Even if you like to eat Tet jam, you definitely need to know these things!

Jam is a traditional dish of the Vietnamese people, not only material but also spiritually. Although jam has some good effects, should you eat a lot of jam?

Tet jam is a traditional dish of Vietnam, bringing in the cultural quintessence towards the origin. A 'quality' jam box is about ten different flavors, the color must be harmonious, the packaging must be eye-catching and attractive. So, have you ever wondered, how much nutritional value is there in the jam box?

At first, jam only appeared with common fruits in Vietnam such as squash, coconut, apple, banana, ginger, and kumquat, . But, according to the development of technology and market demand, today we can easily find all kinds of strange jam such as kiwi jam, strawberry jam, peach jam, . But no matter how good the fruits are brought, once they become jam, they will no longer retain the original value. Here are the reasons that you should not eat a lot of jam on Tet.

Tet jam is a traditional dish of Vietnam.

1. Nutritional value decreases

Fruits always have their own different vitamins and minerals, most of them are beneficial to health. But going through the process of processing with high temperature and too long time will make those nutrients change or disappear.

For example, tomatoes, carrots, apples, plums . have high levels of vitamin A and C but due to the effect of heat, they have completely lost. Because of that, sometimes the jam to our hands is only "dead bodies" - while retaining the flavor and color, the nutrients are gone.

2. Sugar is too high

According to MA. Dr. Nguyen Van Tien - Nutrition Communication Education Center, National Nutrition Institute, pumpkin jam, coconut jam . are foods with a lot of sugar, will make blood sugar increase quickly, should only be eaten (1- 2 pieces / day).

The recipe of jam usually contains a lot of sugar, because sugar works to eliminate the taste like acrid, sour . so that the jam becomes more harmonious and can be preserved longer.

But sugar only creates energy for the body, but it does not provide much nutrition, so eating jam regularly will cause the body to lack substance. Not only that, the amount of sugar in jam is also one of the "evil people" that makes women gain weight after Tet.

People with diabetes, high blood sugar should limit eating jams.

3. Causing bloating

Eating jam is also easy to fill the abdomen, lose the feeling of hunger, from which the main meals we will eat less, making the body is not provided with essential nutrition.

You should limit eating jam

People, high blood sugar should limit eating jams to avoid more serious illness. Pregnant women, the elderly and young children should also consider eating jam. Eat just enough to enjoy the Tet holiday, but not 'take part' and encounter health problems.

In short, jam is still an indispensable spiritual gift every Tet. However, when choosing to have family and friends with Tet jam boxes, women have to put food safety issues first. Choose products from reputable brands, complete information, production dates and clear expiry dates.