Winter special parathas that you can eat when trying to shed kilos

Weight loss friendly paranthas

Winters are here and it is officially the season to hide underneath our blankets and sip warm coffee! As difficult as it is to get out of bed and work, it is an even more daunting task to find the motivation to work out or keep oneself fit through exercises. Not just this, winters are infamous for making us gain weight metabolism slows down. Cravings for calorie-rich and fattening foods like puris, parathas and sweets also increase, leading to weight gain. But we got news! We bring to you paranthas that are weight loss friendly and can help you lose the extra kilos if consumed properly. Read on to find out the paranthas and tips to follow to ensure weight loss.

Onion parantha

Onions are great for the skin as it is rich in collagen and copious amounts of vitamin C present in them help the body build strong immunity. Not just weight loss, but the onion parantha is also a storehouse of health and overall fitness.

​Palak/ Spinch  parantha

For a breakfast that is packed with nutrients, palak parantha is the perfect choice for you. Full of Vitamin B, E and K and micronutrients like potassium, calcium and magnesium, palak is a healthy choice. It is low on calories and will provide you with the nutrition you need. Its high glycaemic index also makes you feel fuller for longer and aids weight loss.

​Methi / Fenugreek leaves parantha

Methi is a seasonal boon that is replete with good quality fibre that helps the digestive system, aids weight loss and is beneficial for the skin and hair. The fibre has other benefits like keeping a check on the blood-glucose levels. It also contains anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory elements that help the body get rid of any unnecessary harmful elements that may pose a potential threat to health or weight loss.

Stuffed-radish-parantha

Tips to ensure maximum benefits

Do not use too much ghee or oil while cooking the parathas. Applying a little ghee on top of the paratha once it is cooked can help achieve the taste and keep fat at bay.

Have the parantha with curd. Curd contains probiotics that help the metabolism. Curd is also an excellent fat burner and helps the digestive system.

Replacing your regular flour with multigrain flour that contains jawar, bajra and ragi can also help as these grains are a rich source of fibres that help you feel fuller for longer periods.

Whole wheat flour is an unhealthy option that can hamper your weight loss efforts. It is therefore advisable not to use it.

Adding spices will help with flavour and also aid digestion and metabolism.

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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Why nuts and seeds make for the perfect snack while you work from home

We often pay so much attention to our main meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we often forget to pay attention to the smaller meals - the snacks. Evening or mid-day snacking is extremely important to keep your metabolism boosted, help you control your portions, and to keep you satiated for longer. Eating a healthy, low-calorie, but high nutrient snack is extremely important.

Nuts and seeds are often recommended by health experts, nutritionists and dietitians for a weight loss, healthy and balanced diet. As we work from home, our eating habits have also gone haywire. Here are 5 reasons to convince you to include nuts and seeds as a part of your diet.

1. Save time: As work from home becomes working persistently, irrespective of work hours or days, it is important to ensure you consume a snack that is convenient, tasty, and healthy. Nuts and seeds are the best foods to eat in this case. They require no cooking, or preparation, and can just be consumed whenever you want to eat them.
2. Rich source of fibre: Nuts and seeds make for a healthy snack, may aid weight loss, and can also help manage type 2 diabetes due to their low-calorie content. Nuts and seeds such as walnuts, almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds, etc help to increase the fibre content of the food, which can help to aid digestion, lose weight.
3. Nutrients: Nuts and seeds are rich in nutrients such as vitamins. They are an easy and convenient source of potassium as well. Including them in your diet ensures that you get at least some amount of the dietary intake required by your body.
4. Can help manage weight: The rich fibre content of nuts and seeds helps to fill you up with very little food. This helps to curb appetite, and practice portion control.
5. Great for a diabetic diet: Small meals at regular intervals are recommended for people with diabetes, as it helps to keep their blood sugar levels managed. Nuts and seeds are a low-calorie, no-sugar snack that is ideal for diabetics to keep their blood sugars in a safe range.                                                 
   
   This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     
   

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