Updated On: 28 March, 2024 05:10 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
MSG consumption, vegetarian diets, and the right way to build endurance, mid-day picks up a discussion with Master Chef India host Vikas Khanna on all things fitness

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01 An eating habit you abide by?
I don’t have late dinners. It’s a problem. Why does one need a heavy dinner? You end up putting your body to work throughout the night. I eat like a puppy, and consume the same foods, every single day, and at the same time. [While travelling], I return to routine as per the [schedule of the area I am at]. I eat fewer carbs, and train every day.
02 The preferred form of workouts
I prefer to not lift weights. I’m 52 and need to find balance. Each day, I run for 30 to 60 minutes. I have learned that it is more efficient to run at a speed at which you can comfortably talk. You don’t need to keep talking, but you should be able to for the entire duration. I have learned that this is the best practice for [building] endurance, and can keep you going. I may not lift weights but I do a lot of cross-functional fitness. Pull-ups and push-ups are great, skipping is brilliant, and yoga is fantastic. It’s also great for flexibility. Also, we must make mental wellness a priority. You have to train your brain to be happy.