Excellent forward KR On Thu, 28 Mar 2024 at 08:37, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote:
> South Indian Breakfast: What Makes It So Healthy and How It Helps In > Weight Loss-FORWARD > > Published By: Shreeja Bhattacharya > > Trending Desk > > Last Updated: March 23, 2024, 07:30 IST > > New Delhi, India > > The allure of South Indian breakfast goes beyond its instant flavour and > nutritional worth. > > Not just for breakfast, but if someone wants to make a diet shift and > stick to South Indian cuisine for a long to see if it helps them lose > weight, it could be a nice idea. > > In their quest to lose weight, many people are looking for new and tasty > ways to incorporate nutritious foods into their diets. When it comes to > breakfast alternatives, whether in Delhi, Mumbai, or Kolkata, most people > want something both full and nutritious, and South Indian breakfast meets > the bill. Also, there are simply too many alternatives for a healthy > South Indian meal. > > Upma, idiyappam, Pongal, uttapam, appam, and vegetable stew are classic > South Indian breakfast foods. The cuisine highlights the use of ingredients > such as various lentils, coconut, and curry leaves which not only give > depth to the meals but also improve their nutritional profile. In addition, > the most significant part of South Indian breakfast is finishing it with hot > filter coffee. > > What factors contribute to a healthy South Indian breakfast? > > South Indian food is good for your gut health because of the nutrients and > fermentation > process, which helps you lose weight indirectly. If your objective is > overall health rather than weight reduction, we believe you won’t find a > better breakfast option that is simple to prepare, delicious, and > sustainable. > > Why a South Indian breakfast is excellent for weight reduction? > > When trying to lose weight, it is recommended that you restrict your > portions, eat low-calorie foods, and use as little oil as possible. > Surprisingly, South Indian breakfast products combine low-calorie options > with a burst of flavour, making them great for weight loss or maintenance. > > Idly Sambhar: > > Idly is a nutritious, light snack that is easy to digest. The idly batter > contains lentils and rice, making it low in calories. In contrast, sambhar > is a stew made from dal and veggies. One bowl of sambhar provides important > nutrients. > > Dosa: > > Dosa is made with the same batter as idly. However, the dosa batter will > have a thinner consistency than the idly batter. The benefits of dosa > include its high protein content, a good source of carbs, fibre content, > and ability to keep you satisfied for an extended period. > > My note- About 2 decades back we could get in shops separate idly batter > and Dosa batter. Now only one batter- idly batter. We have to add water as > desired for dosai. > > Upma: > > Upma has the benefits of wheat or rava. They are produced by heating > broken rava or wheat and topping with ghee, onion, chana dal, urad dal, > ginger, turmeric, and other spices. Upma is also cooked with vegetables, > making it a complete meal full of fibre, protein, and carbohydrates. > > Uttapam: > > Uttapam is a simple dish that uses the same batter as idly and dosa. It is > thought to be helpful for people trying to lose weight. Uttapam is often > cooked with rice and lentils. However, it can be substituted with oats and > other millets. As a result, uttapam will be packed with nutrients. > > The allure of South Indian breakfast goes beyond its instant flavour and > nutritional worth. It’s a silent fighter in the fight against obesity, > serving dishes that are high in fibre, low in calories, and packed with key > nutrients, all of which play an important part in weight loss. > > My note- Other items like Pongal, idiyappam, aappam are not detailed. One > missed item is Puttu and kadalaikkari/banana boiled. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/964780560.1638583.1711633059556%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/964780560.1638583.1711633059556%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoprGcOtJf%3DfV532pF7ho4cx4W1ibPjDZ5v1F3PQaXtA%3DQ%40mail.gmail.com.
