5 effortless food swaps that can help you lose weight

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Weight loss is one of the most talked about topics of all time. Many often fall into fad diets in order to get quick results. But for lasting weight loss, you need to combine a healthy diet with the exercises that are right for you. Making a few small changes in your daily food choices can also improve the results of your weight loss journey. You can just make smart changes to your diet that can lower your overall calorie intake. Certain foods are loaded with hidden calories and sugar that can further affect your weight loss goals. In one of the Instagram posts, nutritionist Lovneet Batra sheds light on the same. She shares some food swaps that can help with weight loss. Let’s take a look at these below.

Weight Loss: The Food Swaps You Need To Make Today!

“Wouldn’t it be great if substituting healthier, lower calorie foods or eating a smarter portion can do the trick?” his message reads.

1. Aam panna on diet soda

Sodas are loaded with added sugar and empty calories. According to Batra, “artificially sweetened drinks interfere with weight regulation mechanisms, disrupt the balance of gut bacteria and impair blood sugar regulation.” While a cool glass of aam panna helps reduce electrolyte deficiency and prevent heatstroke. You can prepare the aam panna with simple ingredients at home.

Weight loss: sodas are loaded with added sugar which can cause you to gain weight
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2. Lauki hazelnut kheer on kheer

The pastries are high in refined flour, sugar and trans fat. So, to conquer those cravings for something sweet, grab a bowl of kheer. The gourd is rich in dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble. The nutritionist adds that lauki, when combined with milk, provides protein, making it a low glycemic index food for diabetics. Add a few nuts on top and dig in!

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3. Homemade chutneys on ready-to-use sauces

Sauces are a hidden source of salt or sugar, and sometimes unhealthy fats as well. Therefore, it is time to prepare a delicious chutney with all-natural ingredients. Homemade chutneys are packed with micronutrients that are good for gut health and can aid digestion. As a result, you will notice a better metabolism.

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4. Steel cut oats over instant oats

In case of delay, instant oats may be your first choice. But are they really healthy? Instant oats contain added sugar or salt as well as some chemicals. On the other hand, steel cut oats are full of soluble fiber, which helps you stay fuller for longer. Foods high in fiber keep hunger pangs at bay and make you lose weight.

You can have oats as a snack to beat hunger
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5. Homemade butter on ready-to-use butter

So far, you may be aware of the importance of healthy fats. “Market-made butter contains trans fats and is high in sodium, while homemade butter contains healthy fats, which help mobilize stubborn body fat. Nevertheless, it should be consumed in moderate amounts,” adds Batra.

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Try these small changes to see effective results. Along with this, make healthier choices in your overall diet and stay active for effective results.

(Lovneet Batra is a Delhi-based nutritionist)

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