Weight loss – drink guide

When most people think about weight loss, they automatically think about food. What can and can’t they eat. But one area that always gets overlooked is drinks and fluids. Now whilst many diets will advise you to drink more fluids during this time, they never really advise on which fluids to drink.
Of course water is always the number one recommendation: low in sugar, calories and 100% natural, there is nothing you cannot gain from water which isn’t positive.

But other fluids, will get called ‘no, no’s’ with no clear indication as to why they are not allowed.

For this reason we have chosen to explore all our favourite drinks, to ascertain which ones you can still take whilst you are trying to lose weight.

And to do this, we have gathered all their calorie readings, so that you can see exactly what you are drinking in one cup/glass.

Coffee with whole milk (220ml cup): 15.4 calories with 0.9g of fat, 1.1g of carbohydrates and protein

Coke (330ml can): 139 calories and 33g of carbohydrates

Orange Juice (200 ml glass): 88 calories, 19.8g carbohydrates and 1.2g protein

Tea with whole milk (100ml): 10.8 calories, 1.5g carbohydrates, 1.2g protein and 0.2g fat.

Half a pint of beer: 70-110 calories depending on the type

125ml wine: 85-120 calories

Spirits (50ml) – whiskey, gin or vodka: 120-140 calories

And these are just a sample of the calories you could be consuming every day without even realising it.

But as you can see, even 5 cups of tea can mount up to 54 calories. Calories which you have ingested without a single thought.

So what can you take from the above figures? The answer is simple.

To effectively lose weight you need to be aware of everything, even what you drink.

Saying this we are not telling you to cut out any one of these from your lives, but to drink them in moderation. Especially soft drinks and alcohol. They may taste nicer, but they taste nicer for a reason.

Weight loss cooking tips

Losing weight doesn’t have to be dull and boring. Nor does it have to spell the end to your favourite meals. In most cases it is all about making substitutions with your ingredients, which is achievable whilst still creating delicious dishes.
Now most of the following tips are pretty straight forward, and will not make much of a difference to your food preparations, but some will prove more time consuming than others.

Don’t worry. We have thought of everything to make this entire process easier, and once you have given it a try you’ll soon be losing weight the fun way – eating appetising mouth-watering meals, at a fraction of the calories.

So let’s get started. We are confident that within these tips you’ll find one to suit you and your weight loss management plan in no time.

1. Beef – by rinsing it down in hot water (once you have drained and browned it), you can reduce its fat content by 50% without affecting its flavour.
2. Substitute chicken broth for butter in all your pasta, rice and stuffing dishes
3. Forget using oil and replace it with chicken/ beef broth or wine. Here you’ll gain extra flavour without the added fat.
4. Use fruit juice, salad dressing or wine in your marinades instead of oil. This extra acidic taste will increase the taste whilst reducing the fat
5. In pasta dishes use soft cheeses such as cottage cheese instead of full cheese.
6. Swap mozzarella cheese for cheddar cheese. This will cut its fat and calorie content by half.
7. Bake instead of deep frying. To do this simply add a beaten egg to your food and put them in a plastic bag. To coat them, roll the pieces in bread crumbs and add them to a baking tray. By doing so you will still be able to experience crispy coated meat and food, whilst reducing the fat that can be added by deep frying.
8. Use skimmed milk instead of whole. This will save you on a whole 8g of fat in one glass
9. In your cakes, muffins and brownies, use yoghurt instead of oil. This will add nutritional value, whilst cutting down on the fat.
10. Use 2 egg whites instead of 1 whole egg.

And then just keep a record of all your ingredient changes. Above are just 10 of the most common ones weight loss systems will tell you to use, but there are many more techniques that you can incorporate into your meals.

Whether they are ingredient substitutions or a complete recipe rewrite, it is possible to enjoy your favourite foods without having to worry about their fat or calorie content.

So give them a try and see which tips work best for you. You might be surprised by how much more you enjoy your healthier version.

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