Modern foods, such as cakes, chocolates, pizzas, and burgers, are typically made from refined flour, which can lead to obesity. These foods often contain artificial colors and preservatives that can cause cancer and other diseases. In contrast, traditional Indian cuisine emphasizes balanced and nutritious food, including rice, lentils, vegetables, and whole wheat bread. Indian cuisine also takes into account the changing seasons and uses various cooking techniques to preserve nutritional value. Additionally, traditional Indian cooking uses fresh and seasonal ingredients, and a variety of spices and herbs to create balanced flavor
Indian cuisine promotes overall health and well-being.
- Modern foods such as cakes, chocolates, chow mein, pizza, burgers, spaghetti, etc., are typically made from refined flour (maida).
- Refined flour is generally not healthy for the body and can lead to obesity.
- Many modern foods contain artificial colors and preservatives, which can cause cancer and other diseases.
- Even popular drinks like Pepsi and Coca-Cola contain chemicals and preservatives that can harm our health.
- During weddings and other celebrations, food is often made more appealing and tasty by adding various chemical substances, which can lead to cancer and other diseases.
- In restaurants, food is often stored for long periods through deep freezing, and its repeated use can lead to obesity and other health issues.
- Traditional Indian dietary habits, on the other hand, emphasize a balanced and nutritious that includes rice, lentils, vegetables, pulses, roti (flatbread), and fresh produce.
- Indian food habits are based on seasonal and time-based needs. Specific foods are traditionally consumed in particular months, such as “khai in Pusha (winter),” “curd in Magha,” and “Lemon Chutney in Chaitra (spring).”
- The Indian cooking system focuses on preserving the nutritional value of food. We use different cooking methods like boiling, roasting, and frying are carefully used to to bring out the best flavors and textures.
- Our food maintains a balanced combination of chewable, suckable, lickable, and drinkable textures, along with bitter, salty, sour, and sweet flavors in proper proportions, which are beneficial for the body.