7 Must Foods for Reducing Weight after Delivery
Worried about still looking like a pregnant even after delivery? Want to reduce that belly fat? Here are a few tips on what to eat while your body is recovering post-partum. It is very important for a new mother to keep herself healthy in order to nourish her baby well. Reducing Weight after delivery can be easy with these super 7 foods.
The Calories
• We are prone to cravings during pregnancy and hence we end up eating almost everything.
• Cravings pile up our calories accumulating fat which is hard to burn
• Breastfeeding is a calorie incinerator.
Super 7 Foods for Reducing Weight after Delivery
Post-partum is one phase in every woman’s life that is very sensitive. Food is an important part too. Ghee, butter, green leafy vegetables, cautious fruits are all to be taken in the diet considering breast milk too. Here are some foods that help in reducing weight after delivery:
1. Green Tea
High in Antioxidants, Green Tea will keep the fat accumulation at Bay. So you can take two cups of green tea every day. This way you can cut down on caffeine. Ensure to take this in limit and not more than 2 cups a day.
2. Cabbage
A bowl of cabbage adds up to just 20 Calories and keeps you full. You won’t tend to eat more. That is why Cabbage promotes weight loss. A bowl of cabbage soup or a cabbage curry can fill you up and keep your hunger away for longer hours Do read our 3 Weight Loss Drinks – safe for Nursing Mothers.
3. Oats
Oatmeal is a health supplement to carbohydrates. It gives energy and gets absorbed slowly. Calories are not increased by Oats. Read our Oats Recipes here: Oats Pancake, Oats Mooli Paratha, Spinach Oats Dosa & Pancake. Plenty of Indian recipes can be made using Oats which can be kept equally tasty.
4. Yogurt
It is a myth that Yogurt or Curd puts on weight. It is a natural weight reduction product since it has fermented good bacteria which release fat-burning enzymes. Consume Yogurt at meal times daily for better results. Its an ayurvedic way to keep your stomach healthy.
5. Lots of Water
Water not only rejuvenates our body, it will also flush out unwanted toxins from our body. This will also flush off the fatty acids which cause obesity. Hence without worrying about running to the loo, consume lots of water and enhance the process of reducing weight after delivery. Try these 3 Detox Drinks to make it flavorful and for better results. Definitely safe for nursing mothers.
6. Spices
Cinnamon, pepper, ginger, turmeric, and Cardamom have thermogenic properties meaning they increase the body temperature and metabolism. This will enhance weight reduction through sweat and poop. So add a good amount of spices to your food.
7. Broiled and Baked
Broiled or Baked foods instead of fried ones will also help you enjoy the taste without skipping your weight loss diet. This helps you reduce excess oil intake which is used while cooking in regular traditional methods. So next time when you go out, prefer ordering grilled over fried, be it vegetables or chicken. Check here on how to make Baked Veggies easily at home.
Home-made food can help in reducing weight after delivery with these 7 foods straight from your Kitchen! Make sure you eat small quantities at many intervals. It’s important to eat breakfast when you are a new mommy! Remember that will improve your diet and will not contribute to unwanted fat.
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