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No diet charts, no fads: Ishita Raj’s skincare, diet, and fitness secrets that keep her balanced

​ Ishita Raj has cracked her body code​
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​ Ishita Raj has cracked her body code​
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, actor Ishita Raj shared her wellness philosophy. Over the years, she believes she has “cracked” what works for her body, focusing on balance rather than trends.
​Clean eating means steady energy​
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​Clean eating means steady energy​
Ishita prioritizes clean, protein- and fiber-rich meals to sustain energy during long shoots. She emphasizes hydration, especially coconut water for electrolytes, and plenty of water throughout the day.
No rigid diet plan
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No rigid diet plan
She doesn’t follow a fixed nutrition regime. Instead, she adjusts her meals depending on her goals. To gain weight, she increases carb intake and avoids skipping dinner. To lose weight, she manages meal timings and avoids eating too late.
Breath work over burnout
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Breath work over burnout
When she can’t hit the gym during shoots, Ishita turns to breath work. Practices like Anulom Vilom and Kapal Bhati help regulate stress, improve focus, and keep her body calm. She believes breath control offers stability even without intense workouts.
Strength, dance, and pilates
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Strength, dance, and pilates
Her fitness routine blends strength training (three times a week), yoga, and dance. Recently, she added Pilates for flexibility and muscle toning, calling it especially beneficial for women. Dance doubles as both cardio and mental therapy.
Family as a detox
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Family as a detox
For stress management, Ishita relies on mindset and emotional grounding. She calls her mother and sister her “pillars,” saying conversations with them feel like a mental detox.
Skincare, the natural way
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Skincare, the natural way
She prefers home remedies over heavy product layering. DIY packs with turmeric, ginger juice, tomato juice, aloe vera, lemon, and almond oil are her go-to for a natural glow.
Her fashion era
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Her fashion era
Her style mantra? Comfort equals confidence. For Ishita, style isn’t about labels; it’s about how confidently you carry what you wear.
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