For Deepika Padukone, following a balanced diet is a ‘way of life’: ‘Don’t believe anything else you might hear or read’

Deepika Padukone, currently pregnant with her first child, supposedly follows a sustainable diet — as revealed by her former nutritionist Shweta Shah. And now, the Kalki 2898 AD actor has revealed what ‘diet’ really means for her.

“Surprised to see this on my feed? Well, I eat! And I eat well! Ask anyone who knows me. So don’t believe anything else you might hear or read. The trick? Balance, consistency, and listening to your body,” Deepika Padukone wrote on Instagram.

Additionally, she wrote that there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding around the word ‘diet’. “We often believe that ‘diet’ means to starve, to eat less, and to eat all the things we detest. What ‘diet’ really means is the total of all the food and drink consumed by an individual. The word comes from the Greek word “diaita,” which means ‘way of life’,” Padukone continued.

“I’ve always followed a ‘balanced diet’ for as long as I can remember. And it is for me ‘a way of life’. I’ve never followed a diet that I cannot be consistent with or one that is a fad. Now, do I indulge? Of course, I do, as demonstrated above! But it most certainly isn’t my way of life,” she captioned a montage of dessert pictures.

“Ever heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat?’ If there’s one thing I’ve learnt (the hard-ish way) is that those words couldn’t be truer,” she added, leaving us to wonder what the “hard-ish” way would have been.

Meanwhile, taking a leaf from her diet diary, we decode the importance of a balanced diet.

Highlighting the importance of consuming macronutrients, Shruti K Bhardwaj, chief dietician at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad said that eating the right amount of carbohydrates, fat, and protein ensures a well-rounded diet.

“Each macronutrient plays a crucial role in supporting various bodily functions. Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, fat is important for hormone regulation and cell structure, and carbohydrates provide energy for daily activities and exercise,” said Bhardwaj.

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Stressing that instead of following restrictive diets, individuals can enjoy a variety of foods while still meeting their nutritional needs, she continued: “This flexibility can make dieting more sustainable and enjoyable.”

 

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Having said that, everyone’s nutritional needs are different based on factors like age, weight, activity level, and goals. “Personalised nutrition plans tailored to individual requirements ensures optimal results,” shared Bhardwaj.

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