Eating fewer calories

Want to lose weight? Then you need to eat fewer calories. That puts your body in a calorie deficit. This is the key to reaching your target weight. One way to get into a calorie deficit is to eat fewer calories. It might sound easy, but it's harder than you think. Don't worry, SportMeals is here to help. In this article, we tell you what to eat to get into a calorie deficit. So keep reading!

WHAT IS EATING FEWER CALORIES?

If you choose a reduced-calorie diet, you need to know what you're doing. You can't live without calories, so don't overdo it. On a reduced-calorie diet, you choose foods that are low in calories. That doesn't automatically mean you have to eat less. It means you choose healthier alternatives when it comes to food. On the back of a product, you can easily see how many calories it contains. Also pay close attention to the added sugars in a product. These can often contain hidden categories.

HOW CAN YOU EAT FEWER CALORIES?

Eating fewer calories means paying close attention to the calories in your food. So when exactly do we call a product low in calories? When a product contains less than 100 kcal per 100 g. It's still important to look at the fat and sugars too. They contain hidden calories, which can still stop you from losing weight. When you choose your food, make sure your meal still leaves you feeling full. You don't want to walk around hungry all day.

PRODUCTS LOW IN CALORIES

At SportMeals, we're happy to help you reach your goals. We do that by selling healthy meals for losing weight, and also by giving you tips and tools for a healthier lifestyle. Whatever goal you have in mind, SportMeals is here to help. That includes eating products that are low in calories. We've put together a list of the best products to eat if you want to get into a calorie deficit.

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT LOW IN CALORIES (KCAL PER 100 G)

• Carrot - 18 kcal

• Pumpkin - 18 kcal

• Courgette - 17 kcal

• Tomato - 17 kcal

• Asparagus - 10 kcal

• Strawberries - 36 kcal

• Apricot - 48 kcal

• Plum - 36 kcal

• Watermelon - 37 kcal

MEAT AND FISH PRODUCTS LOW IN CALORIES (KCAL PER 100 G)

• Beef - 95 kcal

• Chicken breast (skinless) - 137 kcal

• Pork - 163 kcal

• Steak - 135 kcal

• Cod - 75 kcal

• Crab - 70 kcal

• Lobster - 80 kcal

• Mussels - 3 kcal

SNACKS LOW IN CALORIES (KCAL PER 100 G)

• Ice lolly - 41 kcal

• OREO biscuit - 47 kcal per biscuit

• Edamame beans - 93 kcal

• Cheese & onion crisps - 96 kcal

• Unsalted cashew nuts - 154 kcal

We hope these tips help you put together your reduced-calorie diet. Eating fewer calories doesn't have to mean eating food that tastes bad. There are plenty of alternatives that contain few calories.