UFC fighters & brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts Nick and Nate Diaz have worked their way upto the reputation they have today in both MMA and BJJ communities. However what might surprise many casual fans is that they’re both vegan, and have been for quite a while.
The two brothers recently appeared on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown
They told dope magazine:
“I used to eat a lot of shrimp and fish,” states Nick. “But all these taco trucks? And shrimp? There’s f*cking shrimp everywhere. You have to be careful not to overload on anything.” And it’s not necessarily about loving animals—it’s about loving people. “If we weren’t all eating meat the way we do, the world would be a better place,” Nick muses, citing the sustainability issues that come from raising and selling meat.
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“It’s always a big ordeal when going out to eat. But I’m happy to go over it,” says Nick. “I can eat sides of vegetables and rice. Rice is my favorite.”
But due to being huge fans of cannabis products neither of them gets much love from the sponsors – giants like Reebok and Nike avoid them or try to pawn of lifestyle clauses:
“It’s not [what] they are looking for, but it should be,” proclaims Nate. “The opportunities [MMA leaders] are missing out on shows they are still not in touch with their fans, [or] the current and future position of the cannabis industry.”
adding:
“Keep your deals,” he says. “I’m more interested in working with someone who has a deeper vision. We get plenty of love from the cannabis community. So f*ck them.”
