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2 months ago

Dear A delli, Thank you for the Question.

Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day. You can start your day with a healthy nutritious food and a diversified balanced diet according to your food choice and ethnicity can be consumed. It is always preferable to consume food that has been prepared hygienically.

Here are some of the healthy food options that can be considered for Breakfast

• Rava Upma

• Idli

• Dosa

• Moong dal cheela

• Rava Idli

• Vegetable sandwich

• Poha

• Oats Cheela

• Methi Paratha

• Pesearattu

• Mix vegetable paratha

• Wheat chapathi +Omlette

• Paddu

• Multigrain Roti +sabji

• Millet dosa

Here are few guidelines for healthy balanced diet that can be considered:

• Have a Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the food groups in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning.

• Try to incorporate the My plate Concept by dividing your plate into 4 quadrants, fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, the other two quadrants with cereals and protein. A small quantity of dairy intake is recommended.

• Some of the good sources of protein include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds, etc.  

• Begin your day with a well-balanced breakfast as it is an important meal of the day.

• Avoid skipping meals. Also, try to avoid fasting and feasting too often.

• Consume small frequent meals, with healthy snacking options.

• Consume minimum 5 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit as they are rich in Fiber, essential minerals & Vitamins as well as they give you a feeling of satiety.

• Try to consume more of Whole grains, Millets and Multigrain foods as they are a good source of fiber.

• Limit intake of deep-fried foods. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.

• Have your last meal at least 2-3 hours before sleep time.

• Drink adequate amount of water (minimum 8 glasses) of water daily to keep yourself well hydrated

• Engage in at least 30-45 minutes brisk walk/physical activity of moderate intensity at least 5 days a week.

• Try and follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and Quality.

Regular physical activity or exercise is necessary and beneficial for overall health as it not only helps in burning calories but also helps in improving muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness, maintain ideal body weight, prevent, and manage lifestyle disorders as well as improve digestive health. For specific exercise regimen to cater to specific fitness needs please contact a fitness expert.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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