{"id":11236,"date":"2025-09-08T15:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/i-am-true-indian-ekdum-desi-throwback-to-when-alia-bhatt-revealed-her-simple-vegan-diet-food-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:13:10","slug":"i-am-true-indian-ekdum-desi-throwback-to-when-alia-bhatt-revealed-her-simple-vegan-diet-food-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/i-am-true-indian-ekdum-desi-throwback-to-when-alia-bhatt-revealed-her-simple-vegan-diet-food-news\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I Am True Indian, Ekdum Desi&#8217;: Throwback To When Alia Bhatt Revealed Her Simple Vegan Diet | Food News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9557885\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 08, 2025, 18:25 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9557885\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3743380510 asubttl-schema\">Alia Bhatt swears by simple desi vegan meals, dal, chawal, sabzi, ragi, and jowar rotis, while avoiding sugar to stay fit and radiant.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3743380510 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alia Bhatt's diet reflects balance, sustainability, and a focus on natural foods rather than extreme restrictions.&#10;\" title=\"Alia Bhatt's diet reflects balance, sustainability, and a focus on natural foods rather than extreme restrictions.&#10;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3743380510\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alia Bhatt&#8217;s diet reflects balance, sustainability, and a focus on natural foods rather than extreme restrictions.\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">One might assume that Alia Bhatt\u2019s diet revolves around exotic salads and expensive imported wellness foods. However, the Jigra actor has revealed that her approach to nutrition is deeply rooted in her desi traditions and the simplicity of wholesome Indian meals.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Alia, who embraced veganism a few years ago, once opened up about her food habits during an old interview on the popular television show Aap Ki Adalat. She explained that her daily diet avoids sugar completely while focusing on nourishing grains, pulses, and vegetables to meet her nutritional needs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">\u201cI am truly Indian at heart, completely desi. I don\u2019t enjoy eating plain salads. What I crave is dal and chawal with sabzi. When it comes to rotis, I often switch between healthier options like ragi or jowar, depending on my mood. My meals keep changing, but one constant is that I never consume sugar,&#8221; Alia said during the show.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Her diet reflects balance, sustainability, and a focus on natural foods rather than extreme restrictions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><strong>Key Takeaways from Alia Bhatt\u2019s Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><strong>Prefers traditional Indian meals<\/strong>: Instead of relying on Western-style salads, Alia enjoys wholesome Indian staples like dal, chawal, and sabzi. These meals not only keep her satisfied but also provide a balance of protein, carbs, and fiber.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Chooses healthier grains<\/strong>: For her rotis, she often alternates between ragi and jowar, which are packed with nutrients and are healthier alternatives to regular wheat flour. These grains also aid digestion and help maintain steady energy levels.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><strong>Completely avoids sugar<\/strong>: Alia has eliminated refined sugar from her diet, which helps in maintaining clear skin, balanced energy, and stable weight. This conscious choice also reduces the risk of lifestyle-related health concerns.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><strong>Follows a vegan lifestyle<\/strong>: By adopting veganism, Alia ensures that her meals are plant-based, focusing on pulses, legumes, vegetables, and grains. This approach not only supports her health but also aligns with her ethical and sustainable living choices.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\"><strong>Embraces variety<\/strong>: While her core meals are simple and desi, she frequently switches up her options to keep her diet interesting. 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