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Kitchari, also spelled \u201ckhichadi\u201d, is an age-old Ayurvedic detox delicacy from India, the land of mystery and diversity. A meal cooked from a simple combination of white basmati rice, spilled mung beans, and a mixture of spices, it is a standout cleansing food in the modern era of dietary trends. Apart from being a great source of body detox, kitchari is a common meal that you will come across at dinner tables and lunch menus of many Indian households.<\/p>\n

Contrary to the Indian concept of kitchari being comfort food, the West categorizes it as a health food with cleansing and nourishing effects of its own. Each ingredient used to prepare kitchari has a specific role to play. Mung beans are a great source of purifying blood while providing proteins and nutrients to nourish the human body. Rice is one of the most easily digestible food choices while the added spices enhance metabolism.<\/p>\n

Speaking of benefits, let us look at a few essential benefits derived from a kitchari cleanse.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of Kitchari Cleanse<\/h3>\n

1. Easily Digestible<\/h4>\n

Kitchari is traditionally made with white rice, which is easy to digest for babies and adults alike. If you are looking forward to giving your digestive tract a break from the daily quota of spicy food, a mono-diet of kitchari is what you need.<\/p>\n

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2. A Complete Source of Protein<\/h4>\n

A healthy combination of mung dal and rice makes kitchari a complete protein diet that has all the necessary amino acids required for the body. These ingredients when consumed individually lack one or more essential amino acids that cannot be produced by our body on its own. The balanced protein content in kitchari is beneficial for maintaining blood sugar levels in the body as well as striking a balance between mental clarity and body energy during the cleansing process.<\/p>\n

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3. Improves Metabolism<\/h4>\n

Metabolism or \u201cAgni,\u201d as referred to in Ayurvedic terms, is always the key to good health. A healthy metabolism ensures proper digestion, assimilation, and absorption of nutrients from the food we consume. Kitchari is prepared with a combination of spices that can be customized as per your own taste, thus balancing and nourishing the metabolic activity of your body.<\/p>\n

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4. Removes Toxins from Body<\/h4>\n

When body toxins are liquefied and loosened, their removal becomes essential. The split mung beans in the kitchari have enough fiber constituents to remove harmful toxins from the body by flushing them out through G.I tract.<\/p>\n

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How to Prepare for a Kitchari Cleanse?<\/h3>\n

An effectual kitchari cleanse can be done via a simple regular regime which includes:<\/p>\n