Over the years, several “health foods” have been developed that are extremely popular in the diet industry. Take avocado toast, for example, or the trendy almond milk, although they seem healthy and nutritious, they can make it difficult weightloss efforts Registered nutritionist Amy Shapiro and registered dietitian Maria Bella gave their thoughts on various foods.
avocado toast
Amy explained that avocado toast is high in heart-healthy fats.
The NHS recommends that men consume no more than 30g of saturated fat per day and women no more than 20g.
100 g of avocado contains 20 g of fat, of which 5 g are saturated.
But it is important to pay attention to the type of bread on which the avocado is spread.
“If you use whole wheat bread, make sure it has at least five grams of fiber per serving,” Maria said.
There is the thought of eating too much of an ingredient.
Amy said, “People should avoid adding too much avocado to toast when they’re making it.”
Restaurants, in particular, tend to add a whole avocado to a slice of bread instead of the recommended amount of a quarter.
Experts suggest adding other ingredients to avocado toast, such as eggs, smoked salmon, or sunflower seeds to boost the benefits.
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almond milk
Maria said: “The good thing is that it is low in calories. The downside is that it is low in protein.
Almond milk is a great alternative for those who cannot or prefer not to consume dairy.
But while almonds are a good source of protein, almond milk is not.
It is also low in calcium compared to regular milk.
If you’re looking for a low-calorie milk alternative, consider almond milk.
If you are looking for a high calcium or protein content, switch to another type of milk.
Amy also recommends buying unsweetened almond milk because it eliminates added sugars.
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Protein drinks or shakes
Protein shakes can provide a quick form of protein for the body.
Since it is in liquid form, it is digested more quickly by the body, making it fast-acting.
This is good for rebuilding muscles after an intense workout.
If eaten as a meal, protein shakes can “help slow down the digestion of sugars,” Amy said.
But “studies show that chewing solid food sends signals to our hypothalamus, a brain region responsible for satiety and hunger symptoms, that we are full,” Maria told The Daily Mail.
“So if I had to choose between drinking blended products or eating real fruits and vegetables, I would recommend the latter.”
Protein shakes can also make it harder to lose weight.
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