Traditional British food is often thought of as stodgy or heavy fare to be avoided at all costs if you are on any kind of diet. A traditional British roast can, however, be a nutritious food option even when you are on a fat controlled diet providing you make some clever choices. If you are taking a weight loss medication like Xenical Orlistat it is very important you choose leaner foods in order to avoid potential side effects.
What you order to the dinner tablet will make a great difference to the number of calories and amount of fat you ingest as will carefully selecting from the items dished out to you. Let’s take a traditional roast dinner: choose a lean white meat and cut away any skin or fat, opt for boiled rather than roasted potatoes and consume stuffing and sauces in small quantities. If you order fish, make sure it is grilled and accompanied by plenty of vegetables or an undressed salad. Casseroles are fine provided they are laden with vegetables (not too many potatoes) and a lean gamey meat.
Foods to be avoided at all costs include roast and fried goose or duck, high fat cuts of lamb, fried fish, large beef or pork steaks, pies and pasties and heavily buttered potato dishes.
Something to look out for: many foods are described as being hearty, traditional or farmers in order to make them more appealing – which they are. Unfortunately these descriptors are indicative of what is likely to be a meal high in calories and fat and therefore detrimental to a healthy weight loss diet.