Yep, you read that right! Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson announced in an interview earlier this month that he has converted to a vegan diet.
It’s always great to see celebrities spreading the word about veganism and animal abuse because they have the ability to reach so many more ears than, say, my humble little blog here. It’s an added bonus when a world class athlete goes vegan because it helps to break the “wimpy vegan” stereotype.
But, I think often times celebrities are viewed extremists and/or elitists, so even when they speak out about important issues, many people tend to view it as a rant from an ivory tower, or some sort of “alternative lifestyle.” Most people won’t be persuaded to go vegan by Mike Tyson (or Moby or Natalie Portman), but rather by their friends, family, or by simply being exposed to the facts. Either way, I’m glad to have Tyson on our “team”!
Check out this list of other famous vegetarians and vegetarian athletes.
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Breakfast: Granola bar
Lunch: An artichoke (my favorite!)
Dinner: Veggie burger and salad
