22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Why Aamir Khan once refused to eat at Shah Rukh Khan's dinner party: ‘I have my tiffin box'
Aamir Khan is known to be a perfectionist, especially regarding work. So, it wasn't any different when he was trying to lose weight for his film Dangal. When he was invited to attend an exclusive party organised by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan for Tim Cook when the Apple CEO was in India in 2019, Aamir surprised the dinner table when he brought his food. Due to his strict diet then, he refused to eat at the party.
'If you ever meet Shah Rukh, ask him this. He'll tell you a good story. Apple's Tim Cook had arrived with 4-5 people from America at his home. So, Shah Rukh invited us all to dinner. Gauri told me not to leave without having dinner. I assured her, 'Yes, I'll have dinner.' She said the food was served. I told her, 'No, no. I have my tiffin box.' They were like, 'Yaar, you've come to our home and brought your own food?' I told them it is not a formality, I am just following my diet. This was during Dangal,' Khan once told MovieTalkies.
Inspired by his commitment, let's understand how carrying your food helps you stay on track.
Carrying your food to parties gives you much-needed control over what you eat. How?
Jinal Patel, dietician, Zynova Shalby Hospital Mumbai, elucidated that the meals (food you carry) align with the health and fitness goals you wish to achieve. 'When you prepare your food, you can measure portions, choose high-quality ingredients, and say NO to hidden calories, sugars, and unhealthy fats that can hurt your fitness or weight loss goals,' said Patel.
According to her, one can put away distractions and indulge in healthy eating habits.
'You can watch what you eat and avoid high-calorie food due to self-awareness and strict diet monitoring. You will be able to stay regular with your nutrition plan, even during erratic schedules. It will eliminate the temptation to grab convenient but less nutritious options, and you will be able to attain your weight loss goals with this convenient approach,' said Patel.
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Preparing meals in advance also helps to cultivate mindfulness, allowing you to connect with your food choices and make intentional decisions about what nourishes your body. 'You will see amazing transformational results. By carrying your food, you build healthy habits that highlight your commitment to a well-balanced lifestyle. It will boost your energy, aid recovery, and support long-term health goals. This is the best thing one could do to stay in top shape,' said Patel.
