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Am Using Airfryer For My Chicken And Chops, Without Any Fat. Is It Healthy? I Love My Braai Very Much And Salads

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Western cape, South Africa
February 2
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A DiabetesTeam Member

The air fryer is great and quick @A DiabetesTeam Member. I put parchment paper folded like a bowl in ours for easier cleanup.

At a braai party the meat bites, the cheese, the soup, mushrooms, and vegetables are great.

But unfortunately most of the rest of the sides are carb laden and must be controlled and carb counted.

Be aware of the number of carbs you are eating to control your numbers.

February 3 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Air Frying can reduce the level of saturated fats your consume which also reduces calories in that given meal (all else being equal)

So maybe NOT exactly Healthy but rather "less unhealthy" than preparing an alternate method

The healthiest way to prepare chicken might be "skinless in an air fryer" and in the case of pork chops, replacing them with a "less fatty" pork option (shoulder roast) would be "healthier" regardless of how it's prepared

So a bit of a complex question

If you are taking a piece of meat that is "the healthiest form it can be" AND Air Frying it, you have done about as much as you can save not eating it at all

February 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

Using an air fryer for your chicken and chops is a great way to reduce the fat content while keeping the crispy quality of the foods. This can be a healthier option compared to traditional frying methods.

Here are some tips to make your meals even healthier
- Add More Plants to Your Plate: Incorporate a variety of Show Full Answer

Using an air fryer for your chicken and chops is a great way to reduce the fat content while keeping the crispy quality of the foods. This can be a healthier option compared to traditional frying methods.

Here are some tips to make your meals even healthier:
- Add More Plants to Your Plate: Incorporate a variety of vegetables, legumes, and whole grains into your meals. This can help improve blood glucose levels.
- Heart-Healthy Fats: Use lean meats and liquid oils like canola or olive oil instead of saturated fats like butter or lard.
- Alternative Sweeteners: If you need to sweeten your dishes, use alternative sweeteners in moderation.

Enjoy your braai and salads, but always aim for a balanced plate with plenty of plant-based foods and lean proteins.

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