EAT WELL GUIDE A classic Kerala-style plate for sunday morning . Appam is made from fermented batter, which improves digestibility and nutrient absorption and supplies energy . The chicken provides high-biological-value (complete) protein with all essential amino acids and adds iron . Cucumber and carrot add fibre, hydration and a volume of food with very few calories. It’s a well-balanced meal: carbohydrate + protein + vegetable. “ Fill half your plate with vegetables, choose whole or fermented grains, keep protein moderate, and go light on oil and salt.