Wedding is a time of happiness and merriment. But the journey from the time the wedding date is fixed to the actual wedding day could be hectic. Looking beautiful is the highest priority for the bride. How can one ensure it? Here is a sample menu plan of the pre-wedding diet for those lustrous hair, glowing skin and beautiful nails.
Pre-wedding diet
Before the wedding date, the bride and her family have to do a lot of preparations. The schedules are hectic and stressful. There are so many things to plan for the day: venue, food, guest list, gifts, wedding dress etc. The list seems non-ending.
And the bride also wants to look her best on this day. She aims to get slimmer and look attractive in her wedding dress. She also wants to have a glowing skin, and shiny hair with beautiful nails. All this needs assistance from a beautician. But a well-planned and well-balanced pre-wedding diet is also important.
Below find a sample menu plan for a pre-wedding diet
Pre-wedding diet sample menu plan
It is advisable to begin on this diet early to get the maximum benefits. The portion size and types of foods can vary based on your personal choice. Nutritionists can also help you in this planning of diet before the wedding.
Early morning:
Start the day with 1 glass of lukewarm water after getting up and completing your teeth brushing and morning chores.
Morning:
Have 4-5 soaked almonds or other nuts. One can have fruits such as one banana at this time. For adequate hydration, have lemon water with ginger or cinnamon or cumin. Green tea is equally useful in place of above drinks.
Breakfast:
This should never be skipped. It should be nutritious and wholesome. One can have oats with added vegetables or fruits. One can prefer an egg white omelette with a glass of orange juice. Vitamin C of orange juice boosts immunity and is good for skin glow. You can also opt for a whole-wheat toast with egg whites or have papaya or banana or spinach smoothie. Boiled eggs alone are also good.
Lunch:
One can have whole wheat flat bread or rice. Green leafy vegetables as salads with added fruits and cottage cheese are nutritious.Yoghurts are good for gut health.
For snacks,
one can have a handful of nuts and seeds or trail mix. Fruit salad is also nutrient dense. One glass of buttermilk hydrates and provides calcium and probiotics. Peanut salad or hummus with vegetable croutons is equally nutrition packed.
One can opt for sprouts of chick peas or beans with peanuts. Add spices and herbs of your choice. Onions, cucumber, tomatoes and olives are good additions.
Dinner (Before 7.30 pm strictly):
For dinner, one can eat roasted or grilled chicken with legumes and salads. Other healthy option for dinner includes sauteed vegetables with or without chicken.
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Make healthy food choices. Be consistent. Have good mental health. Try to reduce stress and stay happy. Exercise or have strolls to elevate mood and regain energy.