Thai food is far from boring with its vibrant spices and herbs. Not only is Thai food very tasteful, but also filled with a handful of great health benefits to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Thai food’s sky rocketing popularity is due to its use of combining fresh ingredients with the finest spices available throughout southeast Asia. Some of these distinct ingredients include coconut milk, ginger, lemongrass, chiles, and turmeric. Coconut milk is great for your immune system and has proven to lower cholesterol. Ginger provides a helpful hand to blood circulation. Lemon grass is also beneficial with arthritis, headaches and stomach pains, and even used in a variety of teas. Chiles are also great for your heart and insulin levels. Lastly turmeric provides an anti inflammatory benefit.
Specific Thai dishes that promote these healthy ingredients are Tom Kha, Tom Yum, Spicy Basil Leaves, etc. Tom Kha is a very popular coconut soup filled with lemongrass and healthy white meat chicken breast. It can be mixed with spicy chiles to add a pop of flavor. People can’t get enough of Tom Kha even though its spicy, the coconut milk balances out the spiciness. Tom Yum is also a well-known spicy soup, except its soup base has no coconut milk and is clear. Tom Yum is quite similar to Tom Kha, but provides a more “sour” and spicy taste. It still has familiar health benefits as Tom Kha. Lastly spicy basil leaves, is exactly what the name says it is. It’s a stir-fried dish with many basil leaves and wide variety of herbs and vegetables. Great spices include ginger, garlic, peppers, onions and chiles.
Overall there are a lot more Thai dishes that incorporate great tasting food with beneficial herbs and spices. Thai food has become more popular than ever because people are realizing how Thai food has a distinct flavor yet holds the key to having a healthier lifestyle. If you’ve never had the experience of sitting down at a Thai restaurant and enjoying the great variety of tasteful dishes, get yourself out there and give Thai food a shot, we promise you won’t be let down.
Thai Chefs is located at 28014 Seco Canyon Road, the corner of Copperhill and Seco Canyon. Please call 661-513-0350 or 661-513-0330. Visit our website at: www.9chefs.com.