The author initially ate meat once every couple of weeks, but after dipping their toes into the water, they began eating a moderate portion of meat three to four times a week. Although this frequency feels right for their budget and diet, the newfound changes have been incredible. It has been about three months since they started eating animal protein again.
The body does not lose the ability to digest meat, and no matter how long you’ve been a vegetarian, you can always go back to eating meat. You may feel a little “heavy” after your first meal with meat, especially if you have a large portion. But, you won’t actually be unable to digest and metabolize the meat. Since starting eating animal protein again, you have so much more energy to do everyday things, even having enough for yoga classes and runs.
While many former vegetarians do start eating meat again for health reasons, their desire for animal flesh often isn’t about individual reasons. The bacteria responsible for meat might have a lower population in vegetarians, which can cause some digestive distress. However, gut flora varies.
When reintroducing meat into your diet, you should start easy. Eating vegetarians does not cause any major change in your digestion, and you can resume eating meat at any moment. Start easy and take it slow. It can take some time for your body to adjust to eating meat again.
Eating meat again is easier than you think. You might feel a little “heavier” after eating, especially if you have a large portion. To see if it would help, the author started slowly reintroducing meat back into their diet just to see if it would help.
📹 Why Did Peter Dinklage Start Eating Meat Again?
Why did Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage AKA Tyrion quit being vegetarian or “vegan” as articles claim? Vegan Costa Rica …
What to do after accidentally eating meat as a vegetarian?
Many vegans experience food sensitivity when meat is accidentally introduced into their diets, which can range from mild headaches to severe discomfort. To manage these symptoms, drink plenty of water, take digestive aids, or engage in light activities like walking. The body usually processes the animal product appropriately, even if mild discomfort occurs. If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a physician or emergency doctor.
To maintain a healthy vegan lifestyle, prioritize nutrition by incorporating nutrient-dense plant-based foods and supplements into your diet. This will keep your body strong and capable despite any setbacks. Remember that a momentary detour from veganism doesn’t mean you can’t return with dedication and excitement. In the long run, an accident or two won’t negatively impact the benefits of a plant-based diet. Remind yourself of the reasons you started and remain consistent, knowing that your plant-based lifestyle will keep you healthy and happy in the long run.
Why do most vegetarians go back to eating meat?
Eleanor Hoath, a registered nutrition therapy practitioner and founder of Well Nourished Nutrition, explains that cutting animal proteins from one’s diet can be challenging due to the lack of essential minerals, particularly vitamin B12 and collagen, found in animal sources. She recommends supplementing a plant-based diet with B vitamins, Omega-3s, and iron. Hoath emphasizes that everyone is unique and what works for one person may not work for another.
She has seen clients with hormonal and skin symptoms who often have vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cannot be corrected through plants. One such client experienced symptoms like cracked lips, dry skin, and a feeling of desperation for red meat, which coincided with their period. This led to intense blood flow, mood swings, brain fog, and difficulty concentrating or functioning for half a month.
Is it okay for a vegetarian to eat meat once in a while?
A study conducted in 2021 revealed that approximately 50% of flexitarians consume meat on four or more days per week. Three levels of meat restriction have been identified: light, moderate, and heavy. Individuals who adhere to a light meat-restricted diet consume meat on a daily basis, with the exception of certain days. In contrast, those who follow a heavy meat-restricted diet consume meat infrequently, similar to a vegetarian diet, and may only consume meat once or twice per week.
Will I gain weight if I eat meat again?
A study involving over 120, 000 people found that processed and red meat can lead to weight gain every four years, as it contains protein and saturated fat, which promote weight gain. Overuse of animal protein has also been linked to inflammation in the body, causing weight gain. While lean steaks and burgers are acceptable, meat should be a sideshow to your diet.
Fried fish, such as salmon, tuna, and shrimp, are high in omega-3 fatty acids, low in saturated fat, and high in protein. However, deep frying adds calories and unhealthy fat, so it should be baked, broiled, or grilled for health benefits.
Plant-based dairy foods, such as cashew, almond or coconut yogurt, ice cream, and milk, should be avoided, especially if you are lactose-intolerant. It is important to use caution with plant-based substitutes like cashew, almond or coconut yogurt, ice cream, and milk, as they may be trading one evil for another.
What happens to your skin when you stop eating meat?
A plant-based diet offers numerous benefits, including improved skin, a lower risk of chronic diseases, and a healthier lifestyle. It provides essential vitamins and nutrients, such as Vitamin C for collagen production and Vitamin A for oil regulation and acne prevention. Plant-based foods are also rich in antioxidants, protecting the skin from free radical damage. Vegetables are hydrating and anti-inflammatory, boosting the skin’s complexion. In contrast, processed foods, meat, and dairy can cause acne.
Plant-based diets are typically lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber and other nutrients, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Overall, a plant-based diet can lead to a healthier, more vibrant, and healthier lifestyle.
Do 84% of vegans go back to meat?
A vegetarian diet can be a health-promoting and cost-saving option, but it can also lead to a high failure rate. A 2014 study found that 84 out of those who become vegetarian return to meat. This led to Nabeel Yaseen, a professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, to investigate the reasons behind this high failure rate. The study highlights the need for more research into the potential benefits and challenges of a vegetarian diet.
Are you still a vegan if you accidentally eat meat?
Stedman emphasizes the importance of being an advocate for animals and not limiting oneself to accidental consumption of animal products. He believes that an individual’s commitment to making choices that don’t contribute to animal use is what matters. A month of veganism can save around 30 animals, 270 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions, 125, 000 liters of water, and 84 square meters of forest.
Stedman encourages not to dwell on guilt or feelings of guilt if one accidentally consumes meat, but to learn from the incident to avoid similar mistakes in the future and remind oneself of the good they do for animals by choosing a vegan lifestyle.
Who lives longer a vegetarian or a meat eater?
Researchers at Loma Linda University have found that vegetarian men live an average of 10 years longer than non-vegetarian men, with 83 years compared to 73 years. For women, being vegetarian adds an extra 6 years, bringing their life expectancy to 85 years. This research is part of the Adventist Health Study-1, a comprehensive, long-term study that tracked diets, lifestyle, and diseases among 34, 000 Seventh-day Adventists for 14 years. Adventists are ideal participants for large population studies, as they don’t smoke or drink, making it easier to understand how their lifestyle choices impact their health and longevity.
Do vegetarians live longer than meat eaters?
Research has consistently shown that a vegetarian diet, primarily consisting of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains, can reduce the risk of major diseases and help you live longer. Eating vegetables can not only improve physical strength and growth but also contribute to a longer life. A mainly plant-based diet can add years to your life, and it’s essential to subscribe to Wholicious Living for the latest health and nutrition advice.
How do I transition from vegetarian to meat again?
Reintroducing meat into your diet can be a challenging process, but with the right guidance, it can be a rewarding journey. Consult a registered dietitian to help you make the transition, start with easy foods like chicken or bone broth, and gradually introduce sustainable meat. It’s important to choose sustainable meat and find a community to support your newfound diet. Veganism and vegetarianism are now easier to practice due to plant-based alternatives, health food stores, and restaurants. Studies show that these diets can lower the risk of heart disease, some cancers, and diabetes, and can lead to slimmer, lower blood pressure, and lower LDL cholesterol levels.
Are vegetarians skinnier than meat eaters?
A study conducted by Loma Linda University Health System in California has demonstrated that, despite comparable caloric intake, individuals who adhere to a vegetarian diet tend to exhibit a lower body mass index, with those who follow a vegan diet displaying the most pronounced degree of leanness.
📹 The Biggest Lie About Veganism
Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Šarlija SOURCES AND FURTHER READING …
One correction! While the Instagram quote about not harming chickens, etc. is apparently from Peter Dinklage, the Instagram account (despite having millions of followers) is a fan account so the quote is NOT from 2022. Thanks to Lifting Vegan Logic for bringing this to my attention. This is why I like to stick to research since it is published and not hearsay and my apologies for getting it wrong.
I don’t think Peter Dinklage was ever vegan and probably not even vegetarian. His story timeline doesn’t add up. Then there is “Sergeant Vegan” on social media who enlisted in the military as a medic after 9/11. He was deployed to Iraq and remained vegan the entire time he was in the middle east during a war. He said he traded his non-vegan meals for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and apples. That’s what he ate every day, as an ethical vegan he was not willing to compromise. That’s veganism!
If someone is in a foreign country and can’t adhere strictly to their vegan diet as they can back home, fine. But that was years ago for just a few months out of the year. What about when you go back home to New York City…? I’d have more respect for these people if they just flat out said “I’m not vegan anymore because I like to eat meat”, rather than these disingenuous excuses in an attempt to appear progressive without actually being progressive
I watched Ryan’s articles when they came out, and you two are being too rational for a situation where it is blatantly obvious that Peter never gave a shit from the true ethic of veganism at any point. I am actually disgusted that he was a voice for animal rights at all, because he was obviously lying and incapable of understanding the feeling of being vegan. An actor . . . at heart.
I’ve travelled to some very vegan challenging places for my work. I spent a month in Somalia where meat was everywhere, veggies were very scarce and legumes not availalble. I survived on pasta, eggplants and potatoes. It really depends on your commitment. I find the idea that its impossible to be veggie in Croatia hard to swallow.
That’s crazy that his “bodyguard / sidekick ” for at least half of the seasons is a pretty well-known Vegan and animal activist – but Dinklage couldn’t manage to just order from the same restaurant he was using or join forces and ask the crew to provide a certain number of vegan meals. That’s pretty weak.
I just don’t get it at all. It was been seven years since I went vegan. Sure, there have been times I have thought it would be so much easier to just eat meat, but I just can’t. It is really hard when I go to see my relatives in WV. It is a very small town and they are meat heavy eaters but I survive on beans and cornbread. Lol I am probably more into it now than ever. I have retired and now I really have time to cook and try new recipes. I truly love animals and can’t stand the thought of me being the reason they are harmed.
ok, i have to comment. I live in Croatia. Not in Dubrovnik, but in a small city in north. I can say from my own experience that being vegan isn’t always easy but being vegetarian is completely without an issue, anytime, anywhere in Croatia, so this is bullshit. I was vegetarian for two years and I’m now vegan.
Given that he was the most important character in the entire show (Tyrion has the most screentime out of the whole cast), I’m pretty sure he had the leverage to demand vegan food provided to him. I still like Peter Dinklage, but this was really disappointing because he actually seemed to be serious about it.
The most ridiculous thing he said was that he was “tired on set all the time” insinuating that meat was required to increase his energy, lol, l guess he hasn’t watched the film GAME CHANGERS! I’ve been 95% vegan/5% vegetarian for 30 years(l might have something my mother made with egg and butter in it once in six months), my vegan food is nuts, seeds, grains, beans and produce – seaweed, tempeh and tofu if you can get it is a bonus, vegan protein powder has always been available everywhere, or, l mean, he could have brought his own protein powder from home. No one needs a vegan restaurant to be vegan! Lol! You eat high quality whole vegan food you can get at any grocery store(raw veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, protein shake, etc.) in your room, then go out for dinner at any old restaurant and order up some salad, pasta, fries, etc. Then to hear he had falafels close by – the best frigging vegan food you can easily find in every country in Europe(l almost lived exclusively on them when l backpacked through Europe in 1997) – and it’s just so laughable that he found it difficult or “impossible” rather, to find healthy vegan food. I instantly loath him! How anyone can love, protect and advocate for animals one minute, then love to eat them the next, is truly scary!
If I was in Peter’s position I think I would’ve gone full vegan years ago. I would just pay someone to make my meals for me. My main hurdles to becoming vegan are my ADHD and autism (texture/taste sensory issues with lots of vegetables, fruits, and fungi). It’s hard for me to make my own food very often, and non-vegan stuff is so much easier to find or randomly splurge on.
Peers pressure. People with money likes to spend in the most ‘indulgent’ food and if you behave differently you are looked like you are weird. I was invited to a dinner once in Iceland, with Symphonic Orchestra’s director, soloists, and the organizers (my boyfriend was a first violin at that time), and I been served a big fish as entree, and I say sorry, I am vegan, can you make me a salad instead? They served me a nice salad. It was an awkward moment, they looked at me like I offended their country or something. I didn’t care because I was already 10 years in, almost fruitarian, and strongly convinced that was the best choice. 💚🕉
1:57 I did go to Croatia myself in 2018 as a vegan during my first Sabbatical. Eating vegan was way more challenging in in Croatia than it was while I was Couchsurfing in Germany and Austria. In Samobor, all I could eat were french fries and salad at a sit-down restaurant. Sorbet is easy to find. Zagreb did have a vegan macrobiotic restaurant that was quite good, but the prices were much higher than buying food at a grocery store and cooking at my host’s place. A lot of the regular restaurants in Zagreb could modify vegetarian dishes to make them vegan, so that was good. A pizzeria in Rijeka made the best pizza, vegan or otherwise, I ever had with pesto (that the waiter assured me repeatedly could be prepared without dairy), caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes, and olives. I ordered two and walked a ton afterward. So, yeah, you do spend a lot of time trying to find food, but I did not go to Dubrovnik or Split, so it may have been different over there. In short, Croatia is much more challenging to eat out daily as a vegan compared to how it is to do so in major cities in Germany and Austria (I went to all of the federal states in both countries), central Ohio, NYC, or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It’s much easier to get more vegan options now without any hassle of asking for modifications, which is mainly an inconvenience in social settings and not when eating by yourself.
I know many people who holidayed in Croatia and they never had problems with obtaining vegan food. It is mediterranean country like Greece or Italy and yes, they eat lots of meat, there is other food too. There are vegan restaurants in Dubrovnik and it is easy to replace meat with pulses. I don’t believe that there were no other vegans on set. I don’t believe that caterers would refuse making vegan food for him. He is a liar and his face proves it when he says it is impossible to be vegan in Croatia.
Never underestimate the impact of social pressure. People prioritize issues in their life and if being vegan isn’t at the top of the list and you are feeling under pressure then I guess it’s easy to give it up. I raised my children as vegetarians and we switched to vegan about 6 years ago. I’d tried before, but the family support made the difference. Only 2 of us have remained vegan, but despite the more compromising pressure that is placed on kids, they’ve stayed vegetarian. As children it’s much harder to be invited to stay with someone who doesn’t respect your dietary choices. I always offered to provide food for them under such circumstances and was usually told that they could easily be catered for. Then my children would come home with stories of being fed lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes, and being pressured and teased by the adults to give it up. My daughter has on occasions said that she respected their choices and that they should return the respect, because she was heartily fed up with people feeling they could target her and as a child she had to shut up, and put up. I think a lot more people would turn vegan and stay vegan with a supportive social environment. Maybe as vegans we should take this concept to heart rather than being critical of those who don’t stay vegan.
It’s pretty transparent what is going on. We know that being vegan is hard for one reason mainly – and that is the massive pressure to conform, normalization, feeling left out etc. And the only actually legitimate reason to excuse eating animal products to people who care marginally about animals, would be if it was neccecary for our health and wellbeing. So what ends up happening is that people who were willing to take action against animal exploitation feel continually left out, judged, excluded and punished by the rest of society for doing that, until they get so tired and alienated from their initial motivation, that they buckle under the pressure. But they can’t say that was the reason, because that would be shameful. So instead, they say «it was just too difficult for my health». Same happened to Alex Oconnor.
I saw an interview on “Bite Size Vegan” with a man who stayed vegan in the military. If he could do it, really, anyone can. I really don’t care about celebrities, though. I hope everyone will go vegan, but I don’t care whether the next vegan is famous or a nobody. Most “vegan” celebrities seem to go back on it after a while anyway, so my guess is that most of them do it as a diet or because it seems trendy.
I almost forgot I did some production assistant for fashion sho(o)ts back in early 2000’s. We get whatever tf they wanted! They were brats and we had to bend over backwards for these models, actors or singers (if they were well known). I remember I had to run over to deliver MC’s slinky nothing dress at 8:00 pm (after a long days at work and not get overtime for that) as she was still sound asleep. When she woke up her pink champagne had to be waiting for her. The shoot didn’t begin until 12 midnight because baby girl was sound asleep. Oh and she fired some crew members (maybe hair or makeup artist I forget) on the spot and they had to start all over. We were running around like morons for one person. Just to get an idea what producers and PA’s have to go through for some of these brats and this was just a photo shoot. So this for me sounds like some bs! He was prob peer-pressured, or something, but I didn’t take that actor to be a follower, but I guess he is. Well how disappointed. Why did everyone claim he was vegan anyway!? Idc if he was veg or vegan but it’s weird how everyone makes these assumptions. We don’t need him or made up lies to make veganism significant because someone like him is flavor of the month. The honest truth is he prob missed eating de(a)d animals and for him that was enough to participate in harming animals again. Ahhh well!!!! Sorry for my long rant, it’s early! Best 🌱
You don’t quit a vegan diet for health reasons, there’s no such health reasons. You go vegan for health reasons. I’m from Belgium, so not Croatia, but yes, Europe. I rolled my eyes when they said Croatia doesn’t have vegan food. Same with Jenna Ortega and Romania. Makes it look like Europe is just some old timely tribe, where there’s no food choices available. It’s exactly the same as the USA, not rural.
Back when I used to use Reddit (a dreadful site), I was banned from the vegan subreddit for saying that people shouldn’t doctor Peter Dinklage’s quote to make him say that he was vegan when he had actually used the word “vegetarian”. No verbal abuse. Simple encouraging people not to make fake quotes. Banned. That’s all I have to say about that. Anyway, the callous selfishness of eating chickens and fish like that is so normal in this era that it has to be pointed out.
I want to think that sometimes its the “straw that broke the camel’s back” scenario that trips us up in all things, and maybe even with veganism? People are so darned petty and complicated at the same time though. I think he just really lacked accountability and people never really check in on him to see if he’s okay…ergo the nostalgia of eating fish…its like hes a celebrity he can figure it out, he’ll be okay… apparently he’s not. But at least hes not trashing veganism and creating Anti vegan content. 🤷♀️ Thank you for bringing up the survey. I read it and it was such an education.
Ik croatia is probably very different but i had a really hard time in Eastern Europe. I have had no real trouble when traveling anywhere else. I have traveled in both poland and Romania and it is hard. Romania was a tour so I was just served the vegan option in pre-planned meals. I never ate so much cabbage and white bread (like wonder bread stuff) in my life. I mean only cabbage and white bread. Poland was a little bit better because I was on my own. I was there for 3 months volunteering with the Ukrainian refugees and it was definitely challenging. I was also in a small town on the border so I’m sure that was a factor. I did go over into lviv which is a gorgeous city with lots of options. Just my 2 cents worth but I too have found Eastern Europe challenging. Their diets are very meat heavy. In Romania even one of meat eaters said to me, “do you feel like you’re on atkins?” I said no I’m vegan so I’m just hungry.
I replied to Ryan at HHV as well. What does it matter if someone ‘famous’ falls off the vegetarian wagon? There is always a chance they will get back on in the future. As well, actors do not owe the public any explanation for their diet(s) and people change their minds regarding the partners they once loved, the things they might have said in the past, etc., all of the time. No one cares what Marlon Brando ate. Shouldn’t their work stand alone? Comments are invited.
Thanks. I’ve seen two or three articles on Peter Dinklage no longer being vegan or vegetarian and while I thought they were good made valid points too I think this is the best article on the subject. Kudos, my compliments. As you say, probably he was just flexitararian right through. His food in interviews, timelines all seem conflicting and confusing, jumbled up. I can imagine your shock at as a child seeing a fish bashed to death. I too recall one such incident, shocking and scarring even though seen in advanced middle age, not even a fish but some other creature on a beach. Not even edible. And once on tv… well, forget it. Best forgotten but not easy to. Certainly fish and chicken are sentient. To my comment to a article of Happy Healthy Vegan Ryan replied that the actor was vegetarian not vegan. As you pointed out he’s well known to be a vegan, like on lists of vegans and a quote about farm animals suffering though they are like our pets, which I found very well put, good as a quote. I thanked Ryan for clarifying for me. Indeed in this famous interview Peter Dinklage mentions only vegetarian not vegan. Confessions: I’m so without it that I’ve never watched the Game of Thrones. Even here in India it’s been very popular with some. I said confessions, plural: I’ve never been at all drawn to the books or films of Harry Potter, which are very popular here among those of us who read English (though I enjoyed the author’s crime and mystery novel, one or perhaps two, written under a pen name.
Let’s unite in compassion for all people and all beings. Let’s lead by example of what it means to be a strong, healthy, happy and compassionate people. Any kind of shaming and judging will only harm this movement. You’ve got to let people be. Everyone has their own story and if their story hurts you, you probably have to do work on yourself.
That part about fighting the non-vegan world around you is hands down the hardest part. Especially when that pressure against and resistance to you being a vegan is coming from family/spouse. Its a fight I don’t always win so I can’t fault him though for me its between being vegan and vegetarian, not going back to eating meat. Being vegan would be significantly easier for someone of his tax bracket, it can be a struggle for those in mine.
Thank you for sharing. Psychologically, the vegan? vegetarian? designation is sketchy. Some humans do what is convenient or easy. He made his choice(s) because he wanted to, just like other humans do. I have found that when we humans want to find an excuse to do or not do something, we will find the excuse. I do know some of us make a commitment to be vegan and respect animals lives, and some find it hard to be different. He however makes million$, and certainly, if he wanted, could have requested non-animal meals, and even a professional chef would have been easily affordable. I am still a WF ethical vegan 25+ years.
I went vegan 16 years ago….in a tiny, very rural, semi-desert animal farming village. I spent years there. He wants to talk about hard?? 😂😂 Dude’s excuse is so pathetic. And then to spend the next 13 years pretending his was vegetarian? Not correcting anyone that said he was vegan? He just went along with all of that, knowing damn well he was seen as an iconic vegan? That’s messed up man.
As a Californian who’s lived a few years in the Balkans and currently living there, it’s much harder to be a vegan. Can be done in the big cities and capitals, but outside that, it’s really hard. I did vegan for 7 years, but recently stopped when I moved from a capital city to a much smaller town. It’s not impossible there, but it’s extremely limited, much more expensive and so much more inconvenient. Big cities in the Americas and western Europe vegan is super easy and enjoyable to follow vegan lifestyle. Warsaw is amazing for vegans 👌🏽
That’s a lot of BS. I’m from that neck of the woods and was able to be a vegetarian in Serbia from 2009-2013, until I moved to the US. Being vegetarian or vegan certainly wasn’t popular and I was often told I’d die from malnutrition 😂 but I survived and had plenty to eat despite not being a multimillionaire. Croatia is not any worse than Serbia in this regard and whenever I visited in that time period I had zero issues in finding meatless foods. I’ve been vegan for past 10 years and still zero issues when I go back to see family.
I am a vegan from Croatia and I can confirm that a vegan/vegeterian average Joe is gonna be hungry in Dubrovnik and in the rest of Dalmatia for that matter, especially off-tourist season, because 99% of restaurants here are based exclusively on fish and meat. However, he’s a Hollywood actor and think he could have just asked someone to prepare sth for him 😅
Vegetarian diet was temporarily hard for him due to location (which apparently doesn’t have grains and vegetables, most certainly no falafel) and that is why he continues to eat meat after returning from Croatia, makes perfect sense. It’s so bizarre, the lengths people will go to justify their meat consumption, making an absolute fool out of themselves with the flimsiest arguments imaginable. But the wildest thing is that he was advocating for animals during and after the filming of GoT, which makes him completely untrustworthy.
When people find excuses like that I always remember the words of Alissa White-Gluz from one of her interviews, “You know what an apple looks like or a banana, so if you are really stuck you can always go to a local grocery and buy usual things that are vegan like a can of beans”. She has been vegan for over 25 years and a metal singer for 20+, and her situation can be seen to be even more difficult. When you are on tour you need to go through a dozen of countries and cities new to you and in each of them you only spend 2-3 days, so you do not even have time to study local vegan places. Still it did not make Alissa drop veganism and she has always stated it is never hard for her to stay vegan during trips. So you can absolutely be vegan in all of the “tough” situations if you care about animals and not about your convinience. With Peter, who was in one place for many months and being one of the most famous and high-paid actors, if he really wanted to stay vegetarian he easily could. Connect with the local community, find local vegan places, even if nobody of vegans from Croatia spoke english (which I doubt but lets just assume) he could have hired a darn interpreter to help him with communication. I live in eastern europe myself and yeah even though veganism is not as widespread here and we do have kind of limited number of vegan patties, nuggets, cheeses, etc it was never a problem for me. When I went vegan literally one of the first things I did was trying to find local vegan communities to learn where I can get vegan products and find vegan restaurants.
I work in the entertainment business in Hollywood. Peter Dinklage is not well liked here. He is difficult to work with he under cuts and undermines other actors, and some people said he is a bit of a bragger and a fraud when it comes to his diet and other things, if someone for medical reasons and they’ve exhausted, all other possibilities need to eat small amounts of meat or dairy or whatever they need to do though I do not love it. I wish them well, but when you set yourself up as an animal, rights, advocate, and vegan and that’s part of your public persona and you do decide that you need to or want to eat animals again it’s best for you to just sling off and not really talk about it instead of undermining the vegan community And making people think that they can just throw any old thing down their pie hole and they’ll be fine. Everyone dies and everyone eventually gets sick if they’re not taken out by some sort of an accident or homicide first. It’s about quality of our lives, and the quality of life of other sentient beings on the planet. I have been vegan for 12 years and was a vegetarian for the previous 35 years and I have multiple serious health issues. But it is definitely not because of my diet. All of my blood work is that of a 35 to 40 year old and I am in my mid 60s. These are mostly either genetic or issues caused from accidents when I was younger causing damage to my spine.anyway he’s a dick and not in a good way
Hi dear western world. Please don’t make up cultural excuses that align with stereotypes you people have about eastern European countries because no one can check them up. It is super easy to be vegan in Croatia. I am an athlete and a full time student who can do it but one 4’5″ person who earns millions couldn’t do it for a period of time he was here lol
In Dubrovnik’s old town, by the stairs where they do that shame scene and the chick is getting spit on there’s a rooftop restaurant that has vegan options and it was friggin delicious you also have a good view of the stairs where they filmed. I will say the locals there though don’t all understand English real well though, I got a pesto pasta and it had cream even though I requested no dairy. So maybe some Croatian phrases will prevent some confusion.
I have that experience of being stuck in a non vegan environment when going back to France on the Atlantic side. It’s almost impossible to get some vegan dish in some restaurant. So I order mussels or oysters.Then I go back to my vegan diet once on my own. I won’t eat any other animals even if pressured to do so.
I think he is just a confused person. I am into the same business as his and, as a vegan, I have always asked for a vegan menu on set and I have always received it although I am not famous as he is. If you are vegan because you really want to, then you ask and you get. He could even eat rice with vegetables, I am sure in Croatia they have that…he was not filming in a far away island, although I am sure they would have provided vegan food there too. Very few actors who say they are vegan are not and I met a few…never understood if they claim that just because it is trendy or because they have no idea on what vegan is. Pity and I am so very sorry for all the animals Peter is eating now.
It’s a load of crap what he is saying, my parents went to various places in Croatia a few of times in the 1990’s, they loved the place. They said folk seemed to eat a lot of fish over in Croatia, but plenty of veg dishes. They were trying to get me to go and I was delving into vegetarianism at the time. With the money he makes and the budget they had, all he had to do was either source his own grub or tell the caterers and he would have been fed. I personally feel he just couldn’t be bothered and really didn’t care for animals as much as he said, it’s not like he was in the middle of Antarctica or the Saharan. Civilisation was around him and so were options for none animal based food. I’ve lost respect for the guy, I actually trust very few celebrities types who come out now on the Vegan front as too many u turn and their excuses are pitiful.
l highly doubt he was ever vegan and don’t care lol another great article by you ! So funny and unfortunate to see how people are so quick to give this diet/life style up and not stand for anything,if he really cared about the environmental impact or animal rights he would have used his wealth to sustain he was very blah about it like dude stop being fake to save face I’ve traveled all around the world it’s not that hard to find a vegan meals this is 2024 we all have phones and a computer in our pocket to figure things out lmao
He probably was vegan. It’s really non becoming when all the vegans say that ex vegans were never vegans. I was a vegan for 9 years, strict vegan and never “cheated” (I was disugusted by it and didnt want to, as many vegans are) Then something happened in my life and I was really stressed and it started small with chocolate etc. Id like to go back and im working my way their. How about realising that there are many many many different reasons why ppl do stuff, not all concious either. And that many try their best. Maybe at least he still eats 90% vegan or something.
The more that vegans judge bash and criticize people who aren’t vegan the more non vegans will judge and bash vegans. He was probably stressed and it wasn’t a priority for him, but at least he’s thinking about it. Sometimes it takes awhile for someone to make a full commitment. Let’s cheer every effort even if it’s imperfect, and not be jerks to non vegans.
What was this article for exactly? To shame a guy? 😅 I’m gonna say that this kind of attitude probably makes people look down on vegans. We need to be the example of health, strength and happiness not prosecutors. You want people to go vegan? Be the best version of yourself, a strong, healthy, kind human. That kind of people attract others to their lifestyle easily. You’ll see that you can win that “fight” without fighting. 🙂