6 Hydrating And Fibre-Rich Foods To Supercharge Your Weight Loss Journey

Dietary fibres and hydrating foods aren’t just important for relieving constipation, they are also proven to have an impactful role in treatment, prevention, and reducing the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers like colon cancer. Since weight loss is directly linked to a good diet, consuming fibre-rich and hydrating foods can help effectively achieve your weight loss goals.

We reached out to Dr. Aparna Santhanam who is a Mumbai-based dermatologist and holistic wellness coach to gain some insights on the food choices one needs to make in their weight loss journey and here’s what we got.

5 Best Hydrating And Fibre-Rich Foods For Weight Loss

Here are six hydrating and fibre-rich foods that are suitable for a weight-loss diet in an Indian context:

Papaya

Papaya is rich in water content and fibre, which aids digestion and promotes satiety. It can be enjoyed as a snack, in fruit salads, or as a smoothie.

Oats

“Oats are high in soluble fibre, which helps in maintaining fullness, and they can absorb water, increasing their hydrating potential. You can eat it with fruits, as a savoury in upma, or in homemade granola,” said Dr Santhanam.

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Apples

Apples have a high water content and are a good source of dietary fibre, particularly pectin, which aids in digestion. They can be eaten raw as a snack, in salads, or in smoothies.

Carrots

Carrots are about 88% water and high in fibre, making them filling and hydrating. “Can be included in salads, as part of pav bhaji as a raw snack with dips or in soups. Broccoli is not only hydrating but also rich in fibre, providing a low-calorie option that promotes fullness. It can be Steamed, in salads, or as part of a stir-fry in Chinese food,” said Dr Santhanam.

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Chia Seeds

“Chia seeds absorb water, expanding in your stomach to keep you full, and they are incredibly high in fibre. Include simply by soaking in water and drinking, in smoothies, as a topping for yoghurt, or in overnight oats or ground into chutneys,” concluded Dr Santhanam.

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