02-06-2025
77-year-old Mumtaz reveals the fitness advice she swears by: ‘Akshay Kumar told me…'
Who would have thought that yesteryear actor Mumtaz would have a fitness connection with Akshay Kumar? The 77-year-old recently opened up about her disciplined lifestyle and credited Kumar, 57, for sharing a crucial fitness guideline — that she has followed to date.
In a chat with Radio Nasha Official, Mumtaz shared, 'I am very strict about food. I don't eat much. I don't eat the wrong thing, lots of exercise, I take care of my face, my hair, and I make my mask. And I am very particular about timings.'
Further detailing her schedule, The Roti actor added: 'I sleep at about 9-10 pm, and I get up at 4-5 in the morning. I do my exercise at 7 am, then I drink black tea. Then I take very little breakfast, not very fattening. And that's it. Then I have lunch. I don't have dinner. I just take some fruit.'
She added, 'Akshay Kumar told me, 'Don't eat after 5-6 pm.' So I learnt that from him.'
Not very long ago, Akshay too spoke about having an early dinner.
While many people cannot have an early dinner due to hectic schedules, experts reiterate that eating the last meal by 5-6 p.m. can do wonders for your health. 'Eating your dinner early can benefit your overall health,' said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
Eating food late at night can induce a host of health issues. 'But, an early dinner gives your body enough time to digest food properly before bedtime, reducing the risk of indigestion, bloating, acidity, or heartburn. Late-night meals often lead to discomfort and poor sleep, as the body is still working to break down food. By finishing dinner earlier, your metabolism will improve instead of becoming sluggish, and your body can focus on rest and repair while you sleep,' said Dr Agarwal.
Heavy meals late at night can also lead to weight gain. According to Dr Agarwal, eating early will allow you to stay active and energised the next morning, and your gut will also thank you.
'Remember, you don't have to follow any fad or crash diets. Maintain proper meal timing, and you can surely stay healthy. Make it a point to avoid eating late at night, which can make a big difference,' said Dr Agarwal.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
