Television actor Karan Mehra best known as Naitik Singhania in Star Plus's long running TV serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is a foodie in real life and sadly does not get time to work-out. The actor who started his career as a model and fashion designer got married to his long-time girlfriend Nisha and was seen burning the dance floor of Nach Baliye last season. And today the ever smiling-cute looking Karan shares his fitness mantra for our Lifestyle section. Read on… Personal fitness mantra? I actually do not get much time to work out. Since we keep on going for outdoor shoots, I fail to keep up with my fitness regime always. But I am eating healthy and focusing on getting sufficient hours of sleep for now. Personal diet mantra… Eating healthy home-made food. Are you a foodie? Yes. Exercise routine… It’s been 3 months that I am trying to build up my gym habits, but all in vain (smiles). Are you a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian? I was a non-vegetarian 7 years ago, but now I am a strict vegetarian. Favourite cuisine? I like eating Chinese and Indian food. Indian food is something I am really fond of. Favourite dish… Dal makhani with parathas are a delight but I do not eat parathas. So, I like eating dal makhani and roti. I also like rajma. A must on your breakfast table? Dry fruits are a must with my protein milk. Also, I have almonds every day in the morning. Sugar or sugar-free tea/coffee… I don’t drink either of them Lunch generally consists of… My lunch consists of dal, one sukhi sabzi and three rotis. Dinner generally consists of? My dinner is on a lighter side. I have something light by 7 pm. Dessert delights? I used to have a sweet tooth earlier and loved eating ice-cream but I have controlled it now. My favourite drink (non-alcoholic)… Lemon ice tea is what I love having. My favourite drink (alcoholic)… I do not drink. Most unusual dish I've tasted? I tried kathal (jackfruit) ki sabzi. Initially I thought it was weird but when I ate it, I found it tasty. Experiment with food… Oh yes! I end up eating experimented food as my wife Nisha keeps making something different all the time. On the streets, I love to have… I love eating dahi puri on the streets. Do you cook? (Laughs) I can cook provided I have the time! Fitness tip… I would suggest people to eat healthy food and avoid trash ones. It will also give positive results in the way you look.