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John Abraham Shares His Plant-Based Diet And Fitness Approach

John Abraham Shares His Plant-Based Diet And Fitness Approach
John Abraham once told Kapil Sharma he eats plant-based foods: ‘People joke I have no taste buds’ · indianexpress.com

John Abraham said he mostly eats plant-based foods to help stay fit.

He said healthy food does not have to be boring.

His meals include grains, beans, vegetables and soy.

He also eats ragi, bajra and jowar rotis.

A dietitian said these foods can provide important nutrients.

Different plant proteins can be combined to support daily protein needs.

Eating a variety of grains and foods is helpful.

People should adjust their diet to their own health needs and lifestyle.

Key facts

Diet approach
Plant-based foods and minimally processed ingredients
Foods mentioned
Spinach, fenugreek, soya chunks, ragi, rice, dal, bajra, jowar and kala chana
Daily food example
John Abraham said he eats ragi roti every day
Protein sources
Dals, legumes, soy, nuts and seeds
Dietitian
Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals, Thane
Nutritional advice
Use variety, appropriate portions and different grains across meals
Health disclaimer
The article advises consulting a health practitioner before starting a routine

Quotes

Amreen Sheikh

Chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals, Thane

“Spinach, methi or fenugreek, soya chunks. Nachni roti har roz khaata hun (I eat ragi roti every day). Rice, dal, bajra, jowar, kala chana. I eat a mix of bajra, jowar, and nachni rotis. You must keep your diet right. And work out.”
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“Ragi, in particular, is rich in calcium, iron, and fibre, which makes it great for bone health, digestion, and sustained energy. Meals centred around such ingredients are often lower in saturated fats and higher in micronutrients.”
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