Glowing skin, lustrous hair, perfect nails and the list goes on. Every bride tries to pay attention to even miniscule details to look her best for her wedding day. While the sprees to salons and spas begin as soon as the date is announced ( and you totally deserve all the pampering), we tend to forget the basics of healthy and nutritious diet.

Here are the super secrets from my kitty for all the would-be-brides to slay on their wedding day like a queen. Oh and don’t forget to scroll down for a full break up of your 3 month-prior-diet, yes you heard that right,  to absolutely stun your family and friends!

-Vitamin C is quintessential for a glowing and hydrated skin. Hot water + lemon + honey could be your perfect morning ritual followed by carrot & amla juice. Oranges could also be your best friend for Vitamin C. The natural oil present in orange will keep your skin hydrated while lemons will shoe away all your acne & hyperpigmentation woes.

Pro Tip:

Applying freshly squeezed orange juice on your face works like magic against pigmentation.

If your skin has got tanned, mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with a tsp of sugar and apply it on the affected areas. Wash it after 10 minutes and be ready to witness pure magic.

Why to run for an artificial make up blush when your skin can glow pink by including lots of fruits in your diets. Ideally a bride-to-be should have 3-4 servings of fruits in a day.

Papaya is natural moisturizing agent which will keep your skin hydrated. It also works great for your digestive system this aids in cleaning up the skin. Pineapples can reduce acne, improvise skin texture and is super effective against sun spots.

Apricots and apples are packed with antioxidants and can help prevent signs of aging. Pomegranate is a blessing in disguise for anyone who treads out in the sun a lot while Kiwi comes to rescue for those puffy eyes and wrinkles. Pink peachy cheeks is what every would-be bride desires and that’s what Peaches literally do. Include Gooseberry for any kind of inflammation or wound healing and trust on Blueberries for that youthful skin that anybody would be envious of.

If you are a non vegetarian try shrimp as it is a great source of proteins and Vitamin D which helps in hair strengthening and reduces breakage. You should also opt for oysters, eggs & salmon which has that punch of vitamins and minerals for that smooth, shiny and healthy hair. If you are a vegetarian, do not skip lentils from your meal. Packed with folic acid, lentils help in circulation of blood from your body to the hair follicles and scalp thus helping in the growth of stronger and healthier hair. The vitamin A loaded carrots produce sebum oil which brings life to dead and dry locks of hair. Include cottage cheese, spinach and brocolli in your diet for apt nourishment of your hair.

I totally stand by the fact that every shape and size is beautiful. I am not asking you to starve, I am not asking you to shed those extra pounds with a notion to enhance your beauty. You are beautiful the way you are. I am just recommending that you eat right.

 Never – ending shopping sprees, trials, food tastings etc. means you will either skip your meals ( while ideal recommendation is eating after every 2-3 hours) or binge on junk food. This will ultimately result in you feeling drained and stressed out. Carry your box or fruits or roasted foxnuts wherever you go so that you don’t end up at a Chaat thela after every shopping ride.

 Replace your sweet laden laddoos and mithais with fig based laddoos and jaggery based halwas( will also fetch an extra appreciation from your relatives too!).  Last but not the least, don’t search for a packet of chips or pasta for your late night binge. Go creative with yogurts and cucumber bites because your late night calls with your bae is super romantic but your late night carb consumption is not.

Now after reading so many online articles about what to eat and what not to eat, if you are confused of what do ultimately do, I think this super crisp diet plan can work wonders for you.

1.Have a sound sleep for atleast 8 hours a day. Sleep helps in stablising your hunger hormones thus reducing & controls appetite.

2.Drink a lot of water and liquids in the form of butter milk, lemon water & coconut water to increase the metabolism and detoxify your syste.

3. Even if you are not going to gym keeping current unprecedented times in mind, a regular brisk walk regime or a morning Surya Namaskar ritual can accelerate the benefits of your diet plan.

4. Eat your fruits, drink your Veggies.

EKTA’S DIET DAZZLE

3 month prior diet plan

 

Morning ritual

 

Deep breathing exercise – 10 mins (must)

Warm water + ½ lemon + honey

Soaked 3 strand kesar + 3 black raisins (consume water as well)

 

Pre breakfast

7 soaked almonds with 1 walnut

Breakfast

1 glass veggie juice
+

1 full egg with multigrain toast / moong dal cheela / poha with veggies + 1 spoon peanuts / masala idli with veggies

 

Mid-morning

1 seasonal fruit + 1 tbsp mix seeds

 

Lunch (2.00pm) ( do add 1 spoon desi ghee in lunch)

Dal rice + salad

OR

Carrot / spinach/ghiya roti with seasonal veggie + dal/ curd/ + salad

 

Post lunch

20 mins stroll + fennel seed water / warm water

 

Eveng 

Tea / coffee with makhna / roasted chana/ rice puff (1 handful)

 

Late evening
Coconut water + 1 fruit
OR

Sweet potato + 1 fruit

 

Dinner (3-4 hrs before bed)

1 bowl homemade soup with chicken / fish / paneer/ tofu
OR

Dal and vegetable Khichdi with ghee and salad
OR

Multigrain roti with veggies and dal/ paneer
OR

3 egg white with spinach and mushroom with 1 multigrain roti

 

Post dinner-20 mins stroll + warm water

 

Deep breathing exercise for 15 mins

 

EKTA’S DIET DAZZLE

1 month prior diet plan

 

Morning ritual

 

Deep breathing exercise – 10 mins (must)

 

Overnight soak coriander seed water

Soaked 3 strand kesar + 3 black raisins (consume water as well)

 

Pre breakfast

5 soaked almonds with 1 walnut
1 bowl papaya with black pepper

Breakfast

2 full egg with veggies
Or

1 besan chilla with curd
OR

1 katori sprouts with 100gm paneer
Or

Overnight soak oat and chia

 

Mid-morning

1 glass carrot + tomato + amla + beetroot juice
+ 1 tbsp flax seeds
OR

Chia fresca ( coconut water + 1 spoon chia seeds + 1 lemon)

 

Lunch (2.00pm) ( do add 1 spoon desi ghee in lunch)

Dal + veg khichdi + curd + grated carrot + beetroot salad
OR

1 veggie roti + paneer/ dal/ + grated carrot + beetroot salad
OR

Millet pulao with raita + carrot and beetroot salad

 

Post lunch

20 mins stroll + fennel seed water / warm water

 

Eveng 

Tea / coffee with makhna / roasted chana/ rice puff/ coconut flakes (1 handful)

 

Late evening
1 bowl fruit with 1 spoon seeds
OR

Fruit salad with chana and seeds

 

Dinner (3-4 hrs before bed)

Saute veggies with hummus
OR

Soup with 1 katori kala chana
OR

Chicken soup with 1 egg
OR

Tomato soup with paneer tikka
OR

1-2 moong dal cheela with chutney

 

Post dinner- hot water + 30 mins stroll

 

Bed time – haldi milk ( if hungary)

 

Deep breathing exercise for 15 mins