After losing 18 pounds, it was found that for dinner, avoid two main dishes and eat one more "clean carbohydrates"

At six o'clock in the evening, Xiaomei in the office declined her colleague's invitation to dinner for the Nth time. Since she lost 18 pounds in three months, she has become a "weight loss textbook" for the company. Many people ask her for her secret, but she always gives a mysterious smile and says, "Actually, she changed the choice of main course for dinner..." Today, let's uncover those dinner traps that make you secretly gain weight.

1. Beware of two "pseudo healthy" staple foods

1. Sweet trap of mixed grain pancakes

The mixed grain pancakes at roadside stalls always give people a false impression of health, but the problem actually lies in the sauce. A spoonful of sweet bean sauce contains about 15 grams of sugar, equivalent to 4 cubes of sugar. Not to mention the crispy texture, which doubles in calories after deep frying. It is recommended to use sugar free yogurt instead of sauce when making homemade, as it is healthier to mix raw vegetables and chicken breast.

2. Invisible Sugar in Instant Oatmeal

Instant oats undergo precision processing, resulting in a 30% higher glycemic index than regular oats. Some fruit flavored products may add 20 grams of sugar per 100 grams. Choose steel cut oats that need to be cooked, add chia seeds and blueberries to control blood sugar and increase satiety.

2. The underestimated king of "clean carbohydrates"

1. The triple advantage of taro

Each 100 grams of taro contains only 56 calories, but 2.2 grams of dietary fiber. Its mucin protein can protect the gastric mucosa, and the abundant potassium element can also neutralize sodium ions. After steaming and pressing into a paste, adding a little coconut milk is the perfect low GI staple food.

2. Three creative ways to eat

• Yam puree yogurt bowl: Steamed taro, pressed with mud, layered with sugar free yogurt and crushed nuts.

• Pan fried Taro cake: dice taro and mix with whole wheat flour, and pan fry until golden on both sides.

• Taro flavored seafood Congee: cut taro and boil it with brown rice. Add shrimp and vegetables before cooking.

III. The golden rule of choosing carbon and water for dinner

1. Choose food materials according to color

The amount of white staple foods such as rice and Mantou should be controlled, and purple (purple potato), yellow (pumpkin) and other dark food materials should be preferred. These plant pigments often have antioxidant properties.

2. The processing method determines the calorie content.

For the same sweet potatoes, the steaming method has a calorie content of 86 kcal/100g, and when made into shredded sweet potatoes, the calorie content skyrockets to 240 kcal. Remember the processing principle that "steaming and stewing" is superior to "frying and baking". The ideal ratio of carbon water: protein: vegetables is 1:2:3. For example, 60g of mixed grain rice, 120g of fried salmon, and 200g of blanched spinach are nutritionally balanced and not excessive. The girls who always say 'if you don't eat staple food, your aunt will run away' actually have the problem of eating the wrong staple food. Replacing refined carbohydrates with root and stem foods such as taro and yam not only reduces calorie intake by half, but also improves skin condition. Starting tomorrow night, try replacing rice with steamed taro. Maybe you'll feel the surprise of your pants becoming loose in two weeks!