Mistakes in cooking creep in unnoticed again and again. Here you can find out what they are and how we can avoid the worst cooking sins.
Do you work out hard in the gym? At home you only eat healthy food? And still nothing happens on the scale? That's really frustrating. But no reason to bury your head in the sand. :)
Because the reason we don't lose weight despite healthy eating habits and regular exercise is often due to mistakes in cooking. It's not about the ingredients, but about the small details.
These have become such a habit for us that we don't even think about them. For this reason, we have gathered the 11 most common mistakes in cooking and show you how easy you can avoid them.
These cooking mistakes will make you fat
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We eat too large portions
How often do we cook "rather a little more"? And actually, we're already full by then. But because no one should throw away food, we just snack on all the rest during the evening. Would be a pity otherwise ;)
Tip: Cook quietly from time to time according to quantities instead of feeling (especially with rice and pasta). And if there is more left over, put the rest in the fridge and eat it the next day.
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We use too much fat
Fat is a flavor carrier and makes food even tastier. However, the same applies to onions, garlic and herbs. Therefore, you should rather use these healthy ingredients.
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The wrong oil for cooking
One mistake in cooking is to use the wrong oil. Many oils have different smoke points. This means they should only be heated to a certain degree.
If the temperature rises above this, the oils lose important nutrients or can even be unhealthy. Here you can find out what you need to watch out for when frying with oil: Which oil for frying? Oils for cooking in comparison.
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Do without breadcrumbs
Surely it tastes crispy especially delicious. However, you should avoid breading fish and meat. Breading is absolutely unhealthy and contains no valuable nutrients for the body.
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Sauces are often unhealthy
They are simply an important part of many meals. But often they simply contain too much sugar. And hardly any real nutrients. On the other hand, they cause insulin levels to rise and then fall. That quickly makes you hungry again.
For this reason, you should rather make sauces yourself. Tastes much better anyway and you can also pay attention to the quality of the ingredients:) Ketchup tastes great or? Here you can find a great DIY recipe: Make ketchup yourself without sugar.
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No fear of vinegar
Instead of oil or fat, we should reach for vinegar much more often to give our dishes the finishing touch. Vinegar goes particularly well with salads. Besides, it also has a digestive effect and is very healthy.
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Mistakes in cooking: The right measure
Do you often feel like Jamie Oliver in the kitchen? Wonderful. But instead of always cooking by feel, we're allowed to take our measure now and then. Especially when it comes to salting, sweetening or adding oil.
Therefore, we recommend you to taste the ingredients with a teaspoon. So you do not come into embarrassment first purely tilt. And in case of need to stretch again a little... You know? Good. Me too :D
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We use the wrong pans
Instead of a normal pan, use the coated version. This way you can fry and cook with less fat or oil. For all Asia lovers, we recommend preparing the food in a wok.
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Use more low calorie vegetables
For those who would like to see a difference on the scale, we recommend using more low-calorie vegetables. For this you don't have to eat salad every day, but you can also prepare great dishes.
These 10 vegetables are delicious and low in calories:
- Chicory
- Asparagus
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Radish
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Zucchini
- Spinach
Low calorie snacks and foods we have already dedicated a separate article.
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We take the fat from the roast to the plate
Instead of draping the roast directly on the plate, we suggest you do a little stop in between. Take it out of the pan, then dab it with paper towels. That way, excess fat can be removed and won't end up on your hips.
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Seasoning dishes
Seasoning per se is great. Unless you use fat, salt and sugar. Instead, use fresh herbs and delicious spices. They give every meal a much better touch.
So try your way through it. A little tip from us: Inwger fits on the plate much more often than we sometimes assume. It tastes fantastic and even boosts the metabolism.
Our conclusion:
Cooking mistakes are easy to make. But with a little mindfulness and an eye for detail, we can change our unhealthy habits. This makes our meals healthier, we feel better and finally the pounds on the scale tumble again.
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