Many of the positive characteristics of Indian food has led to more than half of India’s adult population being overweight. Indian cuisine has been influenced by most all cultures of the world, yet there are no other foods like it. With its distinct spices, flavors, texture and dishes, it is difficult to turn down any Indian dish, especially traditional and popular comfort foods. Indian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world and is well known for its distinct taste. There are many factors that have contributed to India’s obesity problem, which cannot only be attributed to comfort foods. Similar to any other country with a largely overweight population, if each person makes small and deliberate decisions to eat healthier, this problem of obesity can be abated and significantly decreased. Below, you will learn about some of the more delicious and popular Indian comfort foods as well as tips on transforming them into healthy dishes.
Great Taste Doesn’t Mean It’s Great for Your Health
Some of the most popular comfort foods in Indian cuisine are packed with carbohydrates and spices. In addition, many recipes call for fried ingredients. Unfortunately, there has been more than a 30% rise in heart disease deaths compared to much lower numbers decades ago. In addition, India is home to the largest diabetic population in the world, which is set to grow by more than 200% in the next 10 years. Lifestyle and diet are the largest contributors to these two categories. Rice is a staple in many indian dishes, but when eaten in large portions, it can be unhealthy as your body converts white rice into sugar almost immediately. In addition, fried breads and other items such as samosas, fritters and the like lead to health conditions that can be avoided with proper dieting in many instances. Yes, everyone wants their food to taste wonderful, but few are willing to sacrifice taste for health. However, there are methods of cooking your favorite Indian comfort foods without negatively impacting your health.
How to Transform You Comfort Food
Though it may seem like it’s difficult to transform your current comfort foods into healthy options, there are some easy options that can make your meal just as delicious. For instance, though white rice is delicious, there are some healthier options like quinoa, cauliflower rice, brown rice, and Bulgur wheat. In addition, those dishes that you used to fry, can be just as easily baked. Fried foods have a negative impact on the rates of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. In addition to baking, you can use alternative frying methods such as olive oil, coconut oil and air frying dishes. When you begin to cook your comfort foods using healthier methods, it is recommended that you add to the richness of the dish.
You can accomplish this by using traditional spices and high quality meats to make up for the lost of taste that can sometimes arise when implementing healthier cooking methods. Allow your comfort foods to relax you as well as keep you healthy.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
