The health benefits of Turkish food
The sound of running water is believed to calm us, and many modern hotels, shopping malls and even doctors’ waiting rooms have small fountains to relax visitors. But this is not a new phenomenon: In the UK since medieval times it has been thought that the smell of lavender on the sheets can help us sleep better.
So much for our environment, there has been an increase in interest in natural foods -- hormone free and organic foods.
Turkish food can be healthy? We hear a lot about how healthy the Mediterranean diet and olive oil is.
Most Turks believe that olive oil -- the perfect oil for all ages -- is a solution. Mediterranean people have used olive oil for nutritional, cosmetic and medicinal benefits for centuries. Olive oil has been proved to maintain skin and muscle suppleness, heal abrasions and soothe the burning and drying effects of sun and water. Recent research has now proved that a Mediterranean diet, which includes olive oil, is not only generally healthy but helps lower harmful cholesterol. Olive oils contains antioxidants that discourage artery clogging and chronic diseases, including cancer.
Turkish food is not good for those with cholesterol problems. Turkish cooks use a lot of dairy products, cream, butter and sauces.”
We can list some of the good and healthy things about eating in Turkey:
Fruit and vegetables are so fresh that, they seem out of this world!
Olive oil is much healthier than butter.
So if you love Turkish food but don’t want to pile on the pounds, choose from the menu carefully. Avoid deep-fried options and choose a vegetarian olive-oil dish now and again. Have a lovely salad with your meal, rather than an extra slice of bread. Between meals, or for dessert, have plenty of fresh fruit. Try to have smaller portions: that way you can enjoy a taste of everything on the table. |
