Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently issued guidelines which suggested that even home-cooked food can be unhealthy if not prepared properly.
People think home-cooked meals are healthier options as compared to junk food.
But ICMR said, "Even home-made foods may become unhealthy if prepared with high fat, high sugar or salt."
ICMR has warned that foods high in fats, sugar or salt (HFSS) are harmful to health because they contain less micronutrients and fibre. They are also calorie-dense.
The medical research also mentioned that saturated fat raises the risk of obesity. Ghee or butter, coconut oil, palm oil, and vanaspati all include saturated fats.
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