Is it necessary to count calories while having food?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 45-year-old male. I am trying to adopt a healthier diet and lifestyle, but I am struggling with snacking. I often find myself reaching for high-calorie, low-nutrient snacks when I am stressed or busy.

Can you recommend some nutritious snack options that are both satisfying and low in calories? I am particularly interested in snacks that provide essential nutrients like protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Also, I have heard conflicting advice about calorie counting. Is it necessary to maintain a healthy diet, or should I focus more on the overall nutritional value of my food choices?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

There are many nutrition-loaded snacks. It depends on which flavors you like and what textures.

Some of the examples are corn salad, bean salad, roasted gram, boiled chickpeas with sauces and a small amount of pasta, fruit salad with a small amount of honey, boiled eggs mixed with chickpeas and toppings of your choice.

You can have a full bowl of these things. You can add a few sauces to make them tasty.
Red beans are a very good source of protein. Apples mixed with cucumber and added nuts make sure all things have fiber and proteins.
You should focus on caloric intake, and ingredients like proteins and fiber must be there.
Roasted chicken can be added to these salads with a little mayonnaise to make them tasty.
So it is up to you how you make it delicious.
Also, increase your water intake and reduce carbohydrates

It would help you.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.