When you watch your diet, sauces are often the first to be sacrificed. However, Jean-Michel Cohen is categorical: one of them stands out and allows you to spice up a dish without adding to the caloric addition.
During a diet, the question of accompaniments remains central, because they are often the ones that tip a dish towards the side of reasonable or too rich. A salad, a fish fillet or grilled meat can quickly lose its nutritional value if a sauce that is too fatty or too sweet is added. However, completely depriving yourself is not a viable long-term solution, and nutrition specialists are increasingly emphasizing the importance of finding alternatives.
On his social networks, nutritionist Jean-Michel Cohen recently spoke on the subject, reminding us that there are simple solutions to continue to treat yourself without compromising your goals. He explains in particular: “There is a sauce that is one of the lowest-calorie products. Roughly speaking, it is 130 calories per 100 grams. So that means that when you have taken 20 grams, it is 25 calories.” A sauce which nevertheless remains often associated with sandwiches or barbecues, while it can also replace much richer seasonings on a daily basis. You will have understood, it is about mustard. In addition to these figures which speak for themselves, Jean-Michel Cohen therefore advises favoring products which provide taste without multiplying unnecessary calories, in particular those from fat.
Indeed, classic industrial sauces, often rich in oils, sugars or additives, can easily exceed 300 or 400 calories per 100 grams, or three times more than that recommended by Jean-Michel Cohen. It also offers several variants such as whole-grain, mild or Anglo-Saxon-inspired mustard.
Moreover, beyond the caloric aspect, this sauce also has the advantage of being practical, economical and compatible with many dishes, from meats to vegetables including light vinaigrettes. Simply incorporate a small amount to enhance the flavors, while keeping energy intake under control. The kind of tip that can make a difference over time.
