Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. It is taken early in the morning to start our hustle of the day. Having breakfast improves your metabolism and helps you to burn calories during the day. It provides you with energy to focus on your work. Providing your body with vital nutrients and vitamins is necessary. Read this article from our website to know why you should not skip breakfast. Here are a few ideas for a healthy breakfast to keep your mind and body healthy. Get ready with your apron and become a chef to prepare your favorite recipe and enjoy it.
1. Idli
Idli is a soft steamed cake made from rice and black gram batter. It is a traditional breakfast made in every South Indian household. Idli is vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and makes one of the healthy breakfasts. You can also make variations with the Idli batter according to your priority. You can add Moong Dal, Ragi, Poha, or Sooji. Idli goes well with sambar, onion chutney, coconut chutney, or groundnut chutney.
As Idli is a fermented food, it increases fermentation and increases the availability of minerals in food helping the body to gain more nutrients like folic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, biotin, niacin, and vitamin-K. It is light and easy to digest. As the calorie intake is relatively low, it helps to lose weight.
2. Plain Dosa (Saada Dosa)
Dosa is one of the crispiest, softest, and tastiest breakfasts. It is a famous breakfast or snack in and outside India. The lentils used to make dosa are husked whole urad dal or split black gram and rice (flattened or normal). Ragi can also be added if you love it. You can relish dosa with coconut chutney, sambar, or onion chutney.
Dosa is the best source of carbohydrates and protein. You can also shed the weight if taken in the right quantity. It also has low-fat content. As Dosa is not fried you can absolutely add this to your menu as it keeps full for a longer period.
3. Upma
Upma is a traditional vegan South Indian breakfast made from Rava (suji/cream of wheat). It is served with coconut chutney or lemon pickle. The onions, tomato, green pea, carrot, coriander leaves, peanuts, and curry leaves would provide nutritional values to your body. Having a cup of Chai or coffee after eating Upma makes it your comfort breakfast.
Rava added in upma is rich in protein, vitamin-B, and iron. A bowl of upma contains fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. It is low in cholesterol and makes a balanced diet. If you wish to lose weight, upma is a go-to breakfast.
4. Poha
Poha is a famous Maharashtrian breakfast made from red or white flattened rice, herbs, and spices. You can Poha with onion or potato or both. Poha can be easily prepared and it tastes good too. You can add peas, grated carrots, peanuts and garnish with coriander leaves to make it more nutritious and good looking.
Poha is a wholesome meal that is a rich source of carbohydrates, iron, fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. It is also gluten-free. Poha has 70% healthy carbohydrates and 30% fat. It can be digested easily and is especially good for diabetes, skin, and heart problems.
5. Oatmeal
Oats is a healthy grain and there are many recipes you can experiment with. It is traditionally used in India but it became a part of Indian kitchen essential these days. Oats porridge is the most common way to serve easily and tastily. You can add milk, sugar, or jaggery if you want it to be sweet, your favourite fruits or nuts to porridge.
Oats are incredibly nutritious, rich in antioxidants and fiber, gluten-free, and low in cholesterol. It helps in controlling blood sugar and decreasing the risk of childhood asthma. It helps with weight loss and skin glow. It is easily digestible as it relives from constipation.
It is said that ‘You are what you eat’. You need not eat less but eat healthily. If you want to take care of your health, add these breakfasts into your weekly menu and enjoy them as they are delicious as well as healthy.
Written By - Sravanthi Cheerladinne
Edited By - Kashish Chadha
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