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Swedish Fish Diets

The trim figures of the Swedish population has many dieters envious and eager to find out more about the Swedish diet. Fish historically plays an important role in Swedish food and is central to the everyday diet. The chewy, fish-shaped winegum candy popularly known as Swedish Fish is also fat-free, attracting dieters to trump it as a diet miracle food. Others find them so addictive it leads to high levels of daily consumption.

  1. The Real Swedish Fish Diet

    • The heavily fish- and seafood-based Swedish diet is low in fat and a great weight control model. It makes use of locally-available food such as cereals, dairy, and a limited range of vegetables and fruit in addition to fish. Meat, especially red meat, is eaten sparingly. Fresh and pickled seafood are eaten. Cooking methods such as boiling do not add fat. Portions are modest. Swedes have significantly less obesity, diabetes and weight-related health problems.

    Swedish Fish and Lettuce Crazy Celebrity Diet

    • The nutrition facts of Swedish Fish candy claims 140 calories per serving of 19 fish, and 0 percent fat. This makes it appear to be perfect diet food. A story on entertainment news sites reports a celebrity diet consisting of Swedish Fish and lettuce only. This diet is very poor in nutrition and overlooks the high sugar content of the candy. A serving has 29 g of processed sugar. The recommended daily intake is 40 g.

    The Fake Swedish Fish Diet

    • This so-called diet likely creates unrealistic weight loss and control expectations if attempted. Don't forget that celebrities also spend a lot of time working out at the gym, and can afford to hire a whole team of personal trainers, chefs, and fitness/nutrition gurus to help them with weight loss and control. Many celebrities also have eating disorders or use unhealthy diet strategies, such as laxative teas, which have long-term health implication.

    Can't Stop Eating Swedish Fish?

    • The soft chewiness of Swedish Fish candy can be very addictive. Some fans have suggested recipes for a Swedish Fish-only diet, from having them with milk for breakfast to steaming them up with some veggies for supper. Addictions are confessed humorously, and a Swedish Fish-only diet is not a serious weight control strategy. Daily consumption makes for a guilty pleasure, but they are fine as a snack or treat.

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