Kiara Advani does not believe in fad diets, she instead looks forward ‘to my bhindi, salmon, and pumpkin’

Kiara Advani doesn’t believe in fad diets. Instead, the Satyaprem Ki Katha actor likes to have ghar ka khana, as shared by her in a conversation with Kareena Kapoor Khan. “I am not somebody who can do fad diets or intermittent (fasting). For me, it is ghar ka khaana – boiled and without too much masala. It is usually the same food that I genuinely enjoy eating. I look forward to my bhindi, my salmon, and my pumpkin. Those are things which I love,” Advani said on the What Women Want show.

On her fitness routine, Advani who is married to actor Sidharth Malhotra, shared she has never been on the heavier side. “I do put on weight and lose it equally fast. Growing up, I loved dancing and swimming, and I would constantly be doing some kind of physical activity after school. But when I got into films, I consciously made an effort to make it a part of my routine. Since you have experienced that, it is just about getting yourself to the gym or the dance class.”

Taking a cue from Advani‘s admission of “genuinely” enjoying ghar ka khaana, we decipher why simple “boiled, no masala food” is good for you.

For one, it is easier for the body to digest. “When you boil food, the complex compounds found in the food break down into a simpler compound, making it easier to digest,” Sonia Bakshi, nutritionist and founder, DtF told indianexpress.com.

By minimising the use of excessive spices and oil, homemade meals retain their natural flavours, allowing the inherent taste of ingredients to shine through. This not only enhances the dining experience but also promotes better digestion and nutrient absorption, said nutrition consultant Neha Sahaya, The Pantry.

Bakshi also said that such food helps prevent kidney stones. “When food is boiled, about 87 per cent of oxalates are eliminated. Oxalate is one of the main reasons for the formation of kidney stones. Therefore, including more boiled foods in your diet can help prevent kidney stones,” said Bakshi.

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Additionally, it is very effective for weight loss and weight management. “Diet is low in calories and high in nutrients. There is more roughage that can keep you full for longer,” she said, adding that boiled food can also help improve skin texture. “Eating boiled and less masala food is very good for the skin, because when you add boiled foods such as carrots, peas, sweet potatoes etc, it provides water and nourishes healthy skin,” said Bakshi.

It also helps prevent acidity, said the expert as it leads to less acid build up in the stomach. “Since such food is also easy to digest, it stays in your stomach for a short time, helping reduce acid secretion,” said Bakshi.

According to Bakshi, it helps promote hair growth. “A high-fibre diet is also good for your hair. When you use a lot of boiled food, your hair will grow faster and also become shinier,” said Bakshi.

What else?

Such food helps create a feeling of well-being. “When you eat a meal high in fat, you may find yourself feeling groggy and fatigued, as your organs need to work more often to digest that food. However, when you eat a meal that is light and easy for your body to digest, you will feel more energetic and this creates a feeling of well-being, as per her.

Moreover, the practice of consuming the same foods on most days instills a sense of dietary consistency. “While some may perceive monotony in this approach, there is beauty in its simplicity. Eating familiar meals regularly establishes a rhythm that the body can adapt to, promoting stability in blood sugar levels and metabolic processes,” shared Sahaya.

Eating Ghar ka khana and the same thing on most days helps to regulate your thoughts and emotions, added  Nakshi S, founder, Inha Wellness. “With Ghar ka khana you have complete control over your kitchen, use of produce, the way you prefer your preparation and most importantly our home kitchens are usually filled with not only hygiene but lots of love,” said Nakshi.

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