7 Healthy Dinner Options for Weight Loss
Our expert is a professional athlete, champion of the Volga Federal District in sumo wrestling
In the evening, lightness in the stomach is important, and at night — good sleep. But still, you should not go to bed hungry — an evening snack is quite acceptable, even for athletes or those losing weight. The best products for a light dinner were named by Samara athlete and massage therapist Artyom Pulyashkin to 63.RU.
«Evening meals should, of course, be light, protein-vegetable. It is important to consume fluids, but without sugar and without carbonated drinks,» advises our expert.
Top 7 options for a light dinner, according to Artyom:
Boiled or baked chicken breast or turkey.
Fish, seafood.
Nuts: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts (in small quantities, 30–40 grams).
Vegetables: cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, leafy salads, onions (rich in fiber and vitamins).
Fruits: apples, oranges, kiwi.
Berries: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries (contain melatonin, which aids sleep).
Whole grain cereals and crispbreads (rich in fiber).
«From liquids, water with lemon, various herbal teas, freshly squeezed juice are excellent, — advises the athlete. — If you chose fruits, vegetables, or tea, have a snack 40–60 minutes before sleep. If it is meat, then eat 2 hours before bed.»
Of course, these are tips for an ordinary, average person. If we are talking about a professional athlete who is preparing for competitions and counting calories, his diet will have many nuances. For example, it could be a training day or a fasting day — then nutrition is individually composed by a coach.
«If we are talking about a person who is in a normal mode, we must take into account their allergic reactions and illnesses (here the diet is selected by a nutritionist or doctor). Therefore, we consider nutrition for a person whose health is fine,» warned the expert.
