The side dish jellyfish skin is made of jellyfish. Can it supplement collagen and help lose weight? Pay attention to these things!

Recently, a statement has been circulating on the Internet: "Eating more jellyfish as a side dish is beneficial to the conservation of marine ecology, and can replenish collagen, maintain skin plumpness, and assist in weight loss." This statement has attracted the attention of many netizens. But is jellyfish skin really as magical as rumored? How should we eat to achieve a balanced nutrition? Let’s hear what professional nutritionists say!

Not only low in fat, cholesterol and calories! Jellyfish skin is rich in gelatin, which can increase satiety and help lose weight

Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that according to the 2017 edition of the Taiwan Food Composition Database of the Food and Drug Administration, every 100 grams of jellyfish skin contains 19 calories, 70 grams of water, 4.4 grams of crude protein, 2.2 grams of total carbohydrates, 8,127 milligrams of sodium, 153 milligrams of potassium, 163 milligrams of magnesium, 22 milligrams of cholesterol, and 4,008 milligrams of hydrolyzed amino acids.

A careful study of the above nutrients shows that jellyfish skin is not only low in calories but also rich in water. As a kind of seafood, the cholesterol content of jellyfish skin is only half of that of ordinary shrimp and crab (the cholesterol content of crab leg meat per 100 grams is 108 mg, and the cholesterol content of white shrimp per 100 grams is 176 mg) and meat, and it contains no fat at all. It can be said to be a food ingredient with high nutritional value, low calorie content, low fat and low cholesterol.

In addition, it is rich in gelatin. Moderate consumption can not only satisfy the needs of female friends who desire to maintain skin elasticity, but also make them feel full after consumption. It is more suitable for people who want to lose weight as a pre-meal appetizer to reduce the amount of food consumed in subsequent meals.

Jellyfish skin contains high sodium. People with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease should not consume it excessively.

The only thing to remind you is that every 100 grams of jellyfish skin contains more than 8 grams (8,127 mg) of sodium ions, making it a high-sodium food. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, total daily sodium intake should not exceed 2,400 mg (equivalent to 6 grams of table salt) to avoid burdening the body. Therefore, it is still recommended to consume in moderation. Especially those who have chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart disease should be especially careful and avoid excessive intake.

Eat balanced food! Stir-fried jellyfish skin with cucumber and enoki mushrooms reduces sodium and reduces burden

In addition, nutritionist Gao Minmin also recommends that when eating jellyfish, in addition to reducing salt, MSG and other high-sodium seasonings and controlling the amount consumed. People may wish to moderately combine high-fiber, high-water, and potassium-rich vegetables, such as loofah and cucumber, with their dishes. This is a good way to maintain the sodium-potassium ion balance in the body and reduce excessive sodium ion intake. In addition, I have designed a "Stir-fried Jellyfish Skin" recipe and recommend it to everyone for reference:

★ Stir-fried jellyfish

Ingredients: 50 grams of jellyfish skin, 50 grams each of cucumber and carrot, 150 grams of enoki mushrooms, 1 chili pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic.

practice:

1. Wash the cucumber, peel and wash the carrot, and cut them into shreds; peel and chop the garlic; wash and mince the chili pepper; wash the enoki mushrooms, remove the roots, blanch them in boiling water, remove and drain.

2. Soak the jellyfish skin until the saltiness is lighter, remove it, cut it into strips and set aside.

3. Put garlic, pepper, carrot and other ingredients into a hot pan and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the remaining ingredients and stir-fry quickly. Serve after they are cooked.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Nutritionist Gao Minmin also recommends that people who want to stay healthy should drink at least 2000cc of water every day to excrete excess sodium from the body through urine.