Losing weight is a long hard journey, especially in this day and age where you can find a thousand different diet plans or nutrition advice. You see, this ancient Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda provides an integrated way to obtain weight loss solutions. By adding in foods that support the body to balance its doshas (energetic forces), you can improve and stimulate digestion, keep your metabolism intact, thus promoting general well-being.
The following are the 8 best healthy breakfast items for weight loss:
1. Warm Lemon Water
One of the best Ayurvedic practices is to begin your day with a large glass of warm lemon water. Lemon water serves as a good stimulant to the digestive system, cleanses toxins,, and hydrates which is great for weight loss. The lemon, when combined with warm water, also helps to stimulate the liver so that it produces bile for digestion and fat metabolism. Also, lemon is the storehouse of vitamin C, and it increases immunity and your skin health.
How to Prepare: In the morning, while you’re still hungry, squeeze half a lemon into a glass of hot water and drink it.
2. Spiced Oatmeal
Oatmeal is an awesome healthy breakfast choice because it contains fiber, which keeps you full and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. For even more benefits, this tea can be spiced up with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in Ayurveda. These herbs help to digest, increase metabolism, and regulate blood sugar levels.
How to Prepare: Boil rolled oats in water or any choice of milk (dairy/plant) and add a pod-worth cinnamon sticks, cardamom grated a bitof ginger. Add a sprinkle of fresh fruits and a small amount of honey for a little more sweetness!
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3. Mung Bean Pancakes (Chilla)
Breakfast made of Mung beans with protein richness that can be easily digested, helps you lose weight. Mung beans are also high in protein, fiber, and several essential vitamins that help to support your metabolism or keep you full. Mung beans are also tri-doshic balancing, according to Ayurveda.
How to Prepare: Soak mung beans overnight, mix with a little water and ginger, and some cumin or even turmeric. For savoury pancakes, cook the batter on a hot skillet.
4. Fresh Fruit Salad with Herbs
Most fruits are detoxifying, giving them vitamins, minerals and fiber. Ayurveda suggests including fresh herbs like mint and basil in combination with fruits to increase their digestive properties of. This invigorating duo works wonders for weight loss, as it helps improve digestion and gives a boost of energy.
How to Prepare: Beak seasonal fruits to pieces and mix in bowl. Put some finely chopped mint and basil leaves, lemon juice, black salt to taste.
5. Quinoa Upma
Quinoa is a complete protein and a seed/ grain is from South America. According to this ancient discipline of Ayurveda, it is light, easy to digest, and slimming. I have made quinoa upma in nutrition way which is more healthy as so the traditional semolina/quinoa Upma.
How to Prepare: Cook quinoa with carrots, peas, and bell peppers. Seasoning mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves & ginger Garnish with a few pods of fresh coriander while hot or squeeze some lemon juice over.
6. Herbal Teas
One of the core aspects of an Ayurvedic diet includes herbal teas which are extremely useful for detoxifying and burning metabolism. What originally got me into drinking teas in the first place was realizing just how beneficial ginger tea, tulsi (holy basil), and fennel seeds were for digestion, bloating and the general slimming affect they have on your body.
How to Prepare: Boil water over gas and add a few slices of fresh ginger, tulsi leaves or fennel seeds. Leave it to brew for 5-10 minutes, strain, and drink the herbal tea warm.
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7. Poha (Flattened Rice)
Poha or flattened rice, is a great source of good carbohydrates and can be consumed as healthy breakfast. The first reason is that the ketogenic diet is low-carbohydrate, and not everyone has a stomach able to endure big changes, so you need food easy to digest but quick to prepare. According to Ayurveda poha contains less calories with high iron and it is the best food for weight loss. It is available in a crisp form and vegetables can be added to make it nutritious.
How to Prepare: Wash the poha and drain. In a different pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds next to the curry leaves followed by chopped onions. Now, put the poha, turmeric, or flour powder and mix well. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice and garnish with coriander.
8. Almond and Date Smoothie
Almonds & Dates are a nutrient-rich food source, loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Quick weight loss breakfast: Almond Date Smoothie Yes, the almonds are a great source of protein and fiber; while these dates will give us that ever-desired natural sweetness in addition to extra energy.
How to Prepare: Soak a handful of almonds and dates overnight. Grind them with a glass of milk (cow or almond) and add the spice cardamom for taste in the morning.
Conclusion
Adding these aforementioned healthy breakfast ingredients to your daily diet can be an amazing help in weight reduction according to Ayurveda. These are foods that are not just nutritious but also help balance the body’s’s doshas, benefit digestion, and increase metabolism. Consistency is key, and the greatest results result from harmonizing these dietary changes with balance in your life. Start the day with these delicious and healthy breakfast items,,, as per Ayurveda, for a better you.
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