Most people believe that you must cut out roti and rice if you want to lose weight quickly. But what if you could still enjoy both and still see results? That’s exactly what Dr Shikha Singh (a doctor and clinical nutritionist with 1.2 million Instagram followers) explained in her recent video. She shared smart diet hacks that make weight loss practical and sustainable, without giving up Indian staples.
Roti For Weight Loss
Dr Shikha Singh says you don’t need to stop eating roti. Instead, you should make your rotis healthier by using three main ingredients:
1. Wheat flour (whole grain)
2. Besan (gram flour)
3. Grated lauki (bottle gourd)
The portion is key here. She recommends:
– One or two rotis for breakfast
– One for lunch
– One for dinner
Each roti should be made with around 50 grams of this special dough. But the roti alone is not enough. Pair it with a homemade vegetable dish and add protein to every meal. Options include:
– One boiled egg
– 50g paneer
– 100g chicken breast
– Fish
– Soya chunks
– Tofu
Alongside this, include a large bowl of salad to increase fibre and nutrients.
Rice For Weight Loss
Rice often gets a bad name in diets, but Dr Singh explains you can still eat it if prepared the right way. The trick is to combine it with protein and vegetables. Her formula is simple:
– 75g cooked rice
– 75g cooked soya chunks (or paneer, chicken, egg, tofu – keep it 75g max)
– 75g vegetables of choice
Mix these to make a healthy pulao. This balanced dish can be eaten for lunch or dinner without guilt.
Timed Eating For Faster Results
The third hack Dr Singh shares is about timing. She recommends finishing dinner before 7:00 PM. Sticking to the right portion sizes and eating early in the evening helps speed up weight loss results.
Dr Shikha Singh stresses that roti and rice are not enemies of weight loss. The real key is portion control, balanced meals, and adding enough protein and vegetables. Cutting carbs completely often makes diets unsustainable, but eating them smartly can lead to fast and healthy weight loss.
This video breaks the common myth that you must ditch Indian staples to get slim. By making small adjustments (ike adding lauki to roti, mixing rice with protein and veggies, and eating dinner early) you can enjoy your favourite foods while still losing weight.
In short, weight loss is not about extreme restrictions. It’s about balance, smart cooking, and portion control.
