This blog post has been prompted by two people who will remain nameless. One is promoting himself as an athlete and trying to get on the show now for quite a while. The other has been a guest on the show and is a syndicated columnist. The thing both of these people share in common is they are Vegan because they believe its healthier than including animal protein in their diets.

I addressed this notion in a blog post titled "What To Say To A Vegan" a year ago in April of 2012. if you missed it.. you can read it here - http://superhumanradio.net/blog/what-to-say-to-a-vegan.html .

More recently this study yet again points to the fact that the Vegan lifestyle carries many risks and few rewards. Here's a study that was shared by Adel Moussa that shows Vegans have a two times greater risk of Cardiovascular Disease than omnivores to add to your "What To Say To A Vegan" response. 

Back to the subject at hand.. so I get a request to be a guest on SHR at least every other month from this fellow promoting himself. His story is quite positive.. once over 400 pounds and is now in the low 200's. He losses me when he boasts that he did it all on a "Plant Based Diet". He has been on many main stream TV news shows and appears to have the self-promoting semblance of mind to take his picture with everyone and anyone who is even remotely associated with health and fitness. And its obvious why the main stream embraces his story.. he's a "Forks Over Knives" disciple..

I can not in good conscious promote the Vegan lifestyle as a health alternative. I respect people who do it out of their sensitivity to animals or spiritual beliefs.. but trying to convince others that its healthy is just plain lying..