How many calories are in the usual dishes of our diet?
It's not just fast food and sweets that have calories. Familiar home-cooked meals also contain a certain amount of energy, which is important to consider when forming a diet.
Approximate caloric content of popular dishes:
• A plate of borscht (300-350 g) — 150-180 kcal
• Mashed potatoes with cutlet — 350-400 kcal
• Buckwheat with chicken breast — 300-330 kcal
• Omelet of 2 eggs — 180-200 kcal
• Tea with 2 biscuits — 120-150 kcal
Calorie counting is not a strict diet, but a way to better understand your diet. People often underestimate the calorie content of their usual food and snacks. A conscious attitude to nutrition helps to control weight and reduce the risk of developing metabolic disorders. It is important to take into account not only calories, but also the quality of food, diet and individual characteristics of the body. - advises the endocrinologist Dilara Strakhova-Rafikova.
Calorie counting can be useful if it is used as a tool of mindfulness, and not as an excuse for strict restrictions.
If you are overweight, have diabetes or other endocrine diseases, it is recommended to consult a doctor.