
“He seems quick. His movements are more sudden. He seems to have a little more energy, so maybe there is something to it.”
American footballer, Alaric Jackson- who plays for popular team Iowa as an offence linesman- has revealed that he has switched to veganism.
The 6-foot-6 Detroit native made the announcement whilst speaking at a media conference last week.
Jackson revealed he had been considering healthier eating habits for some time.
‘Better lifestyle’
“Nothing really crazy. It’s just that I think it’s better to have this lifestyle football-wise,’’ said Jackson.
“That’s really all there is to it. To each his own, for the most part. I don’t think it’s unusual or anything. I’m just eating (other types of) food instead of eating meat.’’
According to the 320-pound athlete, the switch has not impacted his health negatively.
“I’m still 320 pounds, nothing has changed,’’ he said.
“I just lost some body fat, just looking forward to the season.’’
‘Doable challenge’
Jackson said he also discussed his diet switch with his coaches, and the strength and conditioning staff, who’ve since been helping him find the best way of incorporating the lifestyle without it impacting his physical size and strength.
“From our perspective, we’re just trying to help him and coach him to make sure it works in the realm of the sport of football,” said interim strength and conditioning coordinator Raimond Braithwaite.
“It was something that was important to Alaric, so …[although] it is a challenge, it is doable.’’
‘Doing a great job’
Commenting on Jackson’s performance since going vegan, Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek said: “He seems quick. His movements are more sudden. And, I see a change in him in the morning when we practice. He seems to have a little more energy, so maybe there is something to it.
“Alaric is doing a great job as we get ready to start the 2020 season. He’s a tough, physical guy and that hasn’t changed. I wouldn’t want it to and neither would he.’’
He added that while he has never coached a vegan before, he was open to let Jackson choose that option as long as it didn’t impact the senior left tackle’s performance.
Share this story to promote the health benefits of following a vegan lifestyle in a sporting world.
Lifestyle
Vegan culture, food, beauty & more
Bear Grylls ’embarrassed’ by past vegan diet promotes meat, blood, and bone marrow for better health
- Mohsina Dodhiya
- 15th May 2023
“I’ve tried to listen to my body more, tried to listen to nature, and I don’t miss vegetables at all. I don’t go near them, and I’ve never felt stronger, my skin’s never been better, and my gut’s never been better.” Adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls has become a die-hard carnivore fan after admitting …
Pro-farming group mocks plant-based food truck for setting up a stall at horse trials
- Mohsina Dodhiya
- 12th May 2023
A plant-based food business has sparked an online debate after a pro-farming page mocked it for doing no sales at a recently held horse event. Farmers Against Misinformation posted an image of a plant-based food van on Facebook and wrote alongside it: “The only food stand with no queue today at the Badminton Horse Trials.” …
VEGAN MEMES
NEED A LAUGH?
QUIZZES
All the quizzes you love to binge!
QUIZ: If you score 11/12 on this quiz, you’re a verified vegan food expert
- Marlon Farrugia
- 10th January 2020
How much vegan knowledge do you have stored away? Do you have to Google your way through a shopping trip, or do you have all the bad E-numbers memorised? Find out now with this quiz. Marlon Farrugia Marlon Farrugia is a freelance writer from Brighton. He has been a dedicated vegan for many years, and …
Continue reading “QUIZ: If you score 11/12 on this quiz, you’re a verified vegan food expert”
QUIZ: What is your perfect Vegan Halloween Costume?
- Marlon Farrugia
- 13th October 2019
Spook Season approaches. There will be ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and glucose. You need a costume, and you want to it to show off your personality, which means VEGAN. But what to choose? Take our quiz to find out your perfect outfit. Marlon Farrugia Marlon Farrugia is a freelance writer from Brighton. He has been a …
Continue reading “QUIZ: What is your perfect Vegan Halloween Costume?”
QUIZ: What kind of vegetable are you?
- Marlon Farrugia
- 26th September 2019
“If you were a vegetable, what kind would you be?” A question that has tormented humanity throughout the ages – until now. Read: QUIZ: If you score 19/20 on THIS quiz, you’re a Vegan God Marlon Farrugia Marlon Farrugia is a freelance writer from Brighton. He has been a dedicated vegan for many years, and …