tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84578122550851331462011-04-21T21:28:08.036-07:00NetFreakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06553901673070159092noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457812255085133146.post-45654728679579674572008-12-17T06:16:00.000-08:002008-12-17T06:20:46.705-08:00<span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">With the global financial crisis hitting your local sabzi mandi, you'd want to cut costs. But shelling out extra dough for fruits and veggies beats living on sasta junk food.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></span>All good things come at a price, and unfortunately, they're only getting dearer with the mournful meltdown. On top of this list is nutritious foodstuff, which, too, is facing the aftermath of recession fruit and vegetable prices have hit the roof. But no one's sad this feels like the best time to chomp on cheap street food less kharcha, less guilt!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Here's the jhatka:</span></strong> Trying to save up by buying two servings of Vada Pav or an Aloo Tikki Burger instead of half a kilo of Palak, may cost you your health. It's time to stop being pennywise, and pound-foolish. Here's why.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Healthy food VS Junk food</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">1 kilo of farm fresh apples VS 1 large serving of fries</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Average cost of both:</span></strong> Rs 50 <br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">You are likely to go for:</span></strong> Fries<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Apples</span><br /><span style="color: orange;">Calories 540</span></strong><br />Vitamins A, C, E,Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium Iron,<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Fries</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Calories 800</span></strong><br />Saturated fat, Trans fat, Cholesterol, Sodium , Potassium, Vitamin C, Iron, Fibre<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">1 kilo of Palak VS 1 plate Pav Bhaji</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Average cost of both:</span></strong> Rs 25<br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">You are likely to go for:</span></strong> Pav Bhaji<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Spinach</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Calories 200</span></strong><br />Beta, Carotene, Retinol (Vitamin A equivalent), Vitamins B, C, E, K, Calcium<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Pav Bhaji</span><br /><span style="color: orange;">Calories 700</span></strong><br />Trans fat, Saturated fat, Sodium Carbohy-drate, Cholesterol<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Dal chaawal VS Chhole bhature</span></strong> <br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Average cost:</span></strong> Rs 20<br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">You are likely to go for:</span></strong> Chhole Bhature<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Dal Chawal</span><br /><span style="color: orange;">Calories 325</span></strong><br />Vitamins B, C, A Protein, Fibre, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorous<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Chhole Bhature </span><br /><span style="color: orange;">Calories 800</span></strong><br />Trans fat, Saturated fat, Sodium, Cholesterol, Protein, Iron, Manganese Copper<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">Banana and moong dal are inexpensive options</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">specialist Says : </span></strong>No matter how tight your budget, healthy naturals are always available. Sprouted moong dal is cheap and healthy. In fruits, banana is an inexpensive option. Avoid exotic organic foods. Go for grains like jowar and bajra, that don't dent your pocket. Exercising regularly will keep you inspired to stay hooked to a nutritive diet<br /><br />Some pocket and health friendly snacking options:<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">>></span></strong>Boiled and spiced kaala chana <br /><span style="color: orange;"><strong>>></strong></span>Sattu masala <br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">>></span></strong>Suji Golgappas/Pani Puri<br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">>></span></strong>Baby idlis<br /><strong><span style="color: orange;">>></span></strong>Homemade dhokla<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8457812255085133146-4565472867957967457?l=sirfbakwas.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NetFreakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06553901673070159092noreply@blogger.com0