Shunning commonly spread myths about dieting, the 'Aashiqui 2' actress said, "I follow a balanced diet, which includes grilled vegetables, egg, fish and fruit juices." She said she loves homemade food. "I try to avoid oily, junk, high fat and unhealthy foods and like to incorporate high fibre and high protein food items in my diet. I never delay my dinner past 8 pm because I'm asleep by 11 pm," she said.
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In a surprising statement, the actress revealed that she mostly relishes vegan food as it is high in protein and is really beneficial for those working out on a regular basis. Sharing her routine schedule of meals, she said, "Sometimes, I eat a protein bar. I try to eat 1.5 hours before my workout and eat whatever I feel like but mainly some food that will give me energy. And post workout, I try to eat as much protein and vegetables as I can."
Shraddha also advocated about exercising every day as it is very necessary for keeping a toned body. Disclosing that she follows exactly the same, the actress said, "Yes there are days when I don't feel like working out but that feeling can be overcome." According to her the best way to deal with the feeling of not working out is to mix the boring exercise session with some activity of one's choice. "Fitness is fun, so I sometimes go in for yoga and sometimes other activities. I work out daily for two hours. I am playing a character of a basketball player in my next film Half Girlfriend, so I also need to practice for that," she said.
She also dances daily to keep fit. "I shut myself in a room, play loud music and dance for hours till my feet give up. As I already have a lean body, I don't need to put in a lot of effort to keep fit." Confiding that she doesn't miss on her exercise even when she's off to a holiday, Shraddha said, "I make sure I dance one or two hours a day even on a holiday. Yes, there are few days when you feel that you don't want to do anything but I still step up and do it." She also warns people of following their own exercise regime and insists that everyone should opt for a trainer.