The Washington Post and Forbes are reporting that Al Gore has become a vegan. While the first report suggests that Gore went plant-based in 2013, The Washington Post quotes an unnamed Gore associate as saying that the vice president is now vegan. Both outlets are reporting that Gore’s motives for going vegan are related to his health and the environment.
Al Gore switched to a vegan diet in 2013
Former vice president Al Gore, an environmentalist and filmmaker, has gone vegan. In a Forbes article, he mentioned that he’d recently switched to a plant-based diet. He has spoken out against the destruction of the planet caused by factory farming and the meat industry. The news of his new diet was welcomed by many.
He’s not the first politician to go vegan. Former President Bill Clinton also made a transition to a vegan diet several years ago. Although he isn’t 100% vegan, Clinton is now looking much healthier than he did a decade ago. Al Gore’s new diet was a conscious choice, as he realized that animal products negatively affect the environment. He watched a documentary about climate change and decided to quit eating meat.
His motives for going vegan are related to health or the environment
Former Vice President Al Gore has recently gone vegan, and many believe his motivations for doing so are health or the environment related. He has previously stated that he is concerned about climate change and has gradually cut back on meat consumption. Although he has not publicly advocated a vegan diet, he has acknowledged the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Gore’s recent decision to go vegan has caused controversy and divided many. Animal products are not necessary for health, but many environmentalists believe the diet improves health and the environment. A recent Forbes article said Al Gore was interested in investing in a vegan company and he has not ruled it out.
He favors quinoa, almond-milk smoothies and beans
While Al Gore has not publicly announced his decision to become a vegan, he has been known to eat plant-based foods in the past. He first embraced a vegan diet in 2010, shortly after undergoing emergency surgery after quadruple-bypass surgery in 2004. Today, he favors quinoa, almond-milk shakes, and beans. He was also compelled to change his diet after watching a 2006 documentary on global warming. The documentary prompted the former vice president to ask for a vegan menu at restaurants.
He invests in Beyond Meat
Former Vice President Al Gore is one of the most prominent supporters of meat alternatives and is investing $200 million in a company called Beyond Meat. Al Gore is also a partner in the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, which owns a 16% stake in the company. Beyond Meat has already received attention for being a viable alternative to beef.
Al Gore’s investment in Beyond Meat comes at a time when the UN has called for less meat consumption. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that meat-eating requires more land and produces more greenhouse gas emissions. Al Gore has long been a critic of meat-eating and declared his intention to become a vegan in 2013.
