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Aditi Rao Hydari once detailed her diet and what she likes to eat, while also highlighting her struggle to eat by sunset, as many people do. “I should have my last meal at 6.30-7 pm. But that rarely happens. But I do try and eat a really light dinner. Sometimes, I may have fish or prawn curry or nihari..Then I can’t help it,” The Girl On The Train said.
Admitting that while she is an “early riser”, she told Pinkvilla that she can be a “night owl” if needed. Adding that would like to be more regular with her workouts, Aditi said: “I do love doing yoga, and I dance. But it really doesn’t happen every day. I can’t do the same workout every day. I find it really boring. Every day, I need something different.”
On her diet, she detailed, “I love idlis. I really like that whole South Indian breakfast. I eat eggs sometimes because I know they are good for me. I eat mostly vegetarian food for lunch. Quinoa, dal chawal sabzi kind of lunch. I like makhana as a snack. For dinner, I try and eat protein. So I have fish, soup, or chicken cutlet, kebabs. I eat what I feel like eating.”
She also mentioned that she doesn’t control her cravings much. “I feel that your soul needs to be happy…so if I want to have chocolate or pani puri, I will.”
Taking a cue from this candid admission, let’s explore how choosing a lighter meal in the evenings can help.
Choosing a meal that is easily digestible in the evening helps the body shift from high-energy daytime functions to restorative modes, said consultant dietitian Garima Goyal. “When a person eats heavily late at night, the digestive system remains on, potentially compromising sleep quality, metabolic balance, and cellular repair processes,” said Goyal.
According to Goyal, the preference for whole foods, balanced plates, and moderate portions reflects a nutrition strategy that supports long-term health rather than short-term dieting.
“A lighter night meal typically means less refined carbohydrates, fewer heavy fats and more vegetables or lean protein, factors that reduce post-meal insulin surges, minimise gastrointestinal load and enhance sleep readiness,” said Goyal.
In her case, the early dinner habit likely complements her fitness routine, recovery efforts, and skin health goals, since digestion and detoxification slow overnight, and giving the system less to process is beneficial.
While there is always scope for improvement in meal timing and taking time to work out every day, consistently having lighter meals can enhance digestion, improve sleep, support body composition, and make your overall diet-and-fitness journey more sustainable.
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.
