Simple south Indian vegetarian meal can be 'very healthy when balanced right': Fitness coach explains how
According to fitness coach Raj Ganpath, a well-planned south Indian vegetarian meal can be incredibly nutritious. South Indian cuisine often features a variety of fibre-rich foods like lentils, which provide a good amount of protein and other nutrients; it also makes liberal use of spices, herbs, and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants, while coconut and nuts provide healthy fats that support overall health. Also read: 5 healthy south Indian recipes you can easily make at home
Raj demonstrated that by incorporating a variety of south Indian vegetarian dishes into your diet, you can enjoy a balanced and nutritious south Indian vegetarian meal. According to him, a chocolate protein shake made with protein powder and water can be a convenient and nutritious addition to a vegetarian diet.
In a series of pictures he posted on Instagram on June 16, Raj shared a glimpse of a meal that included protein, vegetables and starch, and comprised of ivy gourd poriyal, spinach poriyal, tamarind coconut kozhambu/curry, dal rice with ghee and a chocolate protein shake. He then listed the ingredients for each dish and their nutritional value:
⦿ Ivy gourd poriyal: Ivy gourd, spices, oil
80 calories, 2 gram protein, 8 gram carb, 5 gram fat
⦿ Spinach poriyal: Spinach, coconut, onion, oil
70 calories, 3 gram protein, 5 gram carb, 5 gram fat
⦿ Tamarind coconut kozhambu/curry: Tamarind, coconut, pearl onions, species, oil
150 calories, 2 gram protein, 5 gram carb, 10 gram fat
⦿ Dal rice with ghee: White rice, lentils, ghee
300 calories, 6 gram protein, 45 gram carb, 10 gram fat
⦿ Chocolate protein shake: Protein powder, water
125 calories, 25 gram protein, 5 gram carb
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Raj shared that the whole meal would be around 700-750 calories with 40 gram protein, 75 gram carb and 30 gram fat. In an earlier Instagram post, Raj shared how weight loss while 'eating a simple, vegetarian south Indian diet' was possible if you made four changes to your diet. Click here to know more.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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