Seven-Day Diet Plan for Weight Loss: Day 5

7 -Day best weight loss diet plan| Day 5

What is a good weight loss diet? This is a frequently asked question by lots of people who are looking for an easy-to-follow and effective diet plan to achieve the desired result of weight reduction in few weeks.

You have to remember that it requires a lot of effort, planning, and dedication to get to the required target of weight loss. The weight loss diet plan is helpful when you follow all the steps carefully.

The Indian weight loss meal plan which is being discussed here consists of a pure vegetarian weight loss diet and it helps you to lose at least 5 to 6 kg of weight.

You will have less stomach bloating and a more healthy and energized feeling. This diet plan would also help to prevent the use of refined sugar in the diet.

The oil used in the recipes of this diet plan is unrefined coconut oil and Desi ghee (Clarified butter).

Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV of the Seven Day Diet Plan for Weight Loss can be referred at,

The diet plan for weight loss is customized to include nutritional requirements and contains morning and evening detox drinks for weight loss. This helps in boosting metabolism.

Weight Loss Diet Plan For Seven Days

In this Seven-Day Meal Plan, the following points are to be noted,

You have to walk for 30 to 40 minutes or do yoga exercise regularly.

You should take a good sleep for 7 to 8 hours daily and sleep at night by 10-30 pm.

At least 2 to 3 liters of water should be consumed daily.

You have to eat fresh and seasonal fruit.

You have to strictly stay away from sugar or a sugar-free lifestyle for all 7 days of a week.

1]For Early Morning -

Cinnamon tea is the best option to take in the early morning. It helps to boost metabolism and burns stomach fats.

You can check the detailed information about the Cinnamon and Cinnamon tea recipe in my article titled 'Seven Day Diet Plan for Weight Loss - Part I'.

2] For Breakfast -

After 30 minutes of early morning drink, you have to take Carrot Uttapam(also known as Uttappa or Oothapam ) with Coconut chutney. Preparing Uttapam is easy if you have a homemade batter of dosa stored in the freeze.

This dosa batter could be planned and made in advance a day before. You can check the recipe to make healthy Idli, dosa batter here -

Healthy Idli Dosa Batter Recipe for Weight Loss

Carrots are used in this diet plan because carrots are rich in beta carotene which is converted into an essential vitamin A. Also, carrots are a rich source of potassium necessary in the weight loss program.

Quick Weight Loss Healthy Coconut Chutney Recipe For Idli and Dosa

Healthy Coconut Chutney for weight loss diet plan

The Coconut-chutney is consumed with Dosa and Idli so this helps in the absorption of B12 from these fermented foods. Coconut chutney also provides essential fats to the body. Coconut chutney helps in lowering the glycemic index of the meal when taken with Dosa, Idli, and Cheela.

We are going to use fresh coconut and it is not heated. So this helps to maintain the health benefits of coconut.

Procedure :

Add 1 cup grated Coconut to the grinder mixer. Add 4 shallots(small bulbs resembling onion) in it which are a high source of anti-oxidants and reduce cholesterol. Add 1 sprig of curry leaves, as they are rich in iron and folic acid. Also, it helps in hair growth, digestion. Then add 2 green chilies and a half teaspoon (TSP) of pink Himalayan salt. This salt helps to balance blood sugar, hormones and supports a thyroid problem. Add 1/4th to a half cup of water to make a thinner mixture. Blend this mixture well into the blender.
Add 1 tablespoon (TBSP) of Coconut oil into the pan which is heated. Add 1/3rd TSP of mustards into it which are a nice source of vitamin A. Add 1 whole red chili to it. Also, you have to put three sliced shallots to the frying pan. Then add 1 sprig of curry leaves.
Mix all this mixture well in heated oil in the pan for 1 minute. Pour all this mixture with oil on the Coconut-chutney mixture prepared earlier.
Now, this Coconut-chutney is ready to serve.

Weight Loss Meal Plan Breakfast - Carrot Uttapam Recipe

Weight loss diet plan breakfast- Carrot Uttapam

Carrot Uttapam: Weight loss diet plan breakfast

Procedure :

Put on gingelly oil(Oil of Sesame) on the frying pan. Place the earlier prepared one and a half ladle full of Dosa batter on the frying pan. You have to spread the dosa batter such that a thick circular Dosa layer is formed. Then quickly sprinkle one grated carrot, green chilies about half chopped, and few curries leaves on it.
You have to keep the lowest flame and close the batter by a lid.
You have to open the lid after a minute and sprinkle one-third TSP of Desi Ghee( clarified butter). Desi Ghee helps to balance blood sugar and hormones. It also assists in absorbing vitamins in carrots.
This Carrot Uttapam is now ready and could be served with Coconut-chutney.

3] For Mid Morning Snack -

You have to take a big apple or any other seasonal fruit as per your choice.

4] For Lunch -

You have to take Quinoa khichdi.
Quinoa(grain crop with edible seeds) is a food that has all necessary amino acids and it is a good protein source. Quinoa when taken in a khichdi becomes nutrients rich delicious food.

Quinoa is a seed and does not contain gluten so it is one of the most suitable weight-loss food. It is very good for people with thyroid and diabetic problems.

Healthy Quinoa Khichdi Recipe to Lose Weight

Quinoa Khichdi-Lunch for Weight Loss Diet Plan

This is a quick and easy-to-make gluten-free weight loss diet recipe that has Quinoa and Moong Dal (skinned and split Moong beans). It takes only 15 minutes to make and perfect filling lunch.

It is rich in protein and nutrients. This Khichdi has Desi ghee(clarified butter) that helps in digestion and also in the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and fat burning process.

Procedure :

You have to soak in water 1/4th cup of Quinoa in a bowl. Also, soak in water 1/4th cup of Moong Dal in a separate bowl. Soak these two for about 10 minutes. Quinoa contains Saponin which is a naturally occurring coating that makes it somewhat bitter. So after soaking, rinse it 2 to 3 times well with water and then drain the water off. This would avoid the bitter taste in khichdi. Repeat the same process for Moong Dal.
Add 1 teaspoon(TSP) of Desi Ghee to the heated cooker. When the Ghee is heated, add 1/2 TSP of cumin seeds. Keep the heating flame on the lowest and add 2 small pieces of red chilies. Add a sprig of curry leaves. Mix all this well. Then add the drained Moong Dal and Quinoa.
Add 1/2 TSP of turmeric powder. Also, add 1/4th TSP of Hing ( Asafoetida in powder form). Then add 1 TSP pink Himalayan salt. Mix all this well. Quinoa will be slightly roasted with Dal, it would give a nice flavor to the dish.
Then add 2 cups of water. Keep the cooking flame on the highest level. When this starts boiling, cover the cooker. After the first cooker whistle, put the flame on the lowest for about 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat and keep the cooker on the lowest flame for another 5 minutes.
Now for the khichdi toppings: Add 1 medium size grated carrot to the bowl. Add 1 chopped green chili to it. Add a tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves. Also, add 1/8th TSP of pink Himalayan salt. Then squeeze in a half lemon. Mix all this well.
Now open the cooker, and you will have appropriately cooked khichdi with the right consistency. You can serve this in a bowl. Place the carrot toppings on the top of khichdi and then sprinkle some coriander leaves.

5] For Evening Snack-

You have to take 2 Dates or a small handful ( 3 to 4 each) of nuts ( like Cashew, Almonds, Black raisins, or Groundnuts).
If you are habitual of taking a cup of milk tea or coffee then do take it without sugar.

6] For Dinner -

As you have already taken a filling breakfast and healthy lunch with fats, for dinner you have to make a salad with seasonal vegetables. This salad will not make you feel hungry for a longer duration. You can check the recipe to make a vegetable salad here-

Healthy Vegetable Salad for Weight Loss Dinner

7] For Bedtime Drink

You have to take Ginger water before going to bed. This will help to boost the metabolism.
The recipe to make this Ginger water is available at,

Ginger Water for Weight Loss Bedtime Drink

If you have any sugar cravings then you can take 1 TSP of a mix of Desi Ghee and Jaggery in equal quantity.

Regular exercise, ample amount of sleep, sufficient water intake throughout the day, and avoiding sugar intake are some of the key factors to make this seven day weight loss diet chart a success.

Disclaimer :

Please check the disclaimer at the bottom of ' Seven Day Diet Plan - Day 1 ' Page before trying out anything mentioned above. The Link is here->

7 Day Weight Loss Diet Plan - Day 1

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