Sonam Bajwa delays breakfast if she eats carbs at night: ‘One cup of rice, dal, salad, and…’

Sonam Bajwa, a 36-year-old woman, recently shared her dietary preferences and routine in an interview. She enjoys simple meals like moong dal cheela, two boiled eggs for breakfast, a cup of rice, dal, salad, and protein. Bajwa mentioned that she struggles with dinner because she desires carbs but must avoid them at night. To balance this, she opts for an early breakfast the following morning.

Dt Amreen Sheikh, a chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals in Thane, stated that delaying breakfast after consuming carbs at night can work for some people, but it's not a universal rule. Sheikh explained that if one feels less hungry after a carb-rich dinner, slightly delaying breakfast is acceptable, provided overall nutritional needs are still met.

Regarding the impact of carbs at night on metabolism or weight gain, Sheikh clarified that it's the total calorie intake and portion size, not the timing, that matters. A balanced dinner with controlled carb portions is fine. Sheikh also emphasized that listening to one's hunger cues is crucial; skipping breakfast if not hungry may not be wise.

However, regularly skipping breakfast without planning for balanced meals later could lead to energy dips, overeating, or poor food choices. Lastly, spacing meals based on hunger can potentially aid digestion and prevent discomfort, but it shouldn't result in erratic eating patterns. The body benefits from some level of routine, even if it's adaptable.