Bananas help with indigestion, constipation and sugar cravings.
Soaked almonds helps with diabetes, PCOD and low fertility.
Have soaked raisins in the morning if you feel low on energy throughout the day.
By Daphne Clarance: Does it really matter what you eat or drink first thing in the morning when you wake up? Most health experts and nutritionists are of the idea that the first meal should give you enough energy to take on the day.
Studies have suggested that having breakfast rich in fats and proteins lowers bad cholesterol levels in the body and keeps you away from unnecessary sweet cravings.
But if you're starting your day with tea or coffee, then nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has helped celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut, gives options that are better for your health. In her latest Instagram post, she talks about starting your day with a banana or soaked almonds or soaked raisins instead of tea or coffee. The benefits of this, she listed below.
"If you're struggling with digestion, gas, bloating or you're low on energy or having cravings post a meal, have constipation then start your day with a banana. If you can't have a banana or don't like a banana then eat a local or seasonal fruit," she says in the post.
Why banana? In the caption, she wrote, "Banana - for all those who have digestion issues or get sugar cravings post a meal. Buy fresh, local variety. Buy at least 2-3 times a week and do not bring them home in plastic bags, use a cloth bag instead," she wrote.
Another option, depending on what your health condition, is soaked raisins. "6-7 Soaked raisins - if you have rated yourself as a person with terrible PMS or with low energy through the day. Add 1-2 kesar strands about 10 days before (your) period," she wrote.
Diwekar also said that one should start with black raisins and not brown raisins. However, brown raisins can also work as an alternative if black ones aren't available. Other reasons for having soaked raisins can be low haemoglobin, breast tenderness, gas, irritability, mood swings or PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) problems.
The third option to have in the morning instead of the conventional hot beverages is soaked almonds.
"4-5 soaked and peeled badam - if you have insulin resistance, diabetes, PCOD or low fertility or poor sleep quality. Pick the mamra or the local variety of badam, it's richer in nutrients. For PCOD, switch to 6-7 raisins and 1-2 strands of kesar (saffron) 10 days before periods," Diwekar wrote.
Other tips that should accompany your morning ritual, Diweakr suggested:
It's okay to have chai (tea) or coffee 10-15 minutes post this meal.
Have a glass of (only) plain water and then have this meal.
Eat this within 20 minutes of waking up or post the thyroid pill.
You can workout/do yoga, etc., 15-20 minutes after this meal.
If you're not working out, you can have your breakfast within an hour of this meal.
You can drink the water in which you soaked the raisins.
