No fad diets, no calorie-counting apps, no starving to fit in, just simple Indian food and a whole lot of discipline. That’s the mantra Kareena Kapoor Khan has stuck to since 2007, according to her longtime nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who recently lifted the lid on the actress’s refreshingly relatable food habits in a candid interview with The Lallantop.
Kareena, known equally for her acting chops and enviable fitness, has often dismissed diet fads with a laugh. She has always championed homemade food, a belief she’s stayed loyal to since her size-zero days during Tashan. And guess what? She even ate parathas back then.
Khichdi and ghee: The Kareena way
In the interview, Diwekar said, “Kareena Kapoor kya khati hai, yeh toh meri pehli book ke contract ka base hi tha. We’ve been working together since 2007, and she’s been eating pretty much the same since then.”
So, what does Kareena’s plate look like in 2025?
Lights out by 9:30 pm, Schitt’s Creek at low volume
Kareena’s lifestyle is as structured as her plate. At the launch of Diwekar’s recent book Mitahara: Food Wisdom From My Indian Kitchen, the actress shared her daily rhythm, dinner by 6 pm, lights out by 9:30 pm, and workouts before sunrise.
She also admitted in a chat with The Nod that she rarely attends late-night events anymore. “That’s not my scene,” she said. “My friends know this and respect it. I like my boundaries.” Her way of winding down? A few minutes of Schitt’s Creek, volume turned low, right before bed.
Still obsessed with parathas
Despite all the gossip around her diet, including the infamous claim that she survives on "quinoa and air" – Kareena finds joy in parathas. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India alongside Vicky Kaushal, she laughed off the rumour and said, “I need my aloo paratha with white makkhan, every 2-3 days. It’s non-negotiable.”
Turns out, fitness doesn’t have to mean giving up food you love. For Kareena, it means consistency over perfection, and celebrating Indian food instead of ditching it for trends.
Khichdi, poha, paratha, mangoes, ghee, and above all, discipline. Kareena’s lifestyle proves that looking good and feeling good doesn’t require imported superfoods or complicated meal plans. Sometimes, it’s all about knowing what works, and sticking to it for years.
Because, as she’s shown, glamour can sit quite happily beside a plate of khichdi.
Inputs from TOI
Kareena, known equally for her acting chops and enviable fitness, has often dismissed diet fads with a laugh. She has always championed homemade food, a belief she’s stayed loyal to since her size-zero days during Tashan. And guess what? She even ate parathas back then.
Khichdi and ghee: The Kareena way
In the interview, Diwekar said, “Kareena Kapoor kya khati hai, yeh toh meri pehli book ke contract ka base hi tha. We’ve been working together since 2007, and she’s been eating pretty much the same since then.”
So, what does Kareena’s plate look like in 2025?
- Morning: A few soaked dry fruits: almonds, raisins, or figs
- Breakfast: Paratha or poha
- Lunch: Simple dal and rice
- Evening snack: Cheese toast or mango/mango milkshake (in season)
- Dinner: Khichdi with ghee or occasionally pulao
Lights out by 9:30 pm, Schitt’s Creek at low volume
Kareena’s lifestyle is as structured as her plate. At the launch of Diwekar’s recent book Mitahara: Food Wisdom From My Indian Kitchen, the actress shared her daily rhythm, dinner by 6 pm, lights out by 9:30 pm, and workouts before sunrise.
She also admitted in a chat with The Nod that she rarely attends late-night events anymore. “That’s not my scene,” she said. “My friends know this and respect it. I like my boundaries.” Her way of winding down? A few minutes of Schitt’s Creek, volume turned low, right before bed.
Still obsessed with parathas
Despite all the gossip around her diet, including the infamous claim that she survives on "quinoa and air" – Kareena finds joy in parathas. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India alongside Vicky Kaushal, she laughed off the rumour and said, “I need my aloo paratha with white makkhan, every 2-3 days. It’s non-negotiable.”
Turns out, fitness doesn’t have to mean giving up food you love. For Kareena, it means consistency over perfection, and celebrating Indian food instead of ditching it for trends.
Khichdi, poha, paratha, mangoes, ghee, and above all, discipline. Kareena’s lifestyle proves that looking good and feeling good doesn’t require imported superfoods or complicated meal plans. Sometimes, it’s all about knowing what works, and sticking to it for years.
Because, as she’s shown, glamour can sit quite happily beside a plate of khichdi.
Inputs from TOI
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