Is it possible to eat crab sticks while losing weight, the composition of seafood and popular diets

General rules

Despite the fact that the popularity of crab sticks is no longer so stunning, inventive nutritionists have found a new use for them - to get rid of extra pounds in a fairly short time.
The numbers are simply impressive - on average 4-5 kg ​​in just 4 days. Due to the fact that the quality of crab sticks has deteriorated greatly, many doubt the correctness, safety and effectiveness of this system, so the crab stick diet has a number of rules:

• crab sticks should be of high quality, ideally made from fish (processed white fish protein - surimi) and salt, and you can eat no more than 200 g per day;
• between meals, be sure to drink a glass of water or a cup of green tea without granulated sugar or honey;
• to maintain the results you need to exit the diet correctly;
• The diet can be repeated no earlier than 4 months later.

Advice from nutritionists

Opinions about crab stick diets among professional nutritionists differ, and radically: from its complete exclusion from the diet of those losing weight to completely legal use. Crab sticks are allowed on the Dukan diet. But the creator of the diet himself says about this: “I should not have allowed food that contains a lot of carbohydrates - not only starch, but also sugar. However, it is tasty, easy to store, can be taken with you and eaten in any conditions. It’s better, while following my diet, to get protein from real fish, but in extreme cases it’s better to snack on an imitation surimi than a completely prohibited product or skip a meal.”

Latvian nutritionist Eva Kataia, analyzing the composition of the sticks, is not surprised by the absence of crab meat, but is upset by the low content of even minced fish - from 32 to 40, occasionally up to 52%. The doctor compares this food to sausage, only made from fish. And the fish used to make surimi is not the best, just as the meat is not the best for sausage. The doctor comes to the conclusion that although this product is not obviously harmful, it cannot be called beneficial either and is not suitable for daily consumption.

Domestic nutritionists are more categorical. Alexey Kovalkov directly calls the raw materials for surimi fish waste. His colleagues insist on the need to remove artificial crab meat products from children's menus. But no one speaks directly about the danger of surimi imitation.

Authorized Products

The diet menu is very limited, if not for kefir, it could be considered a mono-diet. The diet is very meager, per day the following is allowed:

• 200 g crab sticks;
• liter of 0% kefir;
• 5-6 glasses of water or unsweetened green tea.

Is it possible to eat crab sticks while on a diet?

Many are surprised that an entire diet was built on such a synthetic product as crab sticks, but if you delve into it and understand, even domestic analogues are a whole storehouse of useful substances that are preserved during long-term storage and, in addition, are a low-calorie product:

• crab sticks in a diet can provide the body with unsaturated fatty acids , vitamins A, and group B , easily digestible proteins of marine origin;
• the food is protein, so it gives a long-lasting boost of energy;
• calorie content does not exceed 80 kcal per 100 g, which, when consumed daily for 4 days, guarantees a significant reduction in the daily calorie content of the menu and, as a result, ensures the loss of extra pounds.

Table of permitted products

The benefits of crab sticks, how to choose the best

Many people are often wary of crab sticks; they think that it is a harmful product that does not contain anything natural. But this is still not the case; many manufacturers use white ocean fish for production, and they mainly use fillets without bones, fins, or skins.

The fish product contains a high content of macro- and microelements. Options made from surimi are considered the healthiest; they can saturate the human body with valuable substances - protein, minerals and vitamins.

So, we can highlight the main beneficial properties of crab sticks:

• When they are consumed in the body, the level of bad organism decreases. This prevents the development of atherosclerosis;
• The product saturates the body with iodine, this is especially important for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland;
• Saturate the circulatory system with oxygen, this leads to normalization of blood pressure;
• Strengthens the structure of the vascular wall.

Another benefit of crab sticks is that they have a low glycemic index. Therefore, they can be consumed during diabetes, but they should still be consumed in moderation.

Fully or partially limited products

Any products other than crab sticks, kefir, green tea and still water are prohibited.

Table of prohibited products

Is it possible to eat crab sticks while on a diet?

The PP should include crab sticks with a natural base, which are made from surimi (white ocean fish). Even after freezing, they retain valuable qualities.

Among the advantages of natural crab sticks are:

• They help you lose weight quickly;
• The product is easily absorbed in the digestive system;
• Includes vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids, because they are made from natural fish.

But a low-quality product is not recommended for weight loss; it definitely won’t help. It contains starch; it is a cheap substitute for high-quality raw materials, but it is also a high-calorie product.

In addition, cheap products contain a lot of salt; constant inclusion in the menu can lead to serious problems with the cardiovascular system. Namely, the pressure will begin to constantly jump, and disturbances in the rhythm of the heartbeat will appear.

Often, to reduce the cost of producing crab sticks, soy is included in the base, which reduces the share of fish raw materials. But soy can provoke severe allergic reactions, and it may not be absorbed at all in the stomachs of many people.

Menu (Meal Schedule)

Sample menu for a diet day with crab sticks

How much weight can you lose?

Using this nutrition system, you can lose up to six kilograms in a week. This is a high figure. Good results are achieved due to the low calorie content of the daily menu.

In addition to crab sticks, you should include in your diet:

• fermented baked milk, kefir;
• boiled vegetables;
• dishes from cottage cheese, eggs;
• berries, fruits;
• olive oil, bran;
• green tea, herbal decoctions, mineral water.

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And completely exclude sugar, baked goods, fatty meats, smoked meats, and mayonnaise from the diet.

Quitting the diet

If you like the above menu, you tolerate it well and don’t break down, then the scales will please you with an excellent result - minus 3-5 kg. But then the next problem arises - maintaining weight, because when you return to your normal rhythm, the kilograms will add up very quickly. To prevent this, you need to work 3 more days:

• eat five meals a day (in fractions), giving preference to cereals and fresh salads;
• don’t eat sweets, stay a little longer without sugar, chocolate, baked goods, flour, potatoes, bananas - during this time the body will finally adapt to breaking down complex carbohydrates and getting everything it needs from them;
• in the future, if you have a craving for sweets, try eating not a candy bar, but your favorite fruit - pomegranate, pear, bowl of berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries.

Crab sticks studied: minimum starch, maximum protein

Which crab sticks contain the least starch, are rich in protein and, most importantly, are safe for health? Roskachestvo answers this question again. In 2021, crab sticks from seven brands were sent for research: “Vici Priority”, “Meridian” (“Snow Crab”), “Santa Bremor” (“Snow Crab”), “Every Day”, “Red Price”, “Russian” sea", Aro.

Let us remind you that crab sticks were first examined by Roskachestvo three years ago. Then sulfite-reducing clostridia were found in the products “Red Price” and Aro, and the rating of these products was reset. However, a new study shows that manufacturers have improved.

According to the results of the 2021 study, all products comply with mandatory legal requirements. The right to apply for the Russian Quality Mark was once again confirmed by Vici Priority products.

For information

From the point of view of the regulations in force in the Russian Federation, all products are safe and of high quality. However, six products (all except “Vici Priority”) fall slightly short of the advanced requirements of the Roskachestvo standard. These requirements are not mandatory, but only those goods that meet both the legal requirements and the advanced requirements of the Roskachestvo standard can qualify for the Russian Quality Mark.

Since all products are safe, let's see if there are any differences between them? Subscribers of Roskachestvo social networks and visitors to the portal rskrf.ru regularly ask questions: how much protein, starch, salt, and dyes are in crab sticks? Do they contain preservatives?

Based on the results of the new study, we have prepared a comparative table. In it you can clearly see what is inside the crab sticks.

1. Protein.
   The leaders in protein content (surimi minced fish) were “Vici Priority” and “Santa Bremor” (“Snow Crab”).
2. Starch.
   The least starch is in the sticks (“Snow Crab”) and “Santa Bremor” (“Snow Crab”). Note that all seven manufacturers have less than 14% starch in their products, this is an excellent result.
3. Preservatives.
   Sorbic and (or) benzoic acids were detected in small quantities in only two brands - Vici Priority and Every Day. Most crab sticks have no preservatives! Let us remind you that the use of such preservatives is not prohibited by law.
4. Dyes.
   There are no dyes other than carmine in crab sticks. Moreover, Vici Priority doesn’t even have carmine. Most of the dyes in the products.
5. Salt.
   The least amount of salt is in “Vici Priority” (1.4%), the most in “Red Price” (2.2%).
6. Soy.
   Soybean DNA was detected in TM Aro. Let us remind you that according to the Roskachestvo Standard, only those products in which more expensive minced fish is not replaced in whole or in part with soy can qualify for the Quality Mark, although such a replacement is not prohibited by law.

The Roskachestvo rating currently provides information on crab sticks from the 30 most popular brands on the Russian market. Details HERE

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Advantages and disadvantages

Popular diets

The answer to the question of whether you can have crab sticks on the Atkins diet is negative. The basis of the menu when choosing this weight loss method is low-calorie dishes. At the same time, sticks made from surimi are among the prohibited products.

Important! When following the Dukan diet, seafood is included in the daily menu starting from the “Cruise” stage.

Women who adhere to the Kremlin diet are allowed to regularly eat seafood. They can be made the main dish of the menu.

Results and reviews of the crab stick diet

Reviews about the diet are very good; girls and women who have tried this method of losing weight claim that:

• “...I did not experience hunger, discomfort, dizziness, pain - the diet went easily and without side effects”;
• “... Doesn’t interfere with work, home, family, firstly, you don’t need to prepare specific dishes, count calories, and secondly, the time frame is minimal, you shouldn’t sit on crab sticks for more than 4 days”;
• “... The effectiveness is simply amazing - minus 5 kg is an impressive result in just 4 days, having such a lifesaver before an important event is very convenient.”

Benefits and harms of dieting

There are few benefits to this synthetic food. After a detailed analysis of the composition of surimi crab imitation, it is difficult to agree with Pierre Dukan that this is an acceptable component in high-protein diets: after all, it contains more carbohydrates than proteins.

Many nutritionists consider the benefits of protein diets to be exaggerated, reviews of instantly losing weight are not true, but doctors of other specialties - therapists, nephrologists and even resuscitators - often talk about the harm.

Let's talk about harm. Artificial crab meat does not have any unequivocally dangerous properties, but a low-quality or insufficiently properly labeled product can greatly harm a person. Here are some cases:

• Some brands of products contain crab meat - for the sake of advertising (“natural crab meat”) and in trace quantities, but for an allergy sufferer this may be enough to trigger a severe attack;
• allergies can also occur to chemicals - stabilizers, thickeners, flavorings, some of which are prohibited in Europe precisely because of their allergenicity;
• when Roskachestvo tested several brands in 2021, pathogenic microorganisms were found in 4 of them, and this is unacceptable and extremely dangerous for a product that does not need to be cooked;
• When preparing the product, a relatively large amount of salt is used, which should be taken into account by people with kidney disease and hypertension.

Recipes recommended during diet

Many have been able to see from their own experience whether it is possible to eat crab sticks on a diet. This product is used in the preparation of various salads. Such dishes are low in calories. Light salads give you a quick feeling of fullness and perfectly satisfy your hunger.

One of the dishes contains the following ingredients:

• 1 package crab meat;
• 1 red pepper;
• 2 cucumbers;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt;
• a small amount of dill.

First you need to cut the pepper and crab meat into slices. Then cucumbers, chopped on a coarse grater, are added to the dish. Then add dill and garlic. The dish should be seasoned with yogurt without fruit filling.

Dietary crab sticks can be used to prepare a salad, which consists of:

• 100 grams of hard cheese;
• 1 onion;
• 2 fresh tomatoes;
• 250 grams of surimi;
• 150 grams of canned corn;
• light mayonnaise;
• salt to taste).First, tomatoes and seafood are cut into small cubes. In the salad you need to put a small amount of onion, grated cheese and canned corn. Then the dish needs to be seasoned with salt, pepper and dietary mayonnaise. It is recommended to use hard cheese to prepare the salad. The finished dish can be decorated with slices of sweet red pepper and a small amount of green onions.

It's worth it. Explain whether it is possible to eat crab sticks in combination with other seafood during a diet. Squid salad is quite easy to prepare. It contains the following ingredients:

a glass of rice;

• 2 eggs;
• ½ part onion;
• 1 pack of surimi;
• ½ canned corn;
• 0.45 kg squid;
• Salt;
• light mayonnaise.
• The low-calorie crab diet consists of preparing squid salad according to the following recipe:

You must cook the rice and then cool it.

1. Add the required amount of crab sticks to the rice.
2. Boil squid in pre-salted water for 3 minutes. Then cut it into thin slices.
3. Mix all the above ingredients.
4. Add pickled corn and onions to a bowl.
5. Then add pepper and salt.
6. Season the salad with mayonnaise.
7. Garlic “balls” are prepared from crab meat. This dish contains the following ingredients:

1 package crab meat;

• 1 egg;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 30 grams of low-fat sour cream;
• a little dill.
• Below is a step-by-step recipe for preparing the dish:

Boil 1 egg, separate the egg white from the yolk.

1. Egg white and crab meat are grated.
2. Then add grated garlic, chopped dill, 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
3. Form into small balls.
4. Knead the yolk of a boiled egg with a fork.
5. Roll the balls into the yolk mixture.
6. An effective crab diet is to exclude hot spices and alcoholic beverages from the diet. Prohibited foods also include cottage cheese, carbonated water, and energy drinks. When losing weight, it is recommended to give up confectionery products (chocolates, gingerbread, jams).

Advantages of the diet

The main advantage of the diet is the ability to lose several kilograms in a short period of time. Eating crab meat will appeal to those who do not like to starve themselves and eat porridge with fruit. After all, if you alternate different types of crabs with sticks, you can easily stay on a diet for a week or even more. Unlike other diets, the crab diet is the easiest to follow. A person will not feel tired and will be able to eat deliciously every day. With a drinking or cereal diet, you constantly feel hungry, and food does not please an empty stomach at all. And the beneficial substances of crab meat will help you lose weight for the benefit of your body. After all, there are many diets where you need to eat foods that are not enriched with vitamins and proteins.

The crab diet is a suitable option for those who want to quickly get back into good shape. It will help you not to exhaust yourself with hours of training and achieve results in a short time. A person will be able to eat crabs every day and enjoy their meals. Often this diet is easy to follow, so the diet goes without any problems. Despite several disadvantages, people continue to choose the crab diet. It is especially popular among those who love seafood. After all, for connoisseurs of crab meat, such a diet is not a diet, but a real fairy tale.

Before going on a diet, you need to study all the information and, most importantly, contraindications. A good goal will help you achieve results. For example, you can promise yourself new clothes or a new smartphone after losing weight. The crab diet is easier to follow than most other diets. Therefore, this food is suitable even for those who do not like to follow diets.

Repeat diet

It is undesirable to lose many kilograms at once, so it is better to repeat the diet after a while. You need to start with a 5-day diet and after a few months you can already try a 2-week diet. It is worth going on a diet again for those who have not yet achieved an ideal figure or have gained extra pounds during the holidays or vacation. But those who have already achieved ideal physical shape should not return to the diet. After all, first of all, crab nutrition is designed not for maintaining shape, but for losing weight. Those who go on a diet without extra pounds risk poor health and loss of muscle mass.

Disadvantages of the diet

The main disadvantage of the diet is that you have to eat only crabs. Not everyone can eat the same thing for several days. In addition, the diet is not suitable for vegans and those who do not like the taste of crabs. Eating just crabs won't be cheap. After all, even high-quality sticks without dyes and various impurities can cost up to 1000 rubles, depending on the region. And buying live crabs can cost twice as much. So you have to spend a lot of money to get a good figure. But these shortcomings do not stop many, because in the end you can achieve impressive results.