Named seasonings, reduce caloric intake

The transition to a low-calorie diet is an important condition to start to get rid of unnecessary kilograms. The experiment was conducted at the University of Colorado, he showed that the use of spices in cooking lets you do this with the least psychological discomfort.

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It is no secret that the passion in calories causes the taste preferences of the person. Low-calorie diet seems to him much less tasty, and endure a diet with a decrease in calories becomes psychologically difficult. Correct the situation will help spice. A study of American specialists found that the use of herbs, spices and vegetables in the preparation of conventional food can reduce caloric intake without causing negative emotions.

Experiment led by John Peters, a professor at the University of Colorado. His team sought such changes calorie dishes like meatloaf, vegetable stew, pasta and cream. Tried dishes test team of 150 volunteers. Participants were asked to rate the taste of the most fatty options Lunch (610 calories) and less fat and low-calorie options with spices and herbs, such as onions, oregano, paprika, garlic (395 calories). If none of the volunteers did not know how much fat meal battered him for testing

The experimental results were as follows. Using a 10-point scale of assessments for the characteristics of food, the volunteers evaluated in exactly the same taste qualities of fatty meals and low-calorie options with spices - by 7 points. Meals average fat content got the mark of 6, 5 points. According to researchers, these data suggest that the addition of spices eliminates the fatty foods without compromising taste.

Professor John Peters believes that professionals in the field of power should continue to study the relationship between the herbs and spices and such psychological phenomenon as getting satisfaction from food. It is known that the cause of obesity is a dependence on fatty and sweet foods. "A healthy alternative, leading to saturation of the human low-calorie foods, will help to overcome this vicious circle," - said the expert. (READ MORE)

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