From a nutritional point of view, there are a few foods which are exceptionally good.
Green Moong Sprouts.
Best food to have in the breakfast.
Its high fiber content keeps you full for long hours.
Best food to have in the breakfast.
Its high fiber content keeps you full for long hours.
Rich in VitB- keeps your skin hydrated.
Rich in Vit C- It has three-fold VitC than a normal legume.
Rich in Vit E- Good for skin, keeps your skin glowing.
Rich in Iron- Gives you a 5-10% of a daily dose of iron. Good for iron deficiency.
Rich in Vit C- It has three-fold VitC than a normal legume.
Rich in Vit E- Good for skin, keeps your skin glowing.
Rich in Iron- Gives you a 5-10% of a daily dose of iron. Good for iron deficiency.
Recipe-
Just soak green moong overnight and let it sprout for next few hours. Add chopped spring onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and lime juice. A perfect low cal recipe for any time.
100 gm of sprouts give you only
Calories-37 Cal
Carbohydrate-6gm
Protein-4gm
Carbohydrate-6gm
Protein-4gm
Ideal food for weight loss.
These green blades of wheat are loaded with chlorophyll, VitC, B,k, E, calcium, and magnesium.
its high chlorophyll content helps to cure anemia and make your skin glow.
its high chlorophyll content helps to cure anemia and make your skin glow.
other benefits include
It’s has shown benefits in cancer treatments like chemotherapy and related side effects. Apart from this, it has shown beneficial results in rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, hematological diseases, diabetes, obesity.
It’s a great detoxifier. Energy booster as it helps in maintaining Hb levels in the body so it’s highly beneficial in fatigue and weakness.
It’s rich in potassium so have been used in water retention problems also.
Excellent source of Vit C. amla is considered as a rejuvenating fruit.
An immunity booster- Vit C is a natural immunity booster.
Anti-aging agent- Kills free radicals in the body which causes wrinkles.
Good for diabetes- It stimulates pancreatic cells to produce insulin naturally.
It can be consumed in juice form, vegetable or a candy.
Amla Murraba is the very famous Indian recipe, which is considered very good for eyesight and digestion.
Barley-
One of the oldest grain consumed in the world has multiple health benefits. Good in diabetes. Apart from the known qualities of reducing weight and high fiber, it’s high in certain vitamins and minerals like copper. Copper is important to maintain cognitive functions, manganese supports brain health. Magnesium helps in dilating blood vessels.
Ideal for lunch and dinner.
Instead of rice use barley in your meal
1 bowl gives you 110 kcal
It contains fiber B glucan, it's a soluble fiber, it absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance in the body, which slows down the digestion process. hence gives a feeling of fullness.
Instead of rice use barley in your meal
1 bowl gives you 110 kcal
It contains fiber B glucan, it's a soluble fiber, it absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance in the body, which slows down the digestion process. hence gives a feeling of fullness.
1 cup of cooked barley provides 20% magnesium...
Contains antioxidants, namely anthocyanins, have been found helpful in urinary tract infection. It’s flavanoids delays age-related vision problems like myopia, cataract.
It decreases nerve cells degeneration.
It has been proven as a bliss in cancer patients, it contains pterostilbene which is helpful in curing liver and colon cancer.
Eggs- An idle breakfast, rich in proteins. Apart from proteins, it contains Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium.
Flaxseed(Also): It is rich in Omega 3- Fatty Acids. It provides bulk to food and hence you will feel full for a much longer time and you will not hog on those extra calories. It promotes muscle growth, which in turn can help you lose weight. It also stabilizes blood sugar and lowers the cholesterol levels, due to lignan and mucilages present in high quantity.
Have a tsp empty stomach with warm water or roast these seeds and sprinkle in salads or buttermilk. Always use roasted flaxseed.
The cherry on the cake, it adds shine to your skin.
Have a tsp empty stomach with warm water or roast these seeds and sprinkle in salads or buttermilk. Always use roasted flaxseed.
The cherry on the cake, it adds shine to your skin.
Red Rice- Rich in anthocyanin because of red color. Anthocyanins are antioxidants which protects us against various diseases like cancer, inflammations, various allergies. This is good for weight management too. It Contains 2 gm fiber and 7 gm protein in 100 gm of rice.
Recipe:
Just soak these grains for 15–20 min and cook it for 10 min till done. Add veggies to your taste. You can add lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
Tip-Sprinkle pinch of grated orange rind for a zesty taste. ( If making salad)
Nutrient value:
Calories along with veggies per medium-size bowl
Calories- 150kcal,
Protein - 7gm
Fat. - 5gm
Fibre. - 2gm
Just soak these grains for 15–20 min and cook it for 10 min till done. Add veggies to your taste. You can add lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
Tip-Sprinkle pinch of grated orange rind for a zesty taste. ( If making salad)
Nutrient value:
Calories along with veggies per medium-size bowl
Calories- 150kcal,
Protein - 7gm
Fat. - 5gm
Fibre. - 2gm
Tomatoes - Are rich in lycopene, fiber, Vit C, potassium. Good for weight loss, hypertension and. It helps in eye disorder. It’s considered a remedy for depression as it maintains homocysteine levels in the blood, as high homocysteine levels in blood interferes with the production of feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine.
Chia seed- An Excellent source of fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acid. It helps to maintain cholesterol levels. Use chia seeds in various shakes.
Quinoa-
It’s a cereal loaded with fiber,. proteins, all essential amino acids. It’s enriched with B group vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, zinc.
This nutritious bowl not only helps you to lose weight but also it’s diabetic friendly and heart healthy
ACV- Apple cider Vinegar- It is used for various health issues. A natural metabolic booster helps in weight loss, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels too.
Dose- 2 tsp in 200ml of water early morning helps in detoxification and getting rid of water retention problems.
Author by-Priti Bhatia
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