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Why is steaming a healthy choice?
1. Help you lose weight
2. Friendly for digestion
3. Healthier and brighter skin
4. Can reduce the risk of cancer
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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These days, social media is abuzz with trends
snacks
healthy ingredients
steamer
.From dim sum, steamed sweet potatoes, boiled corn, or boiled peanuts, these foods are widely sold in various corners of the city and have gone viral on TikTok.
This trend apparently did not escape the attention of the Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, he even posted on his social media account about the habit of eating steamed breakfast.
“Yes, that’s quite a lot on TikTok. I see millions of viral ones, I’m happy. Eat more healthy food, have a healthy breakfast,” said Budi Gunadi when met at the Indonesian Ministry of Health Building, Wednesday (12/11), citing
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Budi appreciates this trend because it is in line with efforts to improve people’s healthy eating patterns.He hopes that people’s snack habits will shift from foods high in sugar, salt and fat to foods rich in nutrition and based on real food.
“A healthy diet must be rich in nutrition while still involving protein, complex carbohydrates, fruit, fiber and vegetable protein,” he added.
Why is steaming a healthy choice?
The steaming cooking method is actually nothing new.This technique has been used for thousands of years in ancient China and Greece.
The difference is, now steaming is becoming popular again because it is considered healthier than fried or processed foods.
Different from frying or boiling, the steaming process maintains the natural color, soft texture and nutritional content of the food.The heat of the water vapor makes the food cook evenly without destroying the vitamins and minerals in it.
A study even shows that people who regularly eat fried foods have a 55 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who rarely eat them.Therefore, choosing healthier cooking methods such as steaming can help keep the body fit.
Here are some of the healthy benefits of eating steamed food, according to the Times of India:
1. Help you lose weight
Steamed foods are generally low in calories and saturated fat.Vegetables and side dishes cooked this way are still rich in protein and fiber, making the body feel full longer without adding oil.
This condition is very helpful for those who are on a calorie deficit diet or trying to maintain weight.With balanced nutritional content and minimal added fat, steamed food can be an ideal alternative for a healthy lunch or snack.
2. Friendly for digestion
Steamed vegetables are also good for digestive health.The fiber content is maintained, which helps facilitate bowel movements and improves nutrient absorption.
The fiber from steamed vegetables helps maintain the balance of the gut microbiota, which plays an important role in the immune system.
3. Healthier and brighter skin
Apart from being good for the body, steamed food also benefits the skin.Steamed vegetables are rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, which fight free radicals that cause premature aging.
Vitamin C in steamed vegetables also plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a protein that keeps skin firm and elastic.By regularly consuming foods rich in antioxidants from the steaming process, your skin can look fresher and naturally radiant.
4. Can reduce the risk of cancer
Another benefit of steaming is its ability to maintain active anticancer compounds in vegetables, especially broccoli and vegetables from the cabbage family.
Research from the University of Illinois found that broccoli steamed for five minutes retained the enzyme myrosinase, which is important for the formation of sulforaphane, a natural anticancer compound.
On the other hand, boiling or frying broccoli can actually damage these enzymes and reduce levels of cancer-protecting compounds by up to 80 percent.
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