Cooking smart will ensure that you don't compromise on your favourite flavours," explains nutritionist Liza Shah. Healthy beverages also helps to avoid unnecessary calories. White sauce for baked dishes can be made with skimmed milk and adding wheat flour instead of maida," she adds. "Go for clear soup without corn flour, dry vegetables (without gravy), dal made in ghee, roti instead of naan. "Fruits are made up of sugars and are much healthier compared to white sugar, jaggery or fried foods," says Sohini.

Source: Times of India July 21, 2016 19:31 UTC