Which dinner is best for you? The dietitian shares photos of almost identical meals, but one has almost 300 CALORIES more than the other
- The dietitian reveals how simple exchanges can make a big difference in calorie intake
- Savina Rego shared an image of almost identical chicken chips with rice
- He said making changes to the ingredients can reduce the dish from 750 to 460 calories
A dietitian has explained why adjusting your diet with simple food exchanges can make a big difference in calorie intake.
Savina Rego, known as The Savvy Dietitian, shared a picture of her similar chicken fries with rice and vegetables, but one contains 290 more calories.
The Perth health expert said reducing the portion size of chicken and basmati rice, doubling the amount of vegetables and making your own sauce can reduce a dish from 750 to 460 calories.
Can the difference be detected? A dietitian has explained why adjusting your diet with simple food exchanges can make a big difference in calorie intake (pictured: two different versions of a chicken stir-fry)
The food on the left, with 750 calories, contains one and a half cups of basmati rice, 350 grams of fried chicken and half a cup of vegetables, all cooked with a prepared bottle sauce.
While the right meal with 460 calories contains half a cup of basmati rice, 200 grams of chicken, a cup of vegetables such as carrots, snow peas, red onion and red pepper.
The stir-fry was cooked in a homemade sauce that contained soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger and garlic.
“Sure there are some ingredient exchanges you can add to the mix with some understanding of label reading and nutrition, but it really comes down to your portions,” Savina wrote on Instagram.
“There is no single approach to health and nutrition. The portion that suits you best will depend on several factors (age, gender, physical activity, medical conditions, etc.).
“The image highlights the importance of portion control for daily meals, especially if you are more sedentary or if you live with a chronic illness.”
Savina Rego (pictured) said making some changes to the ingredients, such as reducing the portion size of chicken and basmati rice, doubling the amount of vegetables and making your own sauce can reduce the dish from 750 to 460 calories.
Savina said one of the usual requests she receives from her followers is to share “healthy recipes.”
“Reality is ‘healthy’ means something different to everyone for many different reasons. Healthy is subjective,” he said.
The truth is, you don’t need a “healthy” recipe. You can eat absolutely anything you want. The most important thing is to consume it in the portion that works for you.
Many praised her for sharing her comparisons, with one woman saying she now feels “fuller and less swollen” after reducing her portions of rice, pasta and potatoes while increasing her vegetable intake.