{"id":44199,"date":"2016-11-22T05:19:14","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T05:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=44199"},"modified":"2016-11-22T05:19:48","modified_gmt":"2016-11-22T05:19:48","slug":"the-healthiest-cooking-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/the-healthiest-cooking-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"THE HEALTHIEST COOKING METHODS"},"content":{"rendered":"
Having home cooked food is always considered healthy over outside junk food, but you cannot really be sure of the food you cook home is healthy! It all depends on the way you cook. It is necessary to retain the nutrients of the veggies or fruits while you cook them making sure it remain intact while you consume it. Here are some healthy cooking methods for you that will retain the nutrients or make the food even healthier:<\/p>\n
STEAMING<\/strong><\/p>\n Steaming is a nutritious and a healthy way of preparing food. Since there is no direct heat, the food gets cooked retaining the nutrition. Place the food in a perforated basket and suspend it over the steaming water. You can add on the flavour of your food by placing herbs and spices on top of the food. Fishes and veggies cook perfectly by this method and retain the nutrients without adding in extra fats or other unhealthy stuff.<\/p>\n GRILLING<\/strong><\/p>\n Grilling is a great option for cooking since it requires minimal oil. The fat already present in the food or meat flows out and makes it even healthier. The grilling process browns the outside of food sealing in rich flavours and nutrients making the food even healthier and tastier. You can grill veggies, meat, fish etc.<\/p>\n POACHING<\/strong><\/p>\n Poaching is a method where the food is barely covered in liquid and brought to simmer, not boiling temperature. The food is let simmer in liquid until it cooks and then the liquid is discarded or can be used in soups. The liquid can be plain water but vegetable stock, coconut water; water mixed with herbs and spices, tomato juice etc. adds in the flavour of your food and also enhances the nutrient content.<\/p>\n MICROWAVING<\/strong><\/p>\n Using a microwave is an easy way to cook food that too quicker and without losing essential nutrients from them. Less temperature and no oil is required which keeps your food oil-free and abundant in nutrients that it already had.<\/p>\n