Daily we
spend so much time in cooking to provide enjoyment to our family and relatives
and also it is a source of source of energy and innovation. But most of us are
not aware of some of the bad cooking habits we are practicing daily and those
are harmful. How long you want to live with your bad habits? Get rid off them
soon after knowing why. Some Bad Cooking habits to get rid off are as follows:
· Heating oil
until it smokes – When oil is heated to the smoke point or reheated repeatedly,
it starts to breakdown destroying the oil’s beneficial anti oxidants and
forming harmful compounds.
· Stirring
your food too much – It prevents browning which is a flavor booster. It breaks
food apart, thus making your meal mushy or lumpy.
· Rinse your
meat before cooking – This gets rid off the slime factor which contaminates the
sink with bacteria to cause food bourne illness.
· Using
Non-stick pan on high heat – High temperature may cause the non-stick pans to
release PFCs (Perfluorocarbons) in the form of fumes. PFCs are associated with
liver damage and developmental problems.
· Using metal
utensils in non-stick pans – This can lead to scratching of the surface of the
pan which could to lead to ingestion of the PFCs in the non-stick lining.
· Overmixing
batter – The mechanical action during mixing causes gluten formation in the
flour. Thus making baked goods tough.
Now
hopefully cooking will become more interesting and enjoyable for many of my
readers as they will practice healthy cooking habits in their kitchen and also
pass on the same message to others. So let us practice & enjoy HEALTHY
COOKING!!
~ Dt. Deepalekha Banerjee
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