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Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has had a long-standing association with Kareena Kapoor Khan, elaborated on her diet in a recent interview. “In 2007, we worked together. From then till today, she eats the same things,” Diwekar recalled, adding that it was because of the Consult actor that her first book, Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight (2009), was published.

Sharing details, Diwekar said that Kareena begins her mornings with a few “almonds, raisins, or figs”. “For breakfast, she has paratha or poha. If she is shooting, then lunch is dal chawal because rice is much easier. Ghar par hogi toh roti sabzi (If she is at home, she eats roti and sabzi). In the eveningshe eats cheese toast or mango milkshake, or mango if in season. Even at night, it is the same…khichdi, pulao. Hafte ke 4-5 din, woh khichdi aur ghee hi khaati hai. Yehi khaati hai. (She eats lentil, rice, and ghee for almost 4-5 days),” Diwekar told The Lallantop.

Taking a cue from her revelation, let’s explore how eating dal chawal for almost 4-5 days a week helps the body.

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Clinical dietitian Garima Goyal said dal chawal and ghee is a wholesome and straightforward food combination. “Dal chawal topped with ghee is one of the healthy comfort foods we know,” said Goyal.

Protein density of dal and carbohydrate content of rice pack this meal with the richness of all the macro as well as micronutrients. The amino acids lacking in rice are well complemented by dal. “Rice, being a gluten-free grain, makes this meal gut-friendly too,” said Goyal.

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She noted that the meal is a good option for “muscle growth and body building as it gives a boost to the body’s metabolism”.

“In particular, cereals are rich in the amino acid methionine but low in lysine, whereas pulses are rich in iron, lysine, vitamin B, and calcium. When sprouted, they are a good source of vitamin C, too. The pairing of rice with lentils creates balanced meals, with all the essential amino acids. They mutually supplement each other,” Goyal shared.

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What to note?

Goyal suggested tempering with hing or asafoetida and cumin seeds for making it more effective and lighter for the stomach. “These ingredients trigger various enzymes and digestive juices in your body that aid digestion. Additionally, because these ingredients are high in fibre, they also prevent intestinal gas,” said Goyal.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.

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