Tamannaah Bhatia’s trainer shares how to eat rajma chawal without ruining your diet: ‘Instead of having a small bowl…’ | Health (original) (raw)
Celebrity trainer Siddhartha Singh shares how to enjoy rajma chawal guilt-free, balancing carbs, protein and nutrients while staying on your weight-loss diet.
Who says you can’t enjoy rajma chawal while keeping an eye on your weight? With the right approach, this beloved comfort food can easily fit into a healthy eating plan. Celebrity fitness trainer Siddhartha Singh, who has worked with stars like Tamannaah Bhatia, shared in a February 27 Instagram post how to enjoy your favourites guilt-free, including smart tips on incorporating dishes like rajma chawal while staying on track. (Also read: Pediatric cardiologist explains how too much salt and sugar in kids’ diets raises future heart disease risk )
Celebrity fitness trainer Siddhartha Singh shares tips on enjoying rajma chawal while maintaining a healthy diet. (Instagram/@officialsiddharthasingh)
Can you eat rajma chawal on your weight-loss journey
Referring to the statement, “Stop eating rajma chawal if you want to lose any weight,” the coach, who focuses on sustainable fat loss through habit-building rather than extreme dieting, said, “You're not going to stop just because I say. So, let's balance this plate.”
He explained, “First things first, you want to decrease the amount of chawal (rice) you are having. All this chawal is going to be too much carbohydrates, which is going to give you a sudden crash, and you don't want to do that.”
“Secondly, instead of having a small bowl of rajma, we're actually going to have a big bowl of rajma because the rajma beans, legumes, have a lot of nutrients in them,” Siddhartha stated. He also recommended adding some salad to the plate for better nutrition.
How to make it more nutritious
He further highlighted the importance of protein, saying, “And finally, the most important aspect of this whole plate is protein, yes, Rajma has protein, but not as much as you need because you go to the gym and you also have a very hectic work schedule.” To make the meal complete and delicious, he adds 200 grams of Greek yoghurt, which, according to him, “completes the meal and also makes it very, very tasty.”
Ending the video, the fitness coach emphasised, “Nobody has to stop eating Rajma chawal even on their fitness theory” as long as it is balanced according to the body’s needs.
(Also read: Bengaluru cardiac surgeon explains how to spot sudden cardiac arrest vs heart attack; shares what to do to save lives )
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Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More
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