A 1400 calories diet that one can one can stick with

On average an adult man needs 2500 calories, and an adult woman needs 2000 calories. However, most people aren’t average and the requirements of calories are different for different people. That said a 1400 calories diet plan is quite low in calories. It is recommended for people who are trying to reduce their calorie intake. Dieting in India has been considered a challenge since our staple food bread and rice are both rich in calories. However, it is possible, and this article will tell the readers how.

A look into 1400 Calories Diet Plan

1. Pre-breakfast

Always start the day with a small glass of lemon water. That helps in four ways – hydration, hydration increases metabolism, lemon’s vitamin C boosts immunity, and one is likely to eat less in breakfast.

2. Breakfast

Either go for two plain paranthas or two omelets. Nuts can also be consumed. Tea or coffee with no or minimal sugar can also be taken.

3. Lunch

For lunch, one can try some rice with fruit salad or vegetable salad Two or three rotis aren’t bad either. Another alternative is pulses with rotis.

4. Snacks

Green tea with some marigold biscuits is recommended.

5. Dinner

Toasted bread with peanut butter is a good evening meal. A repeat of the afternoon meal options discussed above is also good.

6. Supplements

When consuming such a controlled diet, one should use vitamin supplements to ensure a proper supply of vitamins to the body.

Moreover, you can also check our article 3000 Calories diet and know the pros and cons of consuming limited calories per day.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s)

There are several questions people often have relating to 1400 calories diet plan. The following are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s) :

Question: Will this diet help me lose weight?

Answer: What the above diet ensures in most cases is that one won’t gain weight as long as one is taking it. However, when one stops the following diet, one may gain weight. That said, the diet which actually helps lose weight is one with a reasonable number of calories (more than 1400) and low on fats but that should be consumed with a lot of vigorous exercises aimed at weight loss. Thus the above diet plan is not for those trying to lose weight.

Question: who is the above diet plan suited to?

Answer: Anyone looking to keep their calories count in check. That includes people with diabetes, heart problems, etc.

Question: Why must one follow a strict diet to stay in shape while others can do so without doing so?

Answer: Different people have different metabolism and that is all it boils down to.

Question: What else should I know when trying to control my calorie count?

Answer: The following are some of the things to be kept in mind while adopting this diet:

• The diet plan only works when one is also taking light cardiovascular exercises like brisk walking on most days of the week. Avoid any heavy exercises when eating so few carbs.
• The diet plan also assumes a lot of hydration to ensure that the calories consumed also get burned.
• Drink some water some minutes before a meal as it helps one eat less.
• Chew food well and never eat in a hurry.
• Don’t adopt this diet suddenly. The transition toward it slowly gives the body time to adjust.
• The above information is for general purposes only and may not be a specific case of the reader.
• People with a preexisting medical condition should consult their physician before changing to this diet.

Question: Is this an example of a crash diet?

Answer: No, but it may feel so if one is consuming too many calories in the present lifestyle. That is why a slow transition is desired.

Question: How should I transition to this diet?

Answer: Take the following steps:

• Keep a record of your existing diet and food consumption. Notice the calories count.
• Slow cut out the items with excessive calories. Alcohol should go first followed by sugary treats, fast food, commercial food juices, and carbonic drinks. Slowly replace the items in the above list.
• After those changes have been made, start losing other food items rich in calories.

Question: Why are fruits recommended?

Answer: Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals which are desirable even if one is not watching calories. Citric fruits in particular like oranges, lemons, etc are highly desirable as they are a valuable source of vitamin C.

Question: Why then I can buy fruit juices from the market?

Answer: Fruit juices in the market come with artificial sweeteners added to them which are too high in calories.

Question: Why are green leafy vegetables recommended?

Answer: They are rich in iron among other benefits. Iron is needed for making new RBCs. The requirement is higher in women who lose blood every month during mensuration.

If the reader has any other questions, they should feel free to ask them here.

The Bottom Line

One can easily wrap up the above discussion by concluding that a 1400 calories diet is possible in India but sticking to it will require a great deal of discipline.