Katia Goes
It comes as music to every Goans' ears that the Goan thali, which includes rice, curry, fish and vegetables is said to be the ideal and well-balanced meal.
*After making a few minor changes*
The Goan thali is a balanced combination of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and fats, says a clinical dietician from Panjim, Nina Figueiredo...
... but of course, if eaten in the right portions. While Goans typically enjoy generous servings of rice, it is ideal for the vegetable portion to be the largest on the plate.
In the past, eating larger portions of rice made sense because people were also more physically active in comparison to people today.
The recommended proportions would indicate that one quarter of your plate should be filled with rice, another quarter should be occupied by fish for protein, and the remaining half should be divided between a generous serving of vegetables and curry to create a balanced meal.
Nevertheless, if you do happen to binge on a large portion of rice, it is important to make sure that you do some form of exercise to prevent the intake of food from surpassing the amount burned, unless, of course, you are already participating in sports or other physical activities.
Ultimately, if eaten in the right quantities, the Goan thali is a perfectly balanced meal, Nina concludes.