Less But Delicious Calories In The New Year

The first month of the New Year is traditionally a symbol of a new beginning. Some start a new job, others dream of great love, a faster car, an exciting journey, but one thing is certainly true for everyone - the promise that this time, but really, they will get in shape. More movement and fewer calories is a mantra that revolves in the head of anyone who in 2019 sat longer around the table than in the gym. But is this great change in life possible only with a strong will and huge sacrifices in the daily menu?

We know very well from nutrition experts and modern nutritionists that the success of a slim waist is not hidden in the extremes - minimum calories and maximum running on the treadmill in the gym. Such behavior quickly breaks even the strongest will, and the effect, of course, is yo-yo. That's why we looked at the plates of the specialists - exactly the ones who set the rules around the table. And the same, whose menu is full of delicious food. How do they do it? How do they turn tasteless calories into tempting meals in which you lack nothing?

Chocolate in a new way

And the healthiest diet loses its charm if the long list of products lacks a few pieces of chocolate. That's why nutritionists don't ban it, they know how to combine it. The easiest way is to mix 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips with a handful of raw nuts and dried fruits in the form of a snack. 

"You'll get your favorite chocolate bomb without overdoing it, and at the same time you'll benefit from the protein and healthy fat in the nuts," said nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix.

The most important thing is to choose the mix of nuts and dried fruits - preferably raw or dried, roasted nuts and fruits without added sugar.

Chips, but from kale

Replacing starchy carbohydrates in chips, tortillas and crunchy snacks with green leafy vegetables can drive hundreds of calories out of your daily diet . They are extremely useful and have long been more than just a base for salads. 

Kale chips are one of the most popular representatives in this dietary adventure. Its leaves are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B9, C, E and K, as well as magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. And it is very easy to prepare - a bowl of kale is mixed with two tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt.

New life for cottage cheese

Most often in the recipes of nutritionists greasy, creamy cheeses give way to cottage cheese. It is extremely suitable for achieving new and better eating habits. It can also be an excellent substitute for mayonnaise in all recipes. Nutritionists are adamant that replacing full-fat ricotta cheese, for example, with low-fat cottage cheese not only reduces the total fat and calories in a dish, but also preserves the taste.

Salad additives

Salad is the first food that people "catch" when they start a diet. But, adding lavish and often greasy, dressings and additives, they turn it into a calorie bomb. 

The right combination of the perfect salad is locked in three words: taste, texture and color. All this can be achieved by adding a portion of crispy nuts or half an avocado to fresh vegetables for more creaminess. And vinaigrette dressing is the easiest way to flavor a salad without getting the calories out of control.

Goodbye butter!

Avocado is the hidden trump card in the sleeve of every nutritionist. Why? Because replacing two tablespoons of butter with two tablespoons of avocado puree not only saves over 200 calories, but also reduces saturated fat by 14 grams. This is an excellent option for "lowering" calories from the menu, and as we know, avocados are extremely good for the heart.

Another trick to add flavor to cooked healthy meals is to replace the butter with vegetable broth. It is the perfect addition to recipes with quinoa, oatmeal, and can be the basis for low-calorie sauces. What do we gain? The fantastic 120 calories are hidden in just one tablespoon of butter.