High-protein, low-calorie cockles, effective for dieting as well as this

Jan 07, 2025

High-protein, low-calorie cockles, effective for dieting as well as this
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The deepening winter, 'Kkomak' is in season. The flesh grows from November to early spring, making it the best flavor in midwinter.

Cockle is a welcome ingredient for both men and women of all ages due to its rich and chewy texture of various nutrients.

First of all, cockles are rich in protein and essential amino acids, which are good for the development of growing children.




It is also rich in iron and vitamin B12, which helps prevent anemia. It is a particularly welcome background for women and pregnant women.

In addition, calcium and vitamin D are included, which is good for bone health. It also plays a role in preventing osteoporosis by strengthening bone density as well as children in growing up.

Selenium contained in the cockle is an antioxidant that increases immunity and helps prevent aging. Taurine, which contains about 239 mg per 100 g of cockle, is good for improving liver function and recovering from fatigue, and is known to be involved in gallstone dissolution, cholesterol level control, and cardiovascular disease prevention. It has an excellent detoxification effect and helps relieve hangovers. Vitamin B is also good for fatigue recovery and metabolism promotion.




Meanwhile, cockles are low-calorie foods of about 80 ㎉ per 100 grams, which are also helpful for dieting. It is rich in high-quality protein and amino acids, making it suitable for weight loss diets.

However, cockles are cold-tempered foods and should be careful because they may suffer from abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion if a person with weak digestion consumes excessively. Therefore, it is desirable not to consume more than 100 g (based on peeled cockles) at a time.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.