‘Transcendental meditation keeps any kind of stress at bay’

HEALTH STRUCK WITH RHEA CHAKRABORTY, ACTOR

What is one fattening food item that you cannot resist?

Ras malai.

How do you get back in shape post a fattening indulgence?

I train hard, stop the sugar and the maida intake and sleep on time.

Do you prefer mini meals? What do they normally contain?

No, I love large quantities of food, but I stick to mediumsized meals. Rice, dal and sabzi are my go-to meal. I love home-made food.

What is a diet plan that always works for you?

It’s home food for the win. I prefer poha and idli for breakfast; dal, rice and sabzi for lunch. Apart from that, I love home-made Chinese food such as fried rice and vegetable curry.

Do you work out at home? And what exercises do you do at home?

Sometimes I do workout at home. I start my day with yoga and meditation. I love doing a head stand every day.

Do you prefer outdoor or indoor physical activity?

I prefer outdoor activity any day. I love playing tennis and swimming.

What are your favourite physical activities?

Yoga, kick boxing, functional training, tennis, swimming and dancing. I’m an endorphin junkie.

What is a healthy tip that you always rely on?

I have recently started doing transcendental meditation as it keeps any kind of stress at bay. Stress is the biggest cause of any health problem. I believe that no stress is the key to a happy life.

I prefer poha and idli for breakfast; dal, rice and sabzi for lunch. Apart from that, I love home-made Chinese food such as fried rice and vegetable curry. RHEA CHAKRABORTY, ACTOR