Myth: Healthy eating means bowls, salads and smoothies.

What science says

Dietary guidance is about the overall pattern — enough vegetables, pulses/protein, whole grains and limited added sugar, salt and deep-fried food. Normal Indian home meals such as roti-sabzi, dal-rice, khichdi, poha or chilla can meet that pattern.

BhojVigyan take

A well-built ghar ka khana plate is not a compromise. BhojVigyan treats roti-sabzi, dal-rice and khichdi as first-class options, alongside bowls and salads.

Source & review

ICMR-NIN — Dietary Guidelines for Indians — Food-group based guidance built around Indian meal patterns.

Reviewed on 16 August 2026