Vidya Balan opened up about her significant weight loss in an October interview with Galatta India. She shared that she shed a considerable amount of weight this year by following an anti-inflammatory diet and skipping exercise. Recently, Shikha Singh, a nutritionist known for her weight loss programs, posted on Instagram her anti-inflammatory diet plan aimed at helping people "lose 20 kg quickly," drawing inspiration from Vidya Balan and other celebrities.

An anti-inflammatory diet for shedding pounds.

Shikha mentioned in a video, "A lot of celebrities are jumping on the anti-inflammatory diet bandwagon for weight loss. But do you really understand how inflammation impacts our weight and how this type of diet can help us lose those extra kilos?"

She continued, “If your meals are packed with processed foods, sugar, and alcohol, or if you smoke, deal with stress, don’t get enough sleep, or have hormonal issues, your body might be dealing with inflammation. This can cause your body to produce inflammatory chemicals called cytokines, which mess with how insulin and leptin work—both of which are key in regulating sugar levels and hunger. When this happens, it can lead to increased fat storage and significant weight gain.”

She went ahead and shared her anti-inflammatory diet plan aimed at losing fat:

◉ Morning drink

7:00 am - 7:30 am: Enjoy some turmeric tea along with 2 soaked walnuts.

◉ Breakfast

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Multigrain millet flatbread + leafy greens + green tea

◉ Mid-morning snack

1. 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM: Grab either an orange or an apple.

◉ Lunch

1. 1 pm-2 pm: A moong dal salad packed with a variety of veggies.

◉ Evening snack

1. 4 to 5 PM: Enjoy some black coffee with roasted chana.

◉ Dinner

6 pm-7 pm: Enjoy some tomato soup along with 50 grams of low-fat paneer or tofu.

◉ Night drink

1. 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Time for some ajwain tea!

Avoid these 7 foods.

There's been a ton of chatter about inflammation lately. In a 2022 chat with an Lifestyle Magazine, Simrun Chopra, a nutritionist and the brains behind Nourish with Sim, shared insights on foods that significantly impact inflammation. She also offered some great alternatives and tips for following an anti-inflammatory diet. Here’s what Simrun suggests you steer clear of:

◉Drinks loaded with sugar, such as sodas and fruit juices.

◉ Oils that are high in polyunsaturated fats include cottonseed, grape seed, safflower, corn, and sunflower oils.

◉ Junk food, fried snacks, store-bought baked treats, and anything that uses partially hydrogenated oils or vegetable shortening.

◉ Whole milk dairy items such as yogurt, butter, and cheese.

◉ Meats that have been processed, such as ham, sausage, and salami.

◉ Brews, ciders, spirits, flavored liquors, and wines.

◉ Refined grains such as white rice and white flour.

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