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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Oct 17, 2025

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Jul 24, 2025Hindi
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Dear Komal, while matcha has gained popularity for its antioxidant properties and supposed metabolism-boosting effects, it can be expensive or less accessible for many people. For those who are unable to include matcha in their routine, are there any Indian or more affordable alternatives that offer similar health benefits - such as improved energy levels, detoxification, or support for metabolism? I would appreciate your recommendations on natural substitutes that can be easily included in a typical Indian diet.

Ans: India offers several affordable, natural alternatives to matcha that support energy, detoxification, and metabolism. These include moringa, turmeric milk, buttermilk, and herbal teas, all easily integrated into a typical Indian diet. Add greens like spinach or amla to your breakfast smoothies. Use buttermilk or lemon water as mid-morning or post-lunch refreshers.
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