Malaika Arora, who prefers portion control, says son Arhaan Khan weighs his food: ‘I don’t feel heavy’

Further opening up about the rituals she swears by, Malaika said on the 32 Degrees podcast: “There are a few things. It’s small things. Sleep is so underrated. That’s something I swear by. Water therapy is another thing. Meditation, yoga, and eating right. Yoga is just breathing. I feel our body doesn’t breathe to the optimum. I do intermittent fasting. I start my day with something that is so Indian in every way. I start my day with ghee, which is part of Ayurveda.”

She added that intermittent fasting has “worked like magic” for her. “It’s kind of reset my entire system. I sleep better, I wake up better, and I don’t feel heavy. I used to do it every day, and then started doing it every other day. It’s not about dieting. I eat, but I eat at that time,” shared Arora.

Another thing that she believes in is not to eat after sunset. “My last meal is at 7 pm, and then my first meal is at 12 pm the next day. I wake up early, but I don’t eat anything. I break it with ghee. Then I eat everything, whether rice, roti, sabzi, etc,” detailed Arora.

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Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator, concurred with her and shared that practicing portion control, mindful fasting (not strict dieting), and eating from a bowl can significantly improve sleep quality and boost mood.

“By eating smaller, balanced meals and avoiding late-night snacking, you help your body maintain stable blood sugar levels, support natural circadian rhythms, and prevent digestive discomfort that can disrupt sleep,” said Malhotra.

According to her, mindful eating helps you naturally manage portions, making it easier to feel satisfied without overeating. “These simple, science-backed habits not only help you sleep better but also leave you feeling more energised, refreshed, and positive every day,” said Malhotra.