{
  "id": 5556397,
  "title": "Sonam Bajwa delays breakfast if she eats carbs at night: ‘One cup of rice, dal, salad, and…’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/sonam-bajwa-delays-breakfast-if-she-eats-carbs-at-night-one-cup-of-5556397",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:29:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/sonam-bajwa-eats-carbs-night-delays-breakfast-morning-expert-10642800/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sonam Bajwa, a 36-year-old woman, recently shared her dietary habits and daily routine with content creator Gunjan Taneja on her YouTube podcast. She prefers simple meals and mentioned her breakfast consisting of moong dal cheela, two boiled eggs, one cup of rice, dal, salad, and a protein source. Bajwa explained that she struggles with limiting carbs at dinner, leading her to delay her breakfast the next morning if she consumes carbs at night. This approach aims to maintain a normal routine while balancing her dietary needs.\n\nChief dietitian Dt Amreen Sheikh, from KIMS Hospitals, Thane, suggested that this strategy could work for some individuals, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. If someone feels more satiated after a heavy, carb-rich dinner, delaying breakfast is acceptable as long as they still fulfill their daily nutritional requirements. Bajwa's routine and Sheikh's advice underline the importance of listening to one's body and adjusting meal timings based on hunger cues. However, Sheikh cautioned against regularly skipping breakfast or delaying meals without planning for balanced later meals to prevent energy dips, overeating, or poor food choices. She added that while spacing meals based on hunger can promote better digestion and prevent discomfort, it shouldn't result in erratic eating patterns. A consistent routine, even if flexible, is beneficial for the body's overall health.",
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        "title": "Sonam Bajwa delays breakfast if she eats carbs at night: ‘One cup of rice, dal, salad, and…’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/sonam-bajwa-delays-breakfast-if-she-eats-carbs-at-night-one-cup-of",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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