Health in Persian Food

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #14, co-hosts Bita and Beata share insights on how adding fresh ingredients and nutritious Persian dishes is a welcome addition to the New Year, especially in a time of feeling like many things have been taken away from us (i.e. the current global pandemic we are in).  Cheers to a better, brighter, healthier future ahead!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh, whole ingredients in Persian food</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Fruit, vegetables, and herbs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lean meats</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Beans/legumes</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ancient grains</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Nuts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Yogurts and cheeses</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Similarities between Iranian cuisine and the Mediterranean ‘diet’</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Heart-healthy fats - i.e. olive oil, lower fat feta cheese (vs fatty cheeses), lean meats, fish and poultry</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Beans and legumes - good dietary fiber, vitamins, and nutrients</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pistachios</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using techniques to lighten up dishes and meals </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Baking vs frying (for example with eggplant and when making koo sabzi)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-l