Fish
Sticks - The Winnie of Fish, The Worst
Catch of the Day
The average
fish stick contains about 70 calories and 4 grams of
fat. Fried, calorie content doubles while fat grams
shoot out the roof, leaving that one tiny fish stick
with more calories than a three-ounce serving of flounder.
Keep in mind that we're not even counting the tartar
sauce that fish sticks love to dip into.
Fish sticks
tend to be a favorite for tiny tots and make a convenient
and economical meal. However, most fish sticks consist
of minced fish - the winnies of fish. And even though
they appear to be economical on the surface, whiz by
the fish market to do a bit of comparison pricing before
latching onto that frozen box. If the market you shop
tends to be pricey for fresh fish, search for one that's
light on the pocketbook. A good fishmonger can be a
dieter's - as well as a healthy family's best friend.
As to the
flounder, prepare by placing on a piece of aluminum
foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle
on your favorite herbs, a bit of salt and pepper and
pop into a 375° oven until flounder flakes.
A three-ounce
serving of flounder is equal to about one small fillet.
Another diet plus? The fat is reduced to about 1.30
grams.
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