Healthy Cooking Tips

Eating the right kind of food goes a long way in keeping healthy. There are several ways to keep up the ‘health quotient’ while cooking which are often overlooked. Find simple tricks and tips to easily avoid unhealthy cooking practices.

Keep the skin on your fruits & veggies intact while cooking.
Many vegetables and fruits, including potatoes and apples, retain many of their nutrients in their skin. So when possible, leave the skin on your fruits and vegetables and cook them whole.

How to get rid of excess oil from fried food items.
To get rid of excess oil, drain deep fried foods on brown paper grocery bags as opposed to paper towels to retain crispness.

How to retain flavor while steaming your vegetables.
You can steam vegetables in a basket over simmering water. They'll retain more flavor and won't need any salt.

How to cut down on salt while cooking.
Cut your salt down by half in your favorite recipes by replacing the salt with a herb or a spice, flavored vinegar, citrus juice or peel. For meats, you can add some garlic or onion powder.

Steam your veggies instead of boiling them.
As far as possible, opt to steam your veggies instead of boiling them. Extended heat and liquid can destroy or leach out valuable nutrients.