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Dr Chandrachud, while addressing the august audience at the Conference, outlined his tremendous journey in adopting a vegan lifestyle.
Former CJI Dr. DY Chandrachud addresses the audience at the 4th Vegan India Conference
Mumbai: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr DY Chandrachud asserted that as 'ahimsa' is our Indian tradition, it is imperative that we should follow vegan diet. Dr Chandrachud was speaking after inaugurating the Fourth Vegan India Conference here in Mumbai on Saturday, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
Dr Chandrachud, while addressing the august audience at the Conference, outlined his tremendous journey in adopting a vegan lifestyle.
He highlighted the Indian tradition of 'ahimsa' which is also recognized as a Fundamental Duty in Article 51A(g) of the Constitution. He said that this tradition 'ahimsa' impels us to adopt an ethical and sustainable lifestyle.
Ex-CJI Dr Chandrachud underline the value of a plant based diet as a safeguard against many ailments including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and some cancers.
Extending the credit of his vegan diet to his daughters Mahi and Priyanka and his wife Kalpana, Dr Chandrachud said, 'My evolution to a vegan diet and lifestyle has been inspired by his daughters Mahi and Priyanka and his wife Kalpana.'
Dr. Chandrachud shared his inspiring vegan journey with the distinguished conference attendees
Justice Chandrachud is an ethical vegan and visionary legal mind. He is celebrated for his progressive rulings on constitutional rights, including several landmark judgments.
A vegan diet focuses on plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. This diet excludes all animal products and byproducts such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and honey.
1. Fruits and vegetables: A wide variety of fresh, frozen, or dried fruits and vegetables.
2. Legumes: Beans, lentils, peas, and products made from them like tofu and tempeh.
3. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and their butters.
4. Grains: Rice, oats, quinoa, bread, pasta, and other grains.
5. Alternatives: Soy milk, almond milk, tofu, tempeh, and other products designed to replace animal-based foods.
6. Supplements: As a vegan you may rely on fortified foods or supplements to ensure they get enough vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, and other nutrients that are more difficult to obtain from a vegan diet.
A glimpse of Vegan Diet (Source: Internet)
After all why we should choose a vegan diet?
Most of vegans prefer this diet for animal welfare reasons, believing it's wrong to exploit animals for food.
Believe it or not, Vegan diets can be rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The vegan diet also may lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
