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Many avoid eating dinner when trying to lose weight. But skipping dinner can lead to unnecessary cravings during bedtime followed by binge eating.
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Just like other meals of the day, it is crucial to choose right foods for dinner. Here are some dinner hacks from Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal that can help in weight loss.
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Instead of always preparing vegetables with chapatti or rice, go for all-in-one recipes like Buddha bowl or vegetable wrap. Not only these dinner recipes are wholesome and filling, but can also help in managing weight!
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Post-dinner your body just needs some relaxation and time to unwind, so make sure you don't overburden it with lots of food. Instead, go for easy yet filling salads like bulgur salad, quinoa salad, or tofu salad.
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Soups can be a big way to go for dinners as these can be fulfilling yet won't lead to unwanted pounds! Opt for filling soup recipes like barley soup, chicken soup, and minestrone soup with lots of added vegetables.
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Too much of salt can lead to water retention that can further cause bloating and weight gain. Try cutting salt to a minimum in your dinner time to avoid waking up with a bloated tummy!
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The idea is to go easy on dinner and not avoid it completely. You can always make smart choices like tossing vegetables in some olive oil and baking it in oven for 10-15 minutes.
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When you want to save cooking time yet want to opt for something healthy, go for one-pot recipes like khichdi, daliya, polenta, or porridge.
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If you are a non-vegetarian, simply opting for grilled fish or baked/ roasted chicken for dinner can be the best way to fill yourself up yet go easy on the weight. Just be mindful of the portion size though.
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Light dinner means better weight management. Try low-carb recipes for dinner like cauliflower rice, roasted eggplants, zucchini noodles, or stuffed and baked avocadoes for easy-peasy dinner ideas.
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