Kangana Ranaut Claims Indians Have The BEST Diet: Too Much Protein Makes You Dumb

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and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has never been the one to hold back when it comes to speaking her mind. Whether the recent student protests or issues of the film industry, Kangana never shies away from expressing her candid views. She has now talked about diet, food and nutrition in India. Sharing a chart that compared global cancer rates among people under the age of 50, Kangana claimed that India has one of the best diets in the world and urged people not to be influenced by international food trends. The actress advised Indians to avoid ultra-processed foods.

Kangana Ranaut's take on protein intake

Kangana Ranaut took to social media to share her thoughts on India's dietary habits, claiming that Indians already have one of the healthiest diets in the world and do not need to follow Western food trends. The actress posted a chart showing global cancer rates among people below the age of 50. In the chart, India appeared among the countries with comparatively lower cancer rates, prompting Kangana to credit the country's traditional eating habits.Sharing the chart, Kangana wrote, "Dear Indians, we have the best diet, we don't need to be influenced by anyone as far as our food is concerned, eat whole foods minimise your intake of ultra processed foods like protein shakes or junk." She then added that too much protein is no good and eating clean is the way forward by writing, "Yes too much protein makes you dumb, eat clean eat light and remember movement is medicine."

While Kangana did not cite any scientific studies to support her claim, she emphasised eating minimally processed foods and maintaining an active lifestyle. For the uninitiated, Kangana also runs a cafe called The Mountain Story, located in Prini, Manali, Himachal Pradesh. It officially opened on February 14, 2025.

Kangana Ranaut on student protest

Meanwhile, Kangana also recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his announcement regarding the recent student protests and the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Addressing the issue on Thursday, July 23, Prime Minister Modi announced the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure swift and strict action against those involved in NEET-UG paper leak cases. He stated that protecting the interests and future of India's youth remains the government's highest priority.Welcoming the Prime Minister's decision, Kangana Ranaut expressed her support while speaking to ANI. "The Prime Minister has made a historic announcement, which is being appreciated across the country. It reflects his commitment to students and the empathy he has always shown towards them," she said.

Kangana further noted that examination malpractice, cheating and paper leaks have affected students for generations. "We have all witnessed such problems around us, but no government had taken such a strict step to address them," she said. Praising the government's response, the actress added, "This decisive action has been taken by our Prime Minister, and through it, he has demonstrated the depth of his commitment towards children and students."Kangana Ranaut, who is also a Member of Parliament from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has been vocal on a range of political and social issues. with nutrition being one of her main focuses.