Written By: Aishwarya Iyer | Published : August 7, 2018, 12:30 PM
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Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helps you to burn calories throughout the day. It also gives you the energy you need to get things done and helps you to focus at work or at school. Those are just a few reasons why it’s the most important meal of the day.
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A study from Harvard University found that, men who skipped breakfast had a 27% greater risk of heart attack or heart disease than those who dug in, said Dr Farah Ingale, Internal Medicine, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi.
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You should consider consuming the following for breakfast - Egg, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Chia seeds, Berries, Nuts and fruits. Try homemade preparations such as Oats Idli, Dal ka Paratha, Methi Thepla Missal Pav, Upma and Poha.
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Pancake, Muffins, Jams, canned fruit juice, Granola bars, along with other processed and gluten rich foods such as Vada Pav, Cereal, Biscuits etc, said Dr Ingale.
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Being soft, it contains fewer calories. Also, idli with oats can be great to make your day. You can eat it with sambar and chutney.
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Moong dal cheela : It is healthier option for breakfast. It is also easy and quick to prepare. It is high in protein and fibre, low in calories and fats. It can be made more nutritious by adding vegetables and paneer to it. It is good for controlling blood sugar, helps to maintain healthy body weight and improves digestion.
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Paneer veggie sandwich: It is a good choice of breakfast for all age groups; even kids love to have it. Preferably use whole wheat or multi-grain bread. Packed with proteins and fibres, it is a rich source of folate, is good for heart health, improves bone health as is rich in calcium. It also helps maintain blood sugar levels, improves digestion and metabolism which indirectly boosts weight loss.
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Paratha: You can choose a variety of parathas like vegetable paratha, dal paratha, aloo paratha, mix dal paratha, paneer paratha, onion-cheese paratha for your breakfast. Parathas made from whole wheat or multi-grain atta which are healthy and nutritious. They are rich in Micronutirents, high on fibre, full of proteins, low in fat, easy for digestion and good for weight loss.
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Steamed Dhokla: It is basically a staple Gujarati dish. It is prepared from rice and gram flour. The fermented dal enhances its nutritive value. The steaming process preserves its nutrients. It is rich in fibre and protein. It is good for diabetics, aids weight loss, as it is low in Glycemic Index, low in calories and low in fat.
