47-year-old Taiwanese star Aya has been a vegetarian for many years. Recently, some netizens advised her not to follow a vegetarian diet, saying she should eat meat for the sake of her health. Aya, who has a daughter with Rinpoche, calmly explained that she started eating vegetarian at 18 after making a vow for her ailing father. Even during pregnancy and post-partum confinement, she maintained her vegetarian diet and consulted nutritionists on how to achieve a balanced intake.
Aya responded to netizens in a video shot at a vegetarian restaurant, first thanking everyone for their concern. She went on to reveal that when she was 18, her father fell ill, and upon hearing that going vegetarian could be a way to make a wish, she decided to give it a try. After a month, she challenged herself to do it for another month, and has continued ever since. Even during pregnancy and her post-partum period, she did not break her commitment. “Of course, I consulted nutritionists on how to eat a balanced and healthy vegetarian diet. I feel I recovered particularly well.”
She later promoted “eating the right vegetarian diet,” saying there are many benefits to the body. For example, leafy green vegetables contain nitrates, which are great for exercise and can help prevent cardiovascular problems. Additionally, plants contain natural antioxidants, and as long as intake is balanced, they help the body naturally fight inflammation.
Source: Apple News Network