Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 64g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Israeli cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.