6 foods everyone mistakenly thinks are low in calories
'28.09.2020'
Source: Obozrevatel
According to nutritionist Rosa Maria Espinosa, choosing a “healthy” product, people may forget that it may contain excess sugar, salt, preservatives and other harmful ingredients. Obozrevatel... The specialist has listed six of the most popular such products.
Muesli
Muesli often contains added sugar, so when buying a product it is worth checking the label and choosing muesli without sugar or with little or no sugar, and it is best to prepare it at home with oatmeal, nuts and dried fruit.
Flakes
When choosing breakfast cereals, you need to carefully study the composition. For example, many cereals are high in calories because they contain a lot of added sugar. At the same time, the manufacturer presents them as a whole grain product, which is actually not true, since they do not have fiber. Your dietitian recommends looking at other snacking options, such as cereal bars, hard-boiled eggs, natural unsweetened yogurt, fruit, or a piece of white cheese.
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Fruit juice
According to research, eating more than five servings of smoothies per week can affect the risk of cardiovascular disease, as they contain sugar without fiber, which causes the body to release insulin very quickly, the specialist emphasizes. Eat the fruit whole or make a smoothie at home.
Tomato paste
Store-bought tomato paste often contains a lot of sugar. Therefore, it is better to cook it at home and add it to dishes with the confidence that it is nutritious on the table.
Dried fruits
Dried fruits do not need to be completely eliminated from the diet, however, it is important to remember that it is better to consume natural fruits. So, for example, as noted by nutrition coach Susana Leon, 150 g of a fresh apple contains about 60 calories, and a dried apple - about 365.
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Balsamic and soy vinegar
100 ml of balsamic vinegar contains 110 calories, and 100 g contains 22 g of sugar. Soy vinegar has 100 calories per 275 grams. In addition, many ready-made soy sauces are high in salt. Therefore, it is recommended to always read the information on the label and choose healthy foods.
