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The Palak Paneer Paradox: Wrong or Right Combination?

For decades, a nutritional debate has simmered in Indian kitchens: Is Palak Paneer actually healthy?Critics often claim that the calcium in paneer blocks the iron in spinach, making the dish a "nutritional waste." However, if we look at the biochemistry of renal health and traditional wisdom, we find that our dadi-nanis were actually master food scientists. This blog explores the NIH-validated science behind why the Palak Paneer combination is one of the best dietary defenses against kidney stones. 1. The Oxalate Problem: Why Spinach is "Risky" Alone Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is famously nutrient-dense, but it is also one of the highest sources of dietary oxalates. The Data: 100g of raw spinach contains between 750mg to 1145mg of oxalates (as cited in studies via PubMed). The Risk: For those prone to urolithiasis (kidney stones), these oxalates can bind with calcium in the kidneys to form calcium-oxalate crystals—which account for roughly 75% of all kidney stones ...

Instant Palak Paneer Recipe for Beginners

instant recipe palak paneer for beginners Another paneer recipe - another royal affair! I belong to the land of Punjab, and Punjabis are well-known for their use of a lot of dairy products. Paneer (cottage cheese) is one of them. Palak paneer (cottage cheese in spinach gravy) is a popular form of using paneer. It has become widely popular all over India. I have tasted palak paneer umpteen times, but never had the courage to give it a try myself. Today, while making lunch, the idea to make palak paneer struck my mind. But I did not know how to make it. So I quickly did Google search for palak paneer recipe. VegrecipesofIndia topped the list, and I wasted no time to go with that recipe. I prefer this site for most recipes. Here's the paneer recipe from Dassana Amit, though I have not added butter to my recipe: palak paneer recipe Process - Sharing two methods here: Ingredients for instant palak paneer 1 bunch of palak or spinach leaves 1 tbsp water 1 t...