Best Thai foods for weight loss
Thai food is fairly healthy and good for weight loss. In fact, many Westerners tend to lose between 3% and 5% of their body weight in 1-2 months if they switch from Western foods to Thai foods.
As a guide, here are the best Thai food options for people who are trying to lose weight.
1. Potatoes-Thickened Massaman Curry
Massaman curry is full of flavor and is mostly thickened with coconut cream. However, some options are thickened with crushed potatoes. These are the best options if you are trying to lose weight because they don’t contain fat.
To be safe, always ask the restaurant how their Massaman curry is made before placing an order.
2. Tom Yum Soup
Tom yum soup is another good choice for weight loss because the shrimp or chicken in the soup is low in fat and calories. Past studies done by top Japan universities have also shown that the soup is 100 times more effective in inhibiting the growth of certain cancerous cells than other foods.
However, steer clear of coconut soup if you are trying to lose weight. Although it is full of flavor, the coconut milk is high in calories—up to 400 per serving. So, it is just like other cream-based soups. Unless you are only going to eat coconut soup and nothing else, it is best to just opt for Thai food options.
3. Summer Rolls
Summer rolls are basically rice noodles and vegetables enveloped in rice paper. However, instead of being fried, they are steamed to allow you to get all the flavors of the vegetables but without any fat.
Just by enjoying 2-3 meals of Thai food a week, you can control your weight better, especially if you opt for the right options. If you aren’t sure where to begin, the above-highlighted dishes are excellent choices to try.
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