Taiwanese actress Michelle Chen reveals she ate almost no salt for 5 years to maintain figure

Taiwanese actress Michelle Chen has spoken about the restrictive eating habits she adopted for several years after facing intense criticism over her appearance.

The 43-year-old recalled the experience during a recent interview on a web programme, saying she significantly changed her diet while preparing for the 2014 drama The Romance Of The Condor Heroes .

Chen, who played Little Dragon Girl, faced criticism from some viewers who felt she did not fit their expectations of the character’s appearance.

She said she subsequently consulted a nutritionist and began drastically limiting her salt intake.

“For about five years, I almost never ate anything with salt. Even when I went to restaurants, I wouldn’t eat anything with salt,” she said.