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The benefits and harms of dumplings is a topic that remains the subject of controversy for many experts, including nutritionists. They are a national Russian dish; everyone has known their taste since childhood. However, in many nations there are similar recipes that differ in dough components, filling composition, shape, size, and sometimes color.
The chemical composition of dumplings
The product contains a certain amount of macro and microelements. These include:
- iron;
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- cobalt;
- phosphorus;
- iodine;
- fluorine;
- sodium;
- selenium;
- copper.
Minerals ensure the normal functioning of the immune system, have a positive effect on the organs of digestion, blood formation, participate in the development of bone tissue, and prevent anemia.
The dish contains some vitamins, for example, groups A, E, as well as many compounds of group B, ascorbic and niacin, choline. This composition refers to a product that is prepared according to a classic recipe at home. In many ways, the chemical composition of the dish depends on the filling.
The benefits of dumplings
Thinking about the benefits of the product, you should understand that you need to consider only those that are prepared yourself at home, using high-quality fresh ingredients. This is mainly what determines the benefits and harms of homemade dumplings. The dish has a positive effect on the body, saturating it with minerals and vitamins. In addition, the benefits are as follows:
- strengthening the body's defenses;
- fast saturation due to high nutritional value;
- positive effect on the digestive tract;
- impact on bone and muscle tissue due to the high protein content;
- acceleration of metabolic processes in the body;
- improving the condition of the skin.
It is important to remember that the positive properties of this dish matter when consumed in moderation.
Why are dumplings harmful?
In some cases, they can harm the body. They cannot be consumed in unlimited quantities. The fact is that they lack fiber, since they use the highest grade flour for modeling. This can lead to constipation.
They also contain a lot of cholesterol, which is very harmful to blood vessels. For those who follow the figure, it is obvious that the traditional type of product stuffed with minced meat is very high in calories, especially if you use mayonnaise as a sauce. Obvious harm from dumplings bought in the store, since no one knows what ingredients were used in the preparation of the product.
Calorie dumplings
The nutritional value of a dish, its calorie content directly depends on the ingredients used. Dumplings stuffed with pork and lamb meat will be much higher in calories than minced fish or vegetables. The energy value of a dish on average is about 250 kcal per 100 g of finished product. Protein content - up to 13 g, fat - up to 15 g, carbohydrates - up to 20 g. The most high-calorie ones are stuffed with pork. They contain about 320 kcal. In rabbit and turkey dumplings - about 210 kcal.
Contraindications to dumplings
Since the dish is not light, it has a number of contraindications and restrictions. They cannot be used for the following pathologies:
- some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract during an exacerbation (stomach ulcer, cholecystitis, pancreatitis);
- diabetes;
- kidney disease;
- intolerance to some components.
A person with a healthy body should also limit the use of the product so as not to provoke dysfunction of the stomach and intestines. Dumplings do not need to be consumed in the evening; no more than 8-14 pieces can be eaten at one time. It is necessary to combine the dish with plant foods and try not to use harmful sauces and additives.
Rules for the use of dumplings
The dish is high in calories, the uncontrolled use of dumplings for the figure is destructive. However, you can significantly reduce the harm from eating this dish if you follow some rules:
- you need to eat dumplings in the daytime;
- take into account the calorie content of the dish, avoiding exceeding the daily norm;
- a portion should be no more than 10 pieces;
- you can take a little low-fat sour cream or yogurt as a sauce;
- when cooking, you can use whole grain flour;
- the filling is best prepared from low-fat turkey, chicken with the addition of vegetables.
Despite these rules, it is often not worth eating the dish.
Dumplings during pregnancy
Homemade dumplings made from natural, fresh ingredients during pregnancy will do no harm if consumed in moderation. At the same time, it is important to exclude spicy and fatty sauces, do not use them fried and semi-finished products bought in the store.
Healthy dumplings recipes
The dumplings are very tasty, almost everyone loves them. But it is known that this high-calorie dish, using it too often, you can say goodbye to a slender figure. Therefore, it makes sense to try to cook healthy dumplings, which are not so destructive for the figure and are more beneficial to health.
Dumplings stuffed with fish
Chum filling - a Far Eastern recipe. This fish can be replaced with pollock, pike or carp. The dish turns out to be very tender and juicy. At the same time, the calorie content of the product is minimal. From the ingredients you will need:
- 500 g fish fillet;
- 150 g onions;
- 2 tbsp. l. toasted sesame seeds;
- salt, pepper, herbs, butter to taste.
The dough will take about 700 g. While it is resting, you should prepare the minced meat. To do this, you need to grind onions and fish in a meat grinder with grits. Stir the mixture, then add salt, herbs, you can put a little pepper paste. After adding sesame seeds to the mixture, mix the minced meat. Roll out the dough as thin as possible, divide it into circles. For each, put 1 tbsp. l. mince and form dumplings. After cooking, sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds, add butter and herbs to taste. Soy is suitable as a sauce, and mayonnaise and ketchup should be avoided - they spoil the taste of the fish.
Dumplings stuffed with wild mushrooms
It is better to prepare the dish from forest mushrooms, but you can also use regular mushrooms. The ingredients for the filling should be prepared:
- mushrooms - 700 g;
- onion - 2 onions;
- vegetable oil;
- garlic;
- salt;
- ground pepper.
Sort the mushrooms, boil, chop and lightly fry with the onions. After that, add salt, add pepper, garlic. Pass the filling through a meat grinder. Chopped herbs can be used to taste, if desired. Put 1 tbsp on thinly rolled dough circles. l. fillings, then form dumplings.
Dumplings with minced chicken
Dumplings from chicken breast can also be considered dietary, however, so that the minced meat is not dry, you can dilute it with sour cream and boiled water. The ingredients you need to prepare the following:
- chicken fillet - 1 kg;
- onions - 500 g;
- fatty sour cream - no more than 100 g;
- salt, seasoning - to taste.
Rinse the fillets and drain off excess water. Drive the meat through a meat grinder and mix with finely chopped onions. Add salt and pepper and stir again. Add sour cream, a little water, carefully beat the minced meat on the table. Then you can start forming dumplings. You need to cook them by adding bay leaves, cloves. If you wish, you can sprinkle the finished dish with chopped herbs.
Vegetarian dumplings
For those who eat only plant-based foods, vegetarian options are sure to be enjoyed. Dumplings can be used with vinegar and their benefits are greater than harm. The filling will require the following ingredients:
- potatoes - 3 pcs.;
- chickpeas - 100 g;
- salt, pepper, suneli hops to taste.
Boil chickpeas until cooked, cool and grind with a blender. Grate peeled potatoes, mix, salt and add pepper. Transfer the filling to a frying pan and fry. Put the cooled filling in the dough circles.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of dumplings are not obvious to everyone. This dish is popular not only in Russia, but also in other countries. The traditional filling is minced meat, but recently rabbit, turkey, fish are often used, which makes the dish less high in calories. When consuming it, you need to add fresh vegetables to facilitate digestion, as well as more greens.
