Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, yoga guru and director of The Yoga Institute, shared a yogic diet for weight loss in a recent interview with The Rich podcast. According to her, such a diet is aimed at feeding and balancing the body, and also promotes healthy eating. If you want to eat more protein on a vegetarian diet, she suggests that seeds and nuts are a quick and easy way to help you reach your goals. Read also: 5 low-calorie chutney recipes for weight loss
“Flaxseed is better than an egg”
Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, who often emphasizes the power of traditional Indian food and nutrition systems, principles of Ayurveda and sattvic diet in her videos, said in Hindi, “What do you need to do to lose weight? Drink more fluids and reduce solid food intake. For breakfast, around sunrise, you should eat nuts, as they give you a good amount of protein. Then there are pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and flax seeds. In fact, flaxseed is better than an egg, so I’d say avoid the non-veg altogether.”
Talking about lunch, she said, “Have a glass of buttermilk. You can have dal with rice or opt for roti and sabzi. You can also add some salad to your lunch.’ Dr. Hansaji Yogendra added, “For an evening snack, eat a bowl of chana or mahana and drink a glass of lemon water. Have a big bowl of soup for dinner. If you feel hungry, add pieces of rice or roti to the soup and drink it. Vegetable soup is the best.”
To help you make the best choice, Dr. Hansaji Yogendra shares what your yoga diet for weight loss should look like:
Breakfast
⦿ Nuts
Amount per 100g: 607 calories and 20g of protein
⦿ Pumpkin seeds
Amount per 100g: 559 calories and 10.7g of protein
⦿ Chia seeds
Amount per 100g: 487 calories and 17g of protein
⦿ Flax seeds
Amount per 100g: 534 calories and 18g of protein
Dinner
⦿ Buttermilk
Amount per 100 g: 40 calories and 3.3 g of protein
⦿ Dal with rice
Amount per 200g: 290 calories and 13g protein
⦿ Or horhi with sabzi
Amount per 100g: 300-600 calories and 9-16g protein (depending on sabzi)
Evening snack
⦿ Chana
Amount per 100g: 430 calories and 20g of protein
⦿ Mahana
Amount per 100g: 430 calories and 20g of protein
⦿ Lemon water
Amount per 100 g: 22 calories and 0.3 g of protein
Dinner
⦿ Sup
Amount per 100g: 40-9 calories and 2-10g protein (depending on ingredients)
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
