Famous People Who Are Vegetarian/Vegan

  Albert Einstein – German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.       Benjamin Franklin – One of the Founding Fathers of the United States.       Mahatma Gandhi – Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule.                                Charles Darwin        –

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Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs

In recent decades, the vegetarian diet has gained significant popularity, mainly because of its health and environmental benefits. Plant-based vegetarian diets are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes by lowering blood cholesterol and improving insulin sensitivity. Plant-based foods contain higher amounts of fibers, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, as well as

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Veg-only tables: In RTI reply, IIT Bombay says no separate space for veg food

Months after the controversy over veg-only tables on the campus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, the institute has stated that there is no separate space for vegetarians in any of its hostels. This reply came as an RTI response on questions related to food segregation. Documents of this RTI reply are shared publicly

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What are the pros and cons of following a vegan diet as a runner?

We’ve all heard about the benefits of eating more plant-based foods, both for our health and the health of the planet. The EAT-Lancet Commission (2019), a collaboration of 37 leading scientists, whose aim was to develop global scientific targets for healthy diets and sustainable food production, reported that, ‘Food is the single strongest lever to

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A vegetarian diet may be best for your heart health, reveals study

We all want a healthy heart and overall well-being. While the Mediterranean diet is well-known for promoting heart health, a recent study suggests that going vegetarian could also be beneficial. This study looked at whether a vegetarian diet could help people with or at risk of heart problems. The results are promising, showing that a

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Zomato and McDonald’s fined Rs 1 lakh for delivering non-vegetarian food to vegetarian customer

The complainant complained to Zomato and McDonald’s, but they did not take any action. He then filed a complaint with the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum in Jodhpur. The forum held Zomato and McDonald’s jointly liable for the mistake. It directed them to pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation to the complainant, along with Rs

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