IF you're trying to lose weight, you might think that heading for a cheeky Nando's is off the cards.
However, it turns out that you can still lose weight and munch on some delicious Peri Peri chicken - as many Nando's dishes are under 500 calories.
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In particular, Instagram fitness star Graeme Tomlinson aks @thefitnesschef_ said eating at your favourite restaurants, like Nando's, can actually be the key to sustainable weight loss.
However, Graeme urged dieters to get to grips with the nutritional value of each of Nando's dishes, warning some contain a lot more calories than you may think.
For example, the mushroom and halloumi burger contains a surprising 681 calories.
He says: "Nandos is enjoyed by millions - this should never change.
"Awareness of total energy consumed can therefore allow one to facilitate multiple Nandos excursions into a successful diet.
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"Once the hard nutritional facts of a Nandos meal are grasped, one can adjust prior and subsequent nutritional intakes to accommodate what will likely be a calorie dense meal in happiness and calm control.
"Such an eating episode can be free from guilt and enjoyed in serene knowledge that the fruits of the overall diet will yield progress."
Despite this, he advises slimmers to be wary - as you can easily consume more than 1,800 in one meal at Nando's.
Nandos is enjoyed by millions - this should never change
He adds: "In comparison to many express dine in establishments, consumption of chicken, coupled with assortments of nutrient dense foods, may lead one to believe that Nandos is the fat loss alternative.
"And this may well prove valid if it is enjoyed.
"But instances such as the accumulation of 1/2 a peri peri houmous starter, 10 wings, regular chips, macho peas and extra sauce = a caloric intake of 1845 nutrient inclusive calories.
"But nonetheless... 1845 calories before drinks are considered.
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"Energy balance over periods of time directly defines ones rate of fat loss, gain or maintenance. Nothing else."
Some of the dishes under 500 calories Graeme recommends include a 1/4 chicken leg, a butterfly chicken and a chicken burger.
However, he points out that ten chicken wings can total 806 calories and a whole chicken is 1156 calories.
With so much on offer, it can be peri hard to navigate the menu.
A quarter chicken breast is is only 278 calories, while lots of side dishes are also under 300 - meaning that you can easily build a high-protein, low-calorie meal.
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In particular, Pippa Campbell, a Jersey-based nutritionist and weight loss specialist, suggests going for a plain Peri Peri Grilled Chicken burger which has just 387 calories.
She says: "Chicken is a good source of protein which balances blood sugars and provides essential amino acids.
"Add a side of broccoli at only 12 calories which adds fibre to the meal and vitamin C."
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For vegetarians, Healthspan's Rob Hobson, a registered nutritionist based in London reckons the Grains 'n Greens salad is "a great healthy dish that contains high amounts of fibre and protein".
He adds: "It is light on calories so I would add the option of avocado (170 calories) which provides additional healthy fats to the dish."
In particular, it's important to pay attention to the sauce you're adding as Mango and Lime has the highest sugar content while its Extra Hot sauce has the most calories and saturated fat.
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