Try Gut-friendly summer breakfasts from around India to fight this record heatwave
In addition to keeping you cool during a heat wave, these gut-friendly summer breakfasts also promote digestive health.
Gut-friendly summer breakfasts from around India to fight this record heatwave
If there is one thing that is bad for our bowels it is heat, heat that comes alongside with summer season. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of traditional Indian breakfasts and the availability of many products that are useful for the stomach in summer. Are you tired of summers and are looking for cooling and healthy breakfast menus to munch on? Here are some Gut-friendly summer breakfasts from across the length and breadth of this vast and diverse country that is India.
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Poha (Maharashtra)
Poha which is prepared from flattened rice, fits a breakfast dish because it is light on the digestion process. It is mostly prepared with turmeric, mustard seeds, green chilies and is then garnished with Coriander and graced with a few squirts of lemon juice. Fried rice accompanied with peanuts and peas is a perfect match of protein and fiber making it a healthy and a good dish for a warm day.
Idli with Coconut Chutney:
This delicacy is prepared from the south India region and it comprises of idlis which are steamed cakes made from fermented rice and legumes. These are prepared from rice and are steamed, and they do not have any heavy oils and are fermented which is beneficial to the bowel. Piping this with coconut chutney, which is more fluid than the rice, not only provides additional nutrients; it also creates an anti-inflammatory effect. The idlis, made from fermented rice and urad dal, are light on the stomach and laden with probiotics; the chutney is a riot of flavours.
Aam Panna (North India)
Although not a substantial meal, the non-idiomatic Aam Panna is an unripe mango based quencher particularly popular in Northern Indian States which also helps in digestion and reduces body heat. It is commonly used to drink with his morning meal and comes with vitamins and replenishes the body of electrolytes when one is sweating.
Dahi Chawal (Various Regions)
One of the easiest meals that many people, including kids, love is Dahi Chawal, also known as curd rice. Yogurt contains pro biotic, helping digestion probably the best and rice is loaded with simple carbohydrates. It is possible to improve coolness of this drink and add more valuable nutrients by using ingredients like cucumber and grated carrots.
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Sabudana Khichdi (Maharashtra)
Sabudana Khichdi is tapioca pearl based recipe, usually prepared during fasting time. It is made of light ingredients, and it does not contain any gluten products hence friendly for digestion. Prepared with a touch of spices, peanuts, and touched with lime, it is truly an ideal breakfast food that helps even in ‘sweltering’ heat.
Ragi Mudde (Karnataka)
Ragi Mudde translated, literally, is finger millet balls which is again a healthy dish more like porridge and it is a cooling diet. These flours include ragi that is calcium and fiber filtration to improve the health of the digestive system. They are usually taken accompanied by a vegetable based curry or buttermilk and therefore can be categorised as a combination of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and water making it an ideal meal.
In addition to keeping you cool during a heat wave, these gut-friendly summer breakfasts also promote digestive health. Including these classic recipes in your summertime regimen will keepr your digestive system happy and healthy while giving you a revitalizing start to the day.
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