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Think twice before eating a Turkish bagel

Bagel, which is a very rich food with the minerals and vitamins it contains, is indispensable particularly for breakfast. However, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Huri Özkarabulut, a faculty member at Istanbul Gelisim University, stated that a bagel is equal to 4 slices of bread and warned those who would add the bagel to their diet list.

Ankara bagel, Izmir bagel, street bagel (bagels sold on the street) or patisserie bagel. Although its name has changed, the bagel, which is indispensable for breakfast, has been discussed by nutritionists with its high nutritional value. The expert told how the bagel, which contains many vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system, should be consumed.

SESAME DOUBLES UP THE CALORIES OF BAGEL 

Bagel, which is indispensable for Turkish breakfast on weekends, is not recommended in many diet lists due to its high calories. However, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Huri Özkarabulut, a faculty member at Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, stated that even while dieting, bagels can be eaten in cheat days and also added the following:
‘’One of the indispensables of Turkish cuisine, the bagel is consumed in many meals of the day. Bagel is made from a combination of refined wheat flour, salt, water and yeast, and is baked with a mixture of molasses and sesame. It is nutrient-rich. It provides only a small amount of fat and protein. There are 275 calories in 100 grams of sesame bagel. A quarter bagel (25 g) is 69 calories. 100 grams of sesame bagel contains 57.14 grams of carbohydrates, 10.71 grams of protein, 3.57 grams of fat and 3.6 grams of fiber. One bagel is equal to 4 slices of bread. Since sesame doubles up the calories of the bagel, it should be consumed in a controlled manner instead of bread for weight control.’’
Emphasizing that the amount to be consumed should be adjusted well in order not to bring to a halt the diet in terms of calories in the bagel in weight loss processes, Özkarabulut also underlined that sesame does not have a cholesterol-raising effect.

PEOPLE WITH SESAME ALLERGIES

Asst. Prof. Dr. Özkarabulut also indicated the following: ‘’Sesame, which contains antioxidant compounds, is rich in vitamins A, E and C, and lecithin and iron minerals that are beneficial for brain and nerve cells. In addition, sesame can cause serious allergic reactions. People who have itching, redness and rash on their skin after consuming sesame foods should be careful. Individuals who are allergic to sesame may prefer the bagel varieties covered with sunflower seeds, flax seeds or poppy.