Sonam Bajwa opens up about her diet: ‘I have only eaten parathas every day for breakfast during childhood’

Being a true Punjabi, Sonam Bajwa loves to indulge in parathas, something she grew up eating on an every day basis. “I have only eaten parathas every day for breakfast during childhood. I never had bread while growing up. Every day, there was paratha of different kinds — aloo, gobhi, mooli, dal, papaya, lauki — I love parathas,” said Bajwa.

However, things have changed, as she admits to now having “parathas once in 15 days,” adding, “I can’t have them every day. When I go to Punjab, I eat more parathas. But (usually) I don’t eat much.”

Further, the Punjabi actor detailed her morning routine. “I wake up and drink a lot of water, about two glasses. I have this bad habit of having plain black coffee, that I want to quit. I want to have it but after two hours of waking up. Then I like to have my breakfast; I prefer moong dal chilla the most. I love desi food which is filling and makes me feel happy. So sometimes it is besan chilla and sometimes South Indian. I like to avoid very heavy carbs in the morning because my lunch is heavy too,” Bajwa, who thinks “slow mornings are a privilege”, told Curly Tales.

But Bajwa stressed that she can’t do hard-core dieting. “I think it is all about balance. I don’t enjoy very hard-core dieting and depriving myself of food that is yummy. My lunch consists desi Indian khaana which will have carbs, protein, fibre. I make sure there is green sabzi, dal and tofu or something for the protein. I try not to have fried food very often. At night, I avoid having carbs,” said Bajwa, 34.

Owing to her “erratic schedule”, Bajwa, who is busy promoting her latest film Kudi Haryavne Val Di, said that she swears by not having late dinners. “I should not eat very late. I don’t have late dinners. In case, it is late, I skip dinner,” mentioned Bajwa.

Also, a new habit the Miss India 2012 contestant is trying to adopt is to meditate for longer. “I try to sit and meditate for 5-10 minutes. I don’t know how good I am but at least I try to sit still for at least 10 minutes,” said Bajwa.

Sonam consumes carbs during lunch (Source: Freepik)

Taking a cue from from her interview, we asked Payal Sharma, senior dietician, Dharamshila Narayana Hospital whether it is a good practice to skip dinner altogether. According to her, having a meal at night can promote better sleep due to the release of serotonin. Having said that, it’s essential to consider individual preferences and metabolic responses.

“What works for one person may not work for another. Ultimately, overall calorie intake, macronutrient composition, exercise regimen, and lifestyle habits are what decide whether your body can skip a meal or not. It’s crucial to focus on creating a sustainable, balanced diet and lifestyle that aligns with your goals and preferences,” said Sharma.

Personalised guidance based on your specific needs and circumstances is essential before making major dietary tweaks.

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