- The OCU advises consumers that to lose weight it is better to choose a varied and healthy diet, to opt for the intake of light foods, which may contain less fat and sugar but do not always provide fewer calories. Fresh vegetables and fruits and unprocessed foods added to a healthy life will be much more effective.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has recalled that it is a mistake to think that light products they can help us lose weight decisively, and remember that the most important thing is to follow a healthy and varied diet: rich in fruits, legumes and vegetables, and where fresh, unprocessed foods are prioritized.
While light foods guarantee at least 30% less sugar or fat than a similar product, this does not necessarily imply that calorie reduction is similar. For example, a bag of light chips has on average only 17% fewer calories than a normal bag.
Besides, light products they usually come from caloric foods, so they will usually remain so. Despite some caloric reduction, a serving of light semi-cured cheese (60 grams) has an average of 174 kcal, the same as a serving of light cookies (40 grams); while a serving of light jam (25 grams) has 37 kcal.
On the other hand, remember that many light foods are ultra-processed products with a high content of salt and additives, especially pastries and sauces. Therefore, in these cases, “this type of food should represent only a small part of the usual diet.”
OCU also advises that exercising a little every day also helps to lose weight, as well as helping to improve physical and mental health.