Celebrity dietician Rujuta Diwekar recently shared a picture of aloo paratha on her Instagram account. In the caption, she had mentioned that she had stuffed aloo paratha as her post-workout meal. Aloo paratha is loved by most Indians and it is one of the best breakfast foods in winter, mostly served with achaar or chutney. However, most people perceive aloo paratha as unhealthy and avoid eating it. Let's take a look at why it is safe and healthy to eat aloo paratha while you are on a weight-loss mission. Gajar Ka Halwa Is Your Winter Superfood! 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat This Carrot Dessert to Improve Your Health.

Rujuta Diwekar insists on healthy eating and listening to yourself. She slams diets where people are forced to stop roti and stay away from indigenous Indian food. The key is to exercise regularly and eat everything in moderate quantity. The health expert, Diwekar, in her post, had also said that usually, she eats sevaiya upma or poha as her post-workout meal, however, she considered the pleasant climate and chose aloo paratha that day.

Rujuta Diwekar Eats Aloo Paratha After Her Workout 

 

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Aloo paratha! Was my post workout meal today. Typically, i stick to sevaiya upma or poha but today was special. There was chill in the air, time on hand and chuha in the stomach. Routinely people write to me - i have been put on a diet and my rotis have been stopped, can’t live like this forever, what should i do? Very simply, listen to yourself, your heritage and lineage over anybody else. And follow the basics - - Buy gehu, not atta. - Peeso it in the neighbourhood chakki. - Store it in a nice steel dabba. - And every time you take the atta out, use clean hands and a dry spoon. Simple enough? Then roll it into a dough the usual way with the tel (or ghee), namak, water, and make just enough to last you for that one meal or at the most for that one day. The fresher, the better. Winters are also the time for parathas - alu, mooli, kulith ka parathas. They taste great with achaar & chutneys, keep your body strong and stomach light. Use the iron tava and it’s best eaten piping hot.

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it is Safe to Eat Aloo Paratha While on A Weight Loss Diet?

Most people refrain from eating aloo paratha as they are heavily rich in carbohydrates, which can cause weight gain. However, if eaten in moderation it would not cause much damage. In fact, it would provide the body with rich fibre and healthy fats. Also, the vegetables stuffed in it will provide the body with essential nutrients. Parathas are recommended to be eaten with curd and hari (green) chutneys to provide good bacteria to your gut and promote healthy digestion. Also, eating a carb-rich dish like aloo paratha one to two hours before a workout can work as good fuel for an intense session and help the body provide with anaerobic-ATP (adenosine triphosphate). At the same time, even if you eat it post workout, it can help the body recover and rejuvenate.

Just make sure to eat one or maximum two aloo parathas at a time as eating it in excess will lead to intake of excessive calories. While preparing aloo paratha, make sure that gehu (wheat) is used for preparation. Adopt a healthy lifestyle, get enough sleep and exercise regularly for an overall fit body.

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