India, Feb. 25 -- Certified nutrition and fitness coach Raj Ganpath has shared an Instagram post with tips on how to incorporate healthier and more balanced ingredients into traditional Indian lunch options. Some of his tips include reducing the amount of rice or roti in your meal, and avoiding fried items like puris, or fried snacks. Also read | How to lose weight with South Indian diet, according to fitness coach: 'Avoid idli and dosa, switch to low calorie...'

You can also add more servings of sauteed, steamed, or roasted vegetables, as well as incorporate protein-rich foods like lentils (dal), chickpeas, tofu, paneer, or lean meats like chicken or fish into your meal.

In an Instagram video listing the tips that he posted, Raj said, ...