Using avocado as a substitute for Mayones not only reduces calories but also adds healthy fats.
"Avocados are botanically fruit and contain fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, and magnesium," said Collingwood.
4. Drink Black Coffee instead of Sweet Drinks
Replacing coffee milk or sweet drinks with black coffee can cut additional sugar and high-calorie creams.
"Kaliori dan kandungan sugar bisa meningkat sangat cepat saat Anda mulai menambahkanfermi ringan ke dalam minuman kopi Anda," kata Collingwood.
"If you want a little extra taste, choose a little milk, but avoid sweet dumplings. Black coffee itself almost doesn't contain calories," he continued.
5. Eat Popcorn instead of Chips
Sedang ingin snackan serensi dan seras? Popcorn tanpa butter adalah alternatif rendah kari dan seber dibandingkan chips.
"Popcorn is a food with a large volume. You can enjoy 3 cups of popcorn without butter with less than 100 calories, plus 3 grams of fiber and protein!" said Collingwood.
"As whole grains, popcorn also contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Meanwhile, chips contain high fats and calories, even a handful of them can add a lot of calories and unhealthy fats," he continued.
6. Selectputation of water rather than soda
Replacing sweet soda with spaced water removes empty calories from additional sugar.
"Basically, soda is only water with carbonation. Some brands may add a little taste or sodium, but the amount is usually very small. Meanwhile, regular soda is full of additional sugar that doesn't provide a feeling of fullness like solid food," Collingwood explained.
7. Use Pisang Tumbuk As A Substitute For Mentega
Use impacted bananas as a substitute for butter when making cakes. This helps maintain the moisture of the cake while reducing fat and calories.
"The masher can be a very good substitute for butter or oil in several cake recipes. In addition, you also get the nutritional benefits of bananas, such as fiber and potassium," explained Collingwood.
8. Choose Mi Zucchini rather than Pasta
Mi zucchini, or often called zioodles, can help lower calorie intake without sacrificing food texture.
"Using zucchini as noodles can significantly cut the number of carbohydrates and calories, but it can still be enjoyed with your favorite sauce. Mix it with non-fat protein for healthy dishes," Collingwood suggested.
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