- By Bornika Das
- Thu, 15 May 2025 07:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Benefits Of Vegan Diet: Genelia D’Souza is all set to make her presence on the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par. The trailer of Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par, was released on May 13, 2025. The movie starred Aamir Khan in the lead role and Genelia D’Souza as the female lead. The 37-year-old actress has already been loved in the trailer for her acting skills. Offscreen, the mother of two keep turning heads for her simplicity and fitness. But do you know Genelia D'Souza has been following a vegan lifestyle for years now? Yes, you read right! In a candid conversation on the Pretty Healthy with Dr. Priti podcast last year, Genelia spoke about becoming a vegetarian around 2017, removing dairy products from her diet and eventually adopting a fully plant-based lifestyle.
Over time, Genelia D’Souza took a step and completely eliminated dairy, incorporating a fully plant-based diet. She explained that the decision was taken not just about physical health but also about being more conscious of what she consumes. She admitted that making the switch was not very easy in the initial years, as finding the right vegan alternatives required time and planning. However, with persistent effort and a focus on nutrition, she gradually adjusted to her new lifestyle. She also pointed out that mindful meal planning played a crucial role in getting enough protein from the plant-based foods. Thus, here are some of the benefits of the vegan diet that you must know.
Genelia D’Souza Opted For Vegan Diet For Her Well-Being (Image Credits: Instagram)
Benefits Of Vegan Diet
Weight Loss
Vegan diet or plant-based diet, as the name suggests, includes foods made of plant sources. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. They are a good source of fibre that keeps unnecessary cravings at bay. Thus, a vegan diet promotes weight loss. As compared to meat-eaters, vegans are approximately one-ninth as likely to be obese.
Heart Health
A vegan diet promotes heart health as it is rich in antioxidants. People who consume animal-based foods are at an increased risk of many other illnesses, like obesity, diabetes which can ultimately result in heart diseases. Thus, switching to plant-based diet is beneficial for the heart.
Diabetes
A plant-based diet offers protection against type 2 diabetes as it is low in sugar. A wholefood vegan diet tends to supply plenty of lower glycaemic index (GI) foods which are rich in dietary fibre. These wholegrains help stabilise blood sugar by slowing down digestion.
Benefits Of Eating Plant-Based Diet (Image Credits: Canva)
Cancer
Several studies suggest that vegans have a reduced risk of developing the risk of cancer, particularly of the colon and breast. This is due to the presence of antioxidants, vitamins and phytochemicals found in plant-based foods. A vegan diet help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are linked to cancer development.
Digestion
Incorporating a plant-based diet helps make positive changes in the gut microbiome, encouraging digestion. Eating vegan foods supply different fibres that help the gut bacteria to flourish and increase in number, thus aiding the digestion process.