Actor, NBA Star and Wellness Advocate John Salley talks about nutrition and why he believes in a plant-based diet.
“A vegan diet changed my life,” says former Detroit Piston, John Salley. After his doctor told him his eating habits were killing him, John chose to forgo their cholesterol lowering medications and instead adopted a plant-based diet. “My message I want everybody to know is: Eat a plant-based diet, or don’t. A plant-based diet keeps you alive, the other diet keeps you in the hospital.”
So beautiful and inspiring. I switched to a plant- based diet and the results have been pretty incredible. I have lost 12 pounds so far and my acne is gone! I can’t say I will never eat meat again- I believe that things in moderation are OK and that you should enjoy your life! But I also am eating much more vegetables and salads and vegan meant alternatives. And I feel better, my mind is clearer. I didn’t realize how cloudy I was until I gave up the meat and fast food. Not saying I am perfect but wow- what a difference!
John Salley is an example pf how athletes can THRIVE off plant food, and they do not need to buy into these myths about protein and bulking up on Whey. By the way John even has a vegan wine now too! Awesome. John is such a cool guy. My celebrity crush!