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We bet that the combination of Palak-Paneer is most people’s favorite. The flavor, the smell, the look everything is top-notch about this dish. It is a popular dish in plenty of Indian states. However, have you ever wondered if this dish is really healthy? Is the combination of Palak and Paneer nutritious or disastrous?

Well, fret not because we are here to enlighten you about the same. Let us look at what experts have to say about this food combination. Here is Nmami Agarwal, a certified nutritionist who took to her Instagram and shared a very insightful video about the same.

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Here is what nutritionist Nmami Agarwal says about Palak and Paneer combination

Several food experts often say that there are plenty of food combinations that we think go well together but in reality, they do not. For example- honey & ghee, watermelon & milk, olive oil & nuts, and especially iron & calcium. Food expert and nutritionist Nmami Agarwal took to her Instagram and shared about the intake of iron & calcium intake together. She said as we quote,

“Healthy eating does not mean just eating the right food items. It means, eating the right food items in the right combination.”

She further added by stating,

“There are certain combinations that inhibit the nutrient absorption of each other when eaten together. One such combination is iron and calcium. Spinach or Palak is rich in iron and paneer is rich in calcium. When these two food items are eaten together, calcium inhibits the nutrient absorption of iron. So, for maximum iron utilization, have palak-aloo or palak-corn.”

 

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Sonia Bakshi, Nutritionist and founder of DtF also agrees with nutritionist Nmami Agarwal

Another nutritionist and founder of Dance to fitness studio Sonia Bakshi also agree with nutritionist Nmami Agarwal. She said calcium does inhibit the absorption of iron when taken together. She further said,

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“Both calcium and iron compete for the same receptors. And this is why iron supplements should not be consumed with milk, tea, coffee or other dairy products. Tea or coffee should not be consumed with meals for the same reason. Lentils and beans are rich in iron and that is why curd should not be had with cholerajma, and dal. Palak, which is rich in iron, should not be eaten with paneer.”

Co-founder of Food Darzee, Dr. Siddhant Bhargava also gave his insights

Dr. Siddhant Bhargava is a well-reputed fitness and nutritional scientist as well as the co-founder of Food Darzee. He also gave his insights and shared that palak paneer is not a meal that should be considered healthy. He stated that Palak-Paneer is not the right combination of food.

“Certain foods do not sit together. They limit each other’s nutrition absorption abilities. One such combination is calcium and iron. In palak-paneer, the calcium present in paneer limits the absorption of heme and non-heme iron,” he added.

 

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What are your thoughts about Paneer and Palak being disastrous together? Will you still consume it or not? Do tell us via the comments below.

Also read: Should You Apply Ghee On Chapati? Check Out What Experts Say

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