Thai dish a day keeps the doctor away

It’s sad but true that most of the nutritional and healthy foods are hard to swallow, especially the medicinal vegetables and herbs. That statement may ring true somewhere else, but in Thailand, we have our appetizing ways to make those therapeutic ingredients more than enjoyable. The 6 following dishes from across Thailand’s regions are the quintessential examples of how Thai cuisine helps the medicine go down in a most delightful way!

Northern Thai cuisine

 

Northern_Thai_7dd979f850.png Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao
The medicinal highlight of this rice noodle menu lies in the dried pollen of the northern flora called Ngiao flower. Apart from making the soup tasty and having appetizing color, the Ngiao pollen is internationally clinical proven to prevent cancerous cells and diabetes. Also, this menu is always served with a bunch of vegetables which offer both antioxidants and fibers.

 

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Northeastern Thai cuisine

 

Northeastern_Thai_1d9700fa4d.png  Yum Khai Mod Daeng
The medicinal highlight of this rice noodle menu lies in the dried pollen of the northern flora called Ngiao flower. Apart from making the soup tasty and having appetizing color, the Ngiao pollen is internationally clinical proven to prevent cancerous cells and diabetes. Also, this menu is always served with a bunch of vegetables which offer both antioxidants and fibers.

 

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Eastern Thai cuisine

 

Eastern_Thai_4a8492958d.png  Namprik Khai Poo
This is a signature chili dip of Chanthaburi, Trat and Rayong provinces made from crab’s roe. The dish and its side dish of fresh vegetables alone can provide an impressive ratio of nourishment and energy. In one serving, the chili dip offers 50% carbohydrate, 30% protein, and 15% fat, while the side dish is a high source of fiber and anti-oxidants, which help prevent many diseases.

 

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Western Thai cuisine

 

Western_Thai_0e4e74bbce.png  Kaeng Ling Pak Wan Pa
Kaeng Liang is the Thai hot pepper soup known for being carminative. Pak Wan Pa is a Southeast Asia vegetable that is packed with protein, vitamin C, iron, calcium, including fiber. So, it goes without saying how much the two of them could join forces to do our bodies a healthy favor. Since the soup promises heavy health benefits, yet offer low calories, this is also the ideal dish for those who are on a diet or weight control plan.

 

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Central Thai cuisine

 

Central_Thai_75d9ae5b19.png  Kaeng Khiao Wan Look Chin Pla Grai
The chili-paste for cooking this world’s favorite green curry is made from the mix of medicinal herbs with the anti-inflammatory effect which can help prevent cancer, diabetes and coronary artery disease. The vegetable and herbs that are added into the curry the likes of eggplants, kaffir lime leaves, and basil leaves can also reduce the risk of heart disease, detoxify the blood, including ease inflammation and joint pain. Moreover, having fish balls as the lean protein ingredient, this tasty curry is definitely your health-friendly menu.

 

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Southern Thai cuisine

 

Southern_Thai_d0df264e04.png  Kai Tom Kamin
Also known as a chicken stew with turmeric, this yellow soup is made from herbs and lean chicken that offer wonderful health benefits. Turmeric - the obvious key ingredient, has an anti-inflammatory effect and it’s also a very strong antioxidant. The sour flavor of the soup comes from garcinia, the herb used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to improve digestion and bowel movements. Moreover, garcinia has clinically been proven to aid weight loss, naturally and healthily reducing cravings for additional food. Last but not least, domesticated or free-range chickens traditionally used as the main source of protein in this soup, are high in protein, but low in calories and fat, not to mention hormone-free.

 

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