Sonali Bendre Reveals She Fasts for 18–20 Hours Daily and Eats Just Two Meals: Here's Why

Sonali Bendre has revealed some of her disciplined eating habits that she follows an intermittent fasting diet and is fasting 18 to 20 hours every day. She also said that she usually only eats one-and-a-half to two meals a day, which is good for her body and well-being.

Sonali said this eating pattern has developed over time and she has not adopted it as a strict diet plan. She said her diet follows the needs of her body and not the trends in popular health advice. She is only hungry when she really is, and does not go on snacking during the day.

Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity throughout the world as a diet that takes time between eating and fasting. There are a range of fasting times, 12-hour, 16-hour or even 18-hour times. Sonali’s daily diet is among the longer fasting times and one she is comfortable with.

She said she eats less while eating healthy foods during her window of meal time. A balanced diet (protein, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, whole grains) is a must in her health care routine. She believes that the quality of food matters more than the number of meals eaten each day.

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Sonali has been promoting a balanced and mindful approach to health for years. After her successful battle with cancer a few years back, she has often spoken about physical fitness, mental well-being and sustainable lifestyle choices. She has recently made clear again the importance of listening to your body and not just following diet trends.

Health care providers say intermittent fasting has some benefits for some people; metabolic health is good, blood sugar control is better, weight management is better and digestive rest is better. But long-term fasting is not for everyone, they say. People with medical conditions, diabetes, pregnant women, growing children and nutritional deficiencies should seek medical care before doing long-term fasting.

Skipping meals without adequate nutrient intake can cause fatigue, muscle loss, vitamin deficiencies, and other health issues, nutritionists say. For intermittent fasting, food should provide enough calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals so that all meals are calorie dense and contain sufficient amounts of protein and minerals to meet daily nutritional requirements.

Sonali’s candor about her eating habits has stirred up social media debates, and fans appreciated her openness to letting go of a “one-size-fits-all” model and adopt this one. Some people have also pointed out that there are different diets for everyone and that personalized nutrition is therefore more critical.

Even as intermittent fasting is still gaining more and more attention from fitness lovers and celebrities, Sonali Bendre’s experience makes it clear that healthy living is very much personal. And although her 18-20-hour fasting schedule can work for her lifestyle and health goals, the experts recommend that anyone planning a significant dietary change should consult a professional physician or nutritional consultant for advice. Health and well-being are predicated on a healthy diet, regular fitness routine, enough hydration, good sleep, and good health care; and that is the foundation of good health and a good diet.