Chicken breast is a choice for many dieters to supplement protein, but chicken leg is another choice, with rich nutrition and prolonged satiety. (Photo/excerpt from Huffington Post) According to Huffington Post, food not only affects its quality through calories, but also includes protein, fat, fiber and other ingredients. However, many dieters only look at the calorie column on the product nutrition table, ignoring the possible fat content and sodium content. Therefore, here are a few common misunderstandings about low-calorie foods, leaving aside the obsession with calories.
1. Cookies versus nuts
The calorie of a 6-piece graham crackers is about 120 calories, and that of 1 piece 14 pieces of salt-free nuts is about 185 calories. It seems that eating cookies is low in calories. But don't forget that nuts are rich in omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, which can help reduce brain hunger. On the contrary, carbohydrates in biscuits are easy to digest and easier to get hungry.
2. Chicken breast versus chicken leg
Chicken breast is the best source for dieters to supplement protein, because it is the lowest calorie part of chicken. So, can chicken legs be eaten? Similarly, 3 ounces (about 85 grams) of chicken leg meat contains more iron and zinc than chicken breast meat. As for the fat part more than chicken breast, it is only about 1 g more than chicken breast. Proper fat helps to prolong satiety.
3. Low-fat yogurt and coconut milk ice cream
Many yogurt ice creams on the market are under the slogan of low fat, trying to reduce the guilt of people who want to eat dessert ice products but are afraid of being fat. However, low-fat ice cream does not mean low sugar, and the hidden sugar in it will even make you want to eat more and more. Eating a whole bowl will have almost 700 calories!
It is best to choose ordinary ice cream. Half a cup of coconut milk ice cream is about 250 calories, which can satisfy the body's thirst for sugar. Coconut can also provide antioxidant effects like berries, grapes and dark chocolate.