Slow-cooked dishes finally give way to salads, grilled vegetables and fresher meals. And, to accompany these healthy dishes, what could be better than an ultra addictive slimming sauce? A nutritionist reveals her recipe.
During a slimming program, after a few days of eating plain chicken and dull raw vegetables, many people break down and dive back into industrial sauces, too fatty, too sweet, too salty. A French nutritionist shared her parade on Instagram: a light sauce, rich in protein and which is difficult to get tired of.
Between improbable detox recipes, 1,200 calorie menus and miracle tips that promise to lose three sizes before the first barbecue, some people give up. Yet some ideas work precisely because they are realistic. This is the case with a slimming sauce, which only requires ingredients that are easy to find (or perhaps already in your fridge) and which can be prepared in no time. At a time when some commercial salad dressings easily exceed 200 calories for two servings and a list of ingredients as long as a receipt, we happily write down the recipe.
The idea comes from Angélique K., a nutrition consultant known on Instagram under the nickname @angie.nutri_fit. In a publication, she explains: “We often talk about dishes… but a good sauce can change everything.” She particularly emphasizes the fact that a well-designed sauce can help you maintain a balanced diet without feeling like you’re punishing yourself with every meal. In her post, she specifies that this preparation is “perfect for adding flavor to your meals”, “staying on a healthy diet” And “help you lose weight without eating bland foods”.
Another interesting point: this recipe uses ingredients that are easy to find in supermarkets, without going through a specialized store or an obscure health food section. The cost also remains very reasonable. No need to buy ten different products or spend an hour in the kitchen. The sauce can accompany raw vegetables, potatoes, roasted vegetables, fish, chicken or even serve as the base in a homemade sandwich or wrap.
In her Instagram carousel, Angélique K. indicates that for the whole sauce, you only need 50 calories, with 4 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbohydrates and barely 0.5 grams of fat. And unlike some “healthy” recipes which rely solely on lemon or vinegar to give flavor, this one plays more on the creamy texture and condiments. The recipe for this protein sauce is two tablespoons of 0% skyr, mixed with a tablespoon of sweet soy sauce, a teaspoon of mustard, salt, pepper, chives and onion powder.
Note that nutritionists regularly remind us that proteins contribute to satiety, preventing cravings during the day. The problem is that the most filling protein foods are sometimes associated with very rich side dishes. Between creamy sauces, ready-made vinaigrettes or industrial aperitif dips, the calories add up quickly. A lighter sauce therefore allows you to retain flavor without overpowering the meal. And that changes everything, because after two weeks of steamed vegetables without seasoning, even the most motivated people start to look at the fries with emotion.
