5 Easy-to-follow Mediterranean diet plans for every seafood lover

 

Without a doubt, Mediterranean cuisines are a solid treat to our taste buds yet have you ever tried to figure out how much calories you might have gained until now behind chasing only the Seafood platters?

Although, we can completely understand, it is difficult to repel oneself from the mouth-watering seafood in Kaikoura, freshly sourced and cooked in the best spices, yet, we feel our health is important too.

Therefore, having said that, if you feel the same, continue to read down the blog below and get acknowledged for yourself.

 

1.    Swap Butter with ‘Olive Oil’

By following the context of this blog, the Mediterranean diet plan, we wouldn’t want you to compromise with your taste and hence suggest swapping unhealthy butter with olive oil.

Butter consists of a large quantity of saturated fat, whereas olive oil contains poly-unsaturated fat which is good for health.

 

Also, seafood tastes far better with olive oil than cooked or glazed with butter, if you know. So now, the choice is yours!

 

2.    Replace Chips with ‘Salad’

You must have heard fish & chips a lot more times and even tasted it but do you know how much calories you have gained by that until now?

An average platter of fish & chips contains around 900 calories now, you can comprehend yourself how many calories you have gained for years.

And for that reason we think now it’s time to try something new which is “Fish & Salad”!

Salad is absolutely everything, bring all the veggies in your fridge together into a bowl and add freshly cooked seafood from the kaikoura’s best seafood cafe.

 

3.    Pay heed to your ‘Salt’ intake

Extra quantity of salt intake can help descend blood pressure, and vice versa, in adults whereas it can also lower the risks of cardiovascular diseases such as heart stroke and coronary attacks.

Furthermore, if you are a fitness-freak or even if not then apparently, the flow of blood pressure increases rapidly after an intense workout, which is why it is suggested to keep a watch on the intake of your salt so as not to add up in your blood pressure.

Hence, make a habit of replacing sea salt with pepper or paprika powder and watch your food taste even better.

 

4.    Add ‘Veggies’ to your seafood platter

As we know vegetables and fruits are a great source of vitamin and minerals, including fiber and potassium which helps to prevent several serious health diseases and keep the gut healthy.

Besides, it is hard to ignore the fact that the seafood is also loaded with a high amount of protein, calories, and saturated fat, and having said that it is apparent that it can contribute to the weight gain.

However, plant-based diets along with meat or seafood would not contribute to any health risks or other concerning factors. Hence, follow the same.

 

5.    Include ‘Grains’ with your seafood

Grains and whole grain fibers are the next health thing for one who wants to eat and stay healthy for life. Plus, including it with your seafood platter such as fish and brown rice or smoked salmon with penne pasta topped with olive oil would be a more nutritious meal than any other.

 

Consequently if you aren’t used to cooking food and find a way better than ordering online or dining then also you can continue eating delicious seafood and keep up with your healthy diet plan.

Karaka Lobster offers a wide range of seafood delicacies that are cooked with the sole intention to keep up with your diet and along with that they also provide perfectly brewed coffee. 

So, if you desire to treat yourself at the stunning ocean view café then make sure you pay a visit here soon. For more details visit the website today.