The power of Paneer

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of protein? Milk and dairy, right? One of the most actively used dairy products and derivatives is paneer. Paneer is made after curdling the milk and then letting it sit for some time till it certainly hardens. Be it starters, main course or dessert paneer can be used everywhere in Indian cuisine. The nutritional benefits of paneer not only include protein but it also has a good amount of fats and carbohydrates which makes it a great alternative to meat. Adding this superfood to your diet has certain health benefits.

Benefits of Paneer:

Paneer has numerous health benefits and some of them include:

1. It helps in bone and dental health: paneer is a milk derivative and hence is rich in calcium and vitamin D which are two of the main components responsible for strengthening the bones and teeth. Calcium also plays a crucial role in building the nervous and muscular health.

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    2. Improves digestion: paneer contains high amounts of magnesium and phosphorus which are both great in                  improving the digestive system. They help to breakdown the food into simpler molecules and ease the digestion          process.

   3. Helps in diabetes: the magnesium in paneer is great in regulating the blood sugar levels. Since the paneer                 makes a low-carb diet, it can also be beneficial for diabetic patients.

   4. Reduces the risk of Cancer : specifically, paneer is great in avoiding breast cancer due to the high amount of              vitamin D and calcium which are the two main components in treating cancer.

   5. Makes a great diet food: paneer is a part of most of the diets for weight loss as it contains high protein and                   easily digestible fats and carbs. It also keeps track of high energy.

Properties of paneer:

Paneer has gained so much importance also due to the amount of great properties it has for example:

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1. acts as an antioxidant
2. reduces the risk of cancer 
3. benefits kidney
4. has certain stress relieving properties
5. has the power to lower blood pressure
6. improves digestion
7. strenghtens bones
8. boosts immunity

Protein-packed paneer recipes:

Paneer is versatile enough to be used in almost all the courses in all the cuisines and here is a list of a few recipes that are easy to make and a great way to incorporate paneer into your meals.

1. Paneer Bhurji
2. Paneer Kathi rolls
3. Paneer paratha
4. Paneer, tomato and lettuce salad
5. Paneer veggie wraps 
6. Paneer toast with brown bread
7. Paneer, cashew, and mushroom stir fry 
8. Stir fry panner with broccoli
9. Paneer and quinoa pulao
10. Paneer and vegetable skewers

Here is an overview of how paneer is a protein-packed superfood. It has certain health benefits that you can count on and add into your daily diet to obtain the maximum output.