HEALTHY CHINESE FOOD

Chinese food is generally considered to be a heavy calorie meal and sometimes unhealthy for kids.But there is another fact related to this theory.Now your kids can enjoy their favorite cuisine without making you upset and worried about their health.It's a good thing Chinese cuisine offers more than just lemon chicken or spring rolls. In fact, you can easily prepare tasty Chinese cuisine at home that is heart-healthy as well.

 

5 Ingredients from the Chinese Menu that Measure Up the Nutrition Scale

1. Citrus
   Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C and flavonoids.Citrus fruits are consumed in higher quantities in China. Fruits like oranges, pummelos(like grapefruits), and tangerines(kinu) are traditional symbols of happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. Simply toss orange or tangerine wedges into your stir-fry to add tanginess to your dishes. Or, use fresh citrus juice instead of salad dressing in your salad to cut down on calories.
   
   
2. Brown Rice
   Rice is a staple food in the Chinese culture. Choose whole grain brown rice to get the health benefits of numerous nutrients and fibre If you have a rice cooker at home, cooking brown rice is not difficult. or you can also get the instant brown rice packet,easily available in market and malls.
   
   
3. Tofu
   The cholesterol-lowering effect of soy and its role in preventing heart disease is well known. A diet with significant soy protein reduces total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the "Bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides. To increase soy in your diet, use tofu to replace meat and paneer in your cooking.
   
   
4. Bok choy or red cabbage(in india)
   Bok choy is packed with Vitamins A and C,iron,calcium and phytonutrients. Plus, it's very filling, high in fiber, and low in calories.it is usually cooked as stir fry it in a non-stick pan - but it is absolutely fine to eat it raw as well, so go ahead and toss it into your salad and reap the nutritional benefits!
   
   
5. Fish
   Omega 3 fatty acids from fish reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. Cod and sea bass are more prevalent on the Chinese menu, but that shouldn't limit your selection. eat at least 2 servings of fish (any fish) a week. If the fish odor is something you don't look forward to, learn from the Chinese way of cooking fish - steam with ginger! That definitely works. 

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