I heard that dried fruits and vegetables can replace fresh fruit and even help with weight loss, so they are very popular among girls. But is that really true?
Dried fruits and vegetables are made from various vegetables or fruits. Nutritionists do not agree with the above statement. Because crispy fruit foods like banana chips are processed by low-temperature frying. The production process of dehydrated dried fruits like banana chips, sweet potato chips, and mango chips requires frying. Not only are they high in calories, but some heat-sensitive vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin B are also almost completely destroyed. In addition, after fruit is made into dried fruit, the reduced moisture content means a relatively higher sugar content, which is even less suitable for diabetics. Moreover, during the processing and production, extra salt or sugar may be added, which adds an extra burden to the body.
Take banana chips as an example. A small 70-gram pack has about 300 calories. After frying, the energy is equivalent to 100 grams of cooked rice, which is about two bowls of rice. Therefore, for girls who want to lose weight, using such dried fruit as a meal is counterproductive, and the high sugar, high salt, and high oil content are not good for health.
Dehydrated dried fruit can only be eaten as a small snack and cannot replace fresh fruit as a source of vitamins. To supplement vitamins, it is still necessary to eat more fruit, or you can drink fresh fruit juice.