{
  "id": 18482810,
  "title": "Chiyaan Vikram’s extreme diet for ‘Sethu’: 1 chapati, egg white, juice a day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/chiyaan-vikrams-extreme-diet-for-sethu-1-chapati-egg-white-juice-a-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:26:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/chiyaan-vikram-extreme-sethu-diet-1-chapati-egg-white-beetroot-juice-expert-10897141/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram revealed in 2024 that he consumed only a dry chapati, beetroot juice, and egg white each day while preparing for his role in the 1999 film Sethu. The actor, known for his dramatic transformations, stated he spaced these meals throughout the day and walked 30 kilometers to and from the set. However, dietitian Garima Goyal emphasized that this was a role-specific routine and not a general diet recommendation. Goyal explained that while the meal pattern provided carbohydrates, protein, and some micronutrients, it lacked a wide variety of nutrients. She advised that a balanced diet should include a variety of vegetables, fruits, proteins, healthy fats, and micronutrients. Goyal also noted that walking to and from locations, taking stairs, and reducing sedentary time are valuable for overall physical activity.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chiyaan Vikram diet consisted of chapati, egg white, beetroot juice daily",
    "Actor walked 30 km to and from Sethu set each day",
    "Dietitian noted diet provided basic nutrients but lacked variety"
  ],
  "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."
}