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July 22, 1997
"Some of the best athletes I've known, including marathoners and body builders are vegans."
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Don't I Need Meat to Be Strong?
Some of my friends
insist that they experience weakness and lose stamina
without meat in their diet. I've worried about this as I
continue to cut down on all animal products. Will I
eventually find that my exercise program, mostly jogging
and walking, will be compromised?
I'm virtually certain
that you can enjoy the best of both -- a plant-based diet
and aerobic exercise. Some of the best athletes I've
known, including marathoners and body builders are
vegans. As for myself, I've remained physically active
since I became a vegetarian 15 years ago. I've never felt
better. I strongly suspect the weakness perceived by some
who discontinue meat is the result of a lifetime of
brainwashing by the meat industry.
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