Eating healthy does not mean eating expensive

@shivamani10 (11035)
Hyderabad, India
May 6, 2017 9:42am CST
When a point 'eating healthy' arises people tend to think about bland and expensive foods which are actually not true. There are certain foods which are cheap but possess high nutritional value. One need not search for hotels that keep them ready but can be prepared easily at home without much expenditure. The South Indians 24/7 favorite Idly is free of fat and sufficiently rich in protein. The day of a south Indian starts with an Idly breakfast. An idly with a potful of Sambar and with a cup of chutney will make his day. Yes, this is not an exaggeration about Idly I am talking about. This stuff is rich in Carbohydrates and is digestible easily. The Bihar's famous Sattu is another staple food which is rich in fiber content. Even if it is roasted it retains its nutritional value. It can be made into Parathas and even Ladoos. This has got cooling properties also. For Summer this is a good and an ideal food item Bajra of Rajasthan is a very good food known for the anti-diabetic property and for a healthy heart.The item made of Bajra are rotis and kichadi and this is a winter food of Rajasthan. The broken wheat known by the name DALIA is used in the preparation of sweets and savory. This is a complex carbohydrate and is slow to digest and hence releases energy slowly. Dhokla is another Gujarati food which will be very easy to digest.But the side dishes make it a heavy one and one feels fuller once it is taken. Another great food that may be added to the list will be Sprouts. It is for us to chose appropriate food and prepare them at home without spending any extra amount in costly restaurants and Hotels.
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@FourWalls (86608)
• United States
6 May 17
It's not that way in the US. There's a joke (of sorts -- it is funny but simultaneously sad) that says, "The reason Americans have an obesity problem is that a Big Mac costs a dollar and a salad is six dollars." Of course, in our profit-driven society here in America, someone puts "healthy" or "no trans fat" on the label they think it gives them the right to charge five bucks more. I need to try Indian cuisine more. I ate in an Indian restaurant in Chicago but neither my friend nor I liked the food all that much. I guess it's the same for any cuisine: you have to find the "right' restaurants.
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@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
6 May 17
Good to know will have to try this. Thanks for sharing friend. Here the only thing is really beans and rice and they always try to jack the prices on them up also.
@prashu228 (37518)
• India
6 May 17
My favorite idly sambar, I am familiar with sattu and dhokla as well, as my childhood friends are from the respective places. I like all of them, no doubt it's a great breakfast
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
6 May 17
Definitely not cheap to eat healthy in the US. But thats okay because i dont plan to. Its my life and im healthy as can be.