Our 42nd president and local resident Bill Clinton has emerged as one of the very prominent public
figures to come forward as a spokesman for Oscar Meyer's new Vegan Dogs. This past weekend, as the
Grienermobile rolled into Bedford, NY, it was the former president who emerged in costume to emcee
an eating contest of the newest Oscar Meyer product
Mr. Clinton's participation isn't a far departure from his current lifestyle. In 2004, weighing in around 240
pounds, the former president was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital for evaluation regarding his
heart. The following day, more tests were administered and it was recommended that he go for quadruple
surgery. The surgery was a success, but it was just the beginning of his journey towards a healthier
lifestyle.
After trying various diets restricting various food groups, Clinton's heart-rate wouldn't stabilize, a condition known as afibrillation. It was then that former President Clinton went completely vegan. He has since lost over 40 pounds and is feeling great. With the rare exception of occasional seafood, Clinton has maintained the diet and is doing great.
"I live on beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit. I drink a protein supplement every morning — no dairy, I drink almond milk mixed in with fruit and a protein powder so I get the protein for the day when I start the day up.
"I did all this research, and I saw that 82 percent of the people since 1986 who have gone on a plant-based, no dairy, no meat of any kind, no chicken, no turkey — I eat very little fish, once in a while I’ll have a little fish — if you can do it, 82 percent of people have begun to heal themselves."
To accomplish this astounding feat, here are the rules. You must not eat:
- anything with a mother or a face (no meat, poultry, or fish)
- dairy products
- oil of any kind, not a drop, not even olive oil
- nuts or avocados
You can eat a wonderful variety of delicious, nutrient-dense foods:
- all vegetables (leafy green vegetables, root vegetables, veggies that are red, green, purple, orange, and yellow and everything in between)
- all legume(beans, peas, and lentils of all varieties)
- all whole grains and products, such as bread and pasta, that are made from them — as long as they do not contain added fats
- all fruits (except avocado)
