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Off late the word ‘diet’ has been very misleading. Diet does not mean the following: to stay hungry, to eat only those foods that are rich in protein, to quit carbohydrate rich foods, to give up on sugar completely etc. All these can only give temporary results plus one is tampering with one’s health which can cause some serious hazards. For permanent weight loss, what is important is to follow a regular exercise routine, eat a well balanced healthy diet and stay happy with a calm state of mind.
Here are some of the diet recipes that are low on calorie but rich in nutrition
Protein Poha : Most of us love poha for breakfast; here are the ingredients to make poha that is rich in protein as well!
1½ cups of beaten rice flakes i.e. poha
1½cups mixed boiled sprouts (beans, moong, and red chana)
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 to 2 finely green chillies
Turmeric powder
A few drops of lemon juice
1 teaspoon oil
Salt to taste
2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Coriander to garnish
Wash the poha wash, Drain and leave aside for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and add some mustard seeds. After the crackling, add the onion and green chilies and sauté for some time. Add the mixed sprouts, turmeric powder, sugar and salt and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the poha and lemon juice and mix well. Sprinkle some water if required. Garnish it with coriander and healthy diet poha is ready.
Tasty tangy salad
2 tomatoes finely chopped
2 cucumbers finely chopped
½ cup American corn boiled
½ cup moong sprouts
1 carrot finely chopped
1 apple finely chopped
½ cup boiled and mashed potato
½ cup pomegranate seeds
One teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon oregano
Salt to taste
Chaat masala (as per taste)
Mix all the ingredients together and add salt and oregano and toss it with olive oil. This salad is not just healthy and wholesome but tastes well and can replace the afternoon meal.
You can also try different varieties of soups. Tomato soup, corn soup, lemon coriander soup, mix vegetable soup and even green vegetable soup can be a good option to select especially for dinner. Try and keep your dinner light and keep a gap of at least three hours between your dinner and bed time. This will help the body to digest the food properly.
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