On the benefits of shrimp: calorie, choice, cooking methods.

What do you associate with the word "diet"? It is unlikely that a variety and delicious dishes. However, the rejection of high-calorie and hard cooked food does not mean that food should cease to give pleasure. Long time adherents of healthy food can share secrets, how to arrange a gourmet meal without deviations from the diet.

If you are a little dejected, eating lean soup, curd and, of course, useful apples, it's time to remember about such a beloved and allowed almost any diet delicacy, like shrimps, the caloric content of which, according to different data, is from 77 to 120 kcal per hundred grams. On the average, about 90 kcal. Of course, in a cooked and purified form. Less - only boiled cod and pollock. But, you see, what a difference in taste!

These seafood are allowed in almost any diet. They are allowed by the authors of the Kremlin and all sorts of protein diets, "Minus so much" and just at unloading days. Even such a strict variety of diet, like "Bonn soup," allows them to be added to this product for a rare lover. Not zealous, shrimps can be used and with therapeutic diets. The only restriction may be the likelihood of an allergic reaction, especially in asthmatics, as well as when used in excessive amounts. Moreover, shrimps are not only not full, they help to dump excess! Therefore, if you really love shrimp, "calorie", "cholesterol" and other "terrible" words are not terrible for you. All because at a low fat content this product supplies us enough protein, as well as omega-3 fats, belonging to the group of polyunsaturated. This makes them an especially valuable product for those who, in addition to caring for food, indulge their body and exercise.

Good news for those who are concerned about the environmental safety of products and everyone who cares about respect for our planet. In the guide for the buyer, published by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the northern shrimp or chilima caught in the Atlantic Ocean, are safe for humans and well replenish their population. The question of the security of the other variety, which we have as a delicacy, is a little more complicated. Royal prawns, the caloric content of which is the same 95 Kcal per 100 grams of boiled product, are of different origin and can often be grown harmful to humans and ecosystems. They have less vivid taste, but are loved by many as a spectacular table decoration and an independent dish. Be careful with popular frozen "sea cocktails", which often include dyes, flavors, flavor enhancers and other useless ingredients. Therefore, carefully study the packaging and look for a product that will bring you maximum benefit.

How to cook boiled shrimp? Caloric content of the prepared dish depends on the method of preparation. The easiest to assimilate are, of course, boiled shrimps, it does not matter whether you bought them in the shell or not. By the way, when buying it is important to check the absence of black spots and the place of catch. If shrimps were frozen in their raw form (see packaging), lower them into the already boiling water. Gourmets can pre-pour a little salt, bay leaf, pepper of any kind, clove ... They are cooked for no more than five minutes. Purify after. The cooked-frozen product should be kept in water until it boils again. If you prefer fried shrimp, the calorie content will be slightly higher, about 150 Kcal per 100 grams. First you should also put them in boiling water, and then fry with any oil until all the moisture evaporates.

Seafood can also be part of more complex dishes. If you want to cook a diet salad, and the main highlight in it will be shrimp, the caloric content will depend not only on the components of the salad, but mainly - from refueling. So do not abuse sauces like mayonnaise. The best companion is lemon juice, perhaps with a drop of vegetable oil. Feel the pleasure of a real healthy food, because taking care of yourself - it's nice and just tasty.