A mid-afternoon drive-through meal is the time when many people are easily lost to hunger and cravings for sweetness. For those who are dieting, this is also the time when they are most likely to fall if they do not prepare a healthy dish. However, eating cakes is not necessarily a sin for weight loss, if you choose the right type of cake that is low in calories, low in sugar, high in fiber or vegetable protein.
According to Dr. Amy Shapiro, nutritionist and founder of Real Nutrition NYC (USA): The key to choosing a diet snack is to control calories, saturated fat and sugar. A 100 - 150 calorie cake with rich fiber ingredients can help you feel full for a long time without affecting your weight loss goals".
Here are 5 types of cake that are suitable to eat while you are losing weight:
unsweetened grilled banana oatmeal
Main ingredients: Oats, mashed bananas, eggs or nut milk, a little cinnamon powder.
Calories: About 120 calories/piece.
Oatmeal helps provide beta-glucan soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and slow down sugar absorption. Bananas create natural sweetness so they do not need to add sugar.
Note: You can add chia seeds or flax seeds to increase long-term satiety.
Dark chocolate protein cake
Main ingredients: Plant protein powder, almond flour, unsweetened whole cocoa, eggs and coconut oil.
Calories: About 140 calories/piece.
This type of cake is suitable for people who are exercising or want to maintain muscle during the weight loss process. Protein helps increase satiety and supports metabolism.
According to Dr. Rania Batayneh, a nutritionist at Essential Nutrition for You (USA): Eating a source of protein in a snack is an effective way to limit overeating in the evening.
Brown rice cake covered with peanut butter
Main ingredients: Whole wheat brown rice cakes, unsweetened peanut butter, banana slices or blueberries.
Calories: 100 - 130 calories/piece.
Brown rice is rich in fiber, peanut butter provides good fat. When combined well, this dish will help you feel full without spiking blood sugar.
crispy dried almond cake
Main ingredients: Grated almonds, flaxseeds, sesame, chicken eggs, pickled sea salt.
Calories: About 90 calories/s little.
This cake is rich in omega-3, antioxidants and monounsaturated fats. Eating 1-2 at afternoon is both starving and does not affect weight.
Whole baked sweet potatoes
Main ingredients: Grated sweet potatoes, mixed with a little cinnamon powder and oatmeal, baked without oil.
Calories: About 100120 calories/measurement.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of starch, low in glycemics, helping to maintain stable energy without fat accumulation. When baked instead of fried, the cake will retain its natural sweetness and be easy to digest.
Suggestions for eating cakes properly when losing weight
Choose cakes under 150 calories per serving.
Do not eat more than 1 - 2 at a time, and should be served with water or herbal tea.
Avoid sugary industrial cakes, vegetable butter and preservatives.
Cakes are not an enemy of weight loss, as long as you know how to choose and eat the right dosage. Low-calorie cakes such as banana oatmeal, protein cakes or baked sweet potato cakes can help you feel full longer, reduce cravings for snacks and maintain a diet more easily. driving is no longer a concern, but an opportunity to get healthy energy if properly prepared.
