Ср, 20 июн 2018 Автор: Светлана Роменская
Beef tongue has long been known in the diet.
Dishes from this by-product are strongly advised when
gastrointestinal pathologies, obesity. Although it can not
completely attributed to low-calorie (compared with other
offal), the language is present in the diet for weight loss.
Consider in more detail what is the use of beef tongue and is there
contraindications for its use.
Contents
Familiar and unknown
Oddly enough, this small portion of beef carcass
is … muscle, although it is a by-product. Weight
raw product covered with an unappealing-looking
rough film, reaches 2 kilograms in large animals (in
young individuals, calves – from 200 grams).
Beef (calf) language deservedly won the leading position
among offal and in its quality refers to delicacies.
With proper preparation, it is remarkably delicate (as
for offal) consistency. Used in dishes such as
aspic, various appetizers, salads. Good language and just boiled
as greenery is a great alternative to heavy meat dishes for
losing weight Practical benefits of beef tongue: fairly small
its amount quickly satisfies hunger, accelerates metabolism, so
way, struggling with excess weight.
What you need to know about the composition and calorie
The content of a whole group of important health substances
testifies to the benefits of beef tongue and distinguishes it from
other offal.
In the composition are present in sufficient
volume:
• proteins (up to 16%),
• vitamins A, PP, E,
• most of all – vitamins from group B (in particular, folic
acid).
In addition, there are 12% fat and only 2.2% carbohydrates.
70 grams of cooked tongue is enough for complete
meet the need for vitamin B12. This is especially important for
maintaining fat and carbohydrate balance. One hundred grams of raw
product has 170 kcal (if boiled, a little more –
230).
An important indicator for monitoring the state of blood vessels and
prevention of cardiovascular pathologies – content
cholesterol. It is small – only 150 mg. For example, compared to
boiled pork tongue, indicators are most acceptable for
diet food.
The benefits of beef tongue
This quite affordable delicacy contains trace elements, without
which we will feel failures in health. In particular, potassium,
phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc and a number of others.
It is zinc, an important trace element for immunity, there is
significant amount. It is also useful for vision, the reproductive system.
and finally, beauty (renewal of skin cells, the appearance of nails,
hair). One hundred grams of cooked product satisfies almost
half the daily need of an adult in zinc.
Quite a lot and vitamin PP – a third of the daily requirement of 100
grams. The active forms of this vitamin are nicotinic acid and
nicotinamide, play an important role in the redox
processes of the whole organism.
You need to know that vitamin PP:
– participates in the regulation of the higher nervous system,
– able to expand blood vessels
– used in the prevention of blood clots and hypertensive
diseases;
– positive effect on digestion,
– participates in the detoxification of the body.
It is noticed that this vitamin also has an invaluable property in
overcoming insomnia, debilitating migraines.
Rich chemical composition, including the necessary substances
testifies to the significant benefits of beef tongue. By this
It is recommended to replace high-calorie by-product in dietary
meat dishes.
Beef tongue in the treatment and prevention of diseases
It is recommended for patients with gastrointestinal disorders (even
with an ulcer!). It is easy to digest as it has almost no
connective tissue. Boil the tongue for the right amount of time (as
usually not less than 2-3 hours), removing a rough film from it, you
get an excellent dietary meal. Without fear it can be
use 2-3 times a week (except for a few
contraindications).
In the prevention and treatment of such insidious diseases as
diabetes, high zinc content in beef offal
can do a good job. Zinc is known to stimulate
the body is in the process of producing its own insulin. Besides,
this element is necessary for healing wounds, is involved in the regeneration
skin integument.
It should be said about such an important element as iron. His level
need to keep under control those who are prone to anemia, reduced
pressure, migraine. In the process of blood formation, iron plays a key role.
role. Therefore, beef tongue, included in various dishes, doctors
strongly advise pregnant women, children and adolescents who have
There is an active growth process and a great need for nutrients.
substances.
One of the recommendations that medical scientists give for
prevention of colorectal cancer comes down to advice to reduce
eating high-calorie red meat dishes, if possible
replacing them with boiled beef tongue.
Beef tongue and diet food
Many therapeutic diets and menus for weight loss (in particular,
Dukan technique, the first section “Attack”) recommend beef
tongue.
In diets to combat excess weight it is advisable to supplement
greens, vegetables. The portions of the dishes from the language are reduced,
by reducing the total daily caloric intake. Eating beef
language with such a diet, you can not be afraid that the lack of useful
substances adversely affect the appearance. Just the opposite: in
There are enough “beauty vitamins” and important
elements that give a healthy look to our skin, brilliance and vitality
hair, make our nails strong and shiny.
Harm beef tongue: the devil is not so bad …
It would be wrong to assume that our wonderful product
the benefits of which we have brought convincing evidence
back side. And that it can be eaten in unlimited quantities.
to anyone. Of course, it is not. No wonder they say that any
the medicine turns into poison if it is consumed in excess
prescribed doses.
The same with food. Even very helpful in
exorbitant volumes are unlikely to be a panacea. Harm
Beef tongue is caused by the following factors:
– fat content (12%),
– frequent use (more than 3-4 times a week),
– • large portions.
The result is an increased load on the liver.
This also applies to those prone to gastrointestinal disorders.
The benefits of beef tongue для этой категории больных заканчивается
where product abuse begins. It’s all the same.
applies to almost any person, and to the elderly and children – in
features
You should not overdo it with dishes from this by-product and
pregnant: despite the many useful for the future mother
vitamins and trace elements, still not excluded and the harm beef
language. Individual intolerance or banal possible
binge eating.
Do not be overly reminded that a full-fledged product is necessary
must be fresh and have a certificate (certificate) of the veterinary service
about safety. The animal, the meat from which was received for sale,
must definitely be healthy! The product should not have elevated
doses of antibiotics and other dangerous to humans
substances.
It is unacceptable to buy meat (and especially offal!) In
questionable places, in particular, in spontaneous markets. Be
attentive and demanding on the quality of purchased products.
Observe the culture of consumption. And then in most cases our
food will benefit us, not harm.
