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Why Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Become Vegan? Real Reason Explored
Sportskeeda ^ | 10 Dec 2022 | 10 Dec 2022

Posted on 12/12/2022 3:24:51 PM PST by nickcarraway

Arnold Schwarzenegger frequently does not fit the preconceived notion of a vegan that non-vegans have. Without a doubt, the former bodybuilder, actor, and governor of California dispels the fallacies surrounding veganism.

Even while many well-known Hollywood vegans appear to partially fit the picture, Arnold Schwarzenegger clearly defies the stereotypes associated with veganism. But the reason he went vegan was that eating a diet high in plants had helped him. It has helped him dramatically decrease his cholesterol during the previous five years.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's veganism is a result of his choice to become more health conscious While fans will most likely remember Arnold Schwarzenegger from his iconic Terminator performance and favorite 1996 holiday film, Jingle All the Way, he has a lot more to offer.

He didn't just stop at the actor-turned-bodybuilder. Even after leaving that post as governor of California in 2003, he has maintained a strong reputation as an environmental crusader.

Arnold claims that he abstains from eating meat because it makes him feel better, and it ought to be a sufficient justification for everyone.

Arnold Schwarzenegger at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 Arnold Schwarzenegger at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 In an interview with Bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger revealed he has recently changed his diet and has become more 'health conscious'.

“I stay away more from the meats and more from animal products, and animal proteins, because there was this misconception that that’s the only way you get big and strong, so now I back off that and I feel much better.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger also stated what he eats to stay vegan:

“Now I eat more oatmeal, and greens, and vegetables, and healthy foods.” Many people think Arnold changed his diet after consuming a lot of red meat for many years due to health concerns and on the advice of his physicians.

Others think his transition to veganism was motivated by his involvement with and promotion of the film Game Changers.

But more importantly, if his diet changes did not produce the outcomes he was after, he probably wouldn't be advocating for veganism with the same passion that he does.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his career Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, an American and Austrian actor and producer of motion pictures, businessman, former bodybuilder, and politician, was born on July 30, 1947. In 2004 and 2007, Time magazine listed Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the top 100 global influencers.

At the age of 20, Arnold was given the title of Mr. Universe. He later won the Mr. Olympia competition seven times. Schwarzenegger has continued to be a major figure in the bodybuilding industry

Arnold became a Hollywood action movie legend and a household name because of his leading roles in movies like Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Commando, and Predator. During his bodybuilding days, he went by the names Austrian Oak, Styrian Oak, and Arnie during his acting days, and more.

Schwarzenegger was initially chosen as a Republican on October 7, 2003, in a recall election to take the position of then Governor Gray Davis. He served as the governor of California. On November 17, 2003, he took office to complete Davis's term. He won re-election to a second term as governor of California on November 7, 2006, defeating Democrat Phil Angelides, who was serving as the state treasurer at the time. On January 5, 2007, Schwarzenegger took the oath of office for his second term.


TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: arnoldschwarzenegger; austria; california; diet; eatingtastyanimals; nevertrumpers; schwarzenegger; vegan
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To: nickcarraway

He’s not the only one. He had intensive heart surgery. So did President Clinton. I believe they both went vegan.


41 posted on 12/12/2022 5:00:22 PM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: monkeyshine

Is Clinton still vegan?


42 posted on 12/12/2022 5:01:40 PM PST by ConjunctionJunction (Vim vi repellere licet)
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To: Jonty30

Yes, a MYTH. The “Blue Zones” is total BS. Population comparisons are worthless for nutrition science because the populations are not comparable. And no, you cannot statistically compensate for 20 varying factors unless one knew EXACTLY how much each of those factors would affect longevity.

It is just STUPID and it is shameful that people swallow that codswallop.

And that is separate from all the other BS involved in “Blue Zones”:

““Okinawan cuisine is centered around meat. The most important meat is pork. The Okinawans have a saying, that they use every part of the pig except for the toenails and the squeal. Many of the pork parts eaten are composed almost entirely of fat, such as pork skin, pig ears, and pork belly. All the internal organs of the pig are regularly eaten, such as the liver, kidneys, stomach, and intestines, which are also full of fat. Pork lard is the fat of choice for cooking, and many foods are deep fried in pork lard. Every other part of the pig is also eaten, including more familiar parts like spareribs, pork shoulder, and pork loin. The skin is usually left on and eaten whenever possible. Goat is also favored by Okinawans, though pork is far more common. What is interesting is that much of this goat meat is eaten raw, and there are restaurants that specialize in the preparation of raw goat meat” (Stanley A. Fishman, Eat Fat, Live Long: the Real Food of Okinawa).”

https://benjamindavidsteele.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/blue-zones-dietary-myth/


43 posted on 12/12/2022 5:13:30 PM PST by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: nickcarraway

Didn’t he have a quadruple bypass years ago?


44 posted on 12/12/2022 5:17:17 PM PST by TheCipher ( RINO politicians in DC are the only reptiles in the world with no backbone)
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To: nickcarraway

Didn’t he have a quadruple bypass years ago?


45 posted on 12/12/2022 5:17:18 PM PST by TheCipher ( RINO politicians in DC are the only reptiles in the world with no backbone)
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To: TheCipher

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/arnold-schwarzenegger.php


46 posted on 12/12/2022 5:23:32 PM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator
I eat plenty of animal products, but I didn’t take steroids for 25+ years either.

BINGO! Ahnold had to counteract years of steroid use.

47 posted on 12/12/2022 5:25:31 PM PST by PJ-Comix (Sam the Scam and the Cryptos )
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To: EEGator

Yup

Was just thinking of the master hormone, Vitamin D


48 posted on 12/12/2022 5:30:58 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: nickcarraway

Arnold is NOT Vegan.

https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a39682970/arnold-schwarzenegger-protein-shake-salad-plant-based-diet/

And he drinks plant-based, engineered protein drinks that cannot be replicated in a normal vegan diet.

It’s BS.


49 posted on 12/12/2022 5:38:24 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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I must have missed it, I had not heard that he turned gay.


50 posted on 12/12/2022 5:59:34 PM PST by dsrtsage ( Complexity is just simple lacking imagination)
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To: nickcarraway

Social Justice Warriorette most likely.


51 posted on 12/12/2022 5:59:51 PM PST by bray (The Republic of Texas is available on Barnes and Noble and Audible)
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Guess I am out of the celebrity mews loop. I had not heard he turned gay


52 posted on 12/12/2022 6:04:39 PM PST by dsrtsage ( Complexity is just simple lacking imagination)
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To: nickcarraway

We know he likes fish tacos


53 posted on 12/12/2022 6:08:42 PM PST by al baby (Yes he did he said how come i wasnt invited )
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To: nickcarraway

Trying to counter all the effects of those tours he took


54 posted on 12/12/2022 7:20:03 PM PST by Nifster (OI see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: nickcarraway

Schwarzenegger took steroids, has heart issues. He also sold out to the democrats and made it near impossible for a republican to win state office. He also let go a murderer who was a son of a democrat.


55 posted on 12/12/2022 11:14:11 PM PST by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy everything now)
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To: datura

Indeed. If he or anyone else chooses to be vegan or not, it does not matter one bit to anyone else. Totally irrelevant.


56 posted on 12/13/2022 12:09:27 AM PST by GulliverSwift
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To: nickcarraway

57 posted on 12/13/2022 7:20:19 AM PST by norsky ( <P><img src=" "width=400"></img> <P> <a href= > </a>)
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To: dennisw

That sounds tastier than dried. I will give it a try, thank-you. Yes, fiery. If I have a late meal I will skip it. Seems to keep me awake.


58 posted on 12/13/2022 11:31:19 AM PST by M_Continuum
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To: M_Continuum

Ginger has zero caffeine, so keeping you awake? Possibly, it is such a good digestive (digestion enhancer) that what you ate gets into your system quicker. You could also juice ginger and freeze it in a plastic ice cube tray
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Ask an expert: Is ginger a stimulant? - msn.com
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/health/nutrition/ask-an...
Nov 22, 2022 · No, ginger it is not a stimulant. This root is a great source of gingerol and zingiberene, compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.


59 posted on 12/13/2022 2:25:01 PM PST by dennisw ("You don't have to like it. You just have to do it")
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To: EEGator
Every hormone is generated via cholesterol. Inflammation is an issue, not dietary cholesterol intake. I eat mainly Paleo.

Inflammation is the name of the game. Everyone who's anyone talks about minimizing it these days. Low or no inflammation means better health. Duh!

60 posted on 12/13/2022 2:29:46 PM PST by dennisw ("You don't have to like it. You just have to do it")
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