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The benefits of squash caviar are associated with its natural composition. According to the classic recipe, the product consists only of natural plant ingredients and a minimum of spices. Thanks to this, it saturates the body with vitamins and minerals, improves digestion and even promotes weight loss.
Composition of squash caviar and calorie content
Squash caviar consists of several components. According to the requirements of GOST R 51926-2002, it must contain:
- zucchini (used fresh);
- bulb onions;
- carrot;
- sunflower oil;
- tomato paste;
- sugar;
- salt.
The beneficial properties of squash caviar are associated with its chemical composition. Caviar contains many valuable components:
- vitamins – A, group B (B1, B2, B6, B9), C, E, PP;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- phosphorus;
- cobalt;
- manganese;
- sulfur;
- zinc;
- iron;
- fiber (dietary fiber);
- lycopene
The product is quite nutritious because it contains sunflower oil. Calorie content is 97 kcal per 100 g. Nutritional value for the same weight:
- proteins – 1.2 g;
- fats – 7.0 g;
- carbohydrates – 7.4 g.
Caviar is quite nutritious and provides great benefits due to its natural plant composition. But it should be consumed in moderation.
The benefits of squash caviar for the human body
The main benefits of squash caviar are associated with the high content of vitamin C (almost 20% of the daily value per 100 g), potassium (17%) and dietary fiber (10%). During heat treatment, the benefits of the product are reduced due to the destruction of the corresponding components, for example, vitamin C.
Positive qualities of squash caviar:
- improved digestion;
- lowering the level of dangerous cholesterol;
- improvement of skin condition;
- removal of waste and toxins;
- cancer prevention;
- stimulation of hematopoiesis;
- strengthening blood vessels;
- improvement of heart function;
- mild diuretic effect - removing excess fluid from the body;
- Another benefit of caviar is preventing puffiness.
Caviar improves digestion and saturates the body with vitamins
Is squash caviar from the store healthy?
Store-bought squash caviar is no worse than homemade if it is prepared according to GOST and does not contain harmful additives, for example, sodium benzoate (used as a preservative). After heat treatment, a significant part of the beneficial substances is destroyed. What remains is vitamin E and fiber. The first component improves the condition of the skin and promotes its healing. Fiber stimulates peristalsis and optimizes digestion. Thus, homemade squash caviar is more beneficial for the body compared to store-bought caviar only if the latter is cooked not according to GOST, but, for example, according to the TU standard.
Is it possible to eat squash caviar
Squash caviar can be used as a regular product in the diet.It is important to follow the norm, since in excessive quantities it can cause more harm.
During pregnancy
Squash caviar is beneficial for women, especially during pregnancy. It can be used during all trimesters in the absence of relevant contraindications (for example, individual intolerance or diseases of the digestive system).
The benefits of the product are associated with a high potassium content. This contributes to the normal development of the fetal cardiovascular system. Calcium is involved in the formation of the musculoskeletal system. Caviar also causes a diuretic effect, which helps cope with swelling. This is especially important in the later stages of pregnancy.
When breastfeeding
During breastfeeding, many foods are introduced into the diet with caution, and squash caviar is no exception. At first, the product can be taken in small quantities only by the mother. To do this, you should start with small doses - literally 1-2 tablespoons, and then monitor your condition and the well-being of the child.
If there are no side effects, including allergic reactions, you can gradually increase the amount. At the same time, it is recommended to consume no more than 200 g per day.
During breastfeeding, caviar is introduced into the diet with caution.
As for children, zucchini itself is especially beneficial for them. Vegetables can be introduced into complementary foods from the fourth month of life. Although caviar itself can only be given from two years of age.You should not introduce the product into your diet earlier, as it can cause an allergic reaction, including due to vinegar and other preservatives.
It is better to replace the processed product with fresh vegetables - zucchini, tomatoes, carrots.
When losing weight
Despite its vegetable composition, squash caviar contains quite a lot of calories - up to 100 kcal per 100 g. In this sense, the product is not the most suitable for weight loss. On the other hand, it contains vitamins and fiber, which stimulate metabolism and digestion processes. In addition, the dish is well absorbed by the body and helps remove excess fluid from tissues.
There are quite a few zucchini-related diets online. For example, for seven days in a row you need to consume 500 g of caviar, 200 g of boiled chicken, and raw vegetables (except potatoes) in any quantity daily. Thanks to this approach, you can lose up to 1 kg per day, i.e. for the entire period - up to 7 kg.
It is worth remembering that if you eat caviar in large quantities (from 200 g per day), there will not be much benefit. There may also be harmful effects, such as heartburn, bloating and diarrhea. Therefore, you should not get carried away with such nutritional systems, especially without a doctor’s permission.
For pancreatitis, gastritis
The benefits and harms of zucchini caviar are also associated with certain contraindications. The store-bought product contains vinegar and other additives.They can have an irritating effect on the mucous membrane, so such a product for gastritis with high acidity can only be consumed in limited quantities, for example, 100-150 g per day.
If the disease is associated with low acidity, you can and even need to use the product - it will bring benefits due to tomato paste containing acids. At the same time, the zucchini itself, stewed or baked, can be eaten even with gastritis.
For pancreatitis, the dish can also be beneficial. But it is worth remembering that it is strictly forbidden to use it in the acute phase. The fact is that the composition includes vinegar, and often spices, which have a bad effect on inflammation and destroy pancreatic tissue.
During an exacerbation of pancreatitis, caviar should not be consumed
For diabetes
The product can be consumed in moderation if you have diabetes, as it will provide benefits. On the other hand, if it contains starch, you should avoid such a dish. It is necessary to choose a high-quality product prepared in accordance with GOST, or make caviar at home.
Rules for using zucchini caviar
Zucchini caviar is really beneficial for the body, if you take into account certain rules for its use:
- Even healthy people should eat no more than 150-200 g per day.
- It is not recommended to eat on an empty stomach, for example, in the morning on an empty stomach.
- It is better to combine with solid foods, for example, cereals, pasta, meat.
- Do not combine with carbonated drinks, dairy products and milk, so as not to cause fermentation.
- To get the maximum benefit, it is better not to combine it with fatty foods, since caviar already contains sunflower oil.
Harm of squash caviar
If you consume the dish in excessive quantities, it will do more harm than good:
- obesity;
- heartburn;
- diarrhea.
People with individual intolerance may experience allergic reactions, such as itching, redness, skin rash and others. In such cases, you should immediately stop using the product, after which you can consult a doctor.
How to cook
To ensure maximum benefit from this dish, you can prepare it at home. To do this you will need the following ingredients:
- young zucchini – 3 kg;
- carrots – 4 pcs.;
- onions – 4 pcs.;
- tomato paste – 350 g;
- sugar and salt - 1 tbsp. l.;
- black pepper (powder) – 0.5 tsp;
- sunflower oil – 150 ml;
- garlic – 7 cloves;
- vinegar 9% – 3 tbsp. l.
The recipe consists of several steps:
- Rinse the jars of soda and sterilize them, boil the lids for 1-2 minutes.
- Wash the zucchini, peel the skin, remove the seeds (if they are coarse) and cut into equal 1 cm cubes.
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
- Peel the garlic and finely chop it with a sharp knife.
- In a saucepan or cauldron, fry the onions and carrots in oil for seven minutes (medium heat).
- After this, add tomato paste, zucchini, salt, sugar and garlic.
- Stir and simmer over low heat, covered, for another 40 minutes until the vegetables are completely softened.
- Grind the vegetables into a homogeneous mass using a blender.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and pour in the vinegar. This action will only be beneficial if the tomato paste does not contain enough acid.
- Cover the lids, but do not screw them on. Sterilize for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll up and turn over the cans. In order for the caviar to bring maximum benefit, the containers should be allowed to cool under a blanket.Then store in the cellar or refrigerator.
The product can be kept in the refrigerator for more than a year
Conclusion
The benefits of squash caviar are due to the fact that it improves digestion, strengthens blood vessels, and helps prevent cancer. It can be consumed in moderation. In this case, it is better to prepare the product yourself. In the store you can only buy caviar that is produced in accordance with GOST. This is what provides the maximum health benefits.
