Healthy Living

Healthy Cooking
Healthy cooking consists of modification of the already existing cooking methods, and not the avoidance of all favorite foods.
A healthy way of cooking goes hand in hand with a healthy eating pattern. Cooking methods like pressure cooking, steaming, microwave or non-stick cookware are simple techniques for healthy cooking. These methods are easy to follow and call for lesser oil. Valuable nutrients are retained by these methods.

Invisible fats are an important aspect to be considered while cooking and eating.
Dietary fats from foods, such as olives, soy, nuts, fish, avocado and seeds, are beneficial, as they also comprise of other vital nutrients. Limited usage of monounsaturated fats is preferred. Fat in cooking is essential, as it helps in the absorption of antioxidant phytochemicals and fat soluble vitamins.

Preference for low fat cooking techniques commence at the time of raw material purchase. Food products having a low fat version, such as low fat milk or skimmed milk, skimmed yoghurt, low fat dressings are considered