{
  "id": 13866098,
  "title": "Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet food, says former BCCI chef: ‘Is a pure vegetarian’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rohit-sharma-avoided-most-buffet-food-says-former-bcci-chef-is-a-pure",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:59:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/rohit-sharma-vegetarian-meat-free-diet-elite-athletes-expert-10910670/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former BCCI chef Arun Chauhan revealed that cricketer Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet foods, being extremely particular about his vegetarian diet. Chauhan stated that Sharma used to inquire about vegetarian items in the buffet and would often eat fruits or salad. According to Chauhan, Sharma would sometimes eat in the hotel or at home, but not at the buffet. Chauhan also mentioned that former cricketer Virendra Sehwag followed a similar diet and maintained a strict vegetarianism.\n\nNutritionist Dt Amreen Sheikh, the chief dietitian at KIMS Hospitals Thane, emphasized that a well-planned vegetarian diet can indeed provide sufficient nutrition for professional athletes. She explained that a balanced diet should contain adequate amounts of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Chauhan and Sheikh both highlighted the importance of considering factors such as protein sources, iron, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D in a vegetarian diet, especially for athletes. They stressed that an individualized diet plan considering an athlete's training load, body composition, recovery, age, and health needs is crucial, and not all athletes should replicate the diet of a professional cricketer.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet food, being vegetarian.",
    "Former cricketer Virendra Sehwag followed similar diet.",
    "Nutritionists emphasized importance of balanced vegetarian diet for athletes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Strict dietary discipline among elite cricketers demonstrates that professional athletes can successfully maintain high performance levels through carefully managed vegetarian nutrition rather than relying on standard team buffet options.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet food, says former BCCI chef: ‘Is a pure vegetarian’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rohit-sharma-avoided-most-buffet-food-says-former-bcci-chef-is-a-pure-13868647",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:59:29.000Z"
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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."
}