How many calories does one cup of Clear Vegetable Stock have?

One cup of Clear Vegetable Stock gives 13 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 11 calories, proteins account for 2 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 0.9 calories.  One cup of Clear Vegetable Stockprovides about 1 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Clear Vegetable Stock recipe.The Clear Vegetable Stock used for making Oriental soups and vegetable dishes combines vegetables like cabbage, spring onions and celery to give the typical sharpness that is characteristic of most Chinese dishes. 

Combined with crisp veggies and peppy sauces, this Clear Vegetable Stock has the potential to transform into tongue-tickling delicacies such as Chinese Vegetable Clear Soup, Mushroom and Vermicelli Soup etc.

Is Clear Vegetable Stock healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Mixed Vegetables : Clear Veg Stock is made from mixed vegetables.  Mixed vegetables  get the benefits of lots of nutrients as you are using cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, french beans and green peas. Cauliflower is extremely low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels.  Rich in Antioxidant and read here for detailed benefits of cauliflower. Cabbage is low in cal, relieves constipation, good for diabetics and see here all benefits of cabbage.  Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Is green peas good for diabetics and see full benefits of green peas. 

Celery (Ajmoda) : Celery helps reduce the total blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus reducing the clogging of arteries and chances of stroke.  Diabetics too can include this vegetable to their diet as its high fiber contribute to maintain healthy levels of blood sugar levels.  Potassium and its active compound phthalides have shown positive effects in controlling blood pressure. See detailed benefits of celery. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Clear Vegetable Stock ?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Note  that all the nutrients mentioned wont be available, since veggies are discarded... You will get some amount of water-soluble vitamins like Vitamin C and B vitamins though. The stock is also very low in calories. 

The discarded vegetable can be used to make recipes like tikki by adding other flavorings. 

Some healthy Salad options for you to go with Soups

Soups and Salads make a great combination for a healthy meal. We have a huge collection of healthy salads and try some popular salads like Sprouted and boiled moong, Mooli ka salad, Sprouts spring onion and tomato salad and Lettuce orange and spinach salad.

Lettuce, Orange and Spinach Salad

Can healthy individuals have ?

Yes, this is healthy. 

Clear Vegetable Stock is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 13 calories that come from Clear Vegetable Stock?

Walking (6 kmph) = 4 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 1 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 2 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 2 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.