{
  "id": 16188477,
  "title": "Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal on sugar and fat: ‘If mixed, it becomes poison’; expert reacts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/tamil-actor-vishnu-vishal-on-sugar-and-fat-if-mixed-it-becomes-poison",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T13:25:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/tamil-actor-vishnu-vishal-sugar-fat-expert-10896931/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal, 42, recently shared his thoughts on sugar, clarifying that it isn't inherently bad for health. However, he cautioned against mixing it with fat, likening the combination to poison. In a YouTube interview, Vishnu Vishal explained that most dishes contain sugar and fats, posing a problem for health. Seeking expert insight, they consulted consultant dietitian Garima Goyal. Goyal acknowledged that while sugar itself isn't toxic, excessive free sugars found in sweets, sugary beverages, and processed foods are the real concern. The World Health Organization advises keeping free sugars under 10% of daily energy intake, with a further reduction to 5% offering additional health benefits. Goyal explained that the issue lies in highly palatable, energy-dense foods that can lead to overeating and lack nutritional value. She emphasized the importance of focusing on food quality, portion size, frequency, and overall dietary patterns for better metabolic health and weight management.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal, 42, warns against mixing sugar with fat, calling it \"poison\"",
    "Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal explains WHO's recommendation of <10% free sugars",
    "Goyal stresses importance of food quality, portion control for health"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}