A healthy breakfast is not only the best way to start your day; it also gives you a jumpstart to fulfilling your daily protein, calcium, and fibre goals. A well-balanced breakfast can help you manage your weight by boosting your metabolism and keeping you full longer. Here are some nutritious breakfast options to support weight loss:
Moong dal chilla
Ingredients:
- Moong dal (split green gramme): 1/2 cup (soaked for 2 hours)
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Green chilli: 1, finely chopped
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander leaves: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Olive oil or ghee: For cooking
- Blend the soaked Moong Dal into a smooth batter.
- Add onion, green chilli, cumin, coriander, and salt to the batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan, pour a ladle of batter, and spread it thin like a pancake.
- Cook on both sides until golden, using minimal oil or ghee.
Greek yoghurt with berries and nuts
Ingredients:
- Greek yoghurt: 1 cup (unsweetened)
- Fresh berries: 1/2 cup (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)
- Almonds or walnuts: 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Chia seeds: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Honey: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Ragi dosa
Ingredients:
- Ragi flour (finger millet): 1 cup
- Rice flour: 1/4 cup
- Onion: 1 small, chopped
- Green chilli: 1, finely chopped
- Coriander leaves: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Water: As needed
- Olive oil or ghee: For cooking
- Mix ragi flour, rice flour, onion, green chilli, coriander, cumin, salt, and water to form a thin batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan, pour a ladle of batter, and spread it thin like a dosa.
- Cook on both sides with minimal oil or ghee until crispy.
Oatmeal with flaxseeds and fruit
Ingredients:
- Rolled oats: 1/2 cup
- Water or almond milk: 1 cup
- Flaxseeds: 1 tablespoon
- Apple or banana: 1, sliced
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
Poha with vegetables
Ingredients:
- Flattened rice (poha): 1 cup
- Onion: 1 small, chopped
- Green peas: 1/4 cup
- Carrot: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Turmeric powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Curry leaves: A few
- Green chillies: 1, chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Rinse the poha under water and drain it.
- Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies.
- Add onions, carrots, and peas, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in turmeric and salt, then add the poha and mix well.
- Squeeze lemon juice and garnish with coriander.
Choosing the right breakfast can play a significant role in your weight loss journey. Opt for options high in protein, fibre, and healthy fats, while being mindful of portion sizes. These breakfast ideas not only support weight loss but also provide essential nutrients to start your day right.
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