{"id":2107,"date":"2025-08-05T04:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T04:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/salman-khan-reveals-his-89-year-old-father-eats-parathas-dessert-daily-still-stays-fit-shares-his-own-food-habits-too-health-and-fitness-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T04:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T04:21:17","slug":"salman-khan-reveals-his-89-year-old-father-eats-parathas-dessert-daily-still-stays-fit-shares-his-own-food-habits-too-health-and-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/salman-khan-reveals-his-89-year-old-father-eats-parathas-dessert-daily-still-stays-fit-shares-his-own-food-habits-too-health-and-fitness-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Salman Khan Reveals His 89-Year-Old Father Eats Parathas, Dessert Daily, Still Stays Fit; Shares His Own Food Habits Too | Health and Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9484867\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 05, 2025, 09:48 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9484867\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-1135477095 asubttl-schema\">Salman Khan opens up about his father&#8217;s surprising diet and fitness routine, sparking a conversation around portion control, metabolism, and mindful living.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-1135477095 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Salman Khan reveals the real reason behind his father\u2019s age-defying fitness and it\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect.\" title=\"Salman Khan reveals the real reason behind his father\u2019s age-defying fitness and it\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect.\" 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-e71bd712c195739a jsx-1135477095\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Salman Khan reveals the real reason behind his father\u2019s age-defying fitness and it\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Many associate fitness with grueling gym routines and strict diets. But for others, the real key lies in steady habits and balanced living. During the premiere of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, Salman Khan shared insights into how he and his 89-year-old father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, manage to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">In a heartfelt exchange, Salman remarked, \u201cMy dad, touchwood, Mashallah, he tells me that meri khuraq khatam ho gayi hai (my appetite has gone down), but he eats 2-3 parathas, then rice, the gosht (meat), then dessert, twice a day. Unka ek metabolism alag hai. Unka discipline alag hai (His metabolism and discipline are on a different level) (sic).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">He expressed admiration for his father\u2019s well-being and determination. \u201cSo he has been walking all the way to Bandstand and back every single morning. We\u2019re so happy to see that. We are so proud that we have a father who\u2019s fighting it out,&#8221; the actor added.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">When discussing his own approach to fitness, Salman emphasized moderation rather than restriction. \u201cI\u2019ll eat anything but won\u2019t overeat. Like say, 1 spoon rice or at max one-and-a-half, whatever vegetables, then chicken or mutton or fish.&#8221; For him, staying healthy is less about eliminating food groups and more about being conscious of how much is enough.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">He also spoke about his role in popularizing fitness within the Indian film industry, noting how he was among the early actors to champion the gym culture. He mentioned how encouraging it is to see veterans like Dharmendra still making wellness a priority.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">So, can portion control without cutting out entire food categories be a sustainable method for staying healthy?<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">According to Deepika Sharma, a Delhi-based personal trainer and functional nutrition specialist, the answer is yes. Speaking to indianexpress.com, she said, \u201cYes, it can. Eating less of everything is often easier to follow than strict diets. Portion control allows people to enjoy different foods while keeping their calorie intake in check. It helps with weight management and reduces the chances of overeating. You don\u2019t need to avoid entire food groups if you\u2019re eating reasonable amounts and staying active.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">And when it comes to health and appetite at an advanced age, like in one\u2019s 80s or beyond\u2014how much is determined by genes, and how much by habits?<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Sharma believes both elements matter. \u201cGenetics set a base for metabolism, but lifestyle plays a big role in how it functions over time,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2023\/11\/swati-chaturvedi-2023-11-311a7f6229417d5d5693180448c9311a-scaled.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=0&amp;height=0\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/swati-chaturvedi-22519.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Swati Chaturvedi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Swati Chaturvedi, a seasoned media and journalism aficionado with over 10 years of expertise, is not just a storyteller; she&#8217;s a weaver of wit and wisdom in the digital landscape. 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