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You’ve probably stumbled upon online recipes promising guilt-free cheesecake bliss with low-fat options. But, while that sounds like a dream, here’s the scoop from the baking authorities: low-fat cheesecakes tend to be kitchen faux pas. The real secret to mastering cheesecake’s rich texture is embracing full-fat cream cheese.
The reason is that the moisture balance in full-fat cream cheese is just right to get that perfect texture. Low-fat cream cheese, on the other hand, packs in a lot more moisture. This results in a runny cheesecake that is a far cry from the dense, luscious kind we all know and love.
What If I Still Want Low-Fat Cheesecake?
If you’re absolutely determined to venture into the realm of low-fat cheesecakes, try to implement these tricks to salvage its texture: Consider using Greek yogurt in the mixture to add tanginess and creaminess without the extra fat content. Alternatively, experiment with using blended silken tofu, which can mimic the richness of cream cheese while offering a lighter texture.
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]]>Hidden Sushi Calories: A Brief Summary
Let’s start with the most painful news: the main delinquents in the sushi realm are one of the all-time favorites: sushi rolls. These innocent-looking things contain a surprising array of calorie sources. Sushi rolls often house high-calorie ingredients such as mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, and tempura. Even eel sauce, a seemingly harmless addition, is essentially a blend of soy sauce and sugar. Not to mention the rice component, which is a fundamental part of sushi rolls. Rice can be extremely deceptive, with a single cup of sushi rice boasting over 400 calories.
Navigating the Sushi Minefield: What to Avoid
The average sushi roll can reach a count of 400 calories per 6–8 piece serving. To navigate this culinary minefield, consider some key tips:
Exercise caution with “spicy” rolls, as they often conceal a bucketload of mayonnaise; be wary of “crispy” options, indicating frying or the presence of tempura flakes; and treat tempura rolls, spider rolls, and dragon rolls with extra caution.
What Are We Left With? Calorie-Conscious Sushi Choices
Finally, here’s the good news: for those mindful of calorie intake, specific sushi choices can be a game-changer.
If you’re finding it hard to give up rice altogether, opt for Nigiri, a piece of fish perched on a small rice ball; or Chirashi, featuring sushi fish on a bed of rice. If you’re fine with passing up on the rice factor, you might want to try Sashimi, which is essentially raw fish without rice; Miso Soup with tofu, green onion, and seaweed; or Seaweed Salad, a tasty and low-calorie alternative. Indeed, those healthy alternatives can never be rolls—but they still offer an authentic sushi experience without the side of guilt. Plus, no one said you can’t enjoy the occasional tempura roll. Everything in moderation, people!
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]]>Skip the Oil
Oil can be quite high in calories, with just one tablespoon of olive oil containing 119 calories. Many people use oil to prevent their veggies from sticking to the pan as they cook them, but did you know that a splash of water in a non-stick pan will work just the same, and save you a bunch of calories in the process?
Reduce the Portion
Chances are if you’ve been cooking for a while, you already view recipes as more of a suggestion than something you have to follow perfectly from beginning to end. So why shouldn’t that apply to serving sizes? After all, the easiest way to eat fewer calories in a meal is to eat a smaller portion size.
Use Substitutes
There are plenty of substitutes you can make for higher-calorie foods in recipes that won’t taste all too different but will save you a lot of calories. Think skim or plant milk for whole milk, fat-free dairy products for the full-fat versions, and so on.
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]]>Arugula
Just like most other leafy greens such as kale and spinach, arugula is a great source of antioxidants and nutrients. It contains only four calories per cup, so make sure to add it to your salads, smoothies, and other meals more often.
Apples
One apple contains around 60 calories, which means you can enjoy it whenever you want without feeling guilty.
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(@jablko_gruszka_i_pietruszka)Carrots
Carrots are probably one of the most underrated veggies we should eat more often because they have many health benefits and contain only 50 calories per cup.
Celery
With only 10 calories a stalk, celery is an excellent low-calorie food you should add to your diet. Celery has powerful health benefits because it’s loaded with vitamin C, potassium, and calcium.
(@mybrentwoodgarden)Brussels Sprouts
Give this healthy veggie another try if you don’t like them because they’re super healthy and loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin C. At less than 40 calories per cup, Brussels sprouts are a great low-calorie food to add to your diet.
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]]>Moo-Phorai comes in three flavours; Chocolate Milk & Cookies, a Vanilla and Chocolate Swirl with Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Caramel Cookie Fix.
So, if just like me, you accidentally finish the whole container, you still ate few calories, sugar and fat than if it was a regular ice-cream.
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