In the scorching summer, a refreshinglettucesaladmust be many people's favorite, both delicious and beneficial for weight loss.However, Ms. Chen Hui from the Nutrition Department of Mount Elizabeth Memorial Hospital warns that eating salad after salad with various types ofdressingcan easily lead to high-fat intake and obesity.

For those wanting to lose weight, they generally know to avoid high-fat foods and reduce fat intake.However, avoiding hidden fats can be more challenging.Hidden fats in a lettuce salad include items likepeanutspowder,almondsslices orpumpkin seeds, all rich in oils; 100 grams can contain up to 400 calories.In addition, the dressings and thousand island dressing we add also belong to fat categories.For example, adding two tablespoons of thousand island dressing (about 40g) and one tablespoon of peanut powder (about 8g) in a lettuce salad can virtually consume an adult's entire day's required fats, which is equivalent to eating about 225 calories, the same as a bowl of eight-tenths full rice.Therefore, those wanting to lose weight with a lettuce salad should not add too much dressing, and try using fresh ingredients to make the salad, because fresh ingredients do not necessarily need oil or vinegar for deliciousness; adventurous eaters can try dipping in lemon juice instead.

Furthermore, nutritionists suggest adding low-fat yogurt or vegetable puree to the dressing to dilute it without affecting its taste and reduce fat intake. The use of dressings should ideally be 'dipped' rather than poured.When preparing lettuce, avoid cutting it too finely; cut it into bite-sized pieces to prevent excessive absorption of salad dressing.To make a fresh lettuce salad, because fresh ingredients do not necessarily need to be dressed with oil and vinegar.It can still be very delicious.For those who are used to more flavorful dishes, you can try dipping the lettuce in lemon juice, which has its own unique flavor.In addition, nutritionists also suggest that citizens can try adding some low-fat yogurt or vegetable puree to the salad dressing to dilute it without affecting the taste of the salad, while reducing fat intake.When using salad dressing, 'dipping' is a more ideal way.When preparing lettuce, it's best not to cut the vegetables too finely; they should be cut to bite-sized pieces to avoid absorbing too much salad dressing and adding unnecessary calories.When preparing the lettuce, it is best not to cut the vegetables too finely; instead, cut them into bite-sized pieces to avoid excess mayonnaise sticking to the lettuce and increasing the calorie content.