Dinner is the last meal before bed, so it should be light. It’s good to have a light dinner so that it is easily digested before bed. Going to bed on an empty stomach is just as bad as having a heavy dinner that takes too much time to digest. Therefore, it is very important to find the right balance.
Many people skip meals and rely on sugar-filled teacups, which is a major health disaster. Also, it is better to have dinner near sunset. A hearty breakfast and falling asleep would disturb your sleep and lead to poor food choices the next day. We bring you some healthy dinner recipes for easy digestion and a sound sleep. Make sure you eat them by 8:00 p.m. So it can be healthy to have your meal at the right time.
lemon chicken
Lemon chicken is a non-vegetarian treat for the fitness freak and one of the healthiest dinner options for those who don’t eat vegetables. Seared with a lemon wedge, this chicken shape is light and rich in protein. For people who exercise or exercise in the evening, this is the best source of protein for instant recovery.
Lemon Chicken (Photo credit: Flickr)
Whole wheat pasta
With a pinch of soy sauce, green chili sauce, and vinegar, whole wheat pasta in olive oil is a very quick, yet healthy, dinner option to enjoy. You can add paneer, tofu or chicken pieces according to your own preferences.
Whole wheat pasta (Photo credit: Flickr)
Sauteed vegetables
People who follow a strict health regime avoid cooked food. For them, this is the fastest and best dinner recipe. Fry your favorite vegetables like peppers, broccoli, beans, corn, etc., adding mayonnaise and honey to taste. This is very common with people looking to lose weight while keeping their taste buds happy.
Sauteed Vegetables (Photo credit: Flickr)
Khichdi
Made from various legumes and rice mixed with different vegetables, Khichdi is the favorite of all Indian cuisines. This is easy to prepare and is meant to be consumed healthily. Khichdi is everyone’s best dinner recipe.
Khichdi (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
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Dal is a very commonly cooked food in Indian homes. You can combine it with rice or eat it with chapati. People who don’t eat rice or chapati at night can also cook dal, add some chopped onions and garnish with your favorite spices.
Dal (Photo credit: Flickr)
Skipping a meal is never a good idea, nor is a heavy meal late into the night. Plan your meals wisely and have dinner two hours before bed. Try to have your dinner between 7pm and 8pm as this will not only help you with digestion but will also allow you to get a sound sleep.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on 9/7/2021 5:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sport, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website Latestly.com.)
