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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'2007 se ab tak same...' Rujuta Diwekar reveals Kareena's desi diet with paratha, ghee and all things good that beat every Bollywood fad
Kareena Kapoor Khan's nutritionist, Rujuta Diwekar, reveals the actress's simple yet disciplined food habits since 2007. Eschewing fad diets, Kareena champions homemade Indian meals like khichdi with ghee, parathas, and dal-rice. Her routine includes early dinners, bedtime by 9:30 pm, and consistent workouts. Kareena emphasizes enjoying traditional foods over restrictive trends, proving that fitness embraces discipline and Indian cuisine. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Khichdi and ghee: The Kareena way 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 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Still obsessed with parathas 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 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 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.'Diwekar revealed that Kareena has khichdi with ghee nearly 4-5 times a week. It's comfort food at its finest, but also light on the stomach and deeply 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 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 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 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 as she's shown, glamour can sit quite happily beside a plate of from TOI
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kareena Kapoor Khan's diet has been the same since 2007, her dietician Rujuta Diwekar lists what the actress eats in her day: 'Khichdi with ghee or pulao for dinner'
Kareena Kapoor Khan 's unwavering approach to food has stood the test of nearly two decades — and it's all thanks to her long-time collaborator, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. The duo's association began during the making of Tashan, and since then, Diwekar says Kareena has more or less stuck to the same eating habits for the past 18 years. In fact, Kareena's consistency even played a pivotal role in Diwekar's career — inspiring her debut book Don't Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight, released in 2009. Speaking to The Lallantop, Diwekar detailed Kareena's current food routine: 'Dry fruits like almonds, raisins or figs as soon as she wakes up; paratha or poha for breakfast; dal and rice for lunch; cheese toast (sometimes) or mango/mango milkshake (seasonal) for evening snack; and khichdi with ghee/pulao for dinner.' According to her, Kareena leans toward rice and dal on shoot days, finding them easier to manage on set. On regular days at home, however, roti and sabzi are her go-to lunch. Diwekar also mentioned that khichdi with ghee is Kareena's dinner staple for almost 'four to five days a week.' The actor herself validated these choices while attending the launch of Diwekar's latest book Mitahara: Food Wisdom From My Indian Kitchen earlier this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo She spoke of the discipline that defines her daily life: 'Dinner by 6 pm, lights out by 9:30 pm, morning workouts before the world wakes up.' Kareena also admitted in a chat with The Nod that late-night events aren't her scene, and that her friends respect her boundaries. Her idea of winding down? Watching Schitt's Creek on low volume before bed. While Kareena's food choices may sound relatable, they've sparked more than a few bizarre rumours over the years. 'The most joyfully ridiculous rumour I've heard about myself is that I eat quinoa and air to maintain my figure,' she quipped in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, during a conversation with Vicky Kaushal. The two also bonded over their mutual Punjabi love for parathas, with Kareena revealing she even had them for breakfast during her infamous size zero phase in Tashan (2007). Reminiscing at the book launch, Kareena also shared a glimpse of her younger self — a 'chubby kid' who had no qualms about finishing an entire bag of chips. And while she's undergone a transformative journey since then, there have been moments of vulnerability too — like after giving birth to her second son, Jeh, in 2021. 'I gained 45 kg,' she said, admitting that the change initially rattled her. But ultimately, she reminded herself of something simple yet powerful — that she had to 'grow to be comfortable in [her] skin again. '
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Kareena Kapoor is on the same diet since 2007,' reveals dietician Rujuta Diwekar: ‘She has the same dinner four-five times a week'
Kareena Kapoor has piqued the curiosity of her fans for her diet over almost two decades now. Ever since she debuted her 'size zero' figure in Vijay Krishna Acharya's 2008 film Tashan, she's had quite a fitness journey. From becoming mother to two sons to now entering her 40s, she's maintained a healthy lifestyle. Now, her longtime dietician Rujuta Diwekar has revealed that Kareena has been following the same diet, more or less, for 18 years now. Rujuta began working with Kareena while the latter was prepping for Tashan. The dietician even credits Kareena for getting the opportunity to write her first book in 2009 — Don't Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight. That's pretty much been Kareena's diet mantra since then too. In an interview with The Lallantop, Diwekar reveals the breakdown of the actor's diet — 'Dry fruits like almonds, raisins or figs as soon as she wakes up; paratha or poha for breakfast; dal and rice for lunch; cheese toast (sometimes) or mango/mango milkshake (seasonal) for evening snack; and khichdi with ghee/pulao for dinner.' Diwekar pointed out that if Kareena is on set, she usually prefers rice and dal for lunch because rice is more accessible there. Otherwise if at home, she has roti-sabzi for lunch. Diwekar also said that Kareena prefers to have khichdi with ghee for four to five days a week. Kareena also confirmed the same as the special guest at the launch of Diwekar's new book Mitahara: Food Wisdom From My Indian Kitchen earlier this year. 'My cook is exhausted because I make him make the same food for 10-15 days. Same dal-rice, dahi (curd)-rice. He is like, what am I cooking? But I can be really happy eating khichdi five times a week. It works. It keeps me happy with a dollop of ghee,' said the actor. But she also added that she finishes dinner by 6:30 pm and goes to sleep by 9:30 pm everyday. 'Dinner by 6 pm, lights out by 9:30 pm, morning workouts before the world wakes up,' Kareena said in an interview with The Nod. She added that her friends expect her not to show up for late-night parties and respect her for the same. She prefers spending her last hour watching the Emmy Award-winning show Schitt's Creek on low volume at home. Kareena claimed that the most 'joyfully ridiculous rumour' she heard about herself is that she eats quinoa and air to maintain her figure. In a conversation with Vicky Kaushal on The Hollywood Reporter India, Kareena confessed their mutual Punjabi love for parathas and claimed she used to have parathas for breakfast even during her size zero training for Tashan in 2007. Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan's candid beach photos give 'Chaliya Chaliya' feels, fans love 'no editing, no filter' vibe. See here At Diwekar's book launch, Kareena revealed she was a chubby kid who'd be comfortable eating a bag of chips. She's come a long way now, but was momentarily concerned when she gained 45 kg after the birth of her second son Jeh in 2021. But she told herself that she has to grow to be comfortable in her skin again.
