Indian Actor Akshay Kumar switches to a vegan diet

Akshay Kumar is known for his passion for fitness and health. It’s no surprise that the celebrity has taken to a vegan diet. The Bollywood actor, producer, martial artist Kumar has appeared in over 100 films and television shows.

The veteran actor, now 52 years old, has been on a vegetarian diet and was an aspiring vegan until January 2020. As reported to GQ India, his vegan diet plan consists of balanced meals with a variety of options.

Some of his favourites are:

Avocado on Toast

Plant-based Mylk Smoothies

Moong Dal Chila

Edamame, Cashe and Roquette Salad

Vegan Pasta and Tofu Spinach Sauce

Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Patties

Like Malaika Arora, Kusha Kapila, Robert Downey Jr. Akshay too seems to have taken on the Veganuary challenge. Kumar is an early riser, eats mostly home-cooked food and a fitness icon for many in India.

More and more fitness enthusiasts have been embracing the benefits of a vegan diet after the release of the Netflix Documentary The Game Changers by the legendary director James Cameron. The movie has shattered myths around a plant-based diet by featuring powerful vegan athletes across the globe. It has some of the biggest names in the sports and entertainment attached to it. Executive producers are James and Suzy Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, Jacki Chan and Chris Paul.

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