{"id":317346,"date":"2025-08-04T14:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/317346\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:28:12","slug":"meri-khuraq-khatam-ho-gayi-hai-salman-khan-opens-up-about-mindful-eating-marvels-at-his-89-year-old-fathers-routine-of-having-parathas-and-dessert-twice-a-day-fitness-ne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/317346\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Meri khuraq khatam ho gayi hai\u2019: Salman Khan opens up about mindful eating, marvels at his 89-year-old father\u2019s routine of having parathas and dessert twice a day | Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many believe that fitness is all about intense gym sessions and restrictive diets. But for some, it\u2019s a matter of consistency and moderation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noamphtml noopener\" class=\"keywordtourl\" href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/about\/salman-khan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Salman Khan<\/a>, who recently appeared on the premiere of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, opened up about how he and his father, 89-year-old veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/health\/nutritionist-4-tips-stay-healthy-immune-strong-indian-heatwaves-9931565\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maintain their health<\/a><\/strong>. In a candid moment, Salman said, \u201cMy dad, touchwood, Mashallah, he tells me that meri khuraq khatam ho gayi hai (my appetite has gone down), but he eats 2-3 parathas, then rice, the gosht (meat), then dessert, twice a day. Unka ek metabolism alag hai. Unka discipline alag hai (His metabolism and discipline are on a different level) (sic).\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"lazyloading\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"lazyloading-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/track_1x1.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/track_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>He added that he is proud to see his father being fit and healthy despite his old age. \u201cSo he has been walking all the way to Bandstand and back every single morning. We\u2019re so happy to see that. We are so proud that we have a father who\u2019s fighting it out,\u201d Salman said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Story continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Sharing his daily routine, the actor revealed, \u201cI\u2019ll eat anything but won\u2019t overeat. Like say, 1 spoon rice or at max one-and-a-half, whatever vegetables, then chicken or mutton or fish.\u201d According to Salman, his key to staying fit isn\u2019t about completely cutting out any food groups, but about knowing where to stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During the same conversation, Salman spoke about how he helped shape fitness trends in the Indian film industry, noting that he was one of the early actors to bring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/fitness\/why-indian-women-still-feel-unsafe-in-gyms-across-the-country-9962802\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gym culture<\/a><\/strong> into the spotlight. He shared his happiness at seeing veterans like <a rel=\"noamphtml noopener\" class=\"keywordtourl\" href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/about\/dharmendra\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dharmendra<\/a> continue to prioritise their health.<\/p>\n<p><b>Can portion control without food restriction be an effective approach to weight management and overall health?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Deepika Sharma, a <a rel=\"noamphtml noopener\" class=\"keywordtourl\" href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/section\/cities\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Delhi<\/a>-based personal trainer with a focus on functional nutrition, tells <a rel=\"noamphtml noopener\" class=\"keywordtourl\" href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\" target=\"_blank\">indianexpress.com<\/a>, \u201cYes, it can. Eating less of everything is often easier to follow than strict diets. Portion control allows people to enjoy different foods while keeping their calorie intake in check. It helps with weight management and reduces the chances of overeating. You don\u2019t need to avoid entire food groups if you\u2019re eating reasonable amounts and staying active.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>How much of a person\u2019s metabolism and appetite after the age of 80 is influenced by genetics versus daily lifestyle habits?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sharma says that both genetics and lifestyle choices matter when someone reached old age. \u201cGenetics set a base for metabolism, but lifestyle plays a big role in how it functions over time,\u201d she stresses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Story continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Sharma adds that someone like Salim Khan likely benefits from good genes, but his <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/fitness\/answered-insufficient-levels-physical-activity-lancet-study-experts-9417864\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ability to stay active<\/a> <\/strong>and eat well even at 89 shows the importance of daily habits. \u201cMost people will see their metabolism slow down with age unless they maintain movement and adjust their diet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Is it healthier to eat smaller portions of everything like Salman suggests, or should certain food groups still be limited?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to the expert, small portions are a good start, but not all foods are equal. Highly processed foods, sugary snacks, and fried items should still be limited, even in small amounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA better approach is to eat whole foods in smaller portions and keep unhealthy options occasionally. Portion control works best when combined with better food choices,\u201d concludes Sharma.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many believe that fitness is all about intense gym sessions and restrictive diets. 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