Does couscous make you fat? Good news! – Italian Cuisine

Does couscous make you fat? Good news!


Does couscous make you fat? How many calories does a plate of couscous contain? Is couscous good for your health? We identify the nutritional profile of this food with North African origins that has become part of Italian cuisine and beyond

The cous cous is a unique dish with North African roots, historically also arrived in Italy through sailors' journeys, thus becoming part of Sicilian cuisine (cùscusu, Trapani-style couscous) and not only. It is the fundamental food of the Berber culture, spread from Morocco to Algeria, from Tunisia and from Mauritania to Libya. Traditionally it is made with the durum wheat flour coarsely ground, but can also be found with millet.

The couscous is accompanied with stewed meat and boiled vegetables, even with fish and perhaps with a spicy touch of Harissa, and is perfect for a convivial lunch with friends. The variations of the couscous are many because it lends itself well to various interpretations; even as a quick lunch break thanks to pre-cooked preparations. But the good news hasn't ended here. We also have answers to the questions you (perhaps) have placed before the steaming dish: does couscous make you fat? How much it is calories It contains? Is good for health?

The good news

The nutritional profile of couscous is positive in several aspects, which makes it admit to the YES category even when on a diet. Always carefully, of course.

From the caloric point of view, the couscous without seasoning has few calories: every 100 grams equals about 110/150 calories. A nice surprise since generally the same amount of durum wheat pasta also involves twice the calories! Furthermore, since the preparation involves the absorption of a quantity of water during cooking, the couscous confers a sense of satiety important that you could play to your advantage in case of hypocaloric diet.

The positive aspects do not end there: the cous cous also contains a good dose of dietary fiber for a value of 2.2 grams per 100 grams of product. Accompanied by boiled vegetables, it immediately becomes the ideal dish to help the intestine. Not only that, it is good for health because does not contain cholesterol, has a low amount of fat and about 3.6 grams of protein per 100. The same 100-gram portion represents half the recommended daily requirement of selenium, beneficial for our body.

What to watch out for

With such an optimal value card, the couscous seems to be the ideal dish, but the pitfalls are hidden in the dish itself. In fact, it is al seasoning that care must be taken; a bit like with pasta. Accompany with little lean meat like the traditional lamb or flavor with very rich broth leads to excessively enriching a basic recipe with little calories.

Not only salty: couscous can also be used to prepare traditional desserts that involve the use of butter, sugar, cinnamon, honey, raisins or dates: all hyper caloric ingredients which are added to each other. As much as one Maghrood Libyan is delicious, it is better not to overdo it if you do not want to risk gaining weight.

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