It is no secret that many celebrities follow strict diets to maintain their physiques. Every celebrity has different fitness goals and dietary needs, but do you know there is a celebrated actor who only eats tandoori chicken? I was wondering who that star might be. He is none other than ‘Baadshah of Bollywood’ Shah Rukh Khan. Yes, we aren’t kidding. During a Star vs Food Season 2 interview in 2021, Anil Kapoor asked Farah, “How would you describe Salman with food?"
She responded, “He is the only star I know who eats everything. Shah Rukh eats tandoori chicken only. I’ve never seen him eat rice, bread, or roti. Salman, despite having this physique, I’ve seen him eat biryani, chhole, rice. He eats everything." To which Anil adds, “While working with him on Trimurti, I saw he takes only one serving."
A follower named Balwant Dhaliwal also shared an encounter with the Jawan actor, stating, “Yup, still remembered that when King Khan was in Malacca (Malaysia) shooting for Don 2, we catered for him and the film crew. His menu was just tandoori chicken tikka for lunch and dinner."
Shocking right? But a question that echoed through the minds of many was: Is a diet consisting of only tandoori chicken good for health?
Bursting the bubble about the same from a medical standpoint, chief clinical nutrition, dietetics department at Paras Health, Neelima Bisht, said that a diet consisting solely of tandoori chicken, excluding bread, grains, and other carbohydrates, offers a mix of benefits and drawbacks.
She added, “The high protein intake from tandoori chicken can boost metabolism, support muscle maintenance, and increase feelings of fullness, which may stabilise blood sugar levels and aid in weight management," reported The Indian Express.
Flip the coin, and this diet poses significant risks. Elaborating further, Bisht stated, “The absence of fruits, vegetables, and grains can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fibre, which are important for overall health. This lack of dietary variety can negatively lead to constipation, impact digestive health, and cause other gastrointestinal issues. It may also affect kidney and heart function if not balanced properly."
He went on to add that the monotony of consuming only tandoori chicken can lead to feelings of deprivation, potentially affect mental well-being, and make long-term adherence challenging.
The chief clinical nutritionist further explained the ways to alleviate these risks. He said, “To mitigate these risks, it’s important to consider nutritional supplementation, incorporate a variety of food groups, and have regular health check-ups.
