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What Ingredients to Look For In a Falafel Sandwich?

Author: Pita Pita
by Pita Pita
Posted: Apr 07, 2019

What ingredients should I be looking for in the middle eastern Food Near Me? Now as we know people are crazy about fitness these days. There is so much to do and follow in terms of exercises and diet and what not! Among all of this chaos if you can find a recipe or a list of ingredients that you can use in your falafel sandwich, you will thank your stars. You can either use a store-bought mix or make the falafel dough at home using these simple ingredients:

  • You can start with 1 cup chickpeas or garbanzo beans (soaked overnight and cooled at room temperature)
  • Now add 1 large onion (chopped) along with 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) into it
  • Add 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley (chopped) and 1 teaspoon of coriander
  • Now mix with it 1 teaspoon cumin and 2 tablespoons of flour
  • You can then add salt and pepper to taste
  • Now mix the ingredients in either a food processor to make a dough or simply mash all of them using a wooden ladle

If you are looking for a healthy food option in a restaurant or somewhere outside your home make sure that your palette has the following ingredients:

  • Pita bread (healthy carbs)
  • Tomatoes which are loaded with vitamins
  • Cucumber (plenty of fiber)
  • Onion (red or white would do)
  • Fresh parsley

You should avoid sandwich pickles because let’s face it; they are high in salt which means sodium. And if you are looking to cut down weight, you are better off without so much sodium in your diet because it causes unnecessary water retention.

So, you can keep these things in mind when looking for a healthy dining option out in the city. Other than this if you are really looking to cut down on bad eating habits, it is always advised to pick a restaurant that serves fresh food and preferably something that they make in-house.

Yes, there are plenty of such cafes and restaurants in the city that will make for a very healthy alternative when you don’t feel like eating at home or cooking the same old dishes day in and night out. Following are some choices of foods and drinks that you should be looking for in a restaurant when you are trying to eat healthy:

What Should Your Drink Be?

You should always choose water or coconut water or fresh juice with the pulp when watching your weight. Also fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt or soy milk are great options for filling your tummy and preventing calorific food from taking up space on your platter. You can also choose unsweetened teas, coffee with low sugar and low fat milk before meals to quiet those hunger pangs.

Would You Like To Have A Salad?

Starting your meal with a green, red, yellow and purple salad packed with beautiful and delicious vegetables is always a fitness lover’s tried and tested way to a healthy body and mind. You won’t even be halfway through with your salad when you will feel satisfied. And the best part is the number of creamy dressing options you get is limitless and healthier than you think.

You Can Always Share A Main Dish

Never ever shy away from sharing your platter with others on the table. You can always divide a main entree between your kids and friends. Remember to ask for small plates for everyone with you. Happy dining!

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