The answer to whether a lighter product is really less fatty has not yet been found.
There are no clear criteria to determine which product can be a lite version and which cannot.
Light products are lower in calories mainly due to the replacement of sugar with a sweetener. Therefore, most often we are dealing with a substance called aspartame, the use of which is controversial.
Aspartame contains fewer calories than saccharin, but there are concerns that it may have negative effects on the human body.
It is suspected of causing problems with the nervous system and even cancer. There is no clearly recognized evidence of the harmful effects of aspartame, but the huge controversy surrounding its use raises suspicions. Most low-calorie products contain aspartame.
Light foods, although often lighter and less caloric, leave a feeling of dissatisfaction and hunger after eating them. As a result, instead of eating less of the product, we eat much more.
White bread, for example, is less caloric, but it is difficult to fill the stomach with one or two slices of such bread.
On the other hand, dark bread, although more caloric, contains much more minerals, vitamins and nutrients, making you feel full and our body healthier.
In low-calorie chocolate products, the only rule is not to exceed the specified amount of calories, that is, "light" chocolates are less caloric, but not at all healthy. They can have the opposite effect on us: instead of losing weight, they will add kilograms.
Low-calorie dairy products and cheeses tend to contain less fat and calories without losing any of the beneficial minerals and vitamins. Therefore, they can help us in the fight against excess weight.
When choosing low-calorie products, remember that they are often more expensive than traditional products, spoil faster and contain questionable sweeteners.
Maybe it's better to eat smaller amounts of healthier traditional foods?
A diet consisting mainly of light foods may not provide us with the necessary amount of healthy fats and may cause vitamin deficiencies. Remember that adding the word “light” to a label does not mean that the product is healthier.
Earlier we talked about preparing broccoli so that it retains its vitamins.
