People from South Asia and especially the Indian subcontinent love their paneer. Also known as cottage cheese, it is a wonder food, rich in protein and nutrients and low on fat which can be easily digested. What’s more, this versatile product is delicious served in veggie curries, wraps, spiced skewers and fritters.
While we all know about how good it tastes, do we know enough about other qualities of Indian Paneer which make it such an ideal and versatile food? Let’s have a look.
Bone Health: Indian Paneer is a high-protein food, rich in calcium and phosphorus which makes it effective in building stronger bones and teeth. It helps prevent diseases like osteoporosis, tooth decay and fights gums problems. Vitamin K and magnesium found in it calcify the bones and prevents from the skeletal deformation.
Perfect Snack: Hold the urge to snack on the salty, oily stuff. 100 grams of paneer provides 18 grams of protein. It is an instant energy source after heavy exercises. You stay full because protein takes time to get digested.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Paneer has Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Omega-6 Fatty Acids which help in many ways thanks to the anti-inflammatory qualities and role in reducing chance of diabetes.
Helps in Weight loss: Indian Paneer is also rich in unsaturated fat which helps in weight management. It is one of the few vegetarian sources of linoleic acid which improves metabolism and therefore promotes weight loss.
Helps Fight Diseases: Paneer also helps in maintaining the lipid profiles, lowering blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Aids Overall Growth in Kids: As a wonder food, Paneer provides vitamins, minerals, calcium and phosphorus and boosts the immune system and haemoglobin count in kids. Regular intake of protein can also protect children from malnutrition and other protein deficiencies.
Wonder Food For Women During Pregnancy And Lactation: Paneer also helps women during pregnancy and lactation by facilitating proper absorption and distribution of the calcium throughout the body.
Any wonder Indian Paneer is a favorite among all people especially vegetarians who can get their required intake of protein by eating this delicious natural product?
Sharma’s Kitchen Paneer is the leading Indian Paneer brand in Australia, being the pioneer in the market. It packs all the benefits of natural yoghurt plus the added goodness of Probiotics. Available at all leading Indian stores all over Australia, Sharma's Kitchen Paneer has won multiple State and National awards for quality.
Multiple Gold & Silver winner at both DIAA and Sydney Royal Awards
