It will be impossible to lose weight if you eat this very familiar dish for breakfast

Kiều Vũ (Theo AJCN) |

In the weight loss journey, choosing foods for breakfast plays an extremely important role.

Many people have the habit of eating fried dough sticks with congee, pho or vermicelli in the morning without knowing that this is not an ideal choice for people who need to control their weight.

The reason is because Peanuts contain a lot of refined starch and fat, which quickly increase the amount of calories taken into the body.

An average of 15cm long hammock can contain 120150 kcal, mainly from flour and fried oil. Normally, each person eats 2-3 fried dough sticks at a breakfast, which means they have consumed about 300450 kcal from this side dish alone.

Not to mention, friedovers are often deep-fried in oil at high temperatures, easily creating harmful compounds such as trans fat (trans fats), which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, while slowing down metabolism - hindering weight loss.

In addition,ay chay contains almost no fiber, vitamins or necessary minerals. When you eat a lot of fried dough sticks in the morning, your body will get an "empty" amount of calories - that is, calories that do not provide nutritional benefits - which increases the feeling of hunger quickly, leading to more snacking during the day. This is completely opposite to the principle of sustainable weight loss, which is based on controlling calories and maintaining a feeling of fullness for a long time.

Instead of eatingay, people who want to lose weight should choose a breakfast rich in protein, fiber and less refined starch such as boiled eggs, oatmeal, unsweetened yogurt, or fresh fruits.

Changing this seemingly simple eating habits can bring clear results in weight control and improve long-term health.

Kiều Vũ (Theo AJCN)
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