Whether it was in his first brush with his six pack abs in Om Shanti Om, or in his continued perseverance at keeping that athletic frame intact all the way through to his recent magnum opus – Happy New Year, Shah Rukh Khan continues to remain among the set of actors for whom good health and fitness matters significantly. The actor believes in mindful eating, well thought out exercise regimens and properly structured fitness programs. Here are a couple of leaves from his book:

– He follows a strict diet that comprises low carbohydrates and high protein, which helps keeps his health in order.
– The focus on proteins includes relying on protein rich foods such as non fat milk, skinless chicken, egg whites, legumes and lean cuts of meat.
– He makes it a point to control fat in his diet. In his cooking, he tends to choose grilling over frying and avoids dishes that are made with oil and butter.
– He makes it a point to take protein drinks after his workouts.
– He makes it a point to avoiding sugar and refined grains. He tends to avoid all refined grains including white flour, white breads, rice products and sugar.
– His diet comprises some amount of whole grains, in the form of whole wheat toast with eggs and chicken sandwiches.
– His diet also comprises many kinds of plant based foods. Most of his dishes are filled with vegetables, which tend to become his primary source of carbohydrates, essential vitamins and minerals to his body.
– Instead of sweets, his meals are filled with fruits. Since fruits are high in simple carbohydrates, he swaps sweets with fruits, as they can be perfect substitutes for sweets.
– He also makes it a point to drink lots of water in a day, some non fat milk and fresh, unsweetened vegetable juices.
– His workout comprises 100 push ups, 60 pull ups, half hour of lifting weights for abdominal muscles; strength training only four times a week, resting one day in between and 30 minutes cardio exercises like jogging, running and cycling. He makes it a point not to train his abs for more than four times a week with one day rest in between.

References:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Shah-Rukh-Khans-5-step-diet-secrets-revealed/articleshow/48614973.cms

Shahrukh Khan Workout Routine & Diet Plan

http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/shahrukh-khan-fitness-and-diet-regime/

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