María Becerra reveals why she stopped being vegan: health and logistics

Singer María Becerra has revealed that she stopped being vegan after five years due to health problems and the logistical challenges of touring. The Argentine artist, who was vegetarian from ages 15 to 19 and vegan from 19 to 24, said she experienced repeated episodes of anemia and was advised by her doctor to reintroduce fish into her diet. Despite giving up veganism, she emphasized that she fully supports the lifestyle and still maintains an ethical stance on animal suffering.

Health complications

Becerra suffered from anemia multiple times while vegan, even with strict supplementation of Omega, B12, and other nutrients. She recounted that her doctor warned: “Si te sigue agarrando anemia… puede venir algo peor después” and recommended she eat at least fish because supplements were no longer enough Source: Clarin. The artist added that she “lo pasé muy mal” and lost significant weight during one tour Source: Clarin.

Logistical challenges on tour

Beyond health, the demanding schedule of international tours made veganism impractical. She described finishing shows at 10 or 11 p.m. and finding no vegan restaurants open in locations like Asturias, Spain Source: Infobae. “No podía por tanto trajín… lugares abiertos en Asturias a las once y media de la noche. ¿Y veganos además? Nada” Source: La Voz.

Ongoing commitment to animals

Though no longer vegan, Becerra still lives with 13 pets—eight dogs and five cats—and employs a team of walkers, trainers, and a seamstress for their care Source: Infobae. She reaffirmed: “Yo recontra respaldo esa alimentación y me parece espectacular. En mi caso, con el estilo de vida que yo tengo, no lo podía llevar a cabo” Source: Clarin.