A must-read guide to avoiding pitfalls of light meals for fat loss beginners

Misconception 1: Light food = raw and cold salad

When many people mention light meals, they think of "raw and cold vegetable salads" and even think that light meals are "grazing". But in fact, light meals ≠ raw and cold, nor does it mean "starving"! The core of light meals is low calories, high protein, and balanced nutrition, not to make you hungry or unhappy.

Tips to avoid pitfalls:

Light meals can be hot! For example, quinoa bowls, roasted vegetables, steamed fish, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables are all great choices for light meals.

Light meals ≠ only vegetables, staple food, protein, and healthy fats are all necessary! For example, a perfect light meal bowl can include: brown rice (staple food) + chicken breast (protein) + avocado (healthy fat) + vegetables (fiber).

Myth 2: Low calorie ≠ healthy

Many people think that "low calorie" equals health, so they buy those snacks that are advertised as "low calorie", such as low calorie biscuits and low calorie drinks. However, these foods often contain a lot of additives and artificial sweeteners, and long-term consumption is not good for the body.

Tips to avoid pitfalls:

Choose natural ingredients, such as fresh fruits, nuts, and whole-wheat bread, instead of processed foods .

If you want to buy packaged foods, remember to read the ingredient list and try to choose products with simple ingredients and no additives .

Myth 3: Light food = tasteless

Many people think that light meals are just "cooked vegetables in water" and taste bland. In fact, light meals can also be delicious! Seasoning is the key!Suggestions:

Learn to use natural seasonings, such as lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, herbs (rosemary, basil leaves), etc., to add flavor to food.

Avoid high-calorie salad dressings, which can be replaced with yogurt and Greek dressing.

Myth 4: Light food = eat whatever you want

Some people think that light meals are healthy, so they eat as much as they want, such as eating a large plate of salad for a meal, but the calories are too high! In fact, light meals also need to be controlled in quantity.

Tips for avoiding pitfalls:

The quantity of a light meal should include: 1 staple food (such as brown rice, quinoa), 1 protein (such as chicken breast, tofu), 1 vegetable, and a small amount of healthy fat (such as avocado, nuts).

Avoid excessive addition of high-calorie ingredients, such as cheese, nut butter, etc.