What is associated with the word “diet”? It is unlikely that a variety of delicious dishes. However, the rejection of high-calorie and difficult to cook food does not mean that food should stop giving pleasure. Longtime healthy food enthusiasts can share secrets on how to enjoy a gourmet meal without deviating from your diet.
If you are a little depressed while eating lean soup, cottage cheese and, of course, healthy apples, it's time to recall such a favorite and allowed by almost any diet delicacy, like shrimp, whose calorific value, according to various sources, ranges from 77 to 120 Kcal per hundred grams. On average, about 90 kcal. Of course, in boiled and peeled form. Less - only boiled cod and pollock. But you must admit, what a difference in taste!
These seafood are allowed with almost any diet. They are allowed by the authors of the Kremlin and all kinds of protein diets, "Minus so much" and just with fasting days. Even such a strict version of the diet as Bonn soup allows them to be added to this product by a rare lover. Without zeal, shrimp can be consumed with therapeutic diets. The only limitation may be the likelihood of an allergic reaction, especially in asthmatics, as well as when consumed in excess. Moreover, the shrimp is not only not full, they help to lose excess! Therefore, if you really love shrimp, "calorie", "cholesterol" and other "terrible" words are not scary for you. That's because with a low fat content, this product supplies us with enough protein, as well as omega-3 fats, which belong to the polyunsaturated group. This makes them an especially valuable product for those who, in addition to caring for food, indulge their body with physical activity.
The good news is also for those who care about the environmental safety of products and everyone who cares about caring for our planet. In the Buyer's Guide published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), northern shrimp or chilli caught in the Atlantic Ocean are safe for humans and make up their populations well. A somewhat more complicated question is the safety of another variety that is common in our country as a delicacy. King prawns, the calorie content of which is the same 95 Kcal per 100 grams of boiled product, have a different origin and can often be grown in a way harmful to humans and the ecosystem. They have a less vivid taste, but are loved by many as a spectacular table decoration and an independent dish. Be careful with the popular frozen "sea cocktails", which often include dyes, flavors, flavor enhancers and other little useful ingredients. Therefore, carefully study the packaging and look for a product that will bring you maximum benefit.
How to cook boiled shrimp? The calorie content of the finished dish depends on the cooking method. The easiest to digest are, of course, boiled shrimp, no matter if you bought them on the shell or not. By the way, when buying, it is important to check the absence of black spots and the place of fishing. If the shrimp were frozen raw (see packaging), dip them in boiling water. Gourmets can pre-fill a little salt, bay leaf, pepper of any kind, cloves ... They cook for no more than five minutes. Cleaned after. It is enough to hold the boiled-frozen product in water until it boils again. If you prefer fried shrimp, calories will be slightly higher, about 150 Kcal per 100 grams. First, you should also lower them into boiling water, and then fry with any oil until all moisture has evaporated.
Seafood can be part of more complex dishes. If you want to make a diet salad, and the main highlight of it is shrimp, the calorie content will depend not only on the components of the salad, but mainly on the dressing. Therefore, do not abuse sauces like mayonnaise. The best companion is lemon juice, possibly with a drop of vegetable oil. Feel the pleasure of real healthy food, because taking care of yourself is pleasant and just delicious.