Actor Deepshikha Nagpal, 49, shares her diet: ‘I eat parathas, early dinner’

Veteran Indian actress Deepshikha Nagpal, 49, has shared her dietary habits on her podcast with actor Prachi Sharma. The half Punjabi, half Gujarati actress revealed that she enjoys home-cooked food, particularly parathas for breakfast. Nagpal explained that she eats an early dinner, which keeps her feeling hungry in the morning.

Her daily routine includes parathas, a sandwich, poha, or a combination of roti, sabzi, or dal for her main meal. She avoids mixing roti and rice, opting for either one at a time, and often includes salad in her diet. After two to three hours, she has tea with biscuits and a juice after her evening walk. Her final meal of the day is dinner at 7:30-8 pm.

Nagpal advises following a balanced diet consisting of protein, fibre-rich carbohydrates, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and micronutrients, adjusting portions according to individual goals and health needs. Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal emphasized that weight gain occurs over time due to consistently consuming excess calories, rather than from a single late-night meal.

Goyal also warned that late-night cheat meals often involve larger portions, alcohol, desserts, or mindless eating, which can lead to overeating. To enjoy a treat at dinner, Goyal recommended keeping portions reasonable and avoiding binge eating.