The many avails of eating yogurt, protein rich food and Mangosteen.

So how healthy is Yogurt?

 “Yogurt can be an excellent source of protein, but one variety may contain more than double the protein of another. Greek yogurt, which is strained to make it thicker, has up to 20 grams of protein per container; traditional yogurt may have as few as five grams. If you’re eating It for protein, look for brands that provide at least eight to ten grams per serving.” – Fitness advisory board member, Dawn Jackson Blatner.

Do we consume enough protein?

There seems to be a continuous debate that is going on about the choice of food consumption amongst population specifically to do with protein foods. A recent survey revealed that 9 out of 10 Indians lack adequate protein in their diet.

2014 saw a rising trend in the protein innovation in markets all over Europe and America despite its people having enough protein in their diets.

The same cannot be said though for Indians, mainly because our diet mostly revolves around rice and curries. Rice contains carbohydrates and although curries have vegetables or meat, they are high in carbohydrates because of the thickeners. They also contain fiber when the rice eaten is unpolished.

The lack of protein in our diet could be solved by twerking our diet plan a little to accommodate at least 1gm per kilogram of a person’s body weight.

Sources of Protein in a vegetarian diet:

Tofu: Tofu is a widely enjoyed delicious, slightly soft food made from soybeans.

Chickpeas: Chickpeas are a nutrient dense food packed with tons of proteins, fiber and other nutrients and low in calories. Boiled chickpeas taste extremely good when added in salads, pastas or pureed into hummus. This would be the best way of consuming several key nutrients into your diet.

Soybeans: Soybeans are mostly appreciated for its high protein content. Soy protein contains all of the essential amino acids, which means that it is a complete protein.

Nuts: Nuts like Cashew nuts, Peanuts, Almonds, Pistachios: One of the best ways to get out most nutrients from nuts and seeds is to soak them in little water, which will help keep them more nutritious and brings out the natural sweet flavor of the nuts and seeds.

Sources of Protein in a Non-vegetarian diet:

High sources of protein for non-vegetarians can include meat, poultry (chicken breast), fish (Halibut, salmon, tuna), Turkey, Lean beef, egg and cheese, Yoghurt and milk.

We all know which fruit has the distinction to be known as the king of fruits. Yes… Mango it is! But do you know that there is a little known tropical fruit that shares its name with our cherished mangoes? It’s called the Mangosteen and wait for it… It’s known as the Queen of all fruits!

How good is Mangosteen for our body?

“Imagine the best peach you’ve ever eaten, combined with a touch of passion fruit, a silver of nectarine and a nip of lychee. Imagine a concord grape’s sweet purple essence giving way to the clean leanness of Granny Smith. Add a squeeze of lime and a spoon of buttery, brown sugar. Stir.”

 ~ Jarret Wrisley ~ (On the description of a mangosteen).

Mangosteens are native to the Malay Peninsula and is domesticated in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia and Singapore. To an extent it is grown in parts of Sri Lanka, India, Philippines, some places in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. It has a deep purplish peel and in the inside of it is a succulent white pulp divided into 4 to 8 segments and its flavor is more than sensational to the taste buds.

The benefits of Mangosteens are enormous. It is packed with essential nutrients, is very low in calories (63 calories per 100gms), rich in dietary fibers and has vitamin C and a good list of minerals such as copper, manganese and magnesium. Mangosteen could come of use for diarrhea, urinary tract infections (UTIs), gonorrhea, thrush, tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, cancer, osteoarthritis, and an intestinal infection called dysentery. It is also used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental health. People also apply mangosteen to the skin for eczema and other skin conditions.

Mangosteens could be a favorable dietary accompaniment that will most certainly keep our health in check while also proving to be a delightful dessert.