Wedding day is the most beautiful day in any girl’s life. But most of them tend to get nervous on this special day for everything needs to be perfect. Starting from deciding on the guest list to parlous visits, deciding the menu to what kind of clothes to wear and the jewellery the bride should wear, everything seems to be in a big mess. With all these things, we often feel that it’s time to take some nervousness off our shoulders by devouring into some lovely delicious gourmet food!
Most often only junk foods come to our mind like chips and French fries, or it may be pizzas and burgers. Ice creams and chocolates are also on the cards. These will give you some comfort for a while, but they will also add to the weight gain. Now ask yourself this, do you want to gain weight before your wedding?
The obvious answer would be a complete “No-No”. But then what should you eat which can give you some peace of mind and ease your nervousness? The answer is quite simple – indulge in homemade food which has fewer calories and also turn your head towards some green leafy vegetables. Juices can also do you a lot of good.
So read below to know more on what can be added into the diet plan for bride to be:
1. Low Fat Yogurt:
Low fat yogurt is a very nice option and can be a great comfort food for the bride to be. This is mainly due to the fact that it is “Low Fat”. You can combine your favorite fruits like watermelon, bananas, strawberries, kiwis, etc. This will give you the required intake of vitamins and also gives you relief from mental stress.
Have low fat milk shakes with fresh fruits. This will definitely please your taste buds and also keep the calorie intake low. Do not use too much sugar or use diet sugar instead.
Pasta can very healthy as long as you are not using too much butter, cheese or cream in it. Try out some healthy whole grain pasta recipes at home and both your taste buds and waistline is happy!
Homemade pies are also a nice option as a comfort food .You can check out some chicken pot pie recipes which are tasty and healthy at the same time. This is though not a very popular choice for Indian brides; it is a nice option to swing away from your normal and regular diet. Use low fat cream and less amount of cheese when making it.
Leafy lettuce and sprout salads are a nice way to stay fit and healthy before the wedding. Sprouts give you an intense boost of proteins that you need to keep your brain working during the wedding.
Fruits are always a fresh and healthy option. Opt for strawberries, berries, papaya, apples too.
This is one food choice that is perfect to bring you comfort when your stress levels are high! It’s also known as Bezels in German and can be either salty or sweet. Now it’s in your hands to not add to much salt or sweet to this recipe to prevent weight gain or breakouts.
Healthy dips made with low fat yogurt or salsa dips accompanied with fresh salad vegetables like cucumbers or celery can be a healthy option too. You can also use dips to eat baked potato chips though that can be a little fatty.
Foods mentioned above can be quite exotic and can be very comforting for the brides to be.