Dr. V Mohan supports PETA’s request to Indian Prime Minister to

 Dr. V Mohan supports PETA’s request to Indian Prime Minister to declare Gandhi Jayanthi as National Meat Free Day

Dr. V. Mohan, Founder Chairman & Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre and Director at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai stands in support of PETA’s (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) request to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to declare Gandhi Jayanthi as National Meat Free Day. This is also based on a study that was recently published by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and The University of Reading in UK which showed how Lower dietary intake of plant protein is associated with a greater genetic risk of diabetes-related traits in Urban Indians. 

 

Commenting on the study, Dr. V Mohan said “The study looked at genetic and environmental factors that caused diabetes. There was a strong association between diet and genetic risk factors. It was found that even those with a high genetic risk of developing diabetes had better controlled plasma glucose levels and HbA1c levels when higher amounts of plant protein were consumed. Conversely, those with the high genetic risk of developing diabetes had high fasting plasma glucose and higher HbA1c levels when they consumed higher amounts of animal protein.”

Further commenting on PETA’s request, Dr. V Mohan added “We often tend to take sources of vegetable protein for granted especially among vegetarians. Consuming a variety of vegetable proteins from legumes and pulses like channa dal, moong dal, rajma and other plant sources can immensely benefit the health of an individual and can also manage and prevent diabetes and even some forms of cancer. Hence, we stand in support of PETA’s request to our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji to declare Gandhi Jayanthi as National Meat Free Day”

Is PETA Sleeping Asks Goan Actress Poonam Karekar Govekar

Is PETA Sleeping,” Asks Goan Actress Poonam Karekar Govekar: 

Launches Online Campaign To Save Goa’s Forests

Responding to a question about the numbers of animals and birds – both wild and otherwise, who would lose their natural habitat when the forests are cut down for some projects, Goan actress Poonam Karekar-Govekar quipped, “Where is PETA, Is PETA sleeping,” she asked.

Speaking to this reporter, Poonam said, “I am not against development. I am not against progress. But I am wondering where all the animals and birds and insects and all other living organisms like the beautiful butterflies will go if the forests in Goa are cut down,” she asked without particularly naming any particular project in Goa

“All the animals, birds, insects, butterflies and other living organisms and creatures that inhabit the forests of Goa and call it their home are going to die. It’s just not the trees, which are centuries old, its several species of living organisms that will lose their natural habitat and die. Some sections of the Goan forests have a very delicate and fragile eco-system. It cannot be replicated or just transplanted.

 

 It’s not as simple as planting or transplanting trees,” explained Poonam, adding that Goa’s rich natural heritage and resources must be saved and preserved for the future generations to come.

Is PETA Sleeping Asks Goan Actress Poonam Karekar Govekar

“Is PETA Sleeping,” Asks Goan Actress Poonam Karekar Govekar:
Launches Online Campaign To Save Goa’s Forests

Responding to a question about the numbers of animals and birds – both wild and otherwise, who would lose their natural habitat when the forests are cut down for some projects, Goan actress Poonam Karekar-Govekar quipped, “Where is PETA, Is PETA sleeping,” she asked.

Speaking to this reporter, Poonam said, “I am not against development. I am not against progress. But I am wondering where all the animals and birds and insects and all other living organisms like the beautiful butterflies will go if the forests in Goa are cut down,” she asked without particularly naming any particular project in Goa.

“All the animals, birds, insects, butterflies and other living organisms and creatures that inhabit the forests of Goa and call it their home are going to die. It’s just not the trees, which are centuries old, its several species of living organisms that will lose their natural habitat and die. 

Some sections of the Goan forests have a very delicate and fragile eco-system. It cannot be replicated or just transplanted. It’s not as simple as planting or transplanting trees,” explained Poonam, adding that Goa’s rich natural heritage and resources must be saved and preserved for the future generations to come.