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Diet. Now THIS is a four letter word for the overweight teenagers of Malaysia. In their mind, this means being deprived of all the good food like "Laksa" and Fried "Kuay Teow". But actually there is a tasty alternative to this. Here is a list of some healthy yet tasty food that will sure to make you lose weight (provided you take it in moderate amounts) .
Yes, it's true ! That spicy red sauce you find on your "nasi lemak" is actually good for you. Fat-free chilies, garlic, ginger and onions which only contain about one or two calories each makes it a very healthy and tasty treat for anyone who's on a diet.
A filling four-ounce chapati has, oh.....about 300 calories, 8 1/2 grams of fat and four grams of fiber. See now you have something to go with curries that is not only good for you but *whoah* it sure is filling too!
This refreshing and creamy drink that can be found in any "kopitiam" is rich in phytoestrogens, something linked with reduced prostate and breast cancer, and high in proteins. An eight-ounce glass of fresh and unsweetened soya bean milk has only 150 calories and 3 grams of unsaturated fat.
The heart of asian cooking, noodles contain virtualy no fat, and is high in carbohydrates and has little proteins. One cup of noodles (steamed or boiled) has zero fat and about 150 calories.
Although prawns are high in cholesterol, it is low in saturated fat and contain a small amount of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. There are only 80 calories and less than a gram of fat in three ounces should it be grilled or boiled.
Baked, grilled or even microwaved, just one three-ounce skinless breast half has 140 calories, with four grams of fat and plenty of protien.
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