{
  "id": 17915109,
  "title": "Malaika Arora prefers a vegetarian diet after her vegan phase: ‘I was depleted with my protein’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/malaika-arora-prefers-a-vegetarian-diet-after-her-vegan-phase-i-was",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T05:31:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/malaika-arora-vegan-vegetarian-food-protein-expert-10597887/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dancer Malaika Arora recently revealed she prefers vegetarian food over her past vegan phase, admitting she felt depleted of protein. She recounted her vegan journey, stating she was vegan for a considerable time before returning to a more protein-rich diet. Consulting experts, she understood the importance of careful planning in a vegan diet to meet protein needs, which can be achieved through foods like lentils, beans, tofu, nuts, and seeds. However, she cautions that without proper balance, one may miss essential nutrients, affecting energy, muscle strength, and recovery. Experts emphasize the need to monitor protein intake and consider supplementation when necessary, especially for vegans who lack animal-sourced protein sources. They agree that while a vegan diet can be healthy, it requires careful attention to nutrition, particularly for protein consumption, to maintain good health.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Malaika Arora prefers vegetarian diet over vegan phase.",
    "She felt depleted of protein during vegan phase.",
    "Experts advise careful protein planning in vegan diet."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}