Weight Loss: Here is an Indian diet plan suggested by Dietician Nikita Agarwal that you could use to lose weight in a span of one week.
If you are looking to lose weight, it is important to understand that it may not be an easy process. It needs hard work, willpower and patience to lose weight and cut down belly fat. While it may be a gradual process, some people may not have the patience to wait till long to shed some kilos; especially, when you have to attend a wedding, or if festivities are nearing. Most people turn to fad diets like keto diet, intermittent fasting, air diet etc. But did you know, there are Indian diet plans that could help you lose weight in about a week? Well, if not, Dietician Nikita Agarwal from Life Health & Nutrition Clinic tells us why Indian food is better, and how you could use it to lose weight, the healthy way.
As per Dietician Nikita, "Our country is full of locally grown foods that they may help us reverse our situation and gain our stamina and structure back. We do not need medicines, supplements or surgeries to lose weight. What we need is correct eating." Here are some essential points as to why you should stick to Indian diet plan and not depend on other diets to lose weight.
- Indian spices are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory essential oils along with their super- power of adding their unique flavours to our meals. These spices are great for our digestive health. They help in reducing gastritis, acidity and bloating.
- Our pickles (fermented vegetables) are potent detoxifiers containing beneficial bacteria, high levels of antioxidants and fibre, all of which are nutritious and help us keep healthy.
- Nimbu pani and amla juice are amazing substitutes of aerated drinks as they provide vitamin C and have potent fat-busting properties.
- The various amounts of beans and lentils that we consume in all parts of our country contain soluble fibre, which helps in reducing waistline.
- Nuts and seeds like sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and pine nuts contain heart-healthy PUFA and amino acids, which help in maintaining healthy cholesterol, improve blood flow and provide instant energy. A handful of these nuts and seeds will ensure keeping your hunger pangs at bay, further helping you avoid overeating.
- Locally grown green leafy vegetables like palak, sarson, and methi are loaded with vitamins, are low in calories and help boost the energy levels.
Here is an Indian diet plan suggested by Dietician Nikita Agarwal that you could use to lose weight in a span of one week:
Early Morning: Start with a glass or two of water mixed with grated juice of two amla.
Breakfast: Idli-sambar / vegetable paratha with curd and pickle / vegetable utappam / mixed-veg daliya / besan chilla and mint chutney
Mid Snacks: Bowlful of fruits
Lunch: Salad and a bowl of pulses / legumes / vegetable raita
Evening: One bowl of vegetable soup / cooked green leafy vegetables / cooked ghiya or lauki
Dinner: Fruits and a handful of nuts
Tips:
- One can have a glass or two of water boiled with cumin or fennel seeds in between the meals.
- Follow this plan for three days. Take a break for a day in between and eat fresh fruits and drink vegetable juices for one day, followed by sticking to the next three days of the same plan again.
The seven-day detoxifying will not only help you lose weight faster, it will also ensure a healthy you.Following this plan will ensure you are loaded with enough nutrients for the day without having to consume a lot of calories.
Please note: This Indian diet plan & effectiveness may vary from person to person. It is recommended that you always consult a dietician or a nutritionist to prepare a diet plan according to your body type and weight.
