Food MArketing & Technology In India Food Marketing & Technology In India Vol 10 | Page 33

www.fmtmagazine.in deep-fried food, thus endangering health. This assortment of staple diets is a sure recipe to ill health. Youth today being in an inactive urban lifestyle and has created a conducive eco-system for fat to accumulate throughout the body. A corpulent body is a welcoming host to cardiovascular diseases, type- 2 diabetes, hernia, PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) and a lot more. Obesity increases cardiovascular mortality fourfold, and cancer- associated mortality twofold. Different compositions and ingredients of bread along with improvements in baking techniques have made bread healthier and easier on the stomach The bottom line remains that carbohydrates must be consumed but in the right form and the right quantity. The premium quality bread provides both health benefits and taste. No one would mind eating a bowl full of assorted veggies blanched and dressed with olive oil and Italian seasoning with a piece of bread instead of fried paranthas dripping unhealthy saturated oils, that they know will clog their arteries, slacken digestion and has the ability to push you off the edge. * Director, Bonn group of Industries Innovations and New Techniques have Made Bread a Healthier Option Carbohydrates are essential for the overall development of the body but consuming only carbs as a part of meals have been causing health troubles in youth considering their immobile lifestyle. Scientific research proves that the content, baking methods, and types of bread can make health impacts. Bread, as becoming a major part of urban lifestyle, demonstrates a significant potential to be aimed as a health promotion subject. A great source of protein, carbohydrate, calcium and iron, the new era whole wheat bread, atta bread and multigrain bread, are easy to digest and have great health benefits. Premium quality breads contain 4 to 7g of fibre essential for digestion, thus making it more popular amongst health-conscious urban households. Different compositions and ingredients of bread along with improvements in baking techniques have made bread healthier and easier on the stomach. The replacement of saturated fat with vegetable oils has enhanced not only the taste but also the nutrient quotient in it. Whole wheat and whole grain bread, ensure that a variety of micronutrients reach your diet while you diversify your tastes and enrich your food preferences. Food Marketing & Technology 33 August 2019