Are steamed dim sims healthy?
Chef's answer
The good news is, there are still healthier dim sum options available. Steamed shrimp dumplings are one of the recommended dim sum dishes if you are looking for healthy options. Chinese steamed buns are among the healthier dim sum offerings.
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Chicken has 49% more calories than salmon - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories. For macronutrient ratios, salmon is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to chicken for carbs..
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Bacon and sausage are arguably the most popular breakfast meat options. Bacon is the lower-calorie and lower-fat option of the two. A serving of sausage links contains the most protein, but the protein content of sausage patties and bacon strips is comparable.
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Healthwise, bacon fat is higher in monounsaturated (the so-called "good fat") fat than butter. Nor does it contain trans fat ("bad fat"), like margarine does.
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Bacon Fat is lower in saturated fat (by about 42%) than butter, and higher in the good monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Like all fats (including oils), it needs to be used in moderation.
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Goat. This isn't on many menus in the U.S., but three-quarters of the world eats it. It has far less fat and calories than other red meats, and has plenty of vitamins and nutrients. It also has very little saturated fat -- even less than chicken..
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Non-fried fish and shellfish such as shrimp, crab and lobster are lower in saturated fat and a healthy alternative to many cuts of meat. Choose fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon.
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While baked bacon is arguably healthier than fried bacon, it is still bacon. Enjoy it in moderation as one tasty component of a balanced diet. Whenever we have bacon, I like to serve it with other lean proteins, fruits, whole grains, or vegetables to make a complete meal.
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