Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Go-To Vegan Meals And Cutting Back On Protein Shakes

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Schwarzenegger recently highlighted simple, nutritious dishes like vegetable soup and salads as his go-to dinners 

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently spoke about some of his favourite vegan meals and cutting back on protein shakes.

The actor, former Governor of California, and bodybuilder explained that he has never been strict about being vegan, but prioritizes nutritious meals like oatmeal, vegetable soup, and cucumber salad served with pumpkin seed oil on his roughly 70 percent plant-based diet.

Speaking to Business Insider, Schwarzenegger highlighted the role of moderation in his current diet and his workout routine. At 78 years old, he still exercises most days, but for an hour and a half instead of the five-hour bodybuilding sessions that made him Mr Universe five times and Mr Olympia seven.

“I used to drink, for instance, protein drinks, but I don’t do that that much,” Schwarzenegger said. “I just think that I eat really well and I stay healthy this way.”

                    Schwarzenegger famously cut back on animal products for his health - Media Credit: Sipa US / Alamy Stock

Speaking to Business Insider, Schwarzenegger highlighted the role of moderation in his current diet and his workout routine. At 78 years old, he still exercises most days, but for an hour and a half instead of the five-hour bodybuilding sessions that made him Mr Universe five times and Mr Olympia seven.

“I used to drink, for instance, protein drinks, but I don’t do that that much,” Schwarzenegger said. “I just think that I eat really well and I stay healthy this way.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger, plant-based diets, and heart health

Adobe StockEmphasizing plant proteins instead of meat and dairy can promote heart health

Schwarzenegger is the Chief Movement Officer at medical technology company Zimmer Biomet, and is currently promoting the “You’ll Be Back” campaign about targeting joint pain. He noted to Business Insider that he has had to “work around injuries” himself after 60 years of exercising, and that maintaining a heart-healthy diet is a key part of that.

Studies suggest that eating healthy plant-based foods can reduce the overall risk of death from cardiometabolic disorders, and that emphasizing plant proteins instead of animal ones can support heart health. As previously noted by Schwarzenegger, eating more vegan food can also reduce cholesterol, which in turn lowers the risk of developing heart disease.

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