If you're picturing bland salads, protein shakes and an overload of veggies when you think 'diet foods', one expert is here to change your mind. Professor Franklin Joseph from Dr Frank's Weight Loss Clinic has revealed that a few simple food swaps could help you shed the pounds without sacrificing taste. He insists that these small changes can make a big difference over time, offering a more sustainable approach than a drastic diet overhaul.
But be warned crisp lovers - Professor Joseph has got his sights set on your favourite snack first. Despite their deliciousness, crisps are often high in unhealthy fats and salt. "Instead of reaching for chips, try air-popped popcorn," he advised.
"It’s much lower in calories, and when seasoned with spices like paprika or nutritional yeast, it's still flavourful. Veggie sticks with hummus are another great alternative - they're crunchy, satisfying, and packed with nutrients." To put it into context, Professor Joseph says a cup of air-popped popcorn contains around 30 calories, compared to over 150 calories in a typical portion of crisps.
Find out about the symptoms you need to watch out for and get health advice with our free health newsletter from the Daily Express Aside from this, he also urged dieters to replace white bread with whole grain. Eating too much white bread is especially bad for health as it contains added sugar , which may put you at an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease . These loaves can trigger huge temporar.