Energy balance
Commonly consumed South Indian breakfast meals are high in available carbohydrates (ranging from 49.6% to 71.8% on a dry basis), which contributes significantly to daily energy intake and potential weight gain if consumed in excess.
If you eat South Indian breakfasts like dosa, idly, or vada, know that they are high in carbohydrates. To manage your weight, be mindful of portion sizes and balance these meals with lower-carb options later in the day, as excess carbohydrates contribute to weight gain.
The percent of carbohydrates ranged between 12.2% in curd rice and 41.4% in set dosa... carbohydrate content was very high in all the foods except vada sambar and the percent range observed from 49.6% (vada sambar) to 71.8% (vegetable biryani)... Carbohydrates provide energy and contribute to subsequent weight gain if taken in excess [9]
Why this rating
The study uses rigorous AOAC and modified-Anthrone methods on a large sample (391 foods), but it is a cross-sectional analysis of food composition, not a clinical trial on health outcomes.
Source
Macronutrients level in Commonly Consumed South Indian Breakfast Meals: An Analytical Study
Soumya Ranjan Pradhan et al. · Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development · 2023
DOI 10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19124
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