Indian Diet Guide: Low-Carb Meals & Healthy Restaurant Tips

Indian cuisine offers diverse healthy options, from the protein-rich Nutrela to low-carb Tikka Masala. Understanding the restrictions of Hindu and Jain diets is essential for navigating traditional and restaurant-based Indian meals.

The Hindu Diet

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Angela Brady

As the world's oldest and third-largest religion, Hinduism promotes natural, simple living as a path to physical and spiritual purity. The Hindu diet varies by region -- some adherents are strict vegetarians, while others eat meat hunted locally.