Who hasn't taken a trip to the harbour, for a fish auction at their vacation destination, or early in the morning to get fish fresh out of the water? Fish, shellfish and crustaceans are the stars of summer dishes.
Can you eat all the vegetables you want?
It is important to vary different vegetables to maximize their individual benefits, for the enjoyment of the taste buds and the eyes! A colorful plate is also more appetizing!
The least sugary vegetables and the salad can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Among them, you will find asparagus, eggplant, broccoli, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, red or green cabbage, zucchini, spinach, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes...
On the other hand, the sweetest vegetables must be limited in quantity as they provide a significant number of calories. These mainly include artichokes, beets, carrots, peas, pumpkin, and other squashes.
For example, a half-plate of cauliflower (without fat) provides about 40 kcal and a half-plate of peas (without fat) provides about 125 kcal.
Consider dressing up your vegetables herbs, spices, or seasonings and/or a fat-free sauce, as the seasonings can significantly increase calorie intake. So, a half-portion of cauliflower gratin provides around 280 kcal, which is more than 3 times more than the same vegetable simply cooked with a teaspoon of oil or a knob of butter (~90kcal) and 7 times more than the same vegetable simply steamed and tossed with parsley, with no added fat.
Can you eat all the vegetables you want?
It is important to vary different vegetables to maximize their individual benefits, for the enjoyment of the taste buds and the eyes! A colorful plate is also more appetizing!
The least sweet vegetables and salad can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Among them, you will find asparagus, eggplant, broccoli, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, red or green cabbage, zucchini, spinach, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, pumpkin, butternut squash…
However, the sweetest vegetables should be limited in quantity as they contribute a considerable amount of calories. These are mainly artichokes, beets, carrots, and peas.
For example, a half-plate of cauliflower (without fat) provides about 40 kcal and a half-plate of peas (without fat) provides about 125 kcal.
Consider enhancing your vegetables with herbs, seasonings, or aromatics, and/or a fat-free sauce, as dressings can significantly increase calorie intake. Thus, a half-plate of cauliflower au gratin provides about 280 kcal, which is more than 3 times the amount of the same vegetable simply cooked with a teaspoon of oil or a knob of butter (~90 kcal) and 7 times more than the same vegetable simply steamed and seasoned with parsley, without added fat.
OUR OTHERS TIPS
The heat is back! You're now better prepared to face the heat, but do you know why your appetite isn't so good in these conditions? And above all, what precautions should you take with regard to your diet?
Summer is the perfect time to fill up on vitamins (A, B, C...) and minerals (magnesium, iron, zinc...). They belong to the family of micronutrients, nutrients we need in very small quantities (micrograms or milligrams) but which are nonetheless essential to our health. They must be provided by the diet, and have the advantage of being calorie-free.
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