FX.co ★ Famous billionaires - vegetarians

Mukesh Ambani

One of the wealthiest people in the world, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani decided to become a vegetarian in his youth. His choice was primarily driven by religious beliefs. It is common knowledge that many Indian religions preach non-violence towards animals, hence avoiding meat is a popular habit among the local population. As for Mukesh Ambani, today his daily diet consists mainly of vegetables, fruits, cereals, and legumes. He follows a protein-rich diet and consumes a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals.

Alexandra Andresen

In 2007, well-known Norwegian businessman Johan Andresen signed away 42% of the shares of the holding company Ferd AS to his daughters Katharina and Alexandra. This allowed the girls to enter the list of the world's youngest billionaires. According to the latest data, the fortune of both heiresses is estimated at approximately $1.5 billion. In addition to the family business, the younger Andresen sister, Alexandra, is professionally involved in equestrian sports. Her great love for horses and other animals inspired the young billionaire to give up eating meat products.

Steve Wynn

Successful American developer Steve Wynn made a radical choice in favor of veganism in 2010, influenced by a film. Following a recommendation from a friend, the billionaire watched Mike Anderson's documentary Eating, where the director discussed the reasons that led him to become a vegan. Deeply impressed by what he saw, Steve Wynn not only revised his dietary habits but also purchased 10,000 copies of the film so that each of his employees could view the material.

Roman Avdeev

Russian billionaire Roman Avdeev, a member of the board of directors of Rossium, first spoke about being a vegetarian in 2011. At that time, he had already been practising a meat-free diet for eight years. Since then, the businessman has not only remained true to his principles but has also become an even more convinced advocate of vegetarianism. Today, he abstains from eating not only meat but also fish.

Gunhild Stordalen

Norwegian ecologist and physician Gunhild Stordalen not only follows a vegetarian lifestyle but also inspires others to make the same choice. In 2011, in tandem with her husband Petter, owner of the Nordic Choice Hotels chain, she established the Stordalen Foundation. Today, this organization actively finances and supports environmental projects and initiatives throughout Scandinavia.

Pavel Durov

Founder of popular social platforms VKontakte and Telegram Pavel Durov has been paying special attention to his lifestyle for two decades. Giving up alcohol, caffeine, meat products, and fast food is not just a personal preference of the Russian billionaire but also his recommendation to those who, in his opinion, aspire to creative activities. Despite the strict requirements of his diet, Pavel Durov allows himself to eat wild fish, accepting the principles of pescetarianism, a subtype of the vegetarian diet.

Richard Branson

Founder of Virgin Group British entrepreneur Richard Branson is making conscious steps towards vegetarianism. He has already eliminated beef and fish from his diet, explaining this as a desire to preserve the planet's natural resources. According to the billionaire, the increased consumption of cattle meat poses a direct threat to tropical forests. For this reason, the businessman is poised to switch to a full vegetarian diet.

Mark Cuban

Owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks and American business magnate Mark Cuban made a significant decision to shift to a vegetarian lifestyle four years ago. Health issues served as the trigger for this change. Doctors advised the businessman to reconsider many of his dietary habits, particularly to give up consuming coffee and meat. Today, Mark Cuban is a convinced vegetarian. Vegetables, fruits, and grains make up the basis of his diet.