A slim figure depends not only on genetics and regular exercise, but also on proper nutrition. The consumption of dietary products helps to control weight and at the same time saturate the body with many beneficial substances.
Top 6 diet foods
The first place among dietary products is deservedly occupied by various greens. Parsley, dill, arugula, lettuce, green onions, basil and other similar herbs are practically calorie-free. Meanwhile, the benefits of them are enormous - they saturate the body with a mass of vitamins and microelements, have a beneficial effect on cardiac activity and kidney function, and improve metabolism.
In second place are vegetables: cucumbers, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, pumpkin, cabbage and artichokes. They contain a large amount of nutrients, improve bowel function due to their high fiber content, have diuretic properties and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. At the same time, these products are considered one of the lowest in calories, so they are often included in the menu of various diets.
The third place is given to berries and fruits, the regular consumption of which has a beneficial effect on the figure and health in general. For weight loss, for example, it is useful to replace an evening meal with a few slices of juicy watermelon or a couple of delicious apples. The first contains practically one water, well, and apples are considered the most dietary fruits - in 100 g of this product there are only 40-45 kcal.
In fourth place are seafood, among which seaweed contains the least calories - only 25 kcal per 100 g of this extremely healthy product. And the calorie content of fish depends on its variety and method of preparation. In baked pollock, for example, about 55 kcal, and in pike perch or pike - 65 kcal. At the same time, fish contains many trace elements and essential amino acids. In addition, seafood is much easier for the body to digest than meat.
Fifth place is shared by low-fat dairy products. 100 g of low-fat cottage cheese, for example, contains about 110 kcal, and the same amount of yogurt contains 95 kcal. They are especially useful for breakfast. But it is better to refuse sweet curds or sweets.
White chicken meat closes the list of the lowest-calorie foods. Boiled or baked chicken breast is not in vain recommended for consumption by nutritionists - there are only 134 kcal per 100 g of such meat. Meanwhile, this product is extremely nutritious and contains a lot of protein, iron, magnesium and zinc necessary for the body.
In order not to gain weight, it is advisable to eat chicken breast with a salad of herbs or vegetables. But it is advisable to cook it without adding oil.
Healthy dietary meal
To prepare a tasty, satisfying and at the same time dietary meal, you will need:
- 150 g chicken fillet;
- 2 tomatoes;
- 1 shallots;
- a pinch of cilantro;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of olive oil;
- salt and black pepper to taste.
Instead of cilantro, you can use any other greens in unlimited quantities.
Salt and pepper the chicken fillet, wrap in foil and bake in a preheated oven until tender. Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and shallots, mix them in a salad bowl, add cilantro, chopped garlic and salt. Season the salad with olive oil and serve as a side dish with baked chicken fillet.
