7 Day Breakfast Plan - The Ayurvedic Way
Is it important to have a proper nutritious breakfast?
Yes, because breakfast refuels your body after a long night fast. It gives you the energy to start your daily activities and also improves concentration in young children.
How many Calories you generally need for a healthy breakfast?
If you are not on a strict diet, you can ideally have 500 to 600 calories in your breakfast. Make sure your breakfast calories are packed with nutrients. Choose whole grains over refined grains because they provide healthy carbs, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Eggs, low-fat milk and yogurt, as well as nut butters, are good sources of protein -- and they also provide a serving of fat.
What Ayurveda says about breakfast?
Ayurveda generally advises not to skip breakfast. After an overnight fast if you try to skip your breakfast the doshas will lose their equilibrium. There can be aggravation of Vata and Pitta, resulting in unwanted cravings and acidity.
Many of my clients and readers had asked opinions regarding healthy breakfast ideas and recipes. Here I have tried to include 7 day breakfast plan in an Ayurvedic manner which contains the essential nutrients required to have proper nourishment to your body and mind.
Day 1 -
1 Stewed Apple - Compared to fresh apples, cooked apples are better tolerated by people with a sensitive digestive tract because of their increased digestibility.
2 Mung bean pancakes
1 cup almond milk
Day 2 -
1 whole wheat burrito with black beans and egg whites
1 spiced banana
1 cup green tea
Day 3 -
1 cup spiced poha ( Poha is uncooked basmati rice that has been rolled thin in the same way that rolled oats are made. )
1 cup cooked vegetable
1 Mint tea
Day 4 -
2 spiced zucchini fritters
1 stewed pear
1 cup soy milk
Day 5 -
1 scrambled egg with pepper and cumin
1 cup spiced oat meal
1 cup cumin water
Day 6 -
2 sun dried tomato - basil Frittata
1 cup berries
1 cup ginger tea
Day 7 -
1 whole grain Bread
Mango chutney
1 cup spiced tea
These are general ideas of having a protein rich, healthy Ayurveda breakfast. Include your favorite healthy sides, vegetables or fruits as per your constitution and liking. Remember to have warm food, and eat in a calm place.
NB: If you need any of the above recipes, you can always ask in comment section.
