Actor and film producer Jessica Chastain has revealed that a plant-based diet is the key to keeping her healthy and energised on set
Speaking to Radio Times magazine, the star stated that she believes avoiding all animal products in her diet boosts her energy.
Eating products like dairy and meat can actually cause her to ‘get sick’, she has said.
In addition, Jessica reportedly says she is intolerant to fish, so consuming it could cause illness.
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Jessica Chastain and her plant-based diet
Speaking about going plant-based, she revealed that she tried the diet after telling a friend she was feeling ‘very sick’.
According to Jessica, her friend suggested trying out a vegan diet for two weeks, to see if it made any difference to how it made her feel.
Jessica said of the diet: “The first week I was very hungry, and the second week I felt amazing.
“When I finished the two weeks I went to a restaurant and ordered fish and risotto and I felt sick again. So, I decided to just eat vegan.”
She added: “Now, I have so much energy and I do four movies a year.”
Jessica Chastain and Chloe Grace Moretz attend the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017. Photo © Noam Galai / Contributor Getty Images
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Supporting rights
According to reports, the actor has a passion for the environment and sustainability.
In addition, she is known to be a supporter of women’s rights as well as being a campaigner for LGBTQ+ rights.
Speaking about the rights of those who are oppressed, she has said it is just something that’s always been part of her.
She has said: “I very actively support anyone who I feel is being mistreated.
“I think it was something that was instilled in me in childhood. I had no one tell me to be this way. It’s just kind of who I became.”
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