Absolutely. Thai food is very healthy and safe for diabetics, but there are a few things you can do to make sure that Thai food has a low glycemic load. First, make or order your Thai food with whole-grain rice. Traditionally, Thai food is served with white rice which is […]
Is Thai Food Indian Food?
Thai food and Indian food are two different cuisines each with its own distinct history. Each originated and evolved in separate parts of the world. Nevertheless, many people confuse Thai food with Indian food because of their similarities. Similarities between Thai food and Indian food Thai and Indian food are […]
Is Thai Food High in Cholesterol?
The amount of cholesterol in Thai food is largely dependent upon what kind of meat you have with it and whether you have it topped off with an egg. The sauces and vegetables used as a base in Thai food don’t contain much cholesterol at all, and neither does the […]
How to Order Healthy Thai Food?
In general, Thai food is healthy and good for you, so if you just order straight off the menu you should be fine. There is no MSG in Thai food, and it is not high in cholesterol or fat. But if you are specifically watching your foods for certain ingredients, […]
How Do Thai People Eat Their Food?
If you guessed that in Thailand people eat their food with chopsticks, you’re wrong. Thai food is related to Chinese food, and sometimes Thai people do you eat with chopsticks, but it is not typical for them to do so. Here in Thailand, the common utensils used for eating are […]
What Is Morning Glory Thai Food?
This is an easy question for me because fried morning glory is one of my favorite Thai foods. The way you order it in Thai is “pad pak boong” with a strong accent on the last word. I find that this is a difficult dish to order in Thai because […]
What Does Thai Food Consist of?
What are the main components of Thai food? Well, for starters, all Thai food comes with rice. In fact, the Thai word for rice is the same as the Thai word for food. Rice is the main staple of the Thai diet. Second, the vast majority of Thai food has […]
What Does “Pad” Mean in Thai Food?
In Thai language, the word “pad” simply means fried. So, khao pad means fried rice. Pad pak means fried vegetables. Many types of Thai food are lightly fried in a wok. Keep in mind that Thai foods that are “fried” are not as unhealthy as American foods that are […]
