Using unrefined oils under high heat conditions can also increase fat absorption. However, when you use refined oils under high heat you minimize oil absorption. Here’s what happens: when the food is exposed to the hot oil, the moisture inside boils and pushes to the surface and then out into the oil. As a result, there’s less oil absorbed into the meat and the reduced oil that does penetrate the food can help form a crisp, tasty crust.
Sides Matter
When you eat your fried food, portions do count. Keep to 3-4 ounces for women and 4-5 ounces for men. Secondly, when your protein source (i.e., chicken, fish) is fried, enjoy it with a side of low-carb vegetables like collard greens, broccoli, asparagus or sautéed spinach to name a few. Doing this makes for a fat-burning meal instead of a fat storing one.
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Robert Ferguson is a clinical nutritionist, author, fitness expert, CEO of Diet Free Life, and a leading voice of wellness and weight loss who serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association. You can learn more about Robert and his programs at www.dietfreelife.com
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