When the menu of a five-star restaurant explicitly describes Samosas as “deep-fried crispy and crunchy dumplings with spicy potato fillings inside, dipped in the delicious sauce compounded of spices and other seasonings”, your head explodes and wonders as to why can’t just call it Samosas.
Here is a list of my favorite Indian and Western junk food along with the information as to which is comparatively healthier.
Although it is general knowledge that pizza is a dish of Italian origin but I bet you didn’t know that the word pizza was first documented in A.D. 997 in Gaeta and a regular 14” PIZZA accounts for at least 266 calories.
Pav Bhaji on the other hand is the courtesy of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Although this dish is loaded with butter which constitutes around 400 calories, the plus point here is that the bhaji is made up of lots of veggies. I know many of you won’t agree with me but, regardless, I’d prefer it over pizza anytime.
Burger VS Chole Bhature
Next on my list is a hamburger or burger. Its place of origin is a disputed topic. The US as well as Germany has its claws on this one. As at least 30% of Indians are vegetarians by choice or due to religious beliefs, half of the menu at Mcd has delicious vegetarian options available. Even they couldn’t part us from our obsession with potatoes.
Crispy Bhature dipped in spicy chickpeas is the best combo one could ask for. This cuisine is famous across the lands of Northern India. Since the only way to make Bhaturas is to fry them, this delicacy is a little heavy for our tummies and constitutes 427 calories per serving whereas a burger accounts for 295.
Both spring rolls, as well as samosas, are made up of all-purpose flour – the former has a paper-thin layer of the flour whereas the latter has a thick one. Spring rolls are believed to be the specialty of China and are usually have the fillings of noodles, vegetables, etc with the calorific value of 154 per 100 grams. Samosas on the other hand have the fillings of spicy potatoes, onions, or cheese.
Although a recent article of TOI also showed research that, “the trans-fatty acids in French fries are far less than in Bhatura, paratha or in puri and Tikki.”, but the heart wants what it wants, right?
So, I am going to leave this matter here, but, before signing off I would like to mention THREE tips for you to enjoy these mouth-watering delicacies without compromising your health.
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Always keep yourself hydrated because water helps break down food so that your body can absorb the nutrients or eat hydrating foods like watermelons or strawberries etc.
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Exercise at least 30 minutes a day or try yoga.
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No matter how delicious junk food might taste, you cannot rely upon it. A balanced diet is a necessity.
Follow them and enjoy what life has to offer because we all know how short it is to waste. Visit TrueGether, one of the best alternatives to eBay, to grab great deals on healthy food and ingredients.