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Diet Plan For Weight Loss | Weekly Diet Plan

Indian cuisine is known for its vibrant spices, fresh herbs and wide variety of rich flavors. Though diets and preferences vary throughout India, most people follow a primarily plant-based diet. Around 80% of the Indian population practices Hinduism, a religion that promotes a vegetarian or lacto-vegetarian diet. The traditional Indian diet emphasizes a high intake of plant foods like vegetables, lentils and fruits, as well as a low consumption of meat. However, obesity is a rising issue in the Indian population. With the growing availability of processed foods, India has seen a surge in obesity and obesity-related chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. So lets see a weekly diet plan for weight loss!

Healthy Foods to Eat:

This article explains how to follow a healthy Indian diet that can promote weight loss. It includes suggestions about which foods to eat and avoid and a sample menu for one week. There are many delicious foods and beverages to choose from when following a lacto-vegetarian diet for weight loss.

What to Eat for weight loss in weekly diet plan:

Try incorporating the following ingredients into your daily meal plan:

  1. Vegetables: Tomatoes, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens, okra, onions, bitter melon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cabbage and more
  2. Fruits: Including mango, papaya, pomegranate, guava, oranges, tamarind, lychee, apples, melon, pears, plums, bananas
  3. Nuts and seeds: Cashews, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, watermelon seeds and more
  4. Legumes: Mung beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, lentils, pulses and chickpeas
  5. Roots and tubers: Potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, yams
  6. Whole grains: Brown rice, basmati rice, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, barley, corn, whole-grain bread, amaranth, sorghum
  7. Dairy: Cheese, yogurt, milk, kefir, ghee
  8. Herbs and spices: Garlic, ginger, cardamom, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, basil and more
  9. Healthy fats: Coconut milk, full-fat dairy, avocado, coconut oil, mustard oil, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, ghee
  10. Protein sources: Tofu, legumes, dairy, nuts and seeds.

Meals and snacks should focus on fresh, whole foods flavored with herbs and spices.
Additionally, adding non-starchy vegetables like greens, eggplants or tomatoes to your meals will provide a boost of fiber that can help you feel satisfied for a longer period of time after eating.

What to Drink:

An easy way to cut back on excess calories and sugar is to avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and juices. These drinks can be high in both calories and sugar, which can negatively affect weight loss.

Healthy beverage options include:

  • Water
  • Sparkling water
  • Unsweetened tea including Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiri tea

A Healthy Indian Sample Menu, weekly plan for weight loss:

1.Monday

  • Breakfast: Sambar with brown rice idli
  • Lunch: Whole-grain roti with mixed-vegetable curry
  • Dinner: Tofu curry with mixed vegetables and a fresh spinach salad

2.Tuesday

  •   Breakfast: Chana dal pancakes with mixed vegetables and a glass of milk
  •   Lunch: Chickpea curry with brown rice
  •   Dinner: Khichdi with sprout salad

3.Wednesday

  •   Breakfast: Apple cinnamon porridge made with milk and topped with sliced almonds
  •   Lunch: Whole-grain roti with tofu and mixed vegetables
  •   Dinner: Palak paneer with brown rice and vegetables

4.Thursday

  •   Breakfast: Yogurt with sliced fruits and sunflower seeds
  •   Lunch: Whole-grain roti with vegetable subji
  •   Dinner: Chana masala with basmati rice and green salad

5.Friday

  •   Breakfast: Vegetable dalia and a glass of milk
  •   Lunch: Vegetable sambar with brown rice
  •   Dinner: Tofu curry with potato and mixed vegetables

6.Saturday

  •   Breakfast: Multigrain parathas with avocado and sliced papaya
  •   Lunch: Large salad with rajma curry and quinoa
  •   Dinner: Lentil pancakes with tofu tikka masala
7.Sunday

  •   Breakfast: Buckwheat porridge with sliced mango
  •   Lunch: Vegetable soup with whole-grain roti
  •   Dinner: Masala-baked tofu with vegetable curry

Conclusion:

We hope that you’ll follow this Amazing Diet plan for quicker weight loss
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