WEDDING DIET PLAN FOR BRIDES IN SUMMER SEASON
Wedding day is one of the most important days of every bride’s life. Summer is the best season for healthy vegetables and fruits. This is not a time when you should use quick fix plans, or celebrity-endorsed routines but to adapt food such as fiber-rich fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meat or protein choices, some healthy fat etc. As a bride to be said, I want my waist to be slim and look gorgeous in my Lehenga and all those saris. Cut down on fast foods, fattening food items like sweets, fried food, junk food and processed food as they are high on calories and prevent you from getting in shape. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and smoking as it may cause dryness & other health issues.
The Perfect diet plan for every bride-to-be to get in shape!
DIET PLAN FOR BRIDES
6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
EARLY-MORNING
A glass of water- ½ tsp of chia seed
BREAKFAST
Veg oats / Veg Idli / Veg Poha / Veg Sewian / Veg Besan pancake / Veg semolina pancake / Veg sandwich with Milk + Soaked almond-8 pieces
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Smoothie with seed / Yogurt / Fruit salad / Sprouts
LUNCH
2 Chapatti / Boiled rice + Veg + Dal + Curd + Salad
EVENING
Milk / Green tea / Watermelon seed + 1 tsp / Handful of nuts
DINNER
2 Chapatti + Veg + Dal + Salad
(Grilled or Roasted Chicken or Fish) Once a week
BEDTIME
Green tea
3 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
EARLY-MORNING
A glass of Lemon water
BREAKFAST
Veg oats / Veg Idli / Veg Poha / Veg Sewian / Veg Besan pancake / Veg semolina pancake / Veg sandwich with Milk / Homemade juices + Soaked almond-8 pieces
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Smoothie with seed / Yogurt / Fruit salad / Buttermilk
LUNCH
2 Chapatti + Veg + Dal + Curd + Salad
EVENING
Milk / Green tea / Sunflower seeds + 1 tsp / Sprouts / Lemon water
DINNER
1 Chapatti + Veg + Salad
BEDTIME
Green tea
1 MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
EARLY-MORNING
A glass of water- ½ tsp of Chia seed / Lemon water
BREAKFAST
Veg Idli / Veg Poha / Veg Sewian / Veg Besan pancake / Veg semolina pancake / Veg sandwich + Milk / Buttermilk / Soaked almond-8 pieces
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Buttermilk / Sprouts / Smoothie with chia seeds/ Lemon water / Coconut water
LUNCH
2 Chapatti / Mixed chapatti + Veg + Curd + Salad
EVENING
Milk / Green tea / Sunflower seed + 1 tsp / Handful of nuts
DINNER
1 Chapatti + Veg + Salad / 2 slices bread Toast sandwich / Oats / Veg upma / Dhokla / Quinoa / Muesli without nuts / Porridge + Salad
BEDTIME
Green tea
DIET CHART FOR BRIDES
CEREALS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Whole grains cereals, Wheat flour, Oatmeal, Whole brown bread, Porridge, Brown rice, Multigrain bread, Whole wheat pasta, Granola, Muesli, Quinoa
Flour Ratio (Mixed chapatti) – Wheat Flour (50%) + Soybean Flour (20%) + Bengal gram Dal Flour (20%) + Wheat bran (10%)
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Refined flour and its products, Sweet biscuit, Cream filled biscuit, Cream crackers, Cheese biscuits, Noodles, Pasta, Macaroni
FRUITS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
All fruits
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Canned fruits and juices, Mango, Litchi, Banana, Sapodilla, Dates, Grapes
VEGETABLES
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
All vegetables
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Canned vegetables and Chips and Roasted potatoes, Crisp and Cheese filled snacks, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Potatoes, Green leafy vegetables, Jackfruit, Taro roots, Peas, Yam
PULSES
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
All pulse and legumes, Soybean and its products
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Nil
DAIRY PRODUCTS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Low-fat milk, Tofu, Cheese, Curd, Greek yogurt, Soy milk, Almond milk, Buttermilk
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Raw milk, unpasteurized cheese, Blue-veined cheese, Soft mold-ripened cheese
FATS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Cow ghee, Sunflower oil, Canola oil, Olive oil, Mustard oil, Rice bran oil
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Unsaturated fats, Cream, palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter, Hydrogenated oil
FLESH FOODS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Egg, Roasted chicken, Chicken Breast, Grilled Fish, Lean meat, Skinless chicken, Salmon, Tuna, Sardines, Mackerel, Turkey, Herring, Trout, Fatty fish
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Raw, Uncooked and Processed meat, and Fish
DRY-FRUITS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Almond, Walnut
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Pistachio, Cashew nuts, Peanuts, Raisins, Ground nuts, Watermelon seeds
SEEDS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Sunflower seed, Chia seeds, Macadamia nuts
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Flax seed, Pumpkin seed
SPICES
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Cumin, Coriander, Salt, Turmeric, Ginger, pepper, Fennel
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Red chilies
PREPARED FOODS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Home made only, Jaggery, and Peanut butter
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Pastry, Puddings, Packed soups, High fat dressing or mayonnaise, Cream soups, Fudge, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, All fried foods, Junk foods, Sauces etc. Fruit jellies, refined sugar, Marmalade, Sweeteners, Chutneys, Pickle, Ice-cream, Sauces etc.
DRINKS
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Coconut water, Clear soups, Fat free homemade soups, Herbal tea, Tea, Lemon water, Aloe Vera juice, Gooseberry juice, Lemon water, Buttermilk, Green tea
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Cream based liqueurs, canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Squashes, Carbonated drinks
LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BRIDES
- Water intake should be sufficient. 10-12 glasses in a day
- Walk for 45 min to 1 hr. are recommended.
- Small and frequent meals should be taken
- Skipping of meals should be avoided especially breakfast.
- Eat dinner before 8:00 pm
- Cheat meals are only applied till the third month. No cheat meal last one month.
- The best way to get in shape is to exercise regularly.
- Sleep for at least 8 hours every day to avoid dark circles and add a natural glow to your skin
