As part of these times in Mexico, the celebration of the Day of the Dead brings with it the preparation of the famous and delicious bread of the dead. This traditional food appears on the scene to decorate the offerings for our loved ones, as well as to be a delicious appetizer of the season.
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As exquisite as it may be, many people They become concerned about the excesses that this food may have. for your health. Mainly because of the ingredients used to prepare it, the sugar sprinkled on it and the additives that have been added over the years.
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In order not to discourage its consumption, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) revealed how many calories bread of the dead has in our country.
How many calories does bread of the dead have according to the IMSS?
According to the nutritionist Itzel Valtierra Martínezfrom the Nutrition and Health Area of the Division of IMSS Health Promotiona 100 gram serving of pan de muerte contains approximately 400 kilocalories. In addition to this, he also recommended eating only half of a piece and accompanying it with coffee or tea without sugar.
This with the objective of consume 200 of the 1500 kilocalories suggested in people who are overweight or obese. Let us remember that our country is one of the nations with the highest rates of overweight or obese people in the world.
Obviously, the consumption of a piece of bread refers to its traditional preparation with touches of orange and sugar. And not to the large pieces or those evolved versions that add fruits such as strawberries and other types of fillings such as whipped cream or vanilla.
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Finally, Itzel Valtierra suggested taking advantage of these festivities and every day of the year to increase physical activity with those close to you and stay hydrated with simple water for the proper functioning of the body.
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