Is Hot Pot Healthy?

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Hot pot is not a healthy dish given the heavy usage of oil in its broths, the high-fat content of many hot pot ingredients and dipping sauces, and the difficulty in tracking portion sizes.

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A single serving can be up to 1,600+ calories...

Pre-made soup broths have high oil content - make your own broth.

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Mindfully portion the amount of red meat consumed, or opt for lean protein.

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Bulk up on veggies, which are low-calorie and nutritious

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Portion the amount of carbs consumed mindfully.

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Opt for lower calorie dipping sauce options.

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By making a few mindful tweaks..

Fitsian Food Life Fitsian Food Life ... you can cut down the calorie content to ~500 calories per serving for a healthy and nutritious hot pot meal! Learn more