Using too much oil, tasting food while cooking, frequently frying food... are cooking habits that make meals higher in calories.
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Using too much oil:According to Eat This, the good fats in some oils like olive oil and coconut oil can help you lose weight, but using too much oil will also make you gain weight quickly. In fact, a tablespoon of olive oil provides up to 120 calories. When cooking, you should use the necessary amount of cooking oil. |
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Stewing, frying, grilling food:According to the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitamins (USA), this cooking method will lose many important minerals such as potassium, manganese, calcium in food. At the same time, they also increase calories and saturated fat, making it difficult for you to control your eating ability. Instead, you should boil or steam food to consume less cooking oil and fat. |
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Use a lot of salt:If you use a lot of salt while cooking, it will make your body retain water and gain weight. |
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Cook and taste food:One of the habits of many people is to taste the food while cooking. In fact, if you cook 3 meals a day, each time you taste a piece of meat, a slice of vegetable, a few tablespoons... it will increase the amount of calories you consume every day. |
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Cooking with lots of cheese:Many people enjoy using cheese in their home-cooked meals because they believe that it is also a rich source of protein. However, cheese contains more fat than protein. Moreover, cheese is difficult to digest, so consuming too much will lead to excess calories and weight gain. |
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