{"id":156583,"date":"2025-06-04T04:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T04:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/156583\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T04:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T04:38:21","slug":"kareena-kapoors-nutritionist-rujuta-diwekar-shares-simple-tips-to-beat-junk-food-addiction-moderation-is-key-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/156583\/","title":{"rendered":"Kareena Kapoor&#8217;s nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares simple tips to beat junk food addiction: \u2018Moderation is key\u2019 | Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Jun 03, 2025 02:19 PM IST <\/p>\n<p>    Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares simple, mindful tips to help you beat junk food addiction and enjoy a balanced, healthier relationship with food.     <\/p>\n<p>Celebrity nutritionist <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/rujuta-diwekar\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Rujuta Diwekar\" rel=\"noopener\">Rujuta Diwekar<\/a>, who has worked with stars like <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/kareena-kapoor\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Kareena Kapoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Kareena Kapoor<\/a>, is quite active on social media and regularly shares practical health and wellness tips with her Instagram followers. In her recent post, she addresses a common concern, what to do when you find yourself addicted to junk food and offers simple advice to help you regain control of your eating habits. <strong>(Also read: <\/strong><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/celebrity-nutritionist-rujuta-diwekar-advice-fresh-spike-in-covid-19-cases-eat-at-home-101748771524349.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar&#039;s advice amid rising Covid-19 cases: &#039;Simply eat at home and don&#039;t over-exercise&#039;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar&#8217;s advice amid rising Covid-19 cases: &#8216;Simply eat at home and don&#8217;t over-exercise&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><strong> )<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ai-generated-9104188_1280_1748940169271_1748940172725.jpg\" alt=\"Rujuta Diwekar shares advice for breaking junk food dependency.(Pixabay)\" title=\"Rujuta Diwekar shares advice for breaking junk food dependency.(Pixabay)\"\/>   Rujuta Diwekar shares advice for breaking junk food dependency.(Pixabay)    Are you really hungry or just coping?<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you find yourself reaching for chips, cookies, or colas almost every day, you might not just be indulging a craving you could be using <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/hungry-teens-always-munching-on-junk-food-dietician-shares-comprehensive-guide-on-healthy-snacking-for-teenagers-101748498423497.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"junk food\" rel=\"noopener\">junk food<\/a> as a coping mechanism,&#8221; Rujuta wrote in the caption. She explains that food does play a comforting role in our lives by helping us feel secure and calm, but it&#8217;s important not to over-rely on it in this way. &#8220;Food must nourish and empower us to face our challenges better,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p>      Rujuta\u2019s simple tips to break the junk food habit<\/p>\n<p>So, if you feel &#8220;addicted&#8221; to <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/ultraprocessed-foods-linked-to-rising-premature-deaths-study-reveals-shocking-details-101746090424373.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"ultra-processed foods\" rel=\"noopener\">ultra-processed foods<\/a>, here&#8217;s her simple advice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Include one nutritious meal every day that you actually enjoy, like a spicy dal, khichdi, or something homemade and wholesome.<\/li>\n<li>Have one chatpata meal a week, eaten slowly, guilt-free, and with fursat (leisure).<\/li>\n<li>Avoid mindless munching. The real issue arises when we eat without paying attention.<\/li>\n<li>Moderation is key, a weekly indulgence won&#8217;t hurt, but daily doses of chips, chaat, or chocolates definitely will.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Her message is clear: balance, enjoyment, and mindfulness can help break the cycle of junk food dependency.<\/p>\n<p>Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. 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