Which dinner is best for you? The nutritionist shares photos of almost identical meals – but one has almost 300 CALORIES more than the other
- Dietitian reveals how simple changes can make a big difference in calorie intake
- Savina Rego shared a photo of fried chicken with almost identical rice
- She said making changes to ingredients could reduce the dish from 750 to 460 calories
A nutritionist explained why adjusting your diet with simple food changes can make a huge difference in calorie intake.
Savina Rego – known as The Savvy Dietitian – shared a photo of her chicken fries with rice and vegetables – but one contains 290 more calories.
The Perth-based health expert said reducing portions of chicken and basmati rice, doubling the amount of vegetables and making their own sauce could cut a plate from 750 to 460 calories.
Can you see the difference? A nutritionist explained why adjusting your diet with simple food changes can make a big difference in calorie intake (photo: two different versions of fried chicken)
The 750-calorie meal on the left contains a cup and a half of basmati rice, 350 grams of fried chicken and a half cup of vegetables – all cooked with a pre-made bottle sauce.
While the right 460-calorie meal contains half a cup of basmati rice, 200 grams of chicken, a cup full of vegetables like carrots, peas, red onions and peppers.
The stew was cooked in a homemade sauce containing soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger and garlic.
“Of course there are some ingredient changes that you can add with some knowledge about label reading and nutrition, but in reality it all comes down to your portions,” wrote Savina on Instagram.
“There is no single approach to health and nutrition. The right portion for you will depend on several different factors (age, sex, physical activity, medical conditions, etc.).
“The image highlights the importance of controlling the portion in daily meals, especially if you are more sedentary or are living with a chronic condition.”
Savina Rego (pictured) said that making only 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 cut the dish from 750 to 460 calories
Savina said that one of the most common requests she receives from her followers is to share ‘healthy recipes’.
‘The reality is that’ healthy ‘means something different to each person for many different reasons. Healthy is subjective, ‘she said.
‘The truth is, you don’t need a’ healthy ‘recipe. You can eat absolutely anything you want. What matters most is to consume in the portion that works for you. ‘
Many praised her for sharing her comparisons, with a woman saying that she now feels ‘fuller and less bloated’ after reducing her portions of rice, pasta and potatoes and increasing her vegetable intake.