Do you have acid reflux? Would you like some soda crackers?

Saltine biscuits are highly nutritious, contain no sugar, and can nourish the stomach. Is it true?

If you don’t like to eat occasionally, can you use soda crackers to satisfy your hunger? It shouldn’t be harmful to the body, right?

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To be honest, I used to really like to eat soda crackers, because compared to those cookies that have a sweeter and greasier taste, soda crackers seem to be more to my liking, but Nowadays, when you really are not in a hurry to eat, you still have to eat if you can.

What I am going to share with you in today’s article is these things about soda crackers.

What are the nutrients in soda crackers?

There are many kinds of soda biscuits on the market, but apart from some special flavor additions, general soda biscuits are inseparable from raw materials such as wheat flour, baking soda and butter.

At the same time, compared with ordinary biscuits, soda crackers will add a certain amount of calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (commonly known as baking soda), and because they need to achieve a crispy texture, they will also be added A certain amount of vegetable oil, shortening, or even margarine will reduce the protein content.

Judging from the raw materials of soda crackers, the nutritional value of soda crackers is not high, and the types of nutrients are relatively single.

To this end, I have specially intercepted the nutritional information tables of some common brands of soda crackers on the market so that everyone can understand more clearly:

In summary, the nutritional content of soda crackers The nutritional content has the following characteristics:

1. The calories are not low. Judging from the lowest caloric value of 1980 kilojoules per 100 grams in the above picture, it is about 473 when converted into kilocalories. Calculated based on the net weight of a bag of 100 grams. It may be really difficult for those who are trying to lose weight to lose weight by eating it.

2. High fat content. Although soda crackers do not taste greasy, their fat content is indeed not low. The general fat content is between 20 and 30 grams per 100 grams. We can understand this concept in this way. The fat content of lean pork per 100 grams is 6.2 grams, compared to 9.4 grams for chicken. Are you a little surprised that the fat content of soda crackers is higher than the lean meat we often eat, but this is indeed a fact.

3. High carbohydrate content. After all, the raw material of soda crackers is mainly wheat flour, so it is expected that its carbohydrate content is high. Not to mention that some soda crackers also add some additional sugar. In this way, friends who are worried about blood sugar problems can also It's time to take a detour.

4. The sodium content is not easy to ignore. The sodium content of different brands of soda crackers will vary, but it is basically above 450 mg, and some may even reach 1,000 mg. If converted according to the sodium content of 1 gram of table salt (approximately 533 mg), every 100 grams Soda crackers probably contain 1 gram or more of salt, which is not too low. After all, according to my country's dietary guidelines, the recommended daily salt intake is no more than 6 grams, and it is best for people with high blood pressure to keep it below 5 grams.

Based on the nutritional characteristics of soda crackers mentioned above, the healthy food that some friends think may not be as healthy as imagined. Of course, it does not contain any harmful substances, but there is no need to misunderstand it. It is healthy to eat it regularly or in large amounts.

So, my personal suggestion is that soda biscuits can be used as an occasional emergency hunger filling. After all, they can replenish calories and sugars for the body, but their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are too low to be suitable. Eating it as a regular meal or a long-term meal replacement can easily cause malnutrition and is not good for the body's health.

If you must eat soda crackers, try to learn to read the nutritional information table on the back of the package, and choose those with low calorie and fat content and high protein content. At the same time, some soda crackers will add some extra meals. Ingredients such as fiber, which can also be a plus.

However, some special groups are not recommended to eat soda crackers, such as diabetics, patients with high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia, some kidney disease patients who need to limit sodium, people who lose weight, etc. The reasons are also mentioned above. They are not low in calories, are rich in sodium, have high sugar content (the average glycemic index is 72), and are high in fat. Some soda crackers also add saturated fat-rich oils such as margarine and shortening, which are harmful to diseases and indicators. Control is bad.

Do soda crackers really nourish the stomach?

To be honest, I have actually seen some manufacturers emphasizing the effect of relieving gastric acid and nourishing the stomach when promoting their own soda crackers. Regarding this issue, I will share some personal opinions.

Because alkaline sodium bicarbonate is added to soda crackers, it can indeed neutralize gastric acid to a certain extent and relieve acid reflux and heartburn. I have personally tested this. However, the effect varies from person to person. For me, it has a little effect, but it is not particularly obvious.

However, we must be clear that although soda crackers can neutralize gastric acid to a certain extent, this does not mean that it has the effect of nourishing the stomach. There are two reasons:

1 Yes, if you want to achieve the effect of neutralizing stomach acid, not only soda crackers, but also baked ordinary steamed buns can be used.

Secondly, there is no research or evidence that proves that soda crackers can nourish the stomach, treat various stomach diseases, improve gastric function, etc.

Third, the occurrence of many gastric diseases is closely related to diet. Second, reasonable eating habits and balanced and adequate nutrition are the basis for maintaining and improving gastric health, just like if your gastric disease is caused by gastric mucosa If the gastric mucosa is damaged, protein and various trace elements and other nutrients are needed to work together to help the body repair the gastric mucosa. This is not something that simple soda crackers can do.

So, I personally don’t agree with the statement that soda crackers can nourish the stomach. However, there is nothing wrong with saying that they can neutralize gastric acid and relieve acid reflux.