Homemade Indian food is fast emerging as the healthiest food we can possibly consume. Eating simple ‘ghar ka khana’ is strongly recommended by experts and nutritionists as a way to stay healthy for a long time. Ghar ka khana served in the classic way of thali provides us with all the nutrition that our body requires. The humble Indian thali has also been rediscovered as a great way to practice portion control – small portions of each dish served together as part of a nutritious and balanced meal. Celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija also highlighted the benefits of the great Indian thali and why it makes a perfect meal. Have a look:
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“East or West, Indian thali is the best,” she wrote in the caption of her post. “Balanced, nutritious, full of flavor, no processed or prepackaged items, all foods that are made fresh daily — now it’s called nutrition,” she said. His video has already garnered 148k views and 6.4k likes.
In the clip, celebrity nutritionists Pooja Makhija Explains why the Indian thali is actually a complete meal in itself. She said that our Indian diet is probably one of the best, and that our ancestors were well aware of the ways and means of eating right before spreading awareness about nutrition. Pooja Makhija showed us a glimpse of her Gujarati thali which had two different types of pulses, three different vegetables and two servings of roti or carbs. There was even a small salad to start with Meal,
Pooja Makhija also explained how Indian thali should be eaten to get maximum nutrition. “Start with salad, move to protein and then eat your carbs. It’s the best way to eat it,” she said in the video.
If you want to try making some thali at home too, we have just what you need. These 7 traditional thalis from across the country can be easily made at home.
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