Indian cuisine is beneficial for cardio-metabolic health, according to nutritionists at Johns Hopkins, because it offers a variety of plant-based foods and contains anti-inflammatory spices. The Chief Nutritionist at Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi, examines each of the things that these researchers have highlighted.
While we keep on talking about the Mediterranean diet and whether Indian diets can be equally heart-healthy, nutritionists at the US-based Johns Hopkins Medicine have said that the Indian diet has an abundance of plant food options and anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and garam masala, which are good for the heart. In this article, we will delve into the heart-healthy properties of several Indian food items that they chose and have captured the attention of both gourmands and health enthusiasts.
