Mike Zygomanis Sets Vegan Example For Marlies Teammates
Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Food & Drink.
Mike Zygomanis has just been called the “unofficial nutritionist to his fast-food-eating teammates” by the National Post.
The Toronto Marlies’ ice hockey centre started phasing animal products out of his diet five years ago, beginning with red meat, then moving on with other meats and dairy products.
He might be a rarity in the world of ice hockey, but Zygomanis has plenty of rebuttals when faced with a snicker from a sports enthusiasts on why he packs tofu and not turkey sandwiches.
“It’s a stigma, I guess, when you’re a vegan and guys kind of label you,” Zigomanis said. “Hockey’s a big, macho sport. And when people think of vegans … what do you think of when you think of vegans? You tell me.”
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