4 things to make traditional Indian lunch healthier
Eating right is key to staying fit, healthy, and full of energy. It's often recommended to have a hearty breakfast and lunch, and keep dinner on the lighter side for better overall well-being.
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In a recent Instagram video, fitness coach
shared four simple yet effective tips to make traditional Indian lunches healthier. According to him, these changes can help you stay full longer, maintain steady energy levels, regulate blood sugar, and make it easier to create a calorie deficit for weight loss. Scroll down to learn more!.
Halve the starch
As per Raj, it is suggested to halve the starch. Whatever starch you are consuming, whether it is rice, idli, dosa, naan, or roti, eat the same thing but just halve the quantity. If you eat four chapatis, make it two and if you usually have two cups of rice, make it one. As per a study by the
, starchy foods can have a profound effect on metabolism.
The structural properties of starchy foods can affect their digestibility and postprandial metabolic responses, which in the long term may be associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Remove the fried stuff
He suggests removing the fried food from your diet. And if you cannot completely remove it, minimize it as much as possible and this includes any food that is fried, oily, creamy, or rich.
Double the vegetables
Whatever type of vegetable you are consuming, be it poriyal, avial, sabzi, or steamed veggies, and salad, simply double the quantity, Raj suggests. As per a study by the
, dietary fibre intake associates with a reduced risk for the development of cardiovascular disease and mortality.
There have also been descriptions of further health benefits of dietary fibre, including reduced risk of malignancy and improved colonic health.
Add a protein
He says if your meal doesn't contain protein, add a protein. And if your meal already contains protein, increase it. As per Raj, ideally, you should consume 20-40 grams of protein along with your meal. Explaining the sources of protein in comments, he mentioned adding paneer, soya, and protein supplements in the diet.
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