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| Food A Definition |
Food is any substance, usually composed primarily of
carbohydrates, fats,
water and/or proteins,
that can be eaten
or drunk by
human or animal for nutrition and/or pleasure
Any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body
to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth
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| Indian Cuisine |
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Indian cuisine are related by the similar usage of spices and the use of a
greater variety of vegetables than many other
cuisine.Weather,geography,Religious and caste restrictions have affected the
eating habits of Indians.Southern Indians are orthodox in their tastes. In the
North food is quite rich and heavy.A variety of flours are used to make
different types of breads like chapathis, rotis, phulkas, puris and naan.
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| Kerala Cuisine |
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Kerala is known for its traditional sadhyas, a vegetarian meal served
with boiled rice and a host of side-dishes. The sadhya is complemented by
payasam, a sweet milk dessert native to Kerala. The sadhya is, as per custom,
served on a banana leaf.
The southern Kerala dishes are often spiced with garlic, whereas in North
Kerala garlic is generrally avoided in all vegetarian dishes. Traditional
dishes include sambar, aviyal, kaalan, theeyal, thoran, injipully, pulisherry,
appam , kappa (tapioca), puttu(steam cake) and puzhukku.
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| The importance of a healthy and varied diet
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A good diet is important for good health. A healthy and varied
diet can help to maintain a healthy body weight, enhance general wellbeing and
reduce the risk of a number of diseases including heart disease, stroke,
cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis.
. Base your meals on starchy foods with lots of fruits and vegetables
. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar
. Drink plenty of water
. Don’t skip breakfast
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| Diabetic Food Pyramid |
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The Food Guide Pyramid can help you put the Dietary Guidelines into action. The
pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance developed by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and supported by the Department of Health and Human
Services. It is based on USDA's research.It outlines what to eat each day, but
it is not a rigid prescription. You can use it as a general guide in choosing a
healthful diet that is right for you. The pyramid calls for eating a variety of
foods to get the nutrients you need, and, at the same time, the right amount of
calories to maintain a healthy weight..
Learn about Diabetes Diet Guidelines, Diabetic Food Pyramid, Diet for Diabetes High Cholesterol, Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan, Green Tea May Prevent Diabetes and more....
Diabetes Diet Info
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| Healthy Cooking Tips |
1) Don't fry food - instead grill, bake, casserole, boil, poach or steam.
2) Choose leaner cuts of meat and trim off any visible fat.
3) Take fish and poultry without the skin.
4)Eat low fat dairy products instead of full fat varieties, for eg: skimmed
milk, low -fat cheddar,cottage cheese, low fat yoghurts.
5)Don't roast vegetables in lots of oil, just brush the surface or use a spray
fat and fry in low or medium heat.
6) Cook vegetables for a short period in little water as possible, or steam
them to preserve the vitamin and mineral content.
7) Avoid leaving cut vegetables in air, light and heat: cover and chill. Don't
soak vegetables in water as vitamins can dissolve away.
8) Be wary of prepared salads and sandwiches - they often contain a lot of fat.
Ask for them to be prepared without mayonnaise, dressing or fat spread or add a
low fat variety.
9) Decrease the amount of salt you add to dishes. Flavour with herbs and spices
instead.
10)Try natural yoghurt, fruit compote, fresh fruit. Poach and scramble eggs
rather than frying.
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Sanjeev Kapoor
Recipe Source
India-curry
Vegetarian web
Pachakam.com
Andhrakitchen.com
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Carrots (15g)
Vitamin A 41%
Vitamin C 1%
Iron 1%
Sodium 12mg
Total Fat 0%
Dietary Fiber 2
Carbohydrate 1g
Do you know that....
Oranges belong to the genus Citrus, of the family Rutaceae. The sweet orange is classified as Citrus sinensis; the sour, or Seville, orange as Citrus aurantium; and the mandarin orange, or tangerine, as Citrus reticulata
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