Why are dried fruits high in calories?
The calories of dried fruits are much higher than those of fruits. More than 80% of fresh fruits and vegetables are water, and dried fruits and vegetables need to be dehydrated, which is equivalent to a concentration process, and the heat naturally comes up. Dried fruits and vegetables are fried or fried during processing, and sugar is added to make the taste more crisp and the sugar content higher. According to a bag100g, it can almost reach several kilograms of fruits and vegetables. It is generally recommended to consume 200 to 400 grams of fruit and 400 to 500 grams of vegetables every day, which is definitely beyond the standard. This will lead to excessive overall calorie intake. Relatively speaking, low-temperature freeze-dried fruits and vegetables do not contain oil, which is better than oily fruits and vegetables and retains more nutrients. It doesn't hurt to eat it once in a while, but it can't be used to replace fresh fruits and vegetables. It is not recommended to eat a lot of dried fruits and vegetables treated with oil. Otherwise, it will not only increase the intake of nutrition, but also increase the intake of sugar and calories, which will affect your health.