The strength of compassion
“Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence.”
-George F. Will
As athletes we are not only participating in our sports, we are actively shaping our culture. No matter our level of athletic performance, we are role models for health and fitness. This is a tremendous power. We have the choice to aim this power towards living, training, and competing in a way that benefits all life.
Each day, millions of animals are needlessly killed and tortured to feed the world. The people who eat the most animal products also suffer the most disease, but the meat, dairy, and fast food industries have co-opted the athletic image to further the idea that animal products are necessary for health and strength.
We, as athletes, as people who want to prove what we're physically capable of, can reclaim the position as symbols of health and strength. We can choose to eat a plant-based diet that is simultaneously healthy for our person and our planet. Let's be “vivid examples of excellence” for a sustainable, healthy future by fueling our bodies with whole fresh organic plant foods.