Esha Gupta, Mallika Sherawat spread awareness about plant-based diet

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Actresses Esha Gupta and Mallika Sherawat have opened up on the importance of veganism, and the need to spread awareness regarding a plant-based diet rather than kill animals for food."I had some tests done in 2013-2014 and found out I was highly lactose intolerant. I would always either throw up or have a bad stomach every time I had milk. So, I gave up milk, curd, and cheese," she recalled.Esha said she completely turned vegan after watching a docu-drama highlighting the environmental impact of food habits. "It was around 2017 when I decided to go completely vegan when I came to know about the environmental impact, after watching a documentary called 'Cowspiracy'. I come from Uttar Prasdesh and never knew what food tasted like without ghee. But it started with a health conscious practice followed by becoming a hard-core vegan when I gained knowledge about eating plant-based food rather than killing animals."Recently, Esha and Mallika Sherawat featured in a short film, "Million Dollar Vegan", along with prominent celebrities, influencers, doctors, athletes, and activists from around the world talking about different reasons why they chose to go vegan."I was always a vegetarian and now it's been 15 years since I decided to totally give up dairy and it was not very difficult for me. In fact, I feel more energetic, and my sleep got better," said Mallika. Noted for fitness and health, Mallika added: "I start my day with warm water and lemon and later ease into fruits and berries, and then have a glass of green juice. For lunch it can be a big bowl of salad with good fats like avocado, and a vegan smoothie if I'm still hungry. For dinner I prefer proper Indian food like dal, roti and sabzi".The short film features Grammy award-winning singer Mya, Buddist Monk and renowned scientist Matthieu Ricard, along with Dr. Kristi Funk, Raj Kundra, Author Kathy Freston, Athlete Dominick Thompson, prominent activist Joey Carbstrong and many others.
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