• Shrimp Pad Thai

    Preparation 15 min
    Cooking 15 min
    Refrigeration 0 min
    Freezing 0 min
    4 servings
    Piece of cake (easy)
    Dietary restrictions
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    Shrimp Pad Thai

    Asian Dish with Shrimps

    Do you always order a pad thai when eating at an Asian restaurant? If so, this shrimp pad thai recipe is for you! BPT loves this dish because it includes tons of vegetables. For a healthier pad thai, ask for half the noodles to be replaced by bean sprouts at the restaurant, or adjust the proportions of ingredients in your homemade recipe. Bean sprouts are a nice addition since they are low in calories and make your plate look fuller!

    SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Love shrimps? Make this delicious shrimp, mango, and coconut pilaf

    Bon
    à savoir

    Rice noodle alternative for a pad thai

    A new ingredient that is popular among raw foodists is kelp, also known as brown algae seeweeds. These seeweeds are edible and can be used for various purposes, including cosmetics and pasta alternatives. Indeed, some companies have successfully developed gluten-free pastas by mixing these algae with water and sodium alginate. Just like konjac noodles, this substitute can help people better watch their weight. Kelp pastas, just like green algae, are added to many dishes of Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern inspiration: ramen, pho, pad thai, curry…!

Nutritional Information

Per serving

  • Calories
    780 Kcal
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    Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
  • Lipids
    34 g
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    Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
  • Saturated fats
    4.2 g
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    Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
  • Cholesterol
    238 mg
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    Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.
  • Sodium
    1524 mg
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    In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
  • Carbohydrates
    82 g
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    Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
  • Fibers
    5.6 g
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    Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
  • Proteins
    41.6 g
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    Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!
Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Recipe developed with passion and good humor by:

Se démarquant par son authenticité et son dynamisme, Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. en nutrition, vulgarise la science de la nutrition et développe de savoureuses recettes. À travers ses nombreux projets entrepreneuriaux, Hubert adore voyager, la bonne bouffe, le bon vin et fréquenter de bonnes adresses gourmandes.

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