Do Tamales Make You Gain Weight?
Traditional Tamales Are Made with Lard, Which Increases the Saturated Fat Content of the Food. If Your Diet Contains Too Much Saturated Fat, It Can Lead to...
Traditional tamales are made with lard, which increases the saturated fat content of the food. If your diet contains too much saturated fat, it can lead to weight gain, high cholesterol and heart disease.
Are tamales bad for your diet?
“Tamales are generally considered healthy,” says Bansari Acharya, R.D.N., a registered dietitian and blogger at FoodLove. “Especially because they're steamed instead of fried.” However, because of the fat and carbohydrate content, it's important to watch your portions.
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How fattening are tamales?
If you're counting calories, you'll be happy to know that one tamale only contains about 285 calories. Traditional tamales that can be found today are often made with lard, which can increase the amount of saturated fat.
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