{"id":389656,"date":"2025-09-01T16:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T16:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/389656\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T16:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T16:31:12","slug":"i-couldnt-resist-eating-chole-bhature-and-gol-gappe-at-61-chef-sanjeev-kapoor-shares-his-secret-to-staying-fit-and-healthy-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/389656\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I couldn\u2019t resist eating chole bhature and gol gappe\u2019: At 61, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares his secret to staying fit and healthy | Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"

At 61, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor continues to radiate health and energy, and his approach to fitness is surprisingly simple. \u201cMy secret to staying fit and healthy in my 60s is not to restrict or give up on eating what I like. In fact, I believe in eating everything and anything my heart lures for,\u201d he said during a recent conversation.<\/p>\n

For him, food goes beyond nutrition. \u201cFor me, food is about more than calories; it\u2019s about memories, emotions, and the joy of sharing.\u201d Instead of villainising dishes, he focuses on balance. \u201cI don\u2019t believe in giving up on my favourite dishes. Instead, I practice portion control. I believe that instead of stuffing your stomach, you should eat in moderation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A small platter would suffice and satiate your taste buds without any guilt. The key is to savour, not stuff,\u201d he explained to HT Lifestyle. He added that he prioritises whole foods in his diet<\/a><\/strong>, mentioning, \u201cFresh and seasonal fruits are richer in nutrients, taste better, and are much easier to digest.\u201d\u00a0 Even during a hectic event in New Delhi<\/a>, he confessed, \u201cIn fact, while in New Delhi, I couldn\u2019t resist eating chole bhature, gol gappe, and Bengali sweets before coming to the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He shared that the secret was maintaining a balance. \u201cIf I eat Chole Bhature for lunch, I\u2019ll balance it out with a light dinner, like soup or grilled vegetables,\u201d he shared. Beyond diet, he highlighted staying active, prioritising good sleep and meditation for better health. \u201cI believe in long walks, kitchen movements, travelling, and engaging with people to keep my energy levels high,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, is practicing portion control really enough to counterbalance indulgent foods?<\/b><\/p>\n

Nutritionist Aditi Prabhu, founder at NutroDynamix tells indianexpress.com<\/a>, \u201cPortion control always works, but whether it is enough to counterbalance indulgent foods largely depends on multiple aspects.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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