Ananya Panday at 27 swears by 7 pm dinners and this gut-friendly diet to 'feel lighter and have more energy'

Ananya Panday's diet secrets include eating gut-friendly foods, having her last meal by 7 pm, and eliminating foods that don't suit her.

If you're tired of following diets that seem like an endless list of what you can't eat, you're in luck: actor Ananya Panday's diet and eating rules won't leave you feeling deprived. Her secret? It's not just what you eat, but when.

Ananya has not just adopted a gut cleanse diet, but also changed her eating habits, having her last meal by 7 pm and eliminating foods that don't agree with her, which has given her more energy and made her feel lighter.

'I make sure to have my last meal by 7 pm'

In a May 11 interview with Hindustan Times, Ananya shared: “For the last couple of months, I’ve been on a gut cleanse diet, which has been very healthy. It’s made a huge difference in my life... I’ve been very good with my meals and make sure to have my last meal by 7 pm. I don’t eat after that. It’s been a good change — I feel lighter the next day and have more energy. Earlier, I used to eat dinner very late.” She added, “I’ve started eliminating foods that don’t suit me or make me feel good. I think it’s better to start young — it really helps later.”

Ananya has adopted a gut cleanse diet and changed her eating habits. (Made using Gemini AI)

What is a cleanse diet?

Sharing what exactly is a gut cleanse diet, and which foods are considered gut-friendly, nutritionist Nmami Agarwal had told HT in the same May 11 piece: “To keep your gut healthy, it’s essential to add prebiotics and eat foods that are naturally probiotic. Think salads, fruits, fermented foods — the more colour on your plate, the more fibre and antioxidants you get. These aid detoxification. Combine that with regular exercise and good hydration, and your gut stays clean.”

She had added that some of the best sources of prebiotics include bananas, garlic, onions, asparagus, chicory root, oats, apples, leeks, yoghurt, miso, and barley.

If you can't imagine your weekends without a fun dinner with friends and family, don't worry. Click here for fitness coach Aarja Bedi's tips on eating out and still losing weight, which can help you stay on track during your weight loss journey.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.