Debosmita Ghosh • 07 Nov 2024
What Is The Anti-Inflammatory Diet That Helped Vidya Balan And Samantha Ruth Prabhu With Weight Loss?
Know About The Anti-Inflammatory Diet That Helped Vidya Balan And Samantha Ruth Prabhu With Weight Loss (Picture credit: Instagram)
Anti Inflammatory Weight Loss Diet: Actors Vidya Balan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently revealed that they follow the ‘anti-inflammatory diet’ which has helped them lose weight. Vidhya Balan has lost a considerable weight loss. In a recent interview, she revealed that she achieved this weight loss by following an anti-inflammatory diet and ‘no exercise.’ On the other hand, Samantha during an interactive Q&A session on Instagram revealed that she is on a ‘strict anti-inflammatory diet which is required for my condition’.
Weight loss can be difficult. One has to keep a check on their diet, sleep well and manage stress among others. There are several foods that can cause inflammation in the body which eventually stands in the way of weight loss.
In the interview, Vidya Balan says, “You know, all my life, I’ve struggled to be thin. I’ve dieted and exercised relentlessly. Sometimes I’d lose weight, but it would always come back. Then, early this year, I met a nutrition group called Amura (Amura Health) in Chennai. They told me it’s just inflammation, not fat. So, they put me on an anti-inflammatory diet, and it worked beautifully - the weight just fell off as they removed foods that didn’t suit me.”
On the other hand, Samantha Ruth Prabhu said that she is on a “strict anti-inflammatory diet”. Responding to one of the questions during her Instagram Q&A session, she said, “Another weight comment. I saw an entire thread discussing my weight. If you must know, I’m on a strict anti-inflammatory diet, which is essential for managing my condition. It keeps me within a specific weight range that works best for my health (myositis). Let’s stop judging people - live and let live. It’s 2024, after all.”
What is an anti-inflammatory diet?
An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on eating foods that help to reduce inflammation in the body. This can help manage chronic conditions like arthritis, heart disease and diabetes among others. This diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods rich in antioxidants, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Along with this, one might also have to remove certain foods from their diet which might cause inflammation for the individual.
When you reduce your consumption of inflammatory foods and focus on foods that are important for nutrition, this diet helps to improve your overall health and can reduce inflammation.
Foods that are anti-inflammatory
- Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale and Swiss chard are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that can fight inflammation.
- Berries: Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries have antioxidants like anthocyanins that reduce oxidative stress.
- Fatty Fish: Salmon, sardines and mackerel give omega-3 fatty acids which help to lower inflammatory markers in the body.
- Nuts: Almonds and walnuts give you healthy fats and antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is packed with anti-inflammatory compounds like oleocanthal.
- Turmeric: Contains curcumin which is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound.
- Ginger: This has gingerol which is known to reduce inflammation and pain.
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