Of all the kitchen gadgets recommended to those on a weight loss journey, air fryers seem to be the crowd favourite.
When thinking of dieting, many of us are guilty of picturing bland, boring meals, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
An air fryer makes it possible to enjoy all your favourite foods – yes, including your go-to order from the Chinese takeaway – all whilst staying on track.
But how? And how can your air fryer help you on your weight loss journey? Here, our experts at The Slimming Clinic reveal all.
How do air fryers work?
This time the clue isn’t in the name – air fryers don’t actually fry your food.
Instead, they cook your food by blowing hot air around it and heating it by convection.
This method creates a golden brown, crispy exterior and requires minimal fat, making it a much healthier, more convenient alternative for cooking foods like chips and fried chicken, for example.
What are the benefits of using an air fryer?
From convenience to safety, there are many benefits of using an air fryer, including:
- They can promote weight loss
Consuming a large amount of fried foods – like chicken and chips – is directly linked to higher risks of obesity, as they have much higher calorie and fat contents.
Making the switch from deep-fried foods to air-fried foods, and cutting down on unhealthy oils will help you massively when trying to lose weight.
- They’re safer than deep-fat fryers
Deep fat fryers come with a list full of risks – both health-related and otherwise. Hot oil from deep fat fryers may spill, splash or catch fire, putting you, your family and your home at risk.
Air fryers, on the other hand, are much safer when used according to the instructions, and you won’t have to worry about any of the above risks when using one.
- They help lower the risk of certain diseases
Regularly cooking with fatty oils has been linked to a host of different health conditions, including obesity, coronary heart disease and various types of cancer.
Reducing the amount of deep-fried foods you consume can work towards eliminating the risk of these sorts of complications.
- They’re ideal for busy lifestyles
After a busy day at work or running errands, the last thing on our minds is cooking a healthy meal from scratch.
Many of us just don’t have the time, or patience, to do so – which leads us to give in to temptation and log on to Just Eat to have a meal delivered for convenience’s sake. But with an air fryer, cooking time is cut in half thanks to the small, perforated baskets and convection cooking method, so you can have a delicious, nutritious meal ready in no time, all whilst sticking to your weight loss goals.
- They preserve the nutrients in your food
Studies have shown that using an air fryer can help to preserve certain nutrients in your food during the cooking process.
These include vitamin C – which can help you lose weight alongside a healthy diet and exercise – as well as protective plant compounds called polyphenols, which can help improve blood pressure, insulin resistance and cardiovascular health.
Boost your weight loss with The Slimming Clinic
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Whether you lack the motivation and need a bit of an extra push, or you can’t figure out a regime that works for you, our expert weight loss doctors would be more than happy to help.
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