Akshay Kumar’s dedication to health and fitness, even at the age of 57, is unmatched. In a viral clip circulating all over the Internet, the actor opened up about his diet and gave us an insight into his eating habits.
“Shastron mein likha hai, 6.30 baje ke baad khaana nahi khaana chahiye, ” he said in an interview. “Agar rat ko bhookh lage toh egg whites, ya toh gajar, mooli, ye sab cheezein khaa leta hoon – ya soup – salad le leta hoon (If I feel hungry, I eat egg whites, carrots, radishes, or have soups and salads)
“Late night, when you eat, you end up hurting your body beyond belief. When you eat at 10 or 11 pm at night and hit the bed, it takes your body 3 to 4 hours to . Your entire body goes into rest mode, except for your gut, which keeps working,” he added.
Talking about a sprout salad that he reaches for in case he gets those brutal hunger pangs after 6.30 in the evening, Akshay shared the recipe with his audience:
In a bowl, add sprouted moong, a cup of finely diced onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers each, a handful of boiled corn, a small cup of pomegranate pearls, half a small cup of diced raw mango and raw peanuts. In another bowl, add a teaspoon of black pepper powder, black salt and roasted cumin powder, a spoon of olive oil, a handful of coriander leaves, mint leaves and squeeze a half-cut lemon and mix well. Introduce this seasoning to the chopped vegetables, mix everything together well and enjoy.
According to -based nutritionist Shonali Sabherwal, a bowl of sprouts can be your guilt-free binge whenever you experience hunger pangs. They are also a rich source of fibre, calcium, vitamins A and C, potassium, and phosphorus.
“Sprouting increases the bioavailability of these nutrients. A great source of antioxidants, sprouts help neutralise free radicals. They also have anti- properties,” she said. Not only are sprouts easy to grow and relatively inexpensive, the essential fatty acid content of sprouts also increases with germination.
However, caution should be exercised when having this low-calorie snack. “Raw or uncooked sprouts, in particular, can cause food poisoning in those with autoimmune conditions and low immunity including children and the elderly. They’re also high in protein and fiber, so those with weaker kidneys should be careful as well,” Sabherwal warned.
