Which dinner is better for you? Dietitian shares photos of almost identical meals – but one has almost 300 calories more than the other
- Dietitian reveals how simple exchanges can make a big difference in calorie intake
- Savina Rego shared a photo of almost identical chicken sandwiches with rice
- She said changing ingredients could reduce 750 to 460 calories
A dietitian explained why adjusting your diet with simple food changes can make a big difference to your calorie intake.
Savina Rego – known as The Savvy Dietitian – shared a picture of her similar chicken stir-fry with rice and vegetables – but one contains 290 calories more.
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 you see the difference? A dietitian explained why adjusting your diet with simple food changes can make a big difference to your calorie intake (pictured: two different versions of a chicken stirrer)
The 750-calorie left-wing meal includes one-and-a-half cups of basmati rice, 350 grams of stir-fried chicken and half a cup of vegetables – all cooked with a pre-made bottle sauce.
While the 460-calorie meal on the right contains half a cup of basmati rice, 200 grams of chicken, one stuffed cup of vegetables such as carrots, snow peas, red onion and paprika.
The stir-fry was cooked in a homemade sauce containing soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger and garlic.
“Of course there are some ingredient exchanges that you can throw into the mix with a little understanding about reading labels and nutrition, but it really comes down to your portions,” Savina wrote on Instagram.
“There is no such thing as a standard for all health and nutrition. The section that is suitable for you depends on a number of different factors (age, gender, physical activity, medical conditions, etc.).
“The image emphasizes the importance of portion control for everyday meals, especially if you are more sedentary or if you suffer from a chronic condition.”
Savina Rego (pictured) said that just making a few 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 make the dish from 750 to 460 calories reduce.
Savina said one of the common requests she receives from her followers is to share ‘healthy recipes’.
‘Reality is’ healthy’ means something different for everyone for different reasons. Healthy is subjective, ‘she said.
‘The truth is, you do not need a’ healthy ‘recipe. You can eat absolutely anything you like. The most important thing is to consume it in the section that works for you. ‘
Many praised her for sharing her comparisons, and one woman said she now feels ‘fuller and less bloated’ after reducing her rice, pasta and potato portions while increasing her vegetable intake.