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10 Healthy Indian Meal Prep Ideas for Busy Days

If you’re tired of last-minute cooking and want to eat healthier without stress, Indian meal prep is your solution. With a little planning over the weekend, you can prepare meals that are fresh, tasty, and support your health goals throughout the week. Here's how to make Indian meal prep simple and delicious. 1. Vegetable Pulao + Raita: Loaded with colorful vegetables and cooked with mild spices. Add ghee for healthy fats. Serve with boondi or cucumber raita for gut health. 2. Paneer Bhurji + Multigrain Roti: Quick, high-protein, and versatile. Make bhurji in batches and store dough for rotis. 3. Sprouted Moong Salad Jar: A no-cook option. Layer sprouts, carrots, cucumber, and lemon dressing in jars. Best eaten within 48 hours. 4. Chole Masala + Quinoa: Protein-rich and filling. Chole freezes well, and quinoa lasts up to 5 days. Switch with rajma or black chana for variation. 5. Oats Idli + Coconut Chutney: Make the batter in advance. Steam and refrigerate idlis for quick rehe...

Low Glycemic Indian Foods That Can Help You Reverse Prediabetes Naturally

Prediabetes is your body’s early warning sign that blood sugar regulation is starting to slip. The good news is, with the right diet and lifestyle choices, prediabetes is not only manageable but also reversible. If you are Indian and prediabetic, understanding the glycemic index (GI) of common foods can help you make smarter eating decisions that keep your blood sugar stable and prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes. What Is Prediabetes? Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It is a critical stage to take action. Fasting blood sugar: 100 to 125 mg/dL HbA1c: 5.7% to 6.4% Ignoring this stage can lead to complications. Acting early through diet and exercise can restore normal levels naturally. Why Glycemic Index Matters The glycemic index ranks foods based on how quickly they raise blood sugar. Low GI foods (GI under 55) are digested slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar, which is idea...