Comments on: Arian Foster’s vegan decision shouldn’t impact performance

By: themage78

themage78 — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:34:35 +0000

The people who can succed at veganism are those who do one of two things: either hire a personal chef or devote the time and effort to cook all their own food. It also requires you to meticously watch what you intake, so you don’t ingest animal products and are receiving proper nutrition.

On that note, vegan arguements that we were designed to only eat plants is hilarious. You have incisors for a reason, and even your genetic forebarers ate meat.

By: cjaxson7

cjaxson7 — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:23:09 +0000

And oh yeah. peoples bodies respond differently to things..I mean, Hershel Walker goes days without eating at times, skips on water and is probably one of the all time BEST athletes on the face of the planet. He doesn’t Power Clean, Deadlift, Bench, Squat, Pound meat, etc….to be his size and speed and he is still a monster at his age now!

People have fasted as they played in playoffs and regular season games before in all sports…the will of someone whose is strong can triumph science any day…just as faith does.

By: asdfglk

asdfglk — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:05:02 +0000

It’s not true that soy is the only complete non-animal based protein. Pistachios, quinoa, and many other plant foods have a complete protein profile. It’s also easy to combine plant sources to get complete protein. You just need to get lysine-rich foods (like beans) within 24 hours of methionine-rich foods (like pasta)… Another great vegan athlete is Carl Lewis.

By: brasho

brasho — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:07:42 +0000

Need proof that human beings SHOULD have a diet featuring BOTH plants and meat? Look no further than the human mouth. The teeth in the human mouth feature teeth for grinding plants AND tearing meat. Why oh why would our teeth be made to do both? Probably because we are meant to eat both.

Soy is the ONLY complete non-animal based protein but too much soy has been proven to lower testosteron levels in men. Testosterone is required to maintain and build muscles, something a football player is in great need of, injured or not.

Who came up with Foster’s protein goal per day as 175? For a an NFL RB that weighs 225-235 lbs, I can’t imagine a diet recommended by the team dietician having any less than 225 grams of protein.

For anybody else defending veganism and sports that require muscle mass… do a Google search on vegan natural bodybuilders… not impressive is it? It’s extremely difficult to build or maintain any type of muscle mass as a vegan.

By: CKL

CKL — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:28:45 +0000

My nephew who is a highly successful personal trainer with his own gym who also provides people with tailored diets and who was a scholarship football player says that there is no way for a pro athlete to get enough of the right kind of protein to be at his or her best if they are vegetarian let alone vegan. He said there are necessary proteins one can get only from meat.

By: savannahrose44

savannahrose44 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:00:44 +0000

“I believe this to be against the human bodies natural mechanics”

You do know the human digestive tract was not designed to process meat right?

By: halfdoctor84

halfdoctor84 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:38:59 +0000

wow lame “leather football” backhand…. umm its really hard to be vegan id rather not eat another animal …. but im weak minded and most fake meat stuff tastes pretty terrible….. i appreciate the concept… but as far as the football comment.. umm bro… we all use terrible terrible products…. rare metals… iphones… most of our clothes….. all of the stuff is unavoidable…. lets be realistic…

By: chief262

chief262 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:34:17 +0000

A lot of top athletes are vegans. One of the greatest ultra marathon runners, Scott Jurek is vegan. And he’s won the western states 100 7 times on a vegan diet. So this tells me if someone can run 100 miles on an all plant based diet and win that many times. Arian won’t have any problem doing maintaining his strength and stamina throughout the upcoming season

By: CaJonMcChicken

CaJonMcChicken — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:20:01 +0000

Maybe he’ll be one of those fish eating vegans.

By: stampnhawk

stampnhawk — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:48:31 +0000

Dude’s pining for a Volkswagen Golf commercial, where he’ll appear wearing sandals with socks while dumping his guitar in the back of the hatchback.

By: tramonisland

tramonisland — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:31:28 +0000

Ask Prince Fielder how that worked out for him. It only lasted 3 months for a reason.

By: rubicon202

rubicon202 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:31:22 +0000

2 all the green people…u can not play at this level in the NFL and produce as he’s expected being a Vegan or Vegaterian. Big difference ina 9 to 5 office job as a “Vegan” and a pro athelete who has to break tackles 4 a living…

By: redskinsrt

redskinsrt — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:24:08 +0000

Have to combine protein sources to get a solid amino acid balance as many plant based proteins are incomplete/of low biological value on their own.

By: champs794

champs794 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:44:44 +0000

I wasn’t born a vegan, and neither was anybody else.

The only other “vegan” athlete I know is a cyclist, and he eats salmon.

By: turkish124

turkish124 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:35:31 +0000

Being a Vegan athlete is not only old news but very doable and practical. It’s ignorant to think that things like adding mass are not possible. Every sport including the UFC has guys doing this successfully.

By: frankenderek

frankenderek — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:31:42 +0000

As a vegetarian, I applaud him. Anyone who says that vegans can’t be pro athletes are uneducated about food. I’m in the best shape of my life without meat in my diet. Ive never met an educated vegan who was sickly.

By: raynman49

raynman49 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:21:08 +0000

Campbells beans before the goal line play.Hell, he’ll fly through the goal posts! Wheeee!

By: cuffhimbanano

cuffhimbanano — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:16:35 +0000

Warhammer is absolutely correct. During my vegan phases I’ve noticed I’m typically getting more protein and higher quality protein than my fast food friends.
The only problem I’ve ever had with a vegan diet is getting enough time to cook/prepare the food.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:12:06 +0000

Once he is fattened up on greens and grains some omnivore will eat him in any case.

By: trevor123698

trevor123698 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:33:44 +0000

I do agree though it can only be done with access to very high quality soy proteins, but I believe this to be against the human bodies natural mechanics which is why he is now an afterthought to me.

By: trevor123698

trevor123698 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:32:10 +0000

I can almost absolutely guarantee you that it will. I have experimented with a little bit of that nonsense myself and I now adhere to the diet shown at the end of the brilliant documentary “Fat Head” which just so happens to destroy all vegan arguments. This man is a fool for doing this, and I am upset with him but glad to know this before fantasy football starts. he is moved down to 8 on my board and I wont take him. im now thinking of Ben Tate as a big time sleeper.

By: rcbn

rcbn — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:25:57 +0000

Oh Great! Get him signed to a long term contract and he goes Vegan on us! He will never hold up to the grind and the pounding. Rescind his contract until he eats a Cheesburger! At least eat chicken and turkey Arian!

By: warhammer420

warhammer420 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:25:15 +0000

I’ve gone vegan before and am vegetarian now. There is no shortage of non animal protein sources. I’m in the best shape of my life, am much bigger and stronger than any of my meat eating friends, and I laugh at people who think eating animal flesh makes you manly and strong.

By: Andre's Johnson

Andre's Johnson — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:22:42 +0000

Three things:

1) Who the hell is Darin Gantt?
2) Are PFT guys required to have an extra letter in their last names?
3) What is “especially for a guy who lives and works in Texas” supposed to mean?

By: jacobslatter

jacobslatter — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:16:59 +0000

(farting noises permeate the local atmosphere around Foster)

By: jrfrom508

jrfrom508 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:16:46 +0000

I’m too lazy and don’t care enough to look it up but I don’t think Tony Gonzalez is still vegan. I’m pretty sure he said it didn’t work well with his football life. Burgers for life bro.

By: mrstinkypants

mrstinkypants — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:15:37 +0000

“…fill up on beans, tofu and legumes “- so would NOT want the locker next to that guy.

By: erniecohen

erniecohen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:02:00 +0000

yes, the only good protein shakes are based on whey, which is a vegan no-no.

The best solution is to have someone talk him out of veganism back down to vegetarianism.

By: huskersrock1

huskersrock1 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:00:56 +0000

Personally I believe a plant based diet is the most healthy option. I am not against this vegan thing for most people, however for a professional athlete it can’t work. The amount of soy he will have to consume will drop his testosterone levels significantly, so how will he build mass?