57 Healthy Heart Breakfast Recipes

healthy heart Indian breakfast recipes |  Must have Breakfast Recipes to have for a  Healthy Heart |

must have Breakfast Recipes for Indian Heart patients | Healthy heart Indian breakfast recipes. Your overall diet can have a big impact on your heart health, so right from the start of the day you should be mindful of what you eat. Your breakfast should be high in fibre, low in cholesterol and fats. These heart-healthy breakfast recipes are all designed to help start your day on a perfect note.

rotla recipe | bajra rotla | Gujarati style bajra rotla | healthy pearl millet roti |

rotla also called bajra rotla is a Gujarati style bajra rotla. Though bajra is grown only in certain parts of Rajasthan, bajra rotlas are relished all over the country. Thickly rolled bajra rotla are cooked over "kanda" (cow dung cakes) in the villages. That is the authentic way of preparing them because it imparts a smoked flavour to the Bajra roti. This bajra rotla is a very famous recipe from Gujarat.

mixed sprouts wrap |  healthy vegetable mixed sprouts wrap for diabetes, heart, iron, protein, calcium rich | 

Mixed sprouts wrap is a nutritious and balanced option that can be suitable for diabetics, heart patients, and overweight individuals when prepared as described, because it uses boiled mixed sprouts, paneer, low-fat curd, mint, and whole wheat rotis, all of which provide protein, fiber, and healthy fats that help maintain steady blood sugar and support heart health.

heart friendly drinks

watermelon and coconut water drink recipe | heart friendly and lower blood pressure drink | healthy Indian watermelon coconut water drink | Watermelon is a cooling fruit, which is made even better by the addition of coconut water in this heart-friendly and lower blood pressure drink, which is effective in balancing the stomach acids. Watermelon is low in calories and full of water, thus is good for weight loss too. Citrulline in watermelon has been studied for its effect on heart function and it was revealed that it improves heart function and helps in the treatment of heart failure. 

Healthy Heart Veg Indian Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Oats Recipes

Innovative recipes can be prepared using oats. Traditional recipes can be made by replacing ingredients like rice, semolina etc with oats to make it heart healthy.

strawberry steel cut oats with tea masala recipe | steel cut oats with fruits | healthy steel cut oats with chai masala |

Strawberry Steel Cut Oats with Tea Masala is a satiating fibre rich whole grain recipe, it gets its unique peppy taste as strawberries are combined with tea masala.

oats idli recipe | instant oats idli | healthy oats idli for diabetics | how to make oats idli

In these healthy oats idli for diabetics, high glycemic index rice is replaced with oats. Further it has been combined with urad dal to reduce its overall low glycemic index. These healthy oats idlis can be enjoyed by heart patients and those with high cholesterol levels too. The beta-glucagon in oats is known to manage blood sugar and cholesterol levels both. 

oats upma | oats upma with vegetables | healthy Indian oats upma |  quick oats upma for diabetes, heart,  blood pressure |

oats upma is a super healthy Indian breakfast upma recipe which is made from oats, vegetables and spices. What we love about healthy Indian oats upma is that its very easy to cook and the ingredients are easily available in the Indian kitchen.

Idlis and dosas for a healthy heart breakfast

oats mutter dosa | mixed vegetable oats dosa recipe | healthy oats matar dosa | instant oats dosa | 

Oats mutter dosa is a healthy snack option for people of all ages. Mixed vegetable oats dosa as the name says has colours, flavours and variety in terms of taste due to the addition of veggies. Learn how to make instant oats dosa. 

Maize flour rotis, parathas for a healthy heart breakfast

methi khakhra | whole wheat methi khakhra | Gujarati  khakhra for diabetics, low cholesterol, blood pressure  | iron rich fenugreek flat bread | 

Whole Wheat Methi Khakhra is an excellent choice for diabetics, heart patients, those with high blood pressure, and people managing cholesterol levels because it is made using whole wheat flour, which provides complex carbohydrates and fiber that help maintain steady blood sugar levels. The addition of methi (fenugreek leaves) further enhances its benefits, as methi is known to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce cholesterol, and support heart health. Sesame seeds add healthy fats and minerals, while the use of minimal oil keeps the khakhra light and low in saturated fat. Since the recipe uses restricted salt, it becomes suitable for blood pressure control. Being roasted and not fried, this khakhra is crunchy, low-calorie, and digestion-friendly—making it a diabetic-safe, heart-healthy, low-cholesterol snack ideal for daily consumption.

Raitas for a healthy heart Indian breakfast

Use low fat curds (without any sugar) in this mixed veggie raita. High fibre beetroots make a good beetroot, cucumber and tomato raita. Jamun is a blessing for diabetics due to the enzyme jamboline and used with low fat curds to make jamun raita. 

Jamun Raita Recipe | Kala Jamun Raita | Indian Blackberry Raita |

Jamun (Indian blackberry) is often called a superfruit for diabetics. It contains a natural compound called jamboline, which helps control blood sugar levels by slowing down the conversion of starch into sugar. Jamun is also rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which together improve digestion, immunity, and metabolism. The fruit’s low glycemic index ensures that it doesn’t cause sudden spikes in blood glucose levels — making this raita a safe, satisfying choice for people managing diabetes.

What causes your heart to not work correctly?

There are 5 basic reasons why we have heart issues.

1. Belly fat : The more belly fat you have, the higher the risk of a heart attack. This shows wrong food habits, bad quality vegetable oil, sugar, maida, cornflour excess etc create this problem. High blood pressure in a major problem for your heart and also uncontrolled diabetes. Your diabetes is not solved by just popping pills.

2. Eating processed foods : Avoid junk food and follow simple basic home cooked food. Stay away from refined vegetable oils. Opt for unfrefined oils like olive oil, coconut oil. You could also have cold pressed peanut oil in your cooking as that is available in India.  

3. Always be active and get your exercises in : Yes, want a healthy heart then put in the effort. Even if you have a one hour workout and you are sitting for the next 9 hours, then your one hour workout is almost useless.  Inactivity, sedentary lifestyle or sitting too long is the number one cause of inflammation and poor blood circulation in your system.

Your heart needs two things, the right nutrients (eating wisely) and oxygen and both these are carried by your blood circulation. Blood circulation happens with movement. If your are in your office, then try and sit on a stool without a back rest and that will make you use your core and fire up your body. That is why we find new age workers wanting to stand at times the whole day while working at their desk. 

quinoa upma recipe | vegetable quinoa upma good for pregnancy, PCOS, heart disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism | vegan, gluten free  iron, fibre rich quinoa  upma | 

Quinoa is a protein rich food which is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The fibre in it satiates you for long time. So it is perfect for weight-watchers. The fiber also helps to curb cholesterol in the body. It’s low glycemic index (53) qualifies it as a healthy food for diabetic too. So why wait to try the recipe of healthy vegetable quinoa upma which has so many benefits to count on.

 Upma, Vegan Breakfast

Blood circulation is at its lowest when we are sitting or sedentary. 2 hours of watching TV may reduce heart healthy by 13% to 15% says Harvard study.

There is a way to watch TV. Get up from your TV or pause and walk around or even better do some basic exrecises while watching TV. If you had an active day then nothing will happen by watching TV for 2 hours.

mixed sprouts poha recipe | healthy sprouts poha | breakfast poha | protein poha |  

One serving of mixed sprouts poha has 5.7g of protein, 10% of RDA.

4. Smoking and Stress : The two s's. Common senses is stay away from your puff. Regarding stress, more stress makes more cortisol which creates more inflammation. That swells your arteries over time and leasds to a heart attack. Sort your stress out. 

5. Lack of sleep : Your body needs 8 hours sleep. Sleep depravation and inflammation are linked with one another. If you are sleep deprived, then you are compromising your heart health. Stress is also a big issue for heart attack. More stress makes more cortisol which creates more inflammation. 

moong sprouts panki recipe | sprouts, oats and besan panki | healthy zero oil panki | pregnancy friendly |

Happy Cooking!!!

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