Like all cuisines from around the globe there will always be aspects that aren’t as healthy as we would like. So when enjoying Indian food be sure to stick to the healthier options such as tomato based curries, vegetable dishes and choose fish or chicken over lamb. Where possible, avoid using ghee (clarified butter) and instead choose to cook with sunflower or vegetable oil. Only enjoy creamy curries such as korma, pasanda and masala which are full of fat, usually from cream of coconut milk, as a treat. Likewise, peshwari naan bread is also high in fat and sugar so this should only been enjoyed in moderation. On a daily basis, choose plain boiled rice instead of pilau which has added oil; better still, choose brown basmati rice to increase fibre intake. Finally, opting for tandoori dishes will save on consumption of fat and calories as they contain very little sauce and the food, often chicken and fish, is baked rather than fried. One of the great pleasures of an Indian diet are these fruits, which should be enjoyed daily to assist with digestive function and to obtain essential vitamins and minerals: mango, oranges, guavas, figs, berries and pineapple, as well as cantaloupe, grapes and pomegranates.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:47:18 +0000
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