No gym. Bollywood’s ‘Khoobsurat’ actress reveals secret to her age-defying beauty and perfect 10 figure at 71: ‘Practically, one should eat…’

At 71 years, Rekha appears more radiant and gorgeous as ever. The icon, known for her roles in timeless films such as Umrao Jaan, Utsav, Silsila etc may have gone on a hiatus from lights, camera and action, but looks impeccable every time she makes a public appearance. The secret to her evergreen beauty is not surgery, but her diet and fitness regimen.

Rekha’s Green Diet

As per a Times Of India report, the Muqaddar Ka Sikander star enjoys simple, home cooked meals that mainly consists of green vegetables and lentils. She steers clear from food that is too oily and spicy. She also snacks on nuts, which helps her maintain her energy levels.

According to a Jeevan Kosh, Rekha’s meals often consists of boiled vegetables, salad, and sprouts such as moong, matki, masoor etc. Her meals often include yogurt (another superfood said to help your skin look flawless) and multi-grain rotis.

The Diva Drinks A Lot

Not that drink! The actress is said to incorporate plenty of water in her daily diet. She drinks 10-12 glasses of water daily. Water intake can help keep skin problems at bay and also make you look younger.

Meal Timings Matter

As per Jeevan Kosh, the ‘Khoobsurat’ actress believes on having her meals on time and focusing on keeping the proportions moderate. She doesn’t have a meal after 7:30 pm.

“Practically, one should eat before 7.30 pm. And it's not only about what you eat but also how you eat, its presentation, the portion, the right ambience, and even your frame of mind should complement what you do..” she once told Times Of India.

Meditation & Pranayama

As per Jeevan Kosh, she practices, meditation and pranayam every day. A combination of yoga, sleeping and waking up early has helped her retain youth even at an advanced age.

Fitness Regimen

As per Jeevan Kosh, Rekha does not go to gym. In an interview with Times Of India, the star said she keeps fit through dance, yoga and cardio. “I make sure to sweat out the toxins through cardio, dancing and yoga and absolutely can't do without meditation,” she told TOI.