Here Is How Panipuri Or Golgappe Can Help You Lose Weight

Nothing like treating our taste buds with the tangy taste of crispy golgappas. Golgappa or panipuri is one of the most loved street snacks in the country. However, a lot of people avoid gulping these down due to their strict diet plans. But what if we told you that you can lose weight by eating panipuris? Yes! A lip-smacking plate of golgappas can also help you lose those extra kilos!

Whenever you feel like having a street snack, going for a plate of panipuri is the best option. One golgappa has 36 calories. Even if you have a full plate of panipuri, you only consume 216 calories in total.

Do you know, a plate of panipuri or golgappas can be a healthy snacking option? If you are on a diet and want to lose weight quickly then having a plate of 6 golgappas can help you lose weight. Golgappas are filled with tangy water in them and it is very filling. You feel full after having a plate of panipuri and don't actually feel like eating for the next few hours. It is a tasty meal and helps you lose weight too. Along with having golgappas, you can start working out or go for a walk everyday.

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A lot of nutritionists suggest that panipuri can help you lose weight but only if you consume those prepared at home. At home, you can prepare wheat puris and cook them in less oil. On the other hand, you can use cumin or jaljeera as the water instead of the sweet water. Healthy stuffings like chana or moong dal can make it even healthier.

We had a chat with Megha Mukhija, Chief Dietician, and Founder, Health Mania. She said, "Golgappas and its water prepared at home can have many benefits." If you prepare the water filling at home using mint, cumin seeds, and hing, it will help in digestion. Dhaniya or coriander leaves too can be used as they prevent bloating. Hing helps in preventing cramps during periods. Cumin seeds help in digestion. Pudhina or mint leaves are packed with antioxidants which also help in digestion. The water has lots of digestive properties.

"Cumin is helpful in digestion and it also prevents bad mouth odour. Peppermint is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients that help in digestion. It also calms stomach cramps and helps control acidity and is beneficial for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Mint extract help reduce pain and soothe pain. Its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help in fighting oral infections. It cleanses the nose as well and gives relief from cold and cough," shared dietician Megha Mukhija.

"You can use wheat flour instead of semolina to make golgappas." She also shared, "Variations can be done to make it rich in proteins, instead of potatoes add boiled chana. Water can be replaced with curd."

Here are some more tips that can help you lose weight while you enjoy a plate of your favourite golgappas:

1. Avoid having meetha chutney in the golgappas.

2. Instead of going for sweetened water or meetha pani, try khatta/pudhina water. Some vendors also offer a variety of golgappa pani options like hing, ajwain or jeera. You can try these as they are also digestive options.

3. Rather than going for a potato stuffing in your golgappa, go for chana or moong sprouts stuffing which are healthier and will add to the health quotient of the golgappas.

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4. Try avoiding sooji puris and go for atta puris.

Drinking panipuri water helps in keeping common digestive issues at bay like nausea, gas or indigestion. Panipuri water is prepared using digestive ingredients like jaljeera, pudhina, dhaniya which are great for your digestive health. If you are someone who suffers from digestive issues then you must drink panipuri two times a week. However, make sure you don't have too much of panipuri water as it can lead to acidity.

You can give your panipuri a healthy twist but for quick results, you should make many other healthy changes in your everyday diet. Also, make sure you indulge in some physical activity like walking, running or Yoga to stay fit and healthy.