As true-blue Indians, our relationship with food has a special place in our hearts. Not that I have anything against the sophisticated palettes of France or the rustic comfort of the Meditteranean, but it seems like true satisfaction comes only when you’re sitting on a stomachful of good ol’ roti-sabzi and daal-chawal.
With the thousands of lip-smacking delicacies that our country never runs out of, it’s no wonder that food is such an integral part of India’s culture. That’s exactly why the folks over at HealthifyMe decided to release data from their app, based on insights derived from 100 million+ foods logged across 1.5 million users. Here are some interesting insights:
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Believe me, I live here and I can attest to that fact. Pizza consumption was second highest in Mumbai and lowest in Hyderabad. *Gasp* There is a ‘lowest’ number?
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Don’t underestimate the power of coffee on a Monday.
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It seems no one can force us to eat our vegetables as we start nearing the weekend. In fact, HealthifyMe data recorded Sunday as the day with the highest consumption of sugar, and the lowest in fruits and vegetables.
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Ahmedabad natives finished first in gorging on India’s favorite street snack, while Mumbai was a close second.
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Well, that’s not surprising when you think about the wonderful delight that is Hyderabadi Biryani. The delectable taste, the beautiful texture and the juicy taste of chicken… is there anything better in life?
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I drink tea thrice a day, and I’m having an identity crisis right now. I also imagine that I won’t be a favorite in Chennai, as the city registered the least amount of tea consumption in India.
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I say as I bite deep into my second Samosa. It seems, like me, Hyderabad too, loves its evening snacks, since the state shows the highest frequency of Samosa consumption in the country.
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In fact, Delhi outperforms every other city in India in eating eggs. Chennai comes a close second. Yep, Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khaao Andey…
Got the munchies? Check out more information about food consumption in India here.
HealthifyMeter is an independent provider of diet, fitness and health insights about the country. It is based on insights derived from 100 million+ foods, exercises, steps, hydration intake tracked on the HealthifyMe app.