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Malaika Arora shares why rice, dal and vegetables matter

Malaika Arora shares why rice, dal and vegetables matter
Malaika Arora, 52, reveals a dietary staple she refuses to skip: ‘I can’t have salads’ · indianexpress.com

Malaika Arora says she does not enjoy eating salads.

She prefers tasty, home-cooked food instead.

She tries not to skip meals.

Her lunch usually includes rice, vegetables and lentils.

Rice gives the body energy.

Lentils provide protein and fibre, while vegetables provide vitamins and minerals.

A dietitian said healthy eating does not require eating salads.

The most important thing is to eat balanced meals in sensible portions and choose foods that can be enjoyed over time.

Key facts

Age mentioned
52
Salad preference
Malaika Arora said she does not eat salads.
Preferred meals
She aims to eat a healthy, balanced and mostly home-cooked diet.
Lunch staples
Rice, vegetables and lentils
Meal pattern
She said she does not skip meals and eats rice once a day.
Dietitian’s view
Cooked vegetables, dals, steamed foods and lightly sautéed options can be nutritious alternatives to salads.
Rice guidance
Rice can fit into a healthy meal when paired with protein and fibre-rich vegetables and eaten in appropriate portions.

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Malaika Arora

Indian actor and public figure discussing her dietary preferences

“Cooked vegetables, dals, sabzis, and even lightly sautéed or steamed options can be just as nutritious and often easier to digest.”
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“I eat a nice, good, healthy, balanced diet. I don’t skip meals. I try to eat as much home-cooked food as possible.”
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