Zeenat Aman’s fitness secrets at 73: khatti dal and poha

Zeenat Aman, the iconic actress, stays quite engaged on social media, often posting glimpses of her daily life on Instagram. Her latest post is a heartwarming mix of nostalgia, personal reflections, and a peek into her routine. The 73-year-old actress posted a collection of photos that gave a glimpse into her connection with food. While sharing what she eats throughout the day, she also made a surprising admission – despite her passion for delicious meals, she never really mastered cooking.

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Zeenat Aman reveals her daily eating habits

In her post, Zeenat reminisced about how her mother instilled mindful eating habits in her long before nutrition and wellness became trending topics on social media. She shared, “Food is fuel, and long before nutritionists, dietitians, and personal trainers became fashionable, my mother taught me a simple rule: ‘Eat small, eat fresh’.” Following the modern trend of sharing dietary routines, she then offered a peek into her daily meals.

Zeenat begins her mornings with a cup of black tea and a bowl of soaked, peeled almonds. For breakfast, she typically enjoys smashed avocado on sourdough toast with cheddar cheese, though she sometimes treats herself to traditional dishes like chilla or poha. She referred to lunch as her “heaviest meal of the day,” usually consisting of dal, sabzi, roti, and other sides. On this particular day, her plate featured tangy khatti dal, matar aloo in hara masala, paneer tikka, and homemade tomato chutney.

I used to be ashamed that I couldn’t cook

For her evening snack, Zeenat delights in a bowl of roasted makhana, lightly spiced and freshly made each day by her dependable assistant, Aijaz. “Crunchy, light… and nutritionist-approved!” she shared. However, the true highlight of her day is indulging her sweet tooth. She confessed to having a love for desserts and is currently hooked on Royce chocolates. “I could finish the entire box in one go, but I try to limit myself to just two squares at a time!” she revealed.

Concluding her post with a reflective touch, Zeenat spoke about an old insecurity regarding her inability to cook. “I used to be embarrassed that I couldn’t cook, but then I reminded myself that I’ve been putting food on the table for my family since my teenage years! That counts for something, doesn’t it?” she wrote. She also invited her followers to join the discussion by sharing their favorite healthy snacks and preferred delivery services.

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