For many people, eating idli for breakfast would be boring!! How about you?
If there is one breakfast that is wholesome, light on our stomach but highly filling etc, then it is none other than the soft and fluffy idli. It is also one of the cleanest traditional breakfast choices because it is steamed and fermented. It is said that eating idly everyday for breakfast could be very beneficial to us.
There are superb health benefits of eating idli every day for breakfast and they are
Good for digestion:
The growth of good gut bacteria would be encouraged by fermented foods like idli. This would lead to smoother digestion. As idly is steamed and easy to break down, the stomach doesn`t have to work hard to process it. Those with acidity, heaviness and frequent bloating would find eating idly very easy and comfortable. Bowel health would be supported by consuming idly with sambar containing fibres.
Long lasting energy:
The presence of complex carbohydrates in idli would release energy slowly and this would keep us active for longer duration. Issues like sudden hunger spikes would be avoided in us. When we consume idly with proteins and vegetables etc, idly would offer a balanced start. Cravings for food would be controlled. It is worthy to note that the slow energy release would help us to avoid mid morning junk snacking.
Supports heart health:
Idly is low in fat and free from excess oil etc as it is steamed. It was brought to light by a research study in 2018 that replacing high fat breakfast with low fat options would support cardiovascular health. Our heart would function well by combining idly with sambar due to antioxidants and fibres etc.
Helps in weight management:
There are 35 calories to 50 calories present in one medium idly. We would feel full without any sluggishness due to the light texture of idly. This would control calorie control throughout the day. It is worthy to note that by combining idly with sambar or chutney having proteins etc our satiety would increase and hunger would reduce.
Gentle on the gut and immunity:
Our gut would be benefited if we eat fermented foods. It must be noted that gut health would have a direct impact on immunity. By eating idly, our overall well being would become better. It is noteworthy that a calm gut health would reflect in our mood, skikin health and immunity.
