Shilpa Shetty has lost a lot of weight in the recent years, but she is not saying that she is on any diet plan. She looks great and she has revealed her secret to all her fans. According to her, it is about exercising and eating healthy food.
The actress has been working out for the last few years and it seems like she has really worked hard on herself. She has lost a lot of weight and now she looks even more beautiful than before. The actress was seen promoting her upcoming movie Chaurahen: Bumper Draw at an event recently where she wore a white gown which showed off all her curves perfectly. Shilpa is definitely looking very hot these days!
The actress was seen promoting her upcoming movie Chaurahen: Bumper Draw at an event recently where she wore a white gown which showed off all her curves perfectly
Shilpa Shetty Exercise For Weight Loss
Shilpa Shetty has lost a lot of weight in the recent years, but she is not saying that she is on any diet plan. She looks great and
Shilpa Shetty Exercise For Weight Loss
‘Nothing in life is achievable without discipline and dedication, not even good health.’ As a ‘health advocate’, Shilpa Shetty Kundra strongly believes in these words and this reflects in her book ‘The Great Indian Diet’ that she has co-authored with celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho. As the nation celebrates 5th International Yoga Day, we take a look at Shilpa’s diet plan that is in sync with her love for yoga as a part of her daily lifestyle routine.
02/8Shilpa’s love for yoga
Shilpa encountered yoga, only after she suffered neck pain. She was suggested by a physiotherapist to practice yoga for her neck pain and gradually she got connected deeply and started practising Ashtanga Yoga. Till date, she has released three audio-visual Yoga CDs covering yoga sanas and pranayam. In the videos, she has also narrated how yoga should be practised in the correct way. According to her, yoga is a way of life that leads to good health.
03/8Yoga poses to be practised daily
Shilpa suggests the following yoga poses to be practised daily for general well-being and weight loss:
1. Makarasana – for nervous System
2. Padahastasana- for smooth digestion
3. Dhanurasana- for menstrual Cramps
4. Bhujangasana – for boosting metabolism
5. Utthanpadasana – for improve blood circulation
6. Virabhadrasana – for increasing stamina
7. Vrikshasana – for improving stability
8. Vyaghrasana – for strengthening hip And back muscles
9. Naukasana – for reducing fat and strengthening the lower body
04/8First-morning drink
Before she hits the fitness area for her everyday yoga practice, she wakes up with lemon water and green tea with honey. She says that this drink increases metabolism.
05/8Breakfast delight
For breakfast, she suggests, broken wheat upma, low-fat milk, idlis or paneer bhurji toast.
06/8Lunch hour
She begins with clear soup, followed by a small portion of greens and salad, red or brown rice along with sautéed veggies. There are days she prefers to have mixed grains roti, vegetable curry, low-fat curd and dal.
07/8Evening snack
She is a fan of homemade desi ghee and prefers to have makhana roasted in it. She also loves air-popped popcorn along with green tea. A small portion of fruits and nuts is necessary for her plate.
08/8Dinner diet
As an early eater, she prefers to keep the last meal light, that includes a thin soup, roti and a small portion of vegetables.
When it comes to munching, the easiest and most popular option around the world includes cookies, chips, muffins, bhujiyas and cupcakes. While we all feel satisfied after having these, you will be surprised to know that all these food items have one common ingredient-Palm Oil. According to researchers, this oil when treated chemically during the refining process, becomes deadly and increases the risk of cancer in humans. The scary part is, almost every other product available in our country uses this oil as it comes cheap and is easily available. If you look at the ingredient box of most biscuits and namkeens you will find “Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil)” written.
02/9Why palm oil is used in bhujiyas and biscuits?
The FMCG companies use palm oil in bhujiyas and biscuits, as this oil adds consistency, texture and structure to the end product without the need for hydrogenation. Palm oil contains unique fatty acids in its triacylglycerol (TAG) composition which comprises an equal amount of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. According to Zero Oil Cook Book by Dr Bimal Chhajer M.D., The distribution of fatty acids in this oil is 13 percent monosaturated, 7 percent polysaturated and about 80 percent saturated fat. While the saturated fat content of sesame oil is 14, soyabean oil is 15, sunflower oil is 8, olive oil is 1.8 and mustard oil is 6.
03/9What actually happens?
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), palm oil can be dangerous, because when it is processed at high temperatures, it increases the risk of cancer in the human body. EFSA has found that certain contaminants in palm oil make this happen and when the oil is processed further it causes glycidyl fatty acid esters (GEs) to form. When consumed, GEs break down and release glycidol, a substance known for its carcinogenic effects and exposes you to cancer.
04/9What do nutritionists say
Sandhya Gugnani, a celebrity nutritionist, says, “Palm oil is known to be high in saturated fat content and regular consumption can increase the level of bad cholesterol. Due to high smoking point, it is widely used for cooking as well as in ready-to-eat and processed foods like cereals, cookies, muffins, chocolates, margarine etc.”
05/9Kids and palm oil
Acording to Sankalp, C.E.O, Goodways Fitness, “Regular consumption of palm oil can lead to diseases like cancer, heart attack, diabetes, nausea, unconsciousness, headache, hormonal issues, and obesity. When palm oil is given to kids, it reduces their memory and concentration power. “
“It adversely affects the eyesight, and gradually they start lacking interest in fun activities that kids of their age love to do. With growing age, it results in asthma, blood pressure, sinus and weakening of muscles”, adds Sankalp, who is also a fitness and lifestyle expert.
06/9Researchers’ take
Globally, researchers emphasize moderate use of palm oil and in fact many studies claim that it is as bad as other refined oils. All refined oils may have different fatty acid compositions but almost all of them are bereft of nutritional benefits and loaded with chemicals.
07/9Is there any alternative?
Though nothing has been medically declared ‘safe’, alternatives like soybean, rapeseed, and coconut, as well as jatropha and jojoba, are considered good for the human body. According to health experts, they have passed the hurdle of technical feasibility but are still under debate in terms of affordability, acceptability, and sustainability.
08/9What should we do?
We should not stick to one oil and keep changing options. It is also important to limit our oil consumption. Our veggies should not be cooked in more than three spoons of oil, for the entire family. Local oils that our grandparents and parents have been consuming are the best options when consumed in moderation.
09/9Verdict
Making cost-effective goods is a primary concern of any market player. But, making goods at the cost of the health of consumers is an ill-practice that needs immediate intervention by the governing bodies, similar to what was done in the case of Maggi. After all, health is important than anything else. Isn’t it?
