5 ways Indians can follow a Paleo diet

When you decide to diet, it is extremely important to understand your body type and food habits. You might have to go through a phase of uncertainty before you decide which particular is suitable for you. There are many options – a keto, a paleo, an Indian vegetarian diet and many more. Paleo diet, as the term suggests was made to resemble the kind of diet our ancestors used to have thousands of years ago. Like every diet, in paleo too you have haves and have-nots. As an average Indian, you need to find out what options you have before you make up your mind for the paleo diet.

Here are 5 ways to have a Paleo diet:

• High-quality meat

Meat, in paleo, should not be treated with hormones and chemicals. We all know that any meat, as consumed in the countryside, can taste superb as it is not treated artificially. So when you pick your meat, try to eat the desi ones.

• Eggs

There are many options if you want to consume eggs that are not artificially conditioned. If the egg is a good source of protein, then why not have an unadulterated egg, rather than one which is chemically infused.

• Sourcing Vegetables and fruits

Be close to nature and fill your vegetable basket from the local mandi – where things are fresh and not stored in cold storages, unlike a supermart. Having raw vegetables and fruits have long been part of Indian culture. It might have got lost due to time constraints or changes in lifestyle. No way we can’t go back to the olden ways.

• Nuts and Seeds

Our grannies and mothers have insisted on having almonds, and other nuts since we were kids. Nuts contain a high concentration of healthy omega 3 fatty acids. Other than nuts, seeds are also a great source of nutrients. Now tell your mom and granny that you will follow their way. Grab nuts and seeds for mid-meal snacks.

• Healthy oils

Yes, we grew up consuming food cooked in mustard oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil and til (sesame) oil. Continue to cook meals with those. That is close to nature. Olive oil is not indigenous. Traditionally processed oils retain all nutrients and essential oils.

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6 steps for Indians to embrace the Atkins diet

Physical training is only half of what needs to be done in order to be physically healthy. The other half to maintain a good physicality is diet. One way to embrace dieting is to follow the Atkins diet. Atkins diet like Keto prescribes a low carbohydrate diet. The diet allows the intake of protein and fiber-rich food. Formulated by Robert Atkins, this diet to believes in ketogenesis process to remove fat from the body. Like most other structured diets, this too runs in phases. Though used for decades in the West, it can be tried in India.

6 ways Indians can make induct this method of weight loss:

• Chicken and fish stay on your plate – As both chicken and fish have a high protein content, you can fill your plate with lean chicken and fish.
• Diary and Poultry products stay as well – Toned milk, cottage cheese (paneer), the curd is allowed for their higher protein content. Egg white is also allowed. So breakfast can comprise of egg whites.
• Sugar and products with high sugar are a big No – Items that have high sugar content have to brought under strict control. That would mean, less intake of sugar, cold drinks, milkshakes, smoothies or fruit juices. Opt for watermelon juice rather than a mango shake.

Switch to low carb veggies – Make way for cabbages, cauliflowers, capsicum, lettuce, peas than potatoes, turnips and sweet potatoes. Yes, you don’t have to stop eating vegetables, but ensure greens are high on proteins and fewer carbs.
Same goes for fruits – Like veggies, you have to be selective in which fruit you pick. No more mango, chiku, banana, instead have mousambi, berries.
Continue to munch nuts & seeds – Yes, almonds, walnuts, watermelon, flax and sunflower seeds are allowed. So if you have been taking them already, just to have them without any guilt.

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