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Don't replace home-cooked meals with ready-to-eat foods. Here's why
FirstpostAs the demand for convenience foods and ready-to-eat snacks grows rapidly in India, a study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One raises red flags over its consumption on long-term health. The nutrition scientists analysed over 400 popular food items in the Indian market and called for a redesign of the convenience food matrix A recent study has revealed that while ready to eat snacks or convinience food may meet basic nutrition claims, their ingredients are dominated by carbohydrates and fats, raising red flags for long-term health. Low-GI foods hard to find A recent analysis has highlighted that low-GI foods, which are essential for individuals with diabetes, prediabetes, and even glucose-tolerant populations, remain scarce in the market despite growing health demands. A recent analysis has highlighted that low-GI foods, which are essential for individuals with diabetes, prediabetes, and even glucose-tolerant populations, remain scarce in the market despite growing health demands.
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