42-Year-Old Venus Williams, a Staunch Vegan, Dishes Out Unexpected Food Advice to Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian

As Alexis Ohanian, the husband of Serena Williams, hits the road, there are many people who are glad to guide him. The foremost being his sister-in-law, Venus Williams who is more than happy to tell him her favorite food joints. And because she has switched to a vegan diet, the suggestions are a good excuse for Ohanian to try after he took a taste of nostalgia. Visiting places away from home gives one ample opportunity to try some new delicacies, and how can you miss it if it’s Venus Williams who is suggesting it?

Venus Williams switched to a vegan diet almost ten years ago because of an autoimmune disease. This disease, consequently, affected her performance on the court. But being a vegan for over ten years has made her proficient enough to suggest some good eating points in Los Angeles.

Venus Williams recommends her favorite eating point to Alexis Ohanian

Being away from Olympia and Serena Williams is not Ohanian’s favorite thing to do. However, he has to hit the road to do his professional work; this time, he has come to Los Angeles.

Giving his usual updates, the Reddit co-founder shared a picture of an Armenian food chain, Zankou Chicken. Ohanian held up his favorite sandwich, filled with the nostalgia of his Armenian roots, and the bag with the rest of the other sandwiches.

And as fans raved over his choice of food, his sister-in-law had something else to suggest. Williams jotted down her favorite vegan restaurant. She stated, “Go to crossroads my fav vegan in LA!”

It seems like Ohanian has one more place to visit before he leaves LA.

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Maybe Williams would have tried his favorite Zankou Chicken if she was not vegan. However, it was following her health issues the player switched to a vegan diet.

What led Williams to switch to a vegan diet?

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has led a glorious career and people look up to her for her resilience. However, there was a time in her career when everything came to a halt.

In an interview with Health, she stated that there was a point where she could not play tennis at all. That is when her doctor suggested that she switch to a vegan diet. Since then, Williams has been able to lead her life in the way she wanted to.

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This has also given her the strength to get back on the court again. Where do you think we will see Venus Williams next on the court? Let us know your pick in the comments below.