3 min readNew DelhiOct 1, 2025 06:00 AM IST
First published on: Oct 1, 2025 at 06:00 AM IST
Rakul Preet Singh recently rated her husband and producer, Jackky Bhagnani, on his cooking skills, admitting that he is “definitely better than me.” “He can make a very nice breakfast,” the Thank God actor shared.
She then opened up about Jackky’s love for food, giving away a key detail. “He was a very heavy kid. He lost 75 kilos before he debuted. So, he loves food,” affirmed Rakul.
Detailing how Jackky developed his fondness for food while growing up, she said: “He knows the phone numbers of certain restaurants by heart. Like, as a kid, he would quietly sneak out of his house and go and eat. So he used to go to this one dosa wala, and then he started learning how to make dosas. He can make Schezwan dosa. He made it once. And then I said, you don’t have to prove yourself again because then I also have to make something,” she said on the Khaane Mein Kya Hai YouTube channel.
Taking a cue from her revelation, let’s understand the importance of being a conscious food lover post-massive weight loss, much like Jackky.
Being conscious about food doesn’t mean following strict rules or giving up favourite dishes; it’s about tuning in to how each meal makes one feel, both physically and emotionally. Kanikka Malhotra, a consultant dietitian and diabetes educator, said that in Indian homes, consider how a simple bowl of dal-chawal, prepared with care and shared with family, nourishes both body and soul. “When one pays attention to choosing fresh sabzi in season over packaged snacks, or takes an extra moment to enjoy the aroma and colours of a home-cooked meal, the experience becomes a celebration rather than a routine,” said Malhotra.
Here’s what you should consider (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
Listening to hunger cues and eating without distractions supports better digestion, helping to avoid overeating and making it easier to feel energetic and light after meals.
According to Malhotra, conscious food choices also connect us to tradition, like how slow eating and mindful cooking echo principles from Ayurveda and our grandparents’ kitchen wisdom, where ghee and whole grains played starring roles.
It’s not about perfection, but about small moments of awareness, such as putting away phones during mealtime or swapping sugary drinks for nimbu pani or lemon water,” stressed Malhotra.
As these habits build, they quietly transform health from the inside out, boosting mood, energy, and immunity. “In the end, being conscious about food is about kindness—to one’s own body and to loved ones sharing the table,” Malhotra shared.
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.
Rakul Preet Singh talks about Jackky Bhagnani's weight loss (Photo: Rakul Preet Singh/Instagram) 
Here’s what you should consider (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
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