10 Celebrities On Why They Chose To Go Vegan

November 1st is observed as World Vegan Day across the globe. Vegetarianism and Veganism are fast spreading their roots and people who take to this new form of life, swear by it. So what do you skip from your regular meal if you are a vegan? Anything that's derived from animals is a strict no. Like meat, eggs and dairy products.

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So why go the vegan way?

People choose to go the vegan way for a wide variety of reasons. From vowing to improve their health to doing their bit to protest against animal cruelty and help create a better environment, the reasons are aplenty. Here is a how a vegan diet is known to help you.

To help reduce weight.
Improves heart rate and cholesterol levels.
Aids in easy digestion.
Helps in curing joint pain and muscle weakness.

Here are some of the most famous celebrities who chose Veganism and vouch for its benefits. Get inspired by them, this #WorldVeganDay

Virat Kohli:

According to sources, Indian cricket's new superstar and captain, Virat Kohli is now a proud Vegan. One of the fittest Indian athletes, Kohli is said to have chosen veganism to help improve his fitness and finds himself stronger and healthier than before. When the run machine recommends this- you just try it!

Neha Dhupia:

"I wasn’t born vegetarian, but it (veganism) was something I always want Suddenly, one day, I gave up eating meat. It made me feel so good, I never looked back. I’ve realised that the benefits of eating plant-based foods include feeling energetic and succeeding to keep weight in control."

Shahid Kapoor:

B'wood's fittest actor and a father of two, Shahid Kapoor had claimed in several interviews that cutting down on dairy and dairy products led to increased stamina at work.

Sonam Kapoor:

Bollywood's fashionista, Sonam Kapoor, is reported to have taken to veganism after she noticed that she wasn't able to digest non-vegetarian food, the right way. According to her fitness trainer and nutritionist Radhika Karle, a vegan diet helped her cope with the exhaustion of shooting outdoors for long hours.

Aamir Khan:

It is said that this superhero's decision to go vegan was prompted by a video about healthy eating, that was shown to him by his wife Kiran Rao who is a vegan herself. “At the end of it, I was convinced that vegans are way ahead of non-vegetarians and even vegetarians”, he is quoted as saying.

Lisa Haydon:

Lisa Haydon, a new mom, is a real fitness motivation for fellow mommies. And when quizzed about her favourite cuisine, she names the humble Dosa & Idli are a mainstay and she was born a vegan- something that she acquires from her parents.

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Serena Williams:

Tennis's biggest superstar Serene Williams who became a mom a year ago also breaks the myth that veganism doesn't give you the required stamina. "It (veganism)worked for me. Because I wanted to lean out, I also wanted to eat a lot healthier so I went vegan for 44 days. That worked out really well. Then I tried it again. But now, I’m vega-tarian", she has said.

Brad Pitt:

This Hollywood heart-throb decided to become a vegan a long time back, confessing that he’s an ardent animal rights activist. He has often urged fans to adopt more greens in their diet while spreading awareness on the damage caused to the environment by methane gases produced from cattle slaughter.

Lionel Messi:

The favourite of the masses- Messi is reported to have chosen Vegan before the World Cup games to remain in top form. He stopped the intake of animal products and is said to have increased his consumption of fruits and vegetables. This, according to reports has helped him lose weight, reduce the risk of injuries and improved his performance.

Beyonce:

The renowned singer announced to the millions of her Instagram followers that she is going the vegan way to prepare herself for the Coachella festival last year. It was reported that Beyonce and Jay-Z opted for the vegan route together for 'a spiritual and physical cleanse'