Which dim sum is healthy

All rights reserved. To anyone who thought that steamed dim sum might be healthy, be prepared for a rude awakening. It turns out that steamed dim sum like har gow, siew mai and crystal buns are only marginally better, in terms of fat content, than their deep-fried counterparts, like spring rolls and dumplings. The foodie in your head is screaming foul. How could that be? What about other nutrients? The dim sum below offers only slightly more — by that I mean a couple of grams — protein and fibre than prata.

One of the reasons for this is the quality of meat used — fatty cuts make the dim sum more savoury and succulent. The detailed data is below, if you want to take a look. My advice: Go for the best to make it worth your while.

Dim sum Singaporeans like fast, takeaway breakfast options, including popular dim sums. With expertise from:. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Please do not disregard the professional advice of your physician.

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READ: How to enjoy your nasi padang without feeling too guilty about those calories Sodium is another concern if you enjoy dim sum with soy sauce, and according to Chiam, you may end up consuming 2,mg or 2.

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