South Indian dishes a godsend for weight loss!

They have low calories yet good nutritional value

Idlies, dosas, upma top on the list!

For your breakfast, a plate of idlies or masala dosas, coupled with hot sambhar and chutney, could be the right food, if you are someone who is looking for weight loss! 

What makes these dishes healthy? 

Well, the addition of curry leaves, coconuts and lentils only adds nutritional value. 

And talk of metabolism, well these dishes are just what the doctor ordered! Another important thing to be noted here is the fermentation process which is extremely important for gut health. For example, when we make idlies and dosas, the batter used to make them is fermented overnight. This helps in production of probiotics, which plays an important role in aiding digestion. 

Spice it up! 

Spices, many think, are used only to add or enhance flavours. Well, that is true, but they play a role beyond just that. 

Be it turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, and asafoetida, they all have a lot of health advantages. 

For example, turmeric, renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant attributes, stands out prominently. 

Meanwhile, cumin and asafoetida are valued for their digestive aid properties, and mustard seeds offer a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.

South Indian foods also have low calories but are good in nutritional values, making them ideal companions in weight loss.