02/06/2020
The health benefits of cooking in clay pots are immense.
Additional Nutrients
Cooking in clay pots adds many important nutrients to the food. These include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, sulphur and even Vitamin B12 to the food.
Neutralize Acidity in the Food
Clay is alkaline and thus cooking or eating in a clay vessel neutralises or reduces the acidity in the food. This balancing of the pH levels of food makes the food easy to digest. Acidic food is also linked to serious health conditions including inflammatory diseases and cancer.
Lesser Oil
Since food is cooked slowly in clay pots, food retains oils and moisture. You do not have to add additional oil and fat to provide moisture. Low fat cooking has its health benefits including lower cholesterol and healthier heart.
Natural sweetener
Clay acts as a natural sweetener. Foods and beverages including rice, tea, water, or most other preparations will taste better.