Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 76th birthday while maintaining a high level of health and physical fitness, serving as an example for many citizens of the country. His impressive physical condition is due to strict adherence to a daily routine and balanced nutrition.
Modi has repeatedly emphasized that the foundation of his good well-being is regular yoga practice and moderate eating. Among his main practices are asanas such as Vajrasana, Setu Bandhasana, Bhujangasana, and Uttanapadasana. Furthermore, he limits sleep to about four hours per day and refrains from eating after sunset.
Central Minister L. Murugan noted that Modi's lifestyle and daily schedule inspire him as well. This regimen includes sleeping about three and a half hours, waking up early, and abstaining from food after six in the evening. Modi prefers a simple and balanced diet, often consuming dishes like dal, rice, and khichdi.
Daily 40-Minute Yoga Practice
Many do not know that Modi's day begins with yoga practice. He dedicates about 40 minutes daily to this process, starting with Surya Namaskar and pranayama, followed by various asanas. Modi also attends yoga nidra sessions twice a week, noting its benefit in preventing insomnia.
Habit of Daily Walks
Modi has publicly stated the significant health benefits of walking, so he tries to maximize the number of steps. After his morning workout, he enjoys walking on the green grass. Doctors assert that daily walks help burn excess calories, thereby protecting the body from serious diseases. Additionally, walking helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What is in Modi's Breakfast and Dinner?
Modi is a vegetarian and occasionally observes fasts during which he eats nothing at all. Regarding his daily diet, he prefers a light breakfast, usually around 9 AM. During an event related to 'Fit India', he mentioned that he really likes eggplant parathas (sahjan ke parathe), which he eats twice a week due to their high nutritional content. Dinner also remains light, consisting mainly of Gujarati khichdi, and he refrains from eating after sunset or six in the evening.
Dietary Recommendations
As part of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' program, Modi advised children to include seasonal fruits and millets in their diet. He reminded them that traditions exist in the country, such as offering a deity before consuming any seasonal fruit, after which it is accepted as prasad. He insists on the necessity of consuming seasonal fruits. Similarly, he recommends regularly consuming nutritious whole grains such as bajra, makhana, and ragi, which he himself consumes.
Moreover, Modi warned children against consuming fast food, fatty foods, and refined flour products, which he himself avoids. He also shared tips on proper eating, noting that since a person has 32 teeth, food should be chewed thoroughly at least 32 times.