Beware of weight gain during typhoon days at home! Nutritionist reveals "the most fattening food": instant noodles and dumplings are all miserably lost
Beware of weight gain during typhoon days at home! Nutritionist reveals “the most fattening food”
As the moderate typhoon “Santoer” approaches Taiwan, many people have started to prepare to stock up on food. Nutritionist Gao Minmin reminded in the community that most shelf-stable food or frozen foods may often have excessive calorie and sodium content. It is recommended that those who are currently on a weight loss plan or have chronic diseases (history) pay attention to their caloric intake. Looking at common typhoon food supplies, the 13 types of food are ranked as follows according to their calorie content:
Beef noodle preparation package (630g per serving)
Calories: 770 kcal
Sodium content: 2260 mgDumplings (10 pieces 300g)
Calories: 675 kcal
Sodium content: 1317 mgInstant noodles (187g per bowl)
Calories: 572 kcal
Sodium content: 2132 mgDry noodles (136g per bowl)
Calories: 544 kcal
Sodium content: 1119 mgMicrowave fried rice (275g per box)
Calories: 539 kcal
Sodium content: 754 mgMicrowave pasta (330g per box)
Calories: 442 kcal
Sodium content: 822 mgZhajiang instant noodles (90g per bowl)
Calories: 418 kcal
Sodium content: 1845 mgCanned fish (230g each)
Calories: 288 kcal
Sodium content: 780 mgMeat buns (71g each)
Calories: 189 kcal
Sodium content: 163 mgCanned corn (198g each)
Calories: 154 kcal
Sodium content: 316 mgLong-lasting milk (200ml bottle)
Calories: 138 kcal
Sodium content: 68 mgFrozen edamame (60g per bowl)
Calories: 80 kcal
Sodium content: 223 mgEgg (each)
Calories: 72 kcal
Sodium content: 138 mg
Staying at home during typhoon weather can help you maintain balanced nutrition! Nutritionist reveals the selection principles of “six major categories of food”
Judging from the above quantities, frozen edamame is an excellent source of plant-based protein and can be eaten as a snack or added to salads. In addition to frozen edamame, nutritionist Gao Minmin emphasized that people can also choose long-lasting healthy ingredients as a priority for stocking up before a typhoon. In terms of unrefined starches, whole grain rice, soba noodles, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, potatoes, etc. are rich in dietary fiber and can help replenish energy.
Furthermore, frozen fruits and vegetables such as cauliflower rice, frozen berries, frozen asparagus and other frozen fruits and vegetables still have high nutritional value; shelf-stable fresh fruits and vegetables include cabbage, broccoli, onions, corn shoots, Bell peppers, large and small cucumbers, red and white radishes, black fungus, green beans, Chinese cabbage, winter melon and shiitake mushrooms contain multiple nutrients. It is recommended to consume fruits and vegetables of different colors evenly.
High-quality proteins that can be stored for a long time include frozen edamame, frozen tofu, soybeans, frozen meat, canned boiled tuna, and canned chickpeas. For dairy products, you can choose long-lasting milk, milk powder, cheese, cheese, etc., and consume them daily. The body needs calcium. It is worth mentioning that long-lasting milk is as nutritious as fresh milk and has a longer shelf life. It can be regarded as one of the choices for calcium intake during typhoons.
If you have limited time for purchasing and stocking up, you can prioritize cooking ingredients that are convenient to eat, such as eggs, nuts, and brewed drinks. Nutritionist Gao Minmin reminds the public that if you purchase dry noodles or instant noodles, you can add additional vegetables, eggs, chicken breasts and other ingredients to ensure a balanced nutrition. It is also recommended to avoid adding too much in cooking bags and seasonings to avoid eating excess sodium. and calories, which only increases the burden on the body.
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