In today's busy world, people's food choices are expanding beyond traditional and local foods. To stay fit and healthy, maintain weight, and keep diseases at bay, many types of diets have evolved over time, like the keto diet, Mediterranean diet, etc. But still, the essence of food remains rooted in nutrients, cultures, and emotions of people.
In this article, we’ll explore how we can combine traditional and modern food and kitchenware choices using fresh ingredients. How modern kitchenware and diet help with health. Is it correct to use and eat or not?
In this world, where there are varieties of food available, one thing remains clear: how we eat—what type of food we choose, how we make it, and even the utensils we use—directly affect our health and overall well-being.
Diet is Important for Health
The real truth to
maintaining your health is not the approach to different diets. If you are
having a traditional diet, it is also very good. Adopt the diet which is
convenient to you according to your schedule and way of life, with a free mind
and depending on your budget. But everything in moderation. Moderation is the
key.
Traditional /Modern Kitchenware
Another aspect of this journey is utensils. Which type of cookware should be used for cooking, whether traditional pot cookware or modern-day steel, aluminum, cast-iron skillets, stone grinders, or air fryers, grinders, juicers, etc.
There is no doubt that traditional methods of cooking were simple, using utensils that preserved the nutrition and flavor of the food. Traditional earthen pots cooked foods and brought out their own natural flavors. Similarly, the use of wooden spoons helps to maintain the wholeness of ingredients without changing their taste.
Mix of Traditional /Modern Cookware
Traditional cooking utensils have their own merits, while modern kitchenware makes the process easy and fast with the preparation of healthy meals. High-quality mixers, microwaves, and air fryers allow us to create nutrient-dense meals without losing flavor or taste.
For example, blenders and juicers allow for the speedy preparation of smoothies, soups, and different types of juice, which help to include a wide variety of fruits, leafy vegetables, and healthy fats like nuts and seeds into your diet. Air fryers use less oil or no oil, whereas in the traditional way of frying, more oil is used. So, air fryers offer a healthier and saturated-free way to enjoy crunchy foods while retaining vitamins and minerals in vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, onion, cabbage, and cauliflower.
With busier lives, everyone has less time. Modern utensils come in handy for faster cooking. Using stainless steel knives helps to prevent oxidation. Furthermore, using non-stick or ceramic pans instead of cast-iron options can stop unnecessary oils or fats from being added to the meal, offering a healthy alternative when making vegetables.
Integrating Utensils for Optimal Health
An easy and simple way to merge traditional and modern methods is to use the utensils and eat the meals that work best for you. For instance, use an earthen pot for slow and tasty cooking and a blender to make smoothies with fruits like bananas, strawberries, or avocados. This blend of ancient and modern kitchenware allows you to achieve better flavor and texture of foods while prioritizing the health benefits.
Note:
None of the
kitchenware causes any diseases nor are they harmful to your health. Just use
utensils of good quality that fit your budget, never try to go over budget just
for utensils. Clean and use all your tools properly whether they are modern or
traditional, it doesn't matter.
Power of Fruits
Eating junky and unhealthy street foods is trending nowadays, and fruits have the potential to provide nutrients, vitamins, and minerals but are still neglected due to choices, money issues, and time-bound work, so that’s why they are avoided. The beauty of whole fruits is not only beneficial for health but they can also help to provide glowing, wrinkle-free skin.
Fruits present in
the kitchen can be used to make smoothies for breakfast, salads, desserts for
dinner, etc.
In the Mediterranean diet, oranges, kumquats, grapes, and lemons are frequently used in salads and desserts. These fruits have maximum Vitamin C, which helps to boost immune function and also increases collagen production.
Modern Focus on Superfruits: Nutrient Density and Antioxidants
Superfoods present in the market, fruits like kiwi, dragon fruit, avocado, blueberries, and goji berries have gained popularity among the population for their antioxidant properties and many other vitamins. These fruits are famous for their ability to reduce the risk of inflammation, lower oxidative stress, and promote many other physiological functions in the body. However, it is important to remember that while these fruits can add nutrients and vitamin value to your diet regularly, they don’t need to replace the most common fruits we have been eating since childhood; they have equal nutritive value, like apples, bananas, or oranges.
A variety of fruits
like berries, citrus, and apples included in your daily eating schedule
provides various nutrient values needed by your body. Berries have especially
low sugar and high fiber, which is why they are very popular in the market.
They are also packed with antioxidants that prevent free radicals, which
contribute to decreasing aging and preventing the risk of disease. When mixed
with vegetables and lean proteins, these fruits become part of a balanced,
healthy diet.
Holistic
Approach to Food Preparation
During your meal preparation, always mix and use both modern and traditional forms of cooking. You can use traditional kitchenware like earthen pots, pans, and wooden spoons to cook, or you can also use modern cookware, whichever is convenient for your budget. None of the cookware can prevent any type of disease. But, traditional foods are beneficial in reducing the risk of diseases, and modern kitchens also have the potential to do this.
Mindful Eating
Besides diet and kitchenware, mindful eating is very important and plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy and fit life. So, try to eat whole, non-processed foods with fruits. While eating, pay attention to your body to see how these balanced foods (protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates) make you feel, and listen to your body changes. By doing this, you allow your body to fulfill all its nutrient, calcium, and vitamin requirements. It regulates digestion and keeps your blood sugar level and thyroid in check.
A balanced diet, when combined with non-veg options like chicken, fish, and veg options like tofu, paneer, healthy fats from nuts, seeds, or olive oil, and whole fruits, all support long-term health.
Conclusion
Nowadays, everything depends on personal choices and budget, which your pocket allows. Whether it’s food, utensils, fruits, nuts, or seeds, you have the freedom to choose whatever you like without compromising your own health. Everything is good to go when you consume it in moderation (no alcohol, drinks, cigarettes, or any harmful items). Eat whole, unprocessed foods and fruits, and stay healthy and fit.