Why Meat-Eater Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned to Veganism: “My Mother and Grandmother Both Died Because of This”

The Austrian Oak, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has changed his diet plans as he aged. Schwarzenegger, a meat-lover during his youth, has shifted to a more or less vegan diet with rare meat eating. Why? Why would a meat-lover become a vegan? Despite his likeliness, Arnold has always prioritized his health and fitness above. Whether it be the beginning of his meat-eating or the limiting. In his latest online interview with Morning Brew, the legendary bodybuilder opened up about his diet change and its reason.

To find out the reason why he narrowly eliminated meat from his diet. Keep reading this article till the end. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals the reason for turning vegan

As mentioned, health has been Arnold’s priority, and currently, he is spreading the best health tips in his daily newsletter. While talking with Morning Brew, Arnold was asked how difficult this transition was for him. To which Arnold replied, “None of it was difficult.” The 7x Mr. Olympia disclosed that it was a conversion that led to improving his health. As he was getting older, he understood he has to change accordingly.

He even revealed that he began eating meat at 18 when he joined the military. Schwarzenegger said, “I never had really much meat growing up. We didn’t have the money, so we had more potatoes, bread, and grains.” Moreover, Schwarzenegger disclosed, “And then, I have genetic issues with my aortic and pulmonary heart valves. My mother and grandmother both died because of this issue.”

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Schwarzenegger ate meat his whole career where he needed it the most. However, as the body gets old, the risks of cardiovascular diseases and other problems increase. In addition, his genetics needs him to be more precautious. Henceforth, Schwarzenegger revealed that his doctor asked him to cut meat. Following this, his body reacted well to the vegan diet, and he decided to cut more meat and turn vegan. However, he admitted he “often I still make a steak and I still have my Wiener schnitzel when I go to Austria. I will never stop that.”

Arnold believes anything in moderation could do no harm. Schwarzenegger’s powerful personality is proof of the way he approaches life. Although now he is keeping track of what he eats, during his competing years, he never tracked his macros and calories. He had a unique way of addressing his diet.  

So, this is how Arnold turned from a meat eater to a vegan. However, Schwarzenegger didn’t count himself as a vegan but believes he made the crucial changes required for his body and health. What do you think about Arnold’s transition and dedication to his health? Let us know in the comments section. 

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