Combos for good health
There is a wide variety of foods available out there making it important that we choose the right combination of foods from the point of view of easy digestibility. A “traffic jam” in the stomach can lead to bloating, discomfort, fermentation and even yeast overgrowth in the gut.
Eating certain foods together can help you feel good and also ensure that all the right nutrients are available for the body. These optimal combinations have been traditionally available in Indian cuisine which is considered very healthy and can protect you against heart problems, strokes and obesity issues. It is not only tasty but also healthy.
TRADITIONAL FOOD NEEDS
TO BE APPEALING To include healthy millets like ragi and jowar into the diet of youngsters it is important to be innovative. Unleash your creativity without compromising with the ingredients of a traditional meal. You cannot go wrong. Ladoos will be gobbled up and your millet masala rotis will vanish if the presentation is as good as the taste.
WHAT’S IN A HEALTHY MEAL?
Healthy eating means the consump- tion of high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and water.
Chief Nutritionist R. Radhika, from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, explains, “A healthy meal must have five servings of fruits and vegetables, 25-30 grams of fibre and plenty of water. Most of our traditional food combinations have essential micro-nutrients and vitamins that produce antioxidants which are good for heart, blood pressure and diabetes. Given the changes in current food choices, combining the right foods is very essential.”