This Earth Day, Jackky Bhagnani Reminds Us That Green Living Starts at Home
21 April 2025 4:26 PM IST21 April 2025 4:26 PM IST
The actor and producer says, "Growing a sapling from a seed is very fulfilling and it is good for the planet too!"
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Eating clean begins with growing fresh, natural foods. In small spaces, this dream can seem unrealistic, but where there is a will, there is definitely a way. Take producer, actor, and music entrepreneur Jackky Bhagnani's example, who is a proponent of whole, minimally processed foods that can be grown even in small spaces. As he says, "I am all for eating fresh, nutrient-rich produce, and anyone can live more sustainably and start small, by growing food in their balconies or backyards. I have been growing my own vegetables and nurturing a personal kitchen garden for a while. I cannot tell you how much joy I get from cultivating and harvesting my own produce, even in small quantities."
He recalls how this passion for healthy eating began and says, "I have been very careful about health and fitness for many years, and my wife Rakul and I first bonded on our shared passion for the subject. We would discuss the perils of eating vegetables laced with pesticides and toxic fertilizers, because of which soil contamination is increasing. It is hard to keep track of the chemicals in our food, so when we got married, we decided to grow as many greens as possible."
Acknowledging that not everyone has the requisite space to do the same, he says, " Sure, space is a constraint in cities like Mumbai, but container gardening is possible in balconies. Herbs can be grown in kitchen windows, and lots of apartments have spacious terraces that can be used for gardening. I think growing a sapling from a seed is a very fulfilling experience, and it is good for the planet too."
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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