Chai neez, Chineese, Chinice, Chinase- the commonly misspelt word is the favorite kind of cuisine for anyone of us. Hakka noodles, Schezwan rice, Manchurian balls or Chicken fried rice we love all of them. Given a chance to eat something else from the normal roti and sabji we would all choose Chinese food over other options. Earlier available only in selected read expensive restaurants, you can now see Chinese food available in all restaurants or simply on road side Chinese stalls/ tehlaas. But little didwe know that the Chinese food what we get in India doesnt even match half to the original Chinese food from China. The Chinese food we get in India is Indian Chinese and not the real Chinese. So, we answer the basic questions like How is Indian Chinese different then real Chinese food? Is Indian Chinese healthy? Indian Chinese food is definitely different than Chinese food. The following factors make it different: Maida: Maida or refined while flour is used widely in preparing Manchurian balls and wantons. The noodles which you eat in variety of Chinese dishes are made up of Maida. Maida is refined white flour, it has poor nutritional value as most of its nutrients are lost in refining process. Moreover, maida has high glycemic index, which results in increase in your blood sugar levels and triglycerides in the blood which can lead to various other health issues hampering your digestion process. Sodium: Chinese food is high in sodium content. The amount of salt which is used in various dishes is high in proportion and can have ill effects on the body. Increased sodium levels in the body can lead to water retention, increases blood pressure that increases the risk of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Artificial colors: Along with various kinds of sauces, there are food colors which are added to dishes to make it more attractive. But little do we know that intake of these chemicals in high proportion can have harmful side effects like gastrointestinal problems and can cause allergies. Apart from the above things, the Chinese food is oily. The preparation that Indian Chinese requires contains excess of oil. This excess of oil makes Indian Chinese a bad choice for those with heart problem and who are losing weight, further the quality of oil used in the roadside stalls is also questionable. To read more about Indian Chinese food: Is it really healthy? About the Author:| welcome to loan (http://www.yloan.com/) | Powered by Discuz! 5.5.0 |