It's not always easy to choose the right ingredients to lose a few centimeters from your waistline before summer. Alexandra Murcier, dietitian-nutritionist, gives us some informed advice on this subject.
In the evening, many of us lack the time, energy and creativity to prepare delicious, quick and balanced dishes. A task that becomes complicated when you want to lose weight: which everyday products to prioritize? How to combine slimming, pleasure and balance? Our nutrition expert answers you.
The 8 ingredients to always have in your fridge
Does it need to be repeated? There is no “magic formula” for losing weight. However, a healthy lifestyle, including regular sports practice and a balanced diet, helps promote weight loss. In addition, certain ingredients can give you a boost on the scale… These are the following products:
- Frozen vegetables: “THE vegetableslike the fried Picard ones for example, have a low energy density and this alternative allows you to still eat vegetables even if you don't have anything fresh. believes the nutrition expert.
- Legumes: “Lentils, chickpeas, etc. have a lower glycemic index than starchy foods and are a good source of plant-based proteins.“, assures Alexandra Murcier.
- Little Swiss: “They are rich in proteins and cheaper than skyrs”, confides the dietitian.
- Natural yogurts : “They are ideal for preparing light sauces”, assures the specialist.
- Soy cream : “It can replace fresh cream in preparations and contains less lipids“, reveals Alexandra Murcier.
- Lemon juice : “It allows you to lengthen vinaigrettes“, confides the nutrition expert.
- Apple cider vinegar : “It balances blood sugar and does not contain sugar like balsamic vinegar. underlines the nutritionist.
- Of the eggs : “Eggs are an excellent source of protein. They keep well and are very easy to cook. indicates the specialist.
What cooking methods should you prefer?
Always favor cooking methods that preserve the flavor of foods while reducing the addition of fats and calories, such as:
- Steam cooking: it preserves the nutrients of vegetables, fish and lean meats without adding fat.
- The barbecues : it allows you to cook meat, fish and vegetables with little or no added fat. Use herbs and spices to season everything together.
- Baking : In particular, it allows you to roast vegetables without needing to add a lot of fat. Fish, like salmon, can also be prepared in foil with fresh herbs.
You now know what to do to get back in shape a few weeks before summer!
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