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Did you know that homecooked foods can also be very unhealthy? ICMR latest guidelines enlist ways how to make home meals more healthy and nutrient-rich. Published: May 26, 2024 1:29 PM IST By Edited by Cooking at home can be meditative for many people. It help some to relax and unwind while it appears a regular mundane chore to others.

But cooking at home has its own benefits and the major one being controlling the nutrient and health properties that may go in it. Even when on a weight loss regime, it is recommended to cook your own meal or get packed home food for the office. However, there are certain cooking techniques that probably are making your food a little bit unhealthy.



The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released a 17-chapter guideline that highlights the dos and don’ts one of dietary practices Indians should be mindful about. First, let us take cognisance of what could potentially be some common cooking mistakes. 5 COMMON COOKING MISTAKES TO AVOID What Are ICMR Tips For Healthy Home Food? latest dietary guidelines, ICMR said, “Even home-made foods may become unhealthy if prepared with high fat, high sugar or salt.

” “High-fat or high-sugar foods cause inflammation and affect the gut microbiota, which changes quickly with diet. This increases the risk of NCDs. Foods with high salt increase the risk of hypertension and tax the kidneys.

Hence, high salt intake is unhealthy,” the guidelines further added. By being mindful of these common cooking mis.

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