Clean up, Clean well... It's a new year already!
How many of you woke up feeling like
a worn-out Carrie Bradshaw after a night of excess on NYE?
It’s okay actually.
We don’t grudge the fun you had ringing in the new year. In fact, we are glad
you ate to your heart’s content and soaked in the merriment with innovative spirits.
That’s what you do when celebrations peak. Exactly why the draining after
effects of the party need to be done away with in a snap. That brings us to 6Meal
today. To make sure that you are the amazing new you in this new year. A cleaner,
healthier, sassier you to embrace 2018…
Healthy eating has permeated into our
consciousness like how. But no one asked you to compromise on taste. Why would
you? Whoever said that conscious eating has anything to do with boring, bland
food. In fact, in matters of taste there shouldn’t be any dispute. Because,
once you have eaten the good stuff, you will never want to and should go back. A
point that drives 6Meal, a brainchild of Sonal Arora and her elder sister,
Priyanka
Chopra, where meals when curated, deliciousness works as a major
gamechanger--- balanced with health, wellness and nutrients. And voila! The
match is won!
The company was launched
a year back to plug the gap between nutritionists, wellness doctors and the
common man. Says Sonal, an ex-media professional, “Everyone knows that a
nutritionist prepares a food chart that one needs to follow but to make that
kind of food without compromising on taste is quite a task. From procuring the
raw materials to concocting with the correct measurements, all this can serve
as a deterrent to healthy eating. So, we started a kitchen where one could get
healthy and tasty meals with a lot of variety.” The food is freshly prepared
everyday according to the meal plan prepared by Priyanka and vetoed by
nutritionist Alka Lohia.
The right food is
the key to a better and healthier living, believe the sisters. “Our food, while
making
you feel better, is not directed to weight loss. But eventually the
weight will start reducing because you are eating right. The meal plans address
health issues apart from diabetes. They encourage holistic living,” avers Priyanka.
A client can take
up a weekly or a monthly subscription that would include 6 meals per day and
consultation from Alka. The meals come steel tiffin boxes inside insulated bags
that is delivered to the client’s home before 8.30 in the morning. For that the
6Meal kitchen opens at 5.30 every morning. On weekends you can cheat a bit!
“We serve soba
noodles, brown rice and cous cous instead of the unhealthy carbs. Red meat
gives way to lean chicken. We serve fish that is high on Omega 3 fat and our
paneer is fat free. Lactose intolerants are recommended curd. There are dishes
such as Peri Peri chicken with Pearl parley, egg white and dill sandwich,
Bircher muesli oats with fresh fruits, kamal kakhdi yakhni, whole wheat penne
pasta with veggies in cauliflower bechamal and a lot more. The oil is
controlled in Indian food,” explains Sonal.
At 6Meal, eating well is something the
siblings want you to look forward to. They have done away with the tedious and
monochromatic cleaning up after the year end indulgence. Here is their weekly detox
plan that will cleanse your system in an exciting, balanced, tasty and
nutritious stroke…
FIRST TWO
DAYS
Take a break from dairy, caffeine,
meats, grains or pulses. You don’t want to drag on with the
sluggishness. Stick
to fruits, vegetables, smoothies, berries, avocados and lots of soaked nuts and
seeds. You need to hydrate the system. Stuff the house with seasonal fruits,
vegetables and blend them together and drink up. Sip intermittently on infused
water, cononut water, lemon water and herbal teas. The toxins will easily be
flushed out. And walk it out a bit regularly.
Skip all forms of sugar and alcohol.
Spice up your meals with black pepper, rock salt, cayenne pepper or paprika.
Infuse your foods with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, ginger, oregano,
cumin, fenugreek, ginger, fennel and clove.
THE THIRD DAY
Introduce whole grains such as red
rice, wild rice, millets and pulses into your diet with khichdi, daliya, tofu
and beans. You need the carbs and the proteins for the energy.
FOURTH DAY:
Once you start feeling lighter and
spiffier, get back to the dairy proteins with curd. You need the eggs too, for
the proteins and calcium. And of course, they are yummy!
FIFTH DAY
Feeling meatish after the long break?
We understand and don’t want you to feel deprived. Eat your chicken or fish but
don’t overdo it. It is best you hang on for a bit before you can plunge into
the animal proteins without feeling guilty.
While you eat the essentials, be
hydrated with coconut water, coriander and parsley juice (blended
with
watermelon seeds). Snack on fresh avocadoes, olives, nuts and seeds whenever
you want to nibble.
Go slow, don’t overeat. You need that
positive vibe to kickstart 2018. So, eat good, feel good…
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