Shah Rukh Khan's 5-step diet secrets revealed

Shah Rukh Khan, the Badshah of Bollywood is very cautious about his body and that's exactly the reason why the 49-year old actor believes in mindful eating.

It was widely reported that before he started shooting for his blockbuster film "Om Shanti Om", he started following a strict diet that gave him a lean, muscular physique.

Khan strictly follows a low carbohydrates and high protein diet.

Here is a sneak peek into his food plan.

Focus on protein
A major part of his diet includes protein-rich foods like non-fat milk, skinless chicken, egg whites, legumes and lean cuts of meat. To control fat in his diet, he chooses grilling over frying and avoids dishes made with butter. Also, he takes protein drinks after workouts.

Avoid sugar and refined grains
While dieting Khan avoids all refined grains including white flour and all types of breads and rice products. Sugar containing items are a big no. Although he does include some amount of whole grains in his diet like whole-wheat toast with eggs, chicken sandwiches.

Eating plant based foods
Vegetables are rife in his diet. Vegetables in his diet are a primary source of carbohydrates which also supply essential vitamins and minerals to his body. If you are following such kind of a diet, try adding colorful cooked and raw vegetables each day to bring variety in your diet. This will also give essential nutrients to your body.

Recommended: Add dark leafy greens, reddish-orange vegetables such as winter squash or carrots and starchy vegetables like potatoes or green peas.

Fruits instead of sweets
Fruits are high in simple carbohydrates and he swaps sweets with fruits as they can be a typical substitute for sweets. This is a good strategy as fruits give your body ample amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals along with natural sweetness.

Drinking lots of water
He drinks atleast 2-3 liters of water everyday. Nonfat milk and fresh, unsweetened vegetable juices are also something that he swears by.

By KitchenPlatter