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Snacking Options : Are You Team Baked Or Team Fried?


Snacking is something that we all love to indulge in, but after taking all that calories, we go on a guilt trip of having eaten too much, or we suddenly start caring about those dreadful inches. So what kind of items should one choose for snacking? Baked items or fried items? Which one is better? Let's find it out together! Before finding out which one is better, we must first look at what exactly is the difference between frying and baking!

Frying Items

[caption id="attachment_7878" align="alignnone" width="240"]baking Image credits: Pinterest[/caption] In simple terms, frying means cooking your food in oil or fat. As oils are able to reach high temperatures than water, the heat coming from the oil is imparted to the food; hence they get thoroughly cooked. When you fry any food items, say, for example, potatoes, you are actually increasing the calorie of the food item. The oil has its own calories that will sweep into the potatoes, thereby increasing the total calories. This simply means that if you are team fried, you are consuming the calories of the oil or fat you are using to fry your food.

Baked Items

[caption id="attachment_7880" align="alignnone" width="300"]baking Image credits: kenfood[/caption] Baking is a process that uses direct heat, wherein the moisture within the food is converted to steam. The heat generated around the food is used for cooking the food; hence, no unnecessary calories are involved. If you want to control your cholesterol or wish to cut down your calorie intake, baking will help you a lot. Since baking uses natural heat to cook the food, it is a time-consuming process, unlike fried items. Baking a sandwich might be easy but baking a whole turkey is a time-consuming thing!

Should You Choose Baked Items Or Fried Items For Snacking?

Though there is no hard and fast rule for choosing either of the two, there is a way of getting the best of both worlds and still staying healthy! You can enjoy the delicious deep-fried french fries and a baked sandwich, but the catch here is mindful eating! No matter if you choose baked items or fried items for snacking, excess of everything is bad. Another tip that you can use is to use healthy oils such as olive, canola, almond, corn or peanut oil that contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The smart choice is to choose baked items for your snacks and sometimes go all out with fried items too. (A cheat meal once a week works like magic!)

Disclaimer - The texts with tips or advice mentioned here are only for generic information, but not for a substitute of medical advice. Before applying any advice or tips, you should consult a respective doctor or expert. ATT is not responsible if you have any bad impacts on your health.

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