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For Gurmeet Choudhary, known for his fitness routine and martial arts skills, discipline is not just a passion but an “obsession”. The 40-year-old, who works out every day, said that contrary to the belief that 80 per cent of one’s health depends on their diet, he swears by the 99 per cent diet mantra. “If you can control 99 per cent of your weight through diet, then you are fit. In the last six or seven months, I have not had any sugar , even in the form of fruits. Rice, chapati, or gluten, nothing at all,” Choudhary told actor and host Rohit Roy . Detailing his diet, Choudhary added: “I take 1 spoon of desi ghee on an empty stomach for a strong gut. Healthy fat is needed for the bowels. I take it with coffee.” This, he said, is followed by a green juice, after which he works out. “My breakfast is 8-10 eggs and avocados. After 2 and a half hours, I take boiled chicken with no masalas, along with mushrooms and broccoli. Then, at night, I eat soaked almonds or make almond milk. Dinner is either grilled or boiled chicken with broccoli and mushrooms. Protein shake at night,” said Choudhary. He stressed that he has been following this routine for the last six months. “I don’t have tastebuds. World-level athletes also have such a diet. I don’t sit at all. I have been doing outdoor shoots that require me to fight, slide etc. During the past months, I did 12-hour shoots, gym, and running or kickboxing. All this happened because I left sugar,” expressed Choudhary. It may be difficult to go sugar-free, but it is worth it. According to clinical dietitian Garima Goyal, having sugar and sugary beverages takes a toll on health and has various negative implications. “High sugar consumption can lead to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, poor dental health, etc. Also, high sugar intake has been linked to fatigue and lethargy, due to reduced energy levels in the body and decreased alertness,” said Goyal. Tips to cut sugar *Instead of just focusing on limiting your intake of sugar or its substitutes, rethink your whole diet pattern . “Go for a healthy dietary pattern including more protein and fibre-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, beans, legumes, egg, poultry, etc,” said Goyal. *Keep your blood sugar levels in a balanced range, and to do so the key is having small meals. “Such a diet will ensure there are no highs or lows in blood sugar levels. Avoid fasting or feasting,” said Goyal. *Prefer to have a protein and fibre-loaded breakfast such as egg omelette with vegetables and avocado or vegetable dalia with curd etc. *If you find it hard to limit your sugar intake , start by slowly reducing your sugar intake and gradually excluding it from your diet. *If you have breakfast cereals such as cornflakes, muesli, or honey-sweetened oatmeal, know that packaged items have added sugar, shared Goyal. *Have a handful of nuts or a bowl of unsweetened Greek yogurt with fresh fruits or berries. Having natural forms of sugar such as fruit sugar is not harmful. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. None
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