HEALTHY FOOD HEALTHY MIND

You all will believe me when I say that we all are good cook. We all know how to make dal tadka, biryanis & gulab jamun. But when we look back & think , are they really healthy & good for your family s wellbeing. It might look tempting but are they good in nutrients. Probably not.

Here we are with tricks under our sleeves which will make you great chef & nutritionist

Cut down fat – use good non stick pan for any shallow frying. use oil with teaspoon not pouring. Use less cholesterol oil like olive, canola or soya. Always use lean meat where all visible fat. If needed do not add oil ,instead add little water or stock.

Cut down salt – even though recipe says ,add salt to taste ,let customer add seasoning as per their wish. We as a chef can use herbs, lemon juice, pepper which can substitute salt easily.

Cut down sugar – even if you add less sugar in cake, it still works. Try use sugar substitute like jiggery, honey etc in your baking. Try to use dried fruits which is still solves our problem.

Add fibre – while using plain flour like maida, try using whole grain flours like whole wheat, multigrain, rye, buckwheat etc which fills you for longer.

Soups & stews – whenever making your stew or soup , skim excessive fat from top in boiling. Instead of fatty meats replace with lentils, pulses which are high in protein & fibre.

Dips & sauces – use low fat or skimmed milk instead of full fat, cream & mayonnaise for your dips.

Cheese – use strong flavor cheese such as cheddar or blue cheese in cooking as it will give its flavor even if you add less of it. Use grated cheese instead of cubes or dice, which spreads better.

Herbs & spices - use fresh herbs & spices over vegetables & meats to flavor them instead of butter.

Meats – use lean &skinless meat in cooking. In case of poultry, remove skin before cooking. Use bake,grill,roast meat than frying. While roasting & grilling let fat drip on tray while cooking