Light aperitif with friends? The golden rules of the nutritionist

Are you going on a diet for the costume fitting? Of course it is difficult to resist the temptations of the summer: aperitifs, dinners out, parties .... Do not decline invitations: just make the right choices.

The 20 lucky women selected by This time I succeed, the online casting that will lead 5 finalists to become TV testimonials, are well aware of this. The 20 participants are following a dedicated 8-week slimming program, under the careful guidance of a team of Nutritionists.

We asked one of them, Dr. Patrizia Cusano, to advise us on how to eat light on social occasions.

1. Avoid alcohol

Those up to 22 ° also bring 186 calories per 100 cl, do not quench your thirst, and therefore encourage you to do an encore. A glass of dry white wine as an aperitif can be tolerated, around 12 ° with about 102 calories.

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2. Yes to non-alcoholic solutions

Better still than non-alcoholic fruit-based cocktails it is advisable to order a tomato juice: only 14 calories per 100 ml.

3. Don't be fooled by the size of the pot

The classic plate that accompanies an aperitif is an authentic mini-calorie bomb: its content can even touch 410 calories, as much as a plate of pasta with meat sauce.

4. No to chips

For two reasons, they are rich in salt which makes them retain fluids and contain a lot of calories (25 grams is a good 150 calories).

5. Beware of dried fruit

20 peanuts are enough to total 60 calories

6. Chew for a long time

In this way you will first feel the sense of satiety.

7. Green light to crudités

Carrots, fennel, tomatoes and celery to be dipped in a tablespoon of oil (89 calories).

8. Light whims

Order some fresh fruit and cheese skewers. They satisfy the sight, the taste, but above all they contain few calories.

9. Light drinks are also good

A study highlighted the difficulty of patients accustomed to fizzy drinks to eliminate them from the diet: in this case, light drinks could be the least harmful solution.

10. Olives and pickles

No problem for these snacks, they can be eaten without problems.

This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Patrizia Cusano for the project This time I can.