Upala KBR (MID-DAY; August 22, 2020)

Scroll through Bipasha Basu's social media feed and you're bound to feel hunger pangs. From mouth-watering gluten-free vegan burgers to scrumptious Thai curries, the actor has been cooking up a storm during the Coronavirus lockdown. Having explored her culinary skills recently and thoroughly enjoying the art, Basu is now considering opening a chain of health cafés.

Eager to take it from a daydream to a bankable business proposition, the actor has pencilled in a name for the venture — Chef Bonnie's Deli. "Bonnie is my pet name. The name was Karan's [Singh Grover, husband] idea. He not only loves the food I prepare, but also admires how I garnish and present them," she says.

Basu is certain that after her fitness DVDs, the cafés will be a step ahead to promote healthy living. "There has to be a bit of health factor in everything I do. The deli will be a place where people can chill, brainstorm, and have healthy and yummy food. I'd love to have a chain all over the country." She is waiting for the lockdown to ease completely to put her plan into motion.

Upala KBR (DNA; April 22, 2017)

Bipasha Basu believes that one ought to frequently change their diet in order to shock the body, so as to get maximum results. After observing the ketogenic low carb-high fat (LCHF) diet, she’s now on a completely lactose-free diet.

The actress made the change a few weeks before leaving for Da-Bangg The Tour where she will be performing high-octane stunts and show off her dance moves. While she is doing Pilates already, going lactose-free is expected to be fitter and sport a glowing complexion.

She will follow the same for the next five weeks. Bipasha, who is currently in New Zealand prepping for the second leg of the Da Bang show, admits to being on a diet, adding, “Dinner is light for me. I gorge only on veggies, nariyal paani and kale chips now.”

Says Bipasha, “I believe it’s important to keep changing your diet, so your body doesn’t get used to the routine. Anything is possible if you are truly committed to the cause and don’t lose sight of the target. Have an amazing team on board to ensure that everything is on track.”

ON HER MENU

Breakfast
A bowl of high fibre cereals with fresh fruit
And/or wholemeal or grain toast with margarine
Tea or coffee with soy or plain

Lunch
Wholemeal bread sandwich with lean meat or salmon
Salad with fruit
Tea, juice or cappuccino with soy milk

Dinner
Lemonade
Chicken and vegetables with steamed brown rice

Snacks
Fresh fruits
Crackers with salsa or popcorn
Fruit loaf with margarine
Juice/tea/coffee/hot chocolate or coconut water