It is a popular notion that anything that you eat at home is healthy. And why not? You would use fresh ingredients, less oil, no preservatives, and prepare everything hygienically to make your food healthy for your family. However, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research, food whipped at home can still be unhealthy.
The premier health body says using too much fat, sugar, or salt is not good for your overall health and well-being even if made at home. What goes wrong with home-cooked food? According to the ICMR guidelines, food packed with high fats and sugar is dense in energy. And regular consumption of these foods leads to obesity and being overweight along with a lack of essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and fibre – all of which are important for keeping you fit.
According to experts, to make your food tasty and palatable, many of you may be going a little extra with oil, butter, sugar, or spices. Similarly, deep-fried dishes like bhature, poori, or kofte – lead to various kinds of heart disease, weight issues, and even type 2 diabetes. Many people also extensively use processed condiments like ginger-garlic paste or tomato puree for food preparations, which often contain harmful preservatives and food colours.
Also, apart from these issues, overcooking is another problem that makes homecooked food unhealthy. According to experts, cooking vegetables on high flame, more than needed, can strip them of essential nutrients. Portion size is another iss.
