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In New Podcast, Genelia D’Souza Traces Her Path to Veganism From 2017 to 2020

She credits a health-first start that evolved into a values-based choice influenced by Riteish Deshmukh.

Overview

  • D’Souza says she stopped eating meat on January 1, 2017, while continuing to consume dairy, cheese, and eggs for several years.
  • She reports completing the transition to a fully vegan diet in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic after her husband suggested cutting all animal products.
  • She describes noticing lighter post-meal feelings and better digestion as she reduced animal products and explored more vegetarian options.
  • She cites motherhood and compassion for animals as key factors that deepened her move from vegetarianism to veganism.
  • The disclosures were made on a January 2 episode of Soha Ali Khan’s YouTube podcast, and media reports present them as D’Souza’s self-reported account.