Sonali Ravindrakumar, US-based mom and IT professional, shares how her sustainable lifestyle helped her win the Mrs. Universe USA Classic 2025 crown!
“I discovered Dr Nandita Shah’s video on Facebook in 2014, and it created an ‘Aha’ moment for me. I immediately visited her website, enrolled in her online courses, and transitioned to a whole-food plant-based diet. Convincing my family to join me was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Magically, my older son (then 8 years old) gave up his favourite treats, choosing compassion over indulgence. My younger son, who was born with dairy allergies, turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Even my husband, initially sceptical about oil-free cooking, came to love the flavours of healthier food.
The results spoke for themselves: my husband’s allergies vanished, my son’s morning sneezing disappeared, and I noticed a significant reduction in facial puffiness. When I began competing in beauty pageants in 2023, I never had to crash diet or rely on expensive treatments. My sustainable lifestyle naturally kept my body, skin, and aura pageant-ready!
Winning Mrs. Universe USA Classic 2025 is something I owe to my plant-based whole foods lifestyle – and to Dr Shah’s inspiring platform. People often tell me I don’t look my age. Dr Shah and her team are truly making a difference, healing the planet, and giving a voice to the voiceless. They have my utmost respect.”
