Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra has always been known for his simple life, desi food and fit lifestyle. The way he took care of his health in a natural way till the last stage of his life is a big lesson for today’s generation also. Dharmendra was not only very simple in terms of food, but he also spent most of his time in his farmhouse instead of the luxurious house in Mumbai. Here he lived amidst nature, connected with the soil and grew organic vegetables.
Dharmendra loved the natural air of the farmhouse, the smell of soil and the country lifestyle. Here he used to grow tomatoes, gourd, lady’s finger and especially tinda himself. Taking care of the fields, serving the cows and buffaloes and tending the greenery of the garden were part of his daily routine. He believed that the closer a person lives to nature, the healthier and happier he remains. This was the reason why he lived more in his own world, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Dharmendra also took care of the pets with great care. In his farmhouse, his diet was completely local, consisting of fresh milk from cow and buffalo, pure desi ghee and vegetables obtained from the farm.
Vegetarian or non-vegetarian? What did Dharmendra eat?
Many people often want to know whether Dharmendra was a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian? Actually, Dharmendra used to take a mixed diet, but his choice always revolved around green vegetables. He was very fond of Tinda vegetable and believed that it was best for his health and energy. Dharmendra himself had said many times that green vegetables keep the body light, active and away from diseases. His son Sunny Deol had also told in an interview that the most favorite vegetables of the Deol family are bottle gourd and tinda. The entire family has been brought up in it since childhood and that is why everyone remains very fit, strong and active.
Benefits of eating tinda
Tinda is rich in fiber, vitamin C, minerals and high water content. This keeps the stomach light, digestion improves and heat does not build up in the body. Tinda helps in weight control, high BP control, and detox. This is such a vegetable that when eaten daily, does not cause swelling in the body and the person feels energetic. Dharmendra considered it the ‘secret mantra’ of health.
Dharmendra’s fitness routine
The reason he remained active at the age of 89 was his strict fitness routine. He used to do cycling, Dharmendra never missed this exercise. This kept his body active, muscles strong and joints flexible. He was also very fond of swimming. Whenever he got a chance, he used to go swimming. He considered swimming to be the best full-body workout, which keeps the lungs, heart and muscles strong.
