More Popular In Society, These Are The Benefits Of Kukusan Food For Health

Illustration of steamed food. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Recently, social media has been busy with healthy snacks trends by steaming them. Such as steaming sweet potatoes to dimsum, which are widely explored on social media and are increasingly popular for the public to enjoy.

This trend also received attention from the Indonesian Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, because it increased the healthy diet in the community. Kucutanan food is often considered healthier than processed foods fried or boiled.

The process of steaming maintains a natural color, a soft texture, and the nutritional content of food. The water vapor heat makes the cooked food evenly distributed without damaging the vitamins and minerals in it.

Some of the healthy benefits of consuming steamed food are as follows, quoted from the Times of India, on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

1. Help lose weight

Kucis foods are generally low in calories and saturated fat. Vegetables and side dishes cooked in this way remain rich in protein and fiber, which makes the body feel full longer without additional oil.

This helps those who are on a calorie deficit diet or try to maintain weight. With the nutritional content of Muslim and the lack of additional fat, steamed food can be an ideal alternative for lunch or healthy snacks.

2. Good for digestion

Foods that are steamed, especially vegetables, are good for digestive health. The fiber content is maintained so that it helps smooth defecation and increase nutritional absorption.

3. Maintain skin health

Consumption of steamed food is also beneficial for the skin. Steamed vegetables are rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C and beta-caroten, which fight free radicals that cause premature aging.

Vitamin C in steamed vegetables also plays an important role in the formation of collagen, protein, which keeps the skin strong and elastic. By regularly eating foods rich in antioxidants from this steamed process, the skin can look fresher and more natural.