Best Dinners For losing weight The other day I was thinking about losing weight when I came up with a brilliant idea…haha no I didn’t, but it would be cool if i did. Anyway, the idea i had was what are some of the best dinners for losing weight? And the answer to that question is an easy one…Dinners that don’t taste like it is good for you because it isn’t. And by this I mean meals with real food not diet food.
Best Dinners For Losing Weight
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8 healthy dinner ideas for weight loss
When weight loss is your aim, you need to reduce your total calorie intake by around 500 calories a day. This equates to an intake of approximately 1,200-1,400 calories per day for women (or around 1,800 calories a day for men), depending upon height, weight and activity levels.
How many calories per meal to lose weight?
At dinner time, women should aim for between 300-400 calories, while men should keep to 400-500 calories (by adding some extra protein, wholegrains or good fats). Ensure there is a lean source of protein (such as chicken, fish, legumes, tofu, meat, or eggs) and aim at least for 2-3 serves of vegetables. Add a salad of extra greens (such as rocket, spinach, lettuce), cherry tomatoes and chopped cucumber if necessary to boost the veg content for negligible calories.
Recommended exercise per week
While what you eat is critical for weight loss, increasing physical activity and exercise will also help you reach your goal, especially if you tend to be sedentary and sit all day at work. Incidental exercise such as taking the stairs instead of the lift, or parking a block away from where you need to go, does all add up. Physical activity guidelines recommend (for good health) we are active on most days, and accumulate 2 ½ -5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity (or 1 ¼ – 2 ½ hours vigorous intensity) every week. It is also important to include muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days of the week. Read on for 42 dinner ideas that all come in at under 400 calories per serve.
Japanese chicken with greens and rice
This healthy chicken and rice dinner is full of Japanese flavours and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Healthy Spanish chicken and beans
Searching for healthy meal prep recipe ideas? This low-cal one-pan chicken and beans dish ticks all the right boxes.
Healthier chicken and vegie one-pot
This lighter chicken and veg casserole will cure all your comfort food cravings without derailing your healthy eating plan.
Citrus and herb chicken
In-season asparagus is easy and delicious grilled until just tender, while cherry tomatoes add sweetness and colour to this vibrant chicken dish.
Healthy harissa chicken, lentil and kale tray bake
Packed full of flavour, this healthy tray bake has over 3 serves of veg per serve and with added protein of chicken and lentils. It is a great winter dinner option that will impress all the family.
Lemon chicken noodle salad
Flash-fried chicken strips and fresh lemon dressing puts a healthy spin on the much-loved Vietnamese noodle salad.
