Weight loss: Parineeti Chopra's go-to snack can be good for your waistline too!

When Parineeti Chopra entered the film industry, her healthy, girl-next-door image impressed everyone. However, as the actress settled in the industry, she transformed herself beyond measure and managed to grab eyeballs. After all, losing 25 kilos is no easy deal and her dedicated efforts are nothing less than astonishing. In fact, she can be an inspiration for anyone who is struggling to lose weight. From her diet to her workout, her journey is total #weightlossgoals!

In an interview, the actress said that she lost weight to look and feel better about herself:

"I am a 25-year-old and there is no reason for me to look fat. I want to look great. I am taking care of myself and I am losing even more weight because I want to look better."

It goes without saying that Parineeti Chopra, 30, who will be seen stepping into the shoes of an ace shuttler had undergone a massive transformation to look the part. From a healthy-looking actress to a fitness enthusiast, she has made the change to a fitter lifestyle and has become a fitness icon for many!

In fact, her lifestyle is all about healthy eating now, no matter where she is. Shooting for a recent photoshoot, Parineeti shared pictures from the event where she can be seen snacking on cucumber and carrot sticks while getting her hair and make-up done.

"Cucumber and carrots because sari", Chopra captioned the story.

Well, this healthy snack can be a good way to keep out mindless binge eating and middle of the day hunger pangs. Not just for the nutritional benefits, there are plenty of good reasons to munch on this veggie snack combo! We tell you why:

For optimum weight loss and toning up, you need to restrict the calories you are eating, i.e., eat fewer calories to burn them and eliminate body fat efficiently. This way, you end up creating a calorie deficit needed to get in shape. Hence, including low-calorie veggies, fruits and the right kind of lean proteins are the way to lose weight easily.

Including the right low-calorie foods makes it easier to trim down and not deprive yourself of nutrition. This healthy combination of cucumbers and carrots can be very helpful for your waistline and there is more than one reason we say this.

For starters, cucumbers are hydrating and rich in water. Not to forget, they are so light, they carry little calories and fat (just 0.35 grams). They also contain essential nutrients like vitamins A, B and K, apart from a high folate value which ensures that your daily nutrients do not go missing. In fact, studies suggest that you can lose up to 5 kilos in a week's time.

If you thought carrots were best reserved for your eyes, think again. It can double up as an ingredient to lose stubborn belly fat in a jiffy. Carrots, apart from giving you the best of nutrition can also make you feel fuller, which is something every weight watcher needs. It contains a high portion of dietary fiber which fills you up and helps you lose weight faster. In fact, consumed as a juice, carrots can help in bile secretion, accelerate fat burning and aid weight loss.