Popular TV and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin was a zealous and dedicated vegan for 2 years.
She was even a spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey project in 2009, adopting an entire flock herself.Â
She revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that she stopped eating vegan after experiencing some health issues which she did not disclose.
Ms. Goodwin stated:
I’m always learning and growing and changing and there were some boring health issues, and so I did actually have to work some animal products back into my diet.
She said that the first animal food she ate after her stint as a vegan was a scrambled egg from a farm where the chickens run free and are treated like pets. She admitted that is was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted.
She also revealed that her meal before coming on the Jimmy Kimmel show was meatloaf with bacon! Mmmm. I’m sure Ms Goodwin wasn’t contacted for a testimonial for What The Health, the biased, non-scientific pro-vegan Netflix film!
Sounds a bit like Angelina Jolie who once said that veganism “nearly killed” her and that a big, juicy steak is her beauty secret.
See Ginnifer Goodwin’s entire interview at this link.
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
There are many underlying reasons why some people don’t process meat well and these need to be addressed rather than just adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet and hoping for the best.
One reason is low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which needs decent amounts of zinc to be produced. What is tricky is that zinc come from meat (there is a high zinc:copper ratio in red meat) and nuts, seeds and vegetables tend to be much higher in copper compared to zinc. The level of either nutrient isn’t important, it’s the ratio between the two. So, going vegetarian or vegan and then trying to re-introduce meat can be very problematic because the hydrochloric acid production has become very diminished due to lack of sufficient zinc on a vegan or vege diet. It’s quite easy to become low in zinc if eating grains in excess or getting too much copper in the diet which opposes the zinc. Grains have high levels of phytates which block nutrient absorption (not just zinc).
There are also some genetic issues which can cause some people not to tolerate meat well, as it can produce ammonia as a byproduct which some people are genetically predisposed to not clearing out of the body efficiently, leading to a buildup and feelings of brain fog or just feeling sick after eating meat. The two main genetic SNPs (polymorphisms or defects) are CBS and MTHFR A1298C.
I absolutely believe in ethical farming and consumption of animal products, but don’t believe vegetarianism or veganism is a good choice for many people.
ok, we’ve had enough of these type posts. how about someone who is vegetarian and healthy, like me. there are plenty more out there; we’re not deficient. some people’s bodies don’t like meat and don’t thrive on it. it’s annoying, you find a couple people who veg/veganism didn’t work for, so then you jump to “then it can’t work for anyone”.
every time i eat meat, i feel sluggish and tired. every time, i think, why do i eat this?
So, ummm, why did you choose to read a blog that is all about the diet and nutrition views of people who do eat meat? If you do not want to eat meat don’t eat it. I’m sure there must be blogs out there designed to encourage you in your decision.
Angelina Jolie is to me an awful example of health. Have you seen those ultra skinny, sunken in arms? To me she looks starved. Ick!
I see nothing wrong in saying you’d rather not see political ads in this blog. I wish all the readers here would refrain from commenting about politics – one way or the other about any politician. I find most of the comments offensive and it just serves to divide those of us that agree about what this blog is about – healthy eating/living. Thank you Sarah for trying to keep the ads out and not “going there” with politics.
I am so excited to see someone else actually telling the truth about this subject.
I was a vegetarian for 10 YEARS and I was malnourished so much so that my doctor said you have a choice to make~ EITHER START EATING MEAT OR DIE! This go my attention!!!! Needless to say I started eating meat and I am healthier me today. I follow the “Nourishing Traditions” way of eating, except that I also eat a CLEAN diet according to the Bible in Leviticus, so no pork for me 🙂
Moira
Cool!
No, Cannibalism is not my argument. I was simply pointing out how your logic of “life feeds on life” as a justification to eat animals was far to generalized.
Hmm that’s interesting about deer. However, your condescending tones are not necessary in your conversations, nor do they help your cause.
Have you seen your jaw? A human cannot kill a cow, puncture the flesh and rip through the muscles and fatty tissue with their teeth. If you can, I would love to see it.
True carnivores have built-in tools for catching, eating and digesting their prey correctly.
Again, every species is different and processes food differently. As for humans eating meat to survive and thrive when we have other forms of the same vitamins and proteins available to us… I’d say that’s a conflict of interest.
I’m not here to debate which diet is right. I’m here because the vegan diet deserves to be respected. To say that living compassionately and being considerate of all living things is wrong…my how that speaks volumes of your questionable character.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/03/100305-first-proof-gorillas-eat-monkeys-mammals-feces-dna/
Cannibalism? Really? That’s your argument? haha Sorry… it’s just so silly… too silly for me to address. Sweetheart, deer are ruminants. They have a special 4 chamber stomach and a special bacteria to properly digest all the plant matter they consume. They do not have the ability to eat meat. Have you ever seen a deer jaw? They don’t have fangs for ripping flesh. My family hunt deer every year and the boys always skin it and butcher it themselves…. so trust me on this one, they can’t eat meat. As far as those majestic veggie gorillas you idolize… well national geographic says they aren’t quite as veggie as you thought.. “But a recent study found DNA from monkeys and small forest antelopes called duikers in the feces of wild African western lowland gorillas in Loango National Park in Gabon”
Mae, Honest question: If life feeds on life, then why don’t we eat each other? Well that seems extremely immoral and wrong, right? The ‘life feeds on life’ mentality is a very generalized statement. Every species processes food differently. For example, a deer does not biologically need meat to survive and thrive. However, the deer has the basic autonomy required to eat meat, but yet the deer still does not NEED the meat.
Look at the species of primates; specifically gorillas. Less than 3% of their diets are made up of “protein” from various bugs. Just 3%! Yet the gorilla remains 600 lbs and obviously has healthy muscles, a solid bone structure and acceptable amounts of fat stores.
As for the decomposition of vegetables: when you grow your own produce, you pick it when it is ripe and eat it immediately while it still has all of its enzymes and vitamins in tact (it takes roughly 12 hours for a fruit or vegetable to lose its vitamins after picking). Whereas meat, even if you do slaughter the animal yourself, disassemble it, prepare it, package it, and freeze it as soon as possible…a considerable amount of decay has progressed.
Veganism is for the trendy..those that like to be part of a collective good.