Neha Dhupia says she was started on the organic way of life by Katrina Kaif and she has continued to follow it religiously

Tushar Joshi (BOMBAY TIMES; June 23, 2012)

 

Neha Dhupia has gone organic. The actress was introduced to an environmental friendly way of life by Katrina Kaif. Neha recalls, “We were shooting for De Dana Dhan, when Katrina introduced me to eating only organic products. Ever since then, I’ve been following it religiously. There are so many benefits of adapting this lifestyle.”

GROWN WITHOUT PESTICIDES She adds that it has now become a way of life, “I am very clear about what I put in my body now. Organic food is grown in farms without pesticides and in a manner that ensures all of the earth’s rich nutrients and minerals are preserved. There are stores and markets all over that provide organic rice, veggies, flour, everything that we need for our meals. Most of the time, vegetables are stripped off their rich properties.”

NO PLASTIC RULE Apart from eating right, Neha also has a few rules against using plastic in her house. “I don’t understand how people use plastic so blatantly. It’s non-recyclable and the fumes are toxic. I use jute bags to pick up my groceries and avoid keeping plastic bags or bottles in my car or house. My yoga pyjamas and mat are made of jute. I love the fabric and we have small industries all over the country manufacturing jute.”

Going organic also means not drinking tetra-pack juices or eating out of bags. “I don’t keep More >