Soup vs Rasam? Soup or Rasam - which one do you deem is better? What snacks complement Rasam or soup the best? I have shared some of my knowledge, which would answer these questions and enhance your judgment.
“The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to a lack of exercise and a healthy diet.”
-Virginia Foxx
We live in a hectic world where we like to eat fast foods this is the reason for the popularity of canned and ready-made soups and Rasam mix. Have you ever realized what you eat daily? The “so-called” healthy soups and Rasam lose the nutritional value due to the preservatives added to it. The ready-made foods include a lot of ingredients which leads to obesity, so why not take
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Soups are now portable, dehydrated and/or semi cooked. Soups have fibers, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin K, dietary of minerals, which helps to regulate digestive tract and make you feel lighter. Soups also help to turn down the risk of blood pressure and heart disease.
Rasam:
Rasam is a South Indian soup prepared using tamarind juice as a base with wholesome spices. Black pepper and tomatoes are the main ingredients of Rasam. There are diverse varieties of Rasam available in India, each with its own unique taste and nutritional value. Rasam has thiamin, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin and riboflavin, minerals, antioxidants, and also aids in digestion, as well as is hale and hearty. Rasam precludes constipation, acidity, diarrhea and cancer.
Pepper Rasam helps to absorb different nutrients, acquire clear skin and clear stuffy nose, and also helps you lose weight. Pepper, an anti-depressant helps to beat depression. Parupu Rasam is one of the most popular Rasam rich in protein; garlic rasam cures toothache, acne, and allergy, while horse gram rasam is beneficial for obese patients and those with an ulcer, conjunctivitis, and piles.
Looks like a tie so far, but do we have a
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Rasam, a South Indian dish has not been able to find a place in other cuisines. According to my survey, most of the people felt Rasam was yummy, though they were not pleased with the idea of Rasam being introduced in the menu. The westernization has so much influence upon us that people feel it is vulgar to have Rasam at a restaurant. South Indians usually have Rasam at home, and find it difficult to prepare a soup, which may be another reason for opting soup to Rasam at a
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