Food funda: How to balance health and taste
India TodayTo eat intelligently is an art. “Emerging food trends show there is no need to compromise if you want a balance of taste with health,” says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, fitness and nutritional scientist and co-founder of Food Darzee, which delivers customised meal plans. “Chefs and brands nowadays are beating the notion that a dish may taste bland if it contains a variety of vegetables, legumes, nuts and plant proteins,” explains Dr Bhargava. “Plant-based cheese and meat alternatives also look and taste great, creating diverse layers within dishes while ensuring that the meal is healthy and enjoyable,” he adds. CUSTOMISE YOUR MEAL Personalised nutrition, driven by DNA testing and health apps, allows for highly individualised diets and enables people to effectively balance taste preferences with nutritional needs.