I prefer to use a low/no calorie cooking spray over any oil when cooking in order to save calories. Cooking sprays don’t actually have 0 calories. They have 0 calories for a 1/3 second spray and none of us use that little. However, even if it’s not actually 0 calories, it’s significantly less than oil and you’ll still be saving a lot of calories.
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I actually used regular Pam made with canola oil for a while. I never really thought much of it. However, you’re better off avoiding canola oil when possible. Canola oil is marketed as healthy but it goes through an extensive process and most canola oil is genetically modified, refined, and partially hydrogenated to increase its stability. When you see partially hydrogenated oil, that means trans fat (the worst kind of fat). Although the amount in cooking spray is minimal, I see no benefit to using it and I now go with this olive oil spray, avocado spray, or coconut spray.
- A common misconception is that there are certain foods that should be eaten to gain muscle and certain foods for fat loss. The actual foods you eat depending on your goals does not need to drastically change. Rather, the portions of those foods should change. Here are 3 meals and a snack showing how food portions can be tweaked depending on your goals.
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Breakfast Fat Loss: 2 eggs + 2 egg whites, 1/4 avocado, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes + 1/4 cup mushrooms + 1/4 cup asparagus sautéed + 1 piece Ezekiel toast.
Breakfast Muscle Gain: Added 2 eggs, + 1/4 avocado, + 1 tbsp peanut butter.
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Lunch Fat Loss: 4oz chicken, 1 sweet potato, 1 cup broccoli.
Lunch Muscle Gain - Added 2oz chicken, added 1 banana + 1 tbsp peanut butter.
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Dinner Fat Loss: 4oz wild salmon, 1 cup cauliflower rice, 1 cup mushrooms + 1 cup kale sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil.
Dinner Muscle Gain: Added 2oz salmon, subbed in 1 cup rice for 1 cup cauliflower.
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Snack Fat Loss : 1 cup strawberries + 25g chocolate.
Snack Muscle Gain: 1 cup strawberries + 1 medium banana + 45g chocolate.
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