Celebrity Talk - Sameera Reddy

Sameera, the girl who came into the limelight with the music video `Ahista` by Pankaj Udas, has been named as Mumbai's Jennifer Lopez. Sameera has come a long way from the simple actress in her debut film to become the latest sex symbol of the Hindi film industry.

How do you maintain your figure?
I exercise and eat right. I go to Gym, jog at the Joggers Park and swim at least for 45mins.

How do you start your day eating?
I only eat fruits for breakfast, especially papayas and pears. No tea or coffee for me. I drink Soya milk. I drink Vera juice as it detoxifies your body.

What do you eat during the day?
Afternoons normally I eat two roti with vegetables and green salad. Late in the evening I again eat a little fruit. At night I have green chicken and some protein foods to give me strength.

How do you cope with working schedules that create havoc with your system?
It’s very difficult and I usually can’t. If I do, I try to eat on time and sleep on time.

Do you binge?
I used to, but not anymore. Even if I did, I’ll eat healthy food like lots of pickle and roti.

What is your favourite food?
My favourite is Japanese dish – Sushi that has raw fish in cooked rice.

How do you rejuvenate?
I rejuvenate by swimming. I come alive after 45mins of free style swimming.

What is your advice on food and fitness for the health conscious?
Eat well and on time. It’s not how much you eat that matters but what you eat. Try understanding what food suits your body.

If you were to create awareness on one health-related topic, what would it be?
Since I know how I felt when I was plump, I would suggest that one should not try drastic measure to loose weight.

There’s a right and sensible way; a long-term way that will keep you fit. Being skinny is not beautiful or healthy. It can only give you acidity and long-term health problems. You can combine healthy eating, with good exercise and healthy living and thus have a very good figure without destroying your body for the sake looking slim.

What’s your beauty regime like?
I have my eight hours sleep, which is important for good skin. I use a cleansing cream and jell to clean. I avoid make-up when not working. It allows my skin to breathe.

Share a quick recipe with the readers.
I usually cook idli, dosa and chatni. My favourite is moong bhel (sprout bhel). Just throw in some moong, cut some onion, tomato, some meetha sauce and chatni and then mix it. You have a healthy chaat in 5mins.

Suggest a home remedy for your readers.
When ever I have acidity I drink straight nimbu (lemon) juice without water. Strangely people think it adds acidity but actually cuts it down.

Your favourite hangout for eating and why?
I love eating at small restaurants as I feel they serve really tasty food. I am not really a fan of Five-Star hotel foods.

What would you cook on a romantic date?
I wouldn’t cook. I’ll make the guy cook for me.

Source - food.sify.com