Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, hence it is important that we make sure that it is healthy and nutritious. We as Indians are known around the world to be the lovers of fried oily food along with our spices and high salt content. These ingredients often lead to cardiovascular issues and digestive inflammations. It is definitely worth to have a healthy breakfast rather than not having anything at all. According to recent research, it was found that 82% of the people who skip breakfast tend to overeat over the lunch and dinner and end up gaining weight rather than losing it.
Here in this post, we are going to go through some of the Healthy breakfasts options you can have before you leave for work, school or even college in the morning. These are nutritious and can also keep you full without letting you eat excessively.
10 Indian Healthy Breakfast foods
- “Dracarys” Vegetable Dalia (Vegetable with broken wheat)
Broken Wheat or Dalia is one of the best healthy breakfast options one can ever have. This is because it contains essential vitamins and proteins which help in building muscle mass. It is also rich in dietary fiber that helps in weight loss but also in better bowel movements and digestion. Consuming Dalia with vegetables such as Carrots, Cauliflower or any leafy vegetable balances the breakfast completely as they contain essential minerals and proteins.
- “Universal” Multi-Veggie Upma
Upma is a staple breakfast of south India and is prepared out of Semolina Flour (Sooji in Hindi). It is considered a healthy breakfast option as it contains important nutrients like fiber, Vitamin B-complex, and Vitamin E while being low on Fats, Sodium and Cholesterol making it a perfect miracle diet. Upma is also known to have essential carbohydrates making it a perfect powerhouse for individuals needing high stamina and energy. You can add vegetables to it to perfectly balance this diet.
- “Powerful” Poha
Poha is one of the most loved breakfasts across the Indian subcontinent and has lots of variations across the region. Its key ingredient is the flattened rice which is known to have high nutritious value. It is also a great diet for individuals hitting the gym as it contains 77% of essential carbohydrates and is easily digestible. It is known to have probiotic properties which can help people with bowel movement issues and making it a perfect healthy breakfast diet. It’s a great diet option for individuals suffering from diabetes and high blood sugar, as it is low on calories and good for your bowel.
- “Incredible” Steamed Idli
You cannot miss Idli if you ever visited South India. It is one of the best healthy breakfast options as it does not require any oils or complicated cooking procedures to prepare. It is one of the foods where taste and overall health come together. It is known to be rich in carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids and dietary fiber. Additionally, it doesn’t contain any saturated fats and cholesterol making it a perfect incredible miracle diet. It is very easy to prepare and required lentils and rice flour.
- Sprout “Super” Salad
Sprouts is another legendary diet and a perfect healthy breakfast one can ever ask for. Experts and dietitians strongly recommend consuming sprouts in our daily diet as they help in building up of muscle mass and burns excessive fats. They contain body essentials such as Vitamin B, C, Carbohydrates and Fibers also known as roughage which are known for better digestion. Some experts claim that the amount of proteins present in sprouts is 100 times more than any raw vegetable or fruit.
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- “Ecstatic” Scrambled Eggs (Anda Bhurji)
- “OOHLALA!” Oats Khichdi
Oats are a perfect source of carbohydrates and fiber which is why it made it to this list of healthy breakfast options. They are unbelievably nutritious and contain antioxidants which are also good for your skin health. Needless to say, Oats are rich in dietary fiber, Beta-Glucan which not just helps in better digestion but also helps to bring down the bad cholesterol levels and boosts the good cholesterol or LDL cholesterol. According to a recent study, Oats have also been proven to be good for the heart.
- “The Dauntless” Vegetable Dosa
Dosa is a marvel of the laws of Physics, where Gravity comes together and makes a delicious yet healthy food (just kidding, yet it’s true). It is one of the most popular foods across India and since it is fermented it can have amazing effects on your overall digestion. Dosa is made of Ghee (Clarified Butter), which contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) which helps in bringing down the body fat, reduces the chances of Cancer formation and lowers blood pressure making it a perfect healthy breakfast.
- Fruit Curd Custard (Raita)
Curd is the universal source of probiotic which is a great remedy for individuals suffering from constipation. The good bacteria help in building a better immune system and boosts weight loss. Regular consumption of curd helps in better skin health and keeps skin wrinkles at bay. To this fruit custard, you can add Pomegranate, Bananas, Strawberries and grapes which further makes this diet full of protein and vitamins.
- Vegetable Paratha (Low oil)
Parathas are nothing but the Indian version of bread but stuffed with vegetables and grains. It is a powerhouse of nutrients and minerals. They contain Vitamin B, E and K and contain minerals such as Iodine, Copper, Potassium and Calcium. The zinc content helps in better nourishment of skin while the calcium content helps in building stronger bones and better vision making them the perfect healthy breakfast anyone can ask for.
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