Her post also reflected on the mindful eating habits instilled in her by her mother long before nutrition became a trend.
Veteran actor Zeenat Aman continues to delight her fans with personal insights on social media. The 73-year-old legend recently shared a post that beautifully combined nostalgia, self-reflection, and a peek into her daily eating habits.
Zeenat opened up about her long-standing love for good food but made an unexpected confession-she never quite mastered the art of cooking. Wrapping up her post on a candid note, she admitted, “I used to feel embarrassed that I can’t cook, but then I reminded myself that I’ve been putting food on the table for my family since my teens! That’s something too, right?” She also encouraged her followers to share their favorite healthy treats and go-to delivery services.
Her post also reflected on the mindful eating habits instilled in her by her mother long before nutrition became a trend. “Food is fuel, and before nutritionists, dietitians, and personal trainers became trendy, my mother taught me a simple rule: ‘Eat small, eat fresh’,” Zeenat shared.
Embracing the modern social media trend of revealing dietary routines, Zeenat took her followers through her meals for the day. She starts her mornings with a cup of black tea and a bowl of soaked, peeled almonds. For breakfast, she enjoys smashed avocado on sourdough toast with cheddar cheese but sometimes indulges in desi classics like chilla or poha. Lunch, which she calls her “heaviest meal of the day,” typically consists of dal, sabzi, roti, and various accompaniments. On this particular day, she relished tangy khatti dal, matar aloo cooked in hara masala, paneer tikka, and homemade tomato chutney.
Her evening snack is simple yet satisfying—a bowl of roasted makhana, lightly spiced and freshly prepared daily by her trusted assistant, Aijaz. “Crunchy, light… and nutritionist-approved!” she remarked. But the highlight of her day remains her love for sweets. She confessed to having a weakness for desserts, revealing that she’s currently obsessed with Royce chocolates. “I could demolish the box in one sitting, but I attempt to keep it to two squares at a go!” she added.
Through her engaging social media presence, Zeenat Aman continues to connect with her fans, offering glimpses into her life while celebrating simple joys, nostalgia, and personal growth.
(This article is published under a mutual content partnership arrangement between The Brew News and The Free Press Journal)
