Vegit Aloo Tikki
Products in ‘Veg Snacks’ category range from 0.5 - 4
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- Good Source of FibreMore than 10% of the recommended intake of Dietary Fibre - Wow That's Good!Fibre plays an important role in managing your body regularities - Bowel movement - Keeping constipation at bay, a control on Blood Sugar spike and check on blood cholesterol.However, follow the principle of balance and don't go overboard by eating only fibre rich food.
- Good Source of ProteinIt is important that products rich in protein are included in the daily diet.Protein is the main ingredient of structural and functional component of body. Proteins function as building blocks for muscles, cartilage, bones, skin, and blood. They are also building blocks for enzymes and hormones.Try and eat more such food products that give you good amount of Protein.
- End Product Matters!!
Products like these are not eaten as is, they are either reconstituted, fried or mixed with other foods prior consumption. In such cases, the nutritional value of the product may change depending on the preparation method. Thus, a low calorie product may carry more calories if fried. Likewise, value of other nutrients may change too.
In such cases, the end product matters. The product may be rated fairly good, but may not be the same when eaten as a meal.
Preparatory methods such as addition of milk and milk products, sprouts and vegetables may enhance the nutrient quotient, while- frying , addition of salt and sugar may degrade the nutritive value.
- Food Sensitivity Alert for MSGMonosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of the common amino acid i.e. Glutamic acid, popular for its usage as flavouring agent in Asian Cooking.This glutamate salt is also found naturally in various foods such as tomatoes and cheese as well as ingredients such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, hydrolysed groundnut protein, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed yeast, yeast extract, soy extracts, and protein isolate.Some people are sensitive to MSG having adverse effects such as headache, depression, etc. on regular consumption of this salt. Indian law requires that foods containing Added MSG list it in the ingredient panel on the packaging with the warning that it should not be consumed by infants below 12 months. However, if ingredients that have naturally occurring MSG, are added to the product then the product may not specify in regards to its presence.Pregnant & Lactating women & Infants should avoid Products containing MSG .
- Contains Trans FatTrans Fat are type of fatty acid that are formed either naturally in meats and dairy products like milk or artificially created during the manufacturing process of processed food.The artificially formed Trans Fat increases LDL cholesterol (i.e. bad cholesterol) level and reportedly reduces HDL Cholesterol (i.e. Good one) which may lead to cardiac problem.There is a global movement to encourage Food Products to be Trans Fat free.The Indian Food law requires the company to state that product contains Trans Fat if content of Trans Fat is more than 0.2 gms per serving size.Keep trans fat consumption as low as possible by avoiding foods that states Contain Trans fats on their packages
- High in Saturated FatSaturated Fats are often termed as the Bad Fat as excess consumption of these can lead to increase in the production of high cholesterol, atherosclerosis (thickening of artery walls) and strokes.
On the other hand, there are recent reports that Saturated Fats may not be all bad.Saturated Fats is not only synthesised by the body as part of metabolism but also makes it way in your diet through various raw ingredientsThus, you should limit eating food with added Saturated Fat. - Salt ShockersThe product joins the line up of Salt Shockers.Salt is made up of 40% Sodium. Even for people who don't have high blood pressure, controlling sodium will significantly blunt the rise in blood pressure that occurs as we age.Now, Don't go to other extreme and stop taking salt. Sodium is essential nutrient that controls Blood Pressure and is needed to make nerve and muscle to work properly. Not Too Much or Too Little Of Sodium, just have enough. Not more than 1 tsp in a day as added salt as sodium also comes from different raw ingredients.
Disclaimer:Product Analysis is based on general practices in the field of Nutrition. Please check with or consult a qualified and licensed medical professional for its suitability to you.
