Using too much oil, tasting food while cooking, and 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 beneficial fats in some oils like olive and coconut oil can help you lose weight, but using too much oil will also cause you to gain weight quickly. In fact, one tablespoon of olive oil provides up to 120 calories. When cooking, you should use only the necessary amount of oil. |
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| Stewing, frying, and grilling food:According to the Journal of Nutrition and Vitamin Sciences (USA), this cooking method destroys many important minerals such as potassium, manganese, and calcium in food. At the same time, it increases calories and saturated fat, making it difficult to control your eating habits. Instead, you should boil or steam food to consume less oil and fat. |
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| Using too much salt:Using too much salt while cooking will cause your body to retain water and lead to weight gain. |
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| Tasting the food while cooking:One common habit is tasting food while cooking. In fact, if you cook three meals a day, tasting a piece of meat, a slice of vegetable, or a few spoonfuls of soup each time will increase your daily calorie intake. |
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| Cooking with lots of cheese:Many people enjoy using cheese in their home-cooked meals because they believe it's also a good source of protein. However, cheese contains more fat than protein. Furthermore, cheese is difficult to digest, so consuming large quantities can lead to excess calories and weight gain. |
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