Wednesday 30 December 2015

Why do we love Chocolate?

Chocolate is the most popular sweets of all time. It tastes good and smells good as well. There is no doubt that it contains a lot of calories but still people crave for it. Chocolates are mostly loved by kids who wouldn't mind eating it all day long. People exchange chocolates as present during birthdays, occasions etc. It is important to remember not to over indulge in chocolate. It can cause health damage and obesity if we consume it in large quantities. 

Which are the most popular cuisines in South Canara?

The South Canara region is filled with diverse culture and traditions. But there is one thing that is common among the people and that's the love towards the mouth-watering regional delicacies. Coconut and curry leaves are the commonly used ingredients. One can choose from variety of dishes. The most loved among these are Mangalorean Buns, Biscuit roti, golibaje etc. People love to eat this during their snack time. When talking about the non vegetarian cuisine, the first thing that flashes in anybody's mind is 'Kori-Roti. It is a spicy dish, a combination of red-chilly based chicken curry and crisp dry wafers made from boiled rice.

What happens if we skip meals?

In today's scenario, skipping meals has become a trend. It may be due to lack of time or even because of diet consciousness. But it comes with its own disadvantages. Skipping meals causes indigestion problem & it also slows down the metabolism & makes us feel tired. Skipping meals tends to create more addiction towards junk food. Eventually it leads to improper balance of the body. For a person to be healthy, every meal must be consumed on time. As food is source of our energy it makes us healthy and gives energy. 

Why do people prefer Roti over Rice during dinner?

People now a days are diet conscious so they prefer roti over rice because rice contains high calories. 100 grams of rice is equivalent to 86 grams of sugar which is bad kind of carbohydrate and contains high fat but roti is made from wheat flour which can also be prepared low in fat by avoiding ghee or butter. Rotis are rich source of fiber. Fiber is very essential to maintain comfortable movement bowels. The another reason why people choose not to consume high calories because digestion process in our body will be very slow during night time because we do not indulge in any kind of physical activities that would burn our calories. 

Can Fast Food really be healthy?

In today's era, when a person is hungry the first thing they think of is Fast Food. People are very obsessed with fast food. It is cheap, tasty and very convenient. But it is also loaded with calories, sugar, sodium and fat. The fast food stalls which we usually see in the streets usually do not maintain hygiene, but people still prefer to go there as they are convenient and save time. The owners of the fast food chains must look after the hygiene of the shop. When there is no proper cleanliness, it gives birth to new diseases. As they say, ''Health is Wealth''. Man has to look after his health because without proper health he cannot work efficiently.