FAQ: What is wrong in eating 4 idlis as a meal?

Recently I had come across an angry question during a conversation "What is Wrong in eating 4 idlies as a meal?"

Food is one of the very sensitive and private space for each person, people feel hurt when their habits and eating pattern is criticized or pointed out as wrong. the idea behind is not to criticize or prove wrong but to help them understand something in their diet, eating habits is disturbing their health.

Let us come back and try to explore the question,

There are absolutely no issues in continuing the Diet or Eating Pattern one has been following from childhood or been inherited from their parents and family if he feels Healthy and not under any form of Medications - From this statement, I am not analyzing I just respect the individual's eating preference and his vitality reserve.

If he feels unhealthy or under any form of medications then it is scientific to reflect on his Diet and Eating Pattern in the first place, now let us discuss why eating 4 idlis is not healthy,

• Idly made up of Polished Grains doesn't contain sufficient Dietary fiber which is required for Digestion and Excretion which can lead to several first-hand issues from indigestion to constipation
• It also doesn't contain enough micronutrients which are significant in  maintaining one's vibrant health
• With the High Glycemic Index, it shoots up blood sugar levels and persons living in a sedentary lifestyle will develop several complications from obesity to diabetes

How to make it healthy?

• Make idlis with Whole Grains and Pulses
• Add more greens, vegetables in the idly, have a bowl(up to 400 grams) of steamed, boiled veggies with the meal
• Eat on Keen Hunger and Chew the food thoroughly
• Lead an active lifestyle - Get out of the Chair and go for a walk, run, exercise, cycle and do whatever is required to compensate your cravings

With Love,

Vinoth Kumar V S, Wellness Coach

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