Current Events > Venus Williams: "going vegan changed my life for the better"

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https://www.insider.com/venus-williams-vegan-diet-improved-skin-but-loves-junk-food-2021-4

Venus Williams has been eating a plant-based diet for a decade, and she told Insider it's transformed her tennis performance, skin, and overall health.

After being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Sjgren's Syndrome, which causes joint pain and fatigue, in 2011, Williams' future in tennis looked shaky. Transitioning to a vegan diet, however, was a game-changer.

Not only does a plant-based lifestyle allow Williams to manage her condition without medicine, she said, but it's improved the appearance of her skin, and research supports this.

"Plant-based definitely changed my life, it made my skin amazing," Williams told Insider, and she's not the only person to have experienced the complexion-boosting benefits of cutting out dairy and increasing fruit and veg consumption.

The diet has been so effective, Williams threw herself into the lifestyle, launching her own vegan company and invested in others. Now, Williams says, other athletes turn to her for advice on how to cut out meat without dampening their athletic performance.

Who the hell voted trash-tier? Veggies are so tasty.

Revnir posted...

Still better than Selena despite what everyone says

Agreed.

Venus > Serena

Yesterday I make a Bok Choy noodle dish

Crunchy and tasty.

ZannoL posted...

Who the hell voted trash-tier? Veggies are so tasty.

Agreed. But I'm an omnivore, so I enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Vicious_Dios posted...

Agreed. But I'm an omnivore, so I enjoy the best of both worlds.

Same.

I eat meat, but make sure to eat a whole bunch of plants too.

so would she eat @Vegy ?

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@Vegy

Revnir posted...

Still better than Selena despite what everyone says

Selena has 23 grand slam titles, while Venus has only 7.

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Interesting, she looks better than she did 20 years ago

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Plants are okay but FUCK living without meat.

That said I'm not against plant-based meat either. I just don't want to lose out on meat in any form, way too tasty.

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Damn_Underscore posted...

Interesting, she looks better than she did 20 years ago

Agreed.

yeah anyone who knows anything at this point knows that meat-free is best

Eating lots of veggies is def good for health.

Majority of people dont even get enough fiber. I think only 3% of Americans meet the daily requirement.

Meat free is easy. Dairy free... not so much

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Only omnivores are truly cultured.

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dolomedes posted...

zanno what do you think about spaghetti squash. i haven't had it in so long, i'm gonna buy one tomorrow. not sure what i wanna do with it.

@dolomedes Whenever I have one, I slice it in half, scoop out seeds, rub a bit of salt and olive oil on the inside, and then roast in the oven cut-side down (about 50 minutes on 400 degrees). When its done I fluff it with a fork. Tender and yummy

Sometimes I even stuff spaghetti squashes with tomatoes, onions, and beans. Goddamn it is good.

MorbidFaithless posted...

Meat free is easy. Dairy free... not so much

@MorbidFaithless Have you tried vegan cheese? They have come a looooong way. They taste good.

I dont know if I could ever go vegan.

Thats honestly the best pic Ive ever seen of her

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Revnir posted...

Still better than Selena despite what everyone says

Which one is the older one. Thats the better one.

And good for her? Vegans and vegetarians and all that have been around forever, are they ever going to be wanted to be treated normal or always trying to get special attention?

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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

Which one is the older one. Thats the better one.

Venus is 15 months older. But Serena is objectively better.

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vegan williams

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I love plants, but I also love meat.

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Gruntling posted...

I love plants, but I also love meat.

Ditto.

That doesn't look like Venus at all.