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Eating Pastrami During a Diet: Is it Possible and How to Do it Safely?

06:34 PM Thursday, August 10, 2023

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Some dieters wonder about the possibility of including pastrami in the daily diet during dieting, for fear of gaining weight when eating it.

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Is it possible to eat pastrami in the diet?

In this regard, Dr. Karim Jamal, a clinical nutrition specialist, said that there is no objection to eating pastrami during the diet, but it is required to consume it in moderation.

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Jamal added that pastrami may cause an imaginary increase in body weight when consumed in large quantities, and the reason is due to its high salt content, which makes it a prohibited food for patients with high blood pressure.

The clinical nutritionist explained that the excess salts that a person gets when eating excessive pastrami leads to a rise in sodium in the blood, and thus fluid retention in the body.

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He pointed out that there is another condition – other than moderation – to eat pastrami safely, which is to cook it at a temperature of 165 degrees Celsius, to eliminate the bacteria attached to it.

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In conclusion, Karim warned against eating raw pastrami, because the bacteria accumulated on its surface may increase the risk of food poisoning.

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Calories in pastrami

It is worth noting that the calories in pastrami are about 174 calories per 100 grams, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

According to the “Nutritionix” website, pastrami is characterized by its high protein content, which helps to feel full for long hours, build and strengthen muscles, and raise the body fat burning rate.

However, one must be careful not to waste too much processed meat, especially pastrami, not only because of its high salt content, but also because it contains saturated fats, which lead to high cholesterol, which poses a great risk to cardiovascular health, according to Livestrong.

2023-08-10 15:42:07

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