{
  "id": 11067840,
  "title": "How Suryakumar Yadav balances favourite foods with fitness: ‘Butter chicken, biryani never went off the menu’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/how-suryakumar-yadav-balances-favourite-foods-with-fitness-butter",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/suryakumar-yadav-biryani-butter-chicken-diet-portion-expert-10888631/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav recently revealed his approach to maintaining his physique while enjoying his favorite carbohydrate-heavy foods like butter chicken and biryani. According to Yadav, having these dishes once or twice a week is acceptable, but it depends on the portion size. Both butter chicken and biryani can remain staples in his diet, but the key is controlling the portion sizes to ensure he doesn't consume too many calories. Nutritionist Garima Goyal emphasized that a healthy diet doesn't have to be built around a list of \"allowed\" and \"forbidden\" foods. Instead, the focus should be on overall dietary patterns, portion sizes, and nutritional balance. Goyal explained that energy-dense foods like biryani and butter chicken can be part of an athlete's diet if consumed in moderation and balanced with nutrient-rich foods. For the general population, the key takeaway is to avoid completely eliminating favorite foods and instead focus on portion control. Enjoying smaller servings of these foods, while balancing the rest of the meal with vegetables, salads, or other nutrient-dense accompaniments, can make healthy eating more sustainable and enjoyable in the long run.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Suryakumar Yadav enjoys butter chicken and biryani once or twice a week",
    "Nutritionist Garima Goyal advises controlling portion sizes",
    "Balanced diet with nutrient-rich foods makes favorites sustainable"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "How Suryakumar Yadav balances favourite foods with fitness: ‘Butter chicken, biryani never went off the menu’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/how-suryakumar-yadav-balances-favourite-foods-with-fitness-butter-11072161",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:30:55.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}