A Balanced Meal Plan – South Indian Style
- 28
- May
- 2017
10 Healthy Ways To Balance Your Meal
- Make half of your plate vegetables and other half of your plate protein.
- Take a control of your food. Eat more at home. Look out for more healthy options, when you eat outside. There is always a way to stay on the track.
- Use whole grains for your main course. Whole wheat, If you happen to eat refined carbohydrate…cut half of your original portion.
- Choose lean protein like chicken breast and seafood for your animal protein needs.
- Include at least one portion of vegetable protein every day. You can balance it with some fiber rich vegetable and make it even better
- Don’t forget your dairy. Needless to say about calcium and vitamin-D.
- Be creative in including more fiber rich vegetables in your diet. Never omit your side dishes.
- To curb your sweet tooth…do eat sweets in small portion and never give up all together. Make the frequency rare.
- Using digestive aids is one more best tip for you to try. Mint, ginger, lemons are some of the good choice to promote digestion.
- Last but not least…drink plenty of fluids. Preferably water is the best choice.
Today’s Menu – Just An Idea To Build Your Menu.
- Fluids / Drinks – Cumin Seeds Water
- Whole Carbohydrate – Whole Wheat Chappathi
- Low Calorie Carbohydrate – Basmati Rice
- Lean Protein – Pan Fried Chicken
- Sea Food – Stir-Fried Shrimps
- Vegetable Protein + Fiber Rich Vegetable – Snake Groud Kootu
- Green Leafy Vegetables – Keerai Masiyal
- Fiber Rich Vegetable – Cluster Beans Poriyal
- Salad Vegetable – Raw Green Mango Pachadi
- Dairy – Yogurts
- Digestive Aid – Lemon Pickle
- Dessert – Paneer Gulab Jamun
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