Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : April 22, 2016 5:37 PM IST
Most of us wake up in the morning with no time to get ready rushing to get out of the door feeling agitated all day. However, creating a healthy morning routine can boost your energy and productivity keeping you happy all day. Here s what you should do each morning.
Early morning
When you are sleeping, your body becomes incredibly dehydrated and your metabolism also slows down. So start your day with a glass of water to rehydrate your body and jump-start your metabolism.
Healthy recipes
Breakfast: What you eat in the morning will set you for the day. A combination of protein and fibre rich oats with soft eggs can be the perfect formula. If you are eating carbohydrates for breakfast, ensure that you stick to the high fibre ones that will not create any spike to your blood sugar levels.
Lunch: Your lunch should be as delicious as healthy so that you relish every bite of it. Upgrade your lunch with this bean sprouts and veggie wrap. It is an excellent source of plant-based protein from vegetables and sprouts. This yellow pumpkin soup can also be perfect to pack in a thermos and carry it to work.
Evening snack: Low-fructose fruits like kiwi, raspberries and blueberries can be excellent options for an evening meal. Rich in antioxidants they can keep you satiated.
Dinner: Stick to roti and sabzi for dinner. If you are bored of your regular sabzi, you can try preparing this vegetarian chilli with mixed beans. It is easy to make and full of goodness.
Exercise
At home: Create a 15-minute stretch routine in the morning. Stretching can wake up your muscles and also improve your flexibility to keep you active all day. Do dynamic stretches like jumping jacks. Also, use a foam roller to perform the stretches.
At the gym: Make your strength training routine more efficient at the gym by trying out new things. Opt for HIIT workout for full-body toning and do these quick ab exercises. To tone your arms, try out these moves.
Yoga: Yoga can also give you an instant energy boost when you wake up in the morning. Do 12 rounds of sun salutations followed by these yoga stretches. They can work better than an hour on the treadmill. So take your pick.
Sleep well tip
Keep a consistent schedule and try to go to bed and wake up in the morning at the same time each day. A proper schedule can train your body to fall asleep at the same time every day. Doing this will help you keep away the dreaded alarm clock as you get up effortlessly on your own in the morning.
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Disclaimer: If you follow a fitness plan already, consult your nutritionist before switching to this one. If you are allergic to any of the foods/ingredients mentioned, please do not consume it. Do not follow this plan without consulting your doctor if you suffer from a health condition hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, etc. or are pregnant.
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