Why are increasing numbers of Indians turning vegan?
3 years ago

Why are increasing numbers of Indians turning vegan?

Live Mint  

From meat to milk, every edible animal food product has a plant-based and vegan substitute available in the Indian market today. As recently as early 2021, the options were limited but since the pandemic started and people had more time to think about their health and food, vegan products and veganism started growing in popularity in India. “I did some digging through research and found that dairy adds to body fat and weight exponentially.” Manasa Rajan, holistic health coach and food product head at the nutrition business EatFit, confirms veganism is on the rise in India currently. Bollywood star Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia recently launched their vegan food company Imagine Meats adding glamour to the ethical food movement. However, in a country where food choices are largely based on religious belief and health reasons, it is often difficult to get the older generation to understand food choice based on ethical reasons.

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Is India redefining veganism with a desi twist?
4 weeks ago

Is India redefining veganism with a desi twist?

India Today  

Post 2020, there has been a remarkable surge in the popularity of plant-based eating in India. It has moved beyond the fascination for plant-based meat and milk alternatives and incorporated native Indian foods and traditional recipes. High-quality and local ingredients like chickpeas, pea protein, millet milk and jackfruit have made their way into plant-based products, increasing their nutrition profile while …

Interview with Harsha Atmakuri, filmmaker and activist, on his documentary on dairy and cruelty to cattle
1 year, 9 months ago

Interview with Harsha Atmakuri, filmmaker and activist, on his documentary on dairy and cruelty to cattle

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 22, 2023 18:56 IST - 7 MINS READ Harsha Atmakuri, a medical practitioner, quit his profession to become a vegan activist. The film’s surprise package is Atmakuri’s insightful study of Indian spiritual texts that collectively say milk consumption results in cruelty to animals. Speaking to Frontline, Atmakuri said his intention was to make people understand that along …

The B(l)ooming plant platter
1 year, 10 months ago

The B(l)ooming plant platter

Hindustan Times  

If you think veganism is just about settling for salads and smoothies anymore, you’re wrong. With Indian plant-based food companies offering an array of products, ranging from mock meats to desserts, options are aplenty for those who love all things vegan. Mock meat, dairy-free mayo and more From plant-based meats and dairy alternatives to mayonnaise and salad dressings, one can …

World Vegan Day: Embrace carefree vegan diet
2 years, 1 month ago

World Vegan Day: Embrace carefree vegan diet

Hindustan Times  

Veganism has steadily gained popularity in India over the years. So, one can add these super- healthy dairy alternatives in their daily diet without thinking much about the cost,” says celebrity chef Nishant Choubey. And there are people who are not even aware that they are lactose intolerant because many of them have this perception that vegan dairy alternatives do …

The Taste With Vir: Veganism vs Vegetarianism
2 years, 7 months ago

The Taste With Vir: Veganism vs Vegetarianism

Hindustan Times  

My primary objection to adherents and proponents of vegetarianism is the air of smug, moral superiority they often adopt. The Taste With Vir: Veganism vs Vegetarianism Personally, I think vegetarianism is fine if you do it for religious reasons, because you don’t like meat or because you believe that while the taking of some form of life in the production …

How 2021 made room for the ‘meat analogue’ in India
3 years, 1 month ago

How 2021 made room for the ‘meat analogue’ in India

The Hindu  

Pea protein mince, soy meat patties, legume-based eggs, plant derived fish fingers. “There is a huge tailwind for plant-based meats in India,” says Abhishek Sinha, CEO, GoodDot, a plant-based meat company from Udaipur that introduced UnMutton Keema on World Vegan Day, November 1. He says, “The plant-based market in India is hungry for diverse options, especially in protein alternatives and …

Here's a list of celebs who turned vegetarian or vegan
3 years, 2 months ago

Here's a list of celebs who turned vegetarian or vegan

Hindustan Times  

Here's a list of celebs who turned vegetarian or vegan Several celebrities have ditched meat, poultry and dairy products, and have adapted the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Several celebrities have ditched meat, poultry and dairy products, and have adapted the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. 1 / 8 From Bhumi Pednekar to Sonam Kapoor, here's a list of celebs who are …

Plant-based food sales to rise fivefold by 2030, says report
3 years, 4 months ago

Plant-based food sales to rise fivefold by 2030, says report

Live Mint  

The global market for plant-based foods could see fivefold growth by 2030 helped by rising demand for sustainable products, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence report. Sales of plant-based dairy and meat alternatives reached $29.4 billion in 2020, and could increase to $162 billion by 2030, comprising 7.7% of the global protein market. Demand is increasing as companies like Beyond Meat …

PETA India wants to shut down India's dairy industry, here is an alternative
3 years, 6 months ago

PETA India wants to shut down India's dairy industry, here is an alternative

Op India  

Gain for one does not necessarily have to result in the loss of another. In the recent controversy raked up by the alleged animal welfare organization, PETA India wants to shut the flourishing dairy industry under the garb of ‘veganism.’ So much so, that the organization issued sermons to Amul India, one of the largest contributors to the dairy industry …

Vegan diet for Indians: A nutritionist explains benefits and side-effects of veganism, essential tips and more
4 years, 3 months ago

Vegan diet for Indians: A nutritionist explains benefits and side-effects of veganism, essential tips and more

Firstpost  

While the Indian vegetarian diet is seasonal and not that taxing on the pocket, a vegan diet can be very expensive. “A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs,” explains Akanksha Mishra, a Nutrition and Wellness Expert associated with myUpchar. “The use of cow’s milk and other milk products is so intricately woven into the lives …

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