Naturally Fermented Breakfast For Thyroid/PCOS Weight Loss | Skinny Recipes

Summary

In this video, Nisa Homey teaches viewers how to make a traditional, inexpensive breakfast featuring fermented rice kanji, rich in probiotics and resistant starch. She explains the health benefits of resistant starch, which promotes gut health and aids digestion. Using Kerala Matta rice, she demonstrates the overnight fermentation process and serves the kanji with moong dal and homemade lemon pickle. Nisa emphasizes incorporating such nutrient-dense foods into your diet for improved overall wellness, especially for issues like hormonal imbalances and digestive health. This recipe highlights the importance of traditional cooking methods for a healthy gut.

Takeaways

• 😀 Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine, acting as a prebiotic.
• 😀 Foods rich in resistant starch include boiled and cooled potatoes, raw bananas, sweet potatoes, and fermented rice kanji.
• 😀 Fermented rice kanji, or pazham kanji, is a traditional dish that promotes gut health due to its probiotic content.
• 😀 The overnight fermentation process enhances the nutritional profile of leftover rice, developing resistant starch.
• 😀 Serving kanji with moong dal (cherupayar parippu) and traditional lemon pickle creates a nutrient-dense meal.
• 😀 Pickles made with naturally fermented coconut vinegar and pink Himalayan salt are also a good source of probiotics.
• 😀 Including resistant starch in your diet can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve digestion.
• 😀 This traditional breakfast supports weight loss, hormonal balance, and conditions like thyroid issues and PCOS.
• 😀 A clay pot is preferred for cooking Kerala Matta rice, emphasizing the traditional cooking methods.
• 😀 The recipe encourages viewers to explore additional fermented foods for better gut health.

Q & A

What is resistant starch?

Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine, acting as a prebiotic that feeds good bacteria in the gut.

What are some benefits of consuming resistant starch?

Consuming resistant starch helps regulate blood glucose levels, keeps you feeling fuller longer, improves nutrient absorption, aids in toxin removal, reduces inflammation, and alleviates digestive issues.

Which foods are high in resistant starch?

Foods rich in resistant starch include boiled and cooled potatoes, raw bananas, raw plantains, sweet potatoes, yam, and fermented rice kanji.

What traditional rice is used in this recipe?

The recipe uses Kerala Matta rice, also known as Kerala red rice, which is traditional in Kerala.

How does the fermentation process work for the rice kanji?

The rice is mixed with room-temperature water and left to ferment overnight, allowing wild airborne yeast to promote natural fermentation.

What is pazham kanji?

Pazham kanji is the fermented rice dish that results from the overnight fermentation process, which enhances its probiotic properties.

What side dishes are recommended with the rice kanji?

The kanji is served with moong dal thoran (cherupayar parippu) and traditional lemon pickle, both of which contribute to the meal's nutritional value.

How is the lemon pickle prepared?

The lemon pickle is made using naturally fermented coconut vinegar and pink Himalayan salt, with minimal oil, and can be stored at room temperature for months.

Why is it important to manage gut health?

Maintaining gut health is crucial for overall health, as it can impact weight, hormonal balance, and conditions like thyroid issues and PCOS.

What lifestyle factors contribute to gut health?

In addition to consuming fermented foods like rice kanji, good dietary habits, exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management are important for maintaining gut health.