Prince Fielder - Vegetarian

I’m feeling happy!

This morning while logging onto my computer, I noticed an article on my Yahoo home page that told the story of Prince Fielder going vegetarian. Here is the link Prince Fielder – Vegetarian.

This is the second time in two weeks that professional athletes have made the news due to their vegetarian or vegan lifestyles and I really appreciate the attention. I know for a fact that a vegan diet can sustain a strong, athletic and muscular man because I live it but the average person scoffs at this notion. In fact people are already poking fun at Prince Fielder for his decision.

What a shame.

Oh, what I would give for some more open minds out there among the masses. In case you are one of the one’s who thinks it’s impossible for the body to function well without meat, here is a partial list of vegetarian athletes:

Ruth Heidrich, Three-Time Ironman, Debbie Lawrence, 5k Record Holder, Jim Kaat, Baseball Player, Tony Larussa, Baseball Manager, Hank Aaron, Baseball PlayerBill Pearl, Bodybuilder, Marv Levey, Buffalo Bills Coach, Robert Parnish, Center (Bulls)Joe Namath, Football Player, Lawrence Phillips, Football Player (49ers), Brendan Brazier, Ironman Triathlete, Sally Eastall, Marathon Runner, Andreas Cahling, Mr. International Bodybuilder, Carl Lewis, Olympic Track Star, Edwin Moses, Olympic Champion, Leroy Burrell, Olympic Champion, Murray Rose, Olympic SwimmerPat Reeves, Power Lifter, Bill Manetti, Powerlifting Champion, Ed Templeton, Pro Skateboarder, Mike Manzoori, Pro Skateboarder, Brian Anderson, Pro SkateboarderJamie Thomas, Pro Skateboarder, Laban Pheidas, Proskater, Steve Berra, ProskaterAnastasia Ashley, Surfer, Martina Navratilova, Tennis Player, Bille Jean King, Tennis Champion, Peter Burwash, Tennis Champion, John Salley, Toronto Raptors, Lucy Stephens, Tri-athlete, Stan Price, World Record Bench Press, Killer Kowalski, Wrestler

Don't forget UFC fighter Mac Danzig. Tell him he can't be a vegan and perform at his best.

Trust me when I tell you that the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle is one that is very rewarding in terms of health and physical performance. Your body wants this type of clean fuel and will respond very happily when it is received.

People switch to a vegetarian lifestyle for many different reasons. My switch came suddenly when I learned about the horrific treatment that these animals endure. Ironically, this is the same reason that Prince Fielder gives. I can assure you if you would have told me that I would be a vegan one day I would have laughed. You don’t always search these things out; sometimes they just happen, so if nothing else, always keep an open mind. You never know when it might be your turn.

In an effort to help people understand, I have written a few articles about what a vegetarian lifestyle REALLY is.

Go Vegetarian - It's not as hard as you think

Being Vegan - Getting by in a non-vegan world

Becoming Vegetarian - Making a Case for the Vegetarian Lifestyle


Think about it….what is WRONG with choosing to do your part in not aiding in the horrific treatment of animals at the same time eating wholesome and nutrient rich foods to improve our overall health?

For more simplistic and detailed information please check out http://www.whyilikeveggies.com/

In good health,

Barry

'Your body is a temple - Please be sure to treat it like one'