One of these salads has 330 more calories than the other — and that’s the reason behind many weight loss struggles
- The image of two salads contains a large difference in calories
- Nutritionist reveals the importance of portion sizes and ingredients
A nutritionist has shown how adding just one ingredient can add hundreds of calories to your meal.
Bec Miller shared two pictures of a fresh salad that looked identical – but one had 330 extra calories.
“A super simple but very common mistake I’ve seen in women who try everything (to lose weight) and don’t see results is this one. They (accidentally) consume too much healthy stuff!’ she wrote on Instagram.
One salad had 490 calories and the other a whopping 790 calories — the only difference being that the latter has more fried chicken and olive oil.
Bec said this mistake often prevents thousands from achieving their fitness and weight-loss goals, and underscores the importance of portion control.
Bec Miller shared two pictures of a fresh salad that looked identical – but one had 330 extra calories
“While I ALWAYS come across the importance of healthy fats and protein in every meal for feeling full, of course portion control with them is just as important when we’re thinking about weight loss,” Bec wrote
The picture of the lower calorie bowl contained 140g of roast chicken and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, while the other contained 175g of roast chicken and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
“While I ALWAYS come across the importance of healthy fats and protein in every meal for feeling full, of course portion control with them is just as important when we’re thinking about weight loss,” Bec wrote.
“Honestly, I have to say that this is one of the biggest aha moments women have when they follow my meal plans!”
One salad was 490 calories (left) and the other a whopping 790 calories (right), the only difference being that the latter has more fried chicken and olive oil
Bec recommends using a calorie counting app or following a three-week body reset program.
In the comments on the Instagram post, others pointed out the different portion sizes and thanked Bec for sharing the recipe idea.
“I started this week and the food is delicious! Planning is important, but it’s worth it,” wrote one.
“I actually made something similar but I don’t like avocados so I added some cottage cheese or sometimes I add low-fat mozzarella,” added another.
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