Staying healthy does not necessarily require expensive equipment, complicated diets or following the latest wellness trends. The heart surgeon, health educator and husband of actor Madhuri Dixit believes that small, everyday choices can make a meaningful difference to long-term well-being.
The key lies in building consistent habits around nutrition, movement and sleep, according to Dr Shriram Madhav Nene.
Rather than recommending extreme diets, he emphasises planning meals, paying attention to portions and making balanced food choices. Dr Nene also describes a balanced plate that includes leafy greens and other fibre-rich vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. This approach can help people pay attention to variety and balance rather than focusing on eliminating entire food groups. Movement is another important part of Dr Nene’s approach to health. He points out that modern lifestyles often involve long periods of sitting, with food and other conveniences available at the tap of a screen. Sleep is another essential part of Dr Nene’s health philosophy. He describes it as the body’s opportunity to recover and consolidate memories, emphasising the value of a regular sleep routine. “Body likes consistency.
In an October 23 interview with Mashable India, Dr Nene discussed the healthy lifestyle habits he recommends and follows with his wife, Madhuri, from practising portion control and walking after meals to maintaining a consistent bedtime routine. (Also read: Gastroenterologist says simple 10–15 minute walk after meals can improve digestion, ease bloating and gas ) Dr Nene believes that eating well is one of the foundations of good health.
It doesn’t like fads,” he says, extending the principle beyond sleep to health habits in general.
