40 august 2019Reader’s Digest Better Living
PANEER v/s FETA CHEESE
If we compare the two, 100 gm
of paneer has 20.8 gm of fat and
18.3 gm of protein and 100 gm of
feta cheese has 21 gm of fat and
14 gm of protein. But beware—there
is a lot of added salt in feta and, there
could be added preservatives too
for prolonging shelf life. There’s
nothing better than fresh, homemade
cottage cheese or paneer. It
can easily be made at home,
with skimmed milk or bought
from your local dairy that makes a
fresh batch every day.COLD-PRESSED MUSTARD OIL
v/s EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The monounsaturated fat in mustard
oil is nearly on par with its level in
olive oil. Mustard oil has been an
integral part of the Indian pantry for
centuries and our bodies are used to
it. Unlike extra virgin olive oil, which
has a low smoking
point, mustard oil has
a high smoking point,
which is more suitable
for Indian cooking.
Extra virgin olive oil
is best preserved at
18 degrees Celsius,
whereas mustard oil
is produced locally
and does not require
a specific temperature
for preservation. Cold-
pressed oils are more
beneficial for health asthey are mechanically pressed and
therefore retain their nutrients, so opt
for the cold-pressed variety instead of
regular mustard oil.HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK v/s
READY-TO-DRINK PROBIOTICS
Many households in India
can churn out a glass
of fresh homemade
buttermilk. Due
to the naturally
produced live
bacteria in it, but-
termilk supports
gut health and
boosts immunity.
When it is made at
home, you can control the quality of
milk and choose if you want it plain
or with natural salts, herbs or spices.
Packaged probiotic drinks, on the
other hand, often contain added
sugars and preservatives, which are
detrimental to health.FRESH HOME-MADE YOGURT
v/s GREEK YOGURT
All forms of yogurt contain
gut-friendly bacteria known as
probiotics that improve digestive
health and overall immunity. Greek
yogurt and homemade yogurt [dahi
in Hindi] are both good sources of
probiotics. However, just as with
buttermilk, you can choose the
variety of the milk to make yogurt at
home. It’s best to make a fresh batch
and consume it on the same day. indiapicture