Namita Nayyar:
According to you 5 key aspects that go into making a winning chef?
Chef Swetha:
To be a winning chef or a successful chef you have to have the following aspects:
- dedication with passion
- be very organized
- always ready to work hard
- be physically strong &
- lastly, be patient.
Namita Nayyar:
Your personal food preferences? What kind of diet do you follow?
Chef Swetha:
I always prefer food with no added preservatives or chemicals in any given product. I always believe that the food needs to be fresh & made with quality ingredients, at home or at work. I don’t follow any particular diet. Always be hydrated, have balanced nutritional food, avoid ordering food from restaurants, and have home food as it hardly takes time to cook at home however busy your lifestyle is.
Namita Nayyar:
5 myths related to Bakery products being high in calories & low in nutrition?
Chef Swetha:
- Eating Bread will make you gain weight: Bread is not inherently fattening, eaten in moderation as part of a nutritional dense balanced diet, you can most definitely enjoy bread.
- Gluten-free bakery products are healthier: They can be higher in sugar & packed with nasties like additives such as xanthan gum, corn starch, or extra fat to give a similar texture or taste. So beware of gluten-free products just as you would any processed food.
- Brown bread is healthier than white: Actually, they contain higher levels of sugar to make the bread more palatable. A number of brown versions have additions of caramel or treacle to make them darker or for the illusion of wholesomeness.
- Bread is bad for your blood sugar: Had alone can be bad but combining it with high protein or fat options like hummus, nut butter or cheese can reduce your glycaemic load of that meal.
- Bread makes you feel bloated: It depends on each individual & how their body reacts to it. Commercial bread that produces cheap fast bread using enzymes & flour improving agents makes some individuals sensitive but artisan bread makers don’t.
Namita Nayyar:
Your future upcoming plans?
Chef Swetha:
As every baker’s dream, I would love to have a business of my own or a baking school too someday. As I am inspiring many youngsters to drive their passion to become successful chefs today & will continue to do so.
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