A particular diet that can be traced back many years, but was properly labelled in the 1940s, is veganism. While many prominent celebrities call themselves followers of this diet or lifestyle, an interesting celebrity to investigate for this diet is Jack Black.
Jack Black has expressed his support for the vegan diet for health and environmental purposes and says he is vegan in spirit. He does not follow a fully vegan diet yet, but he chose to eliminate red meat from his diet for his Eco Resolution in early 2020.
To learn more about Jack Black’s views on veganism and the culture of vegan diets, continue reading below.
Jack Black’s Personal Take
In late 2019, at a premiere for Jumanji: The Next Level with the Associated Press, actor and comedian Jack Black discussed his take on veganism. He said that because of “cow farts,” veganism is better for the environment.
You can watch the clip from this YouTube video at the link below.
This explanation is certainly a humorous one to be expected from Jack Black, but definitely shows he is opening up to the possibility of veganism in the future. He even augmented his comment, by stressing that new technology such as the Impossible Burger are “delish” and sharing that athlete Tom Brady follows a strict, educated vegan diet.
Jack Black’s First Steps to Veganism
Following Cara Delivingne and Advaya’s EcoResolution environmental justice platform, Jack Black vowed to remove red meat from his diet. He chose to do this for mental health and environmental reasons.
He stresses how he thinks everybody should consider this lifestyle and diet change. He also admits that the technology is getting much better with making vegan food taste great.
The YouTube video below shows Jack Black discussing how veganism is better for the environment, how everyone should consider it, and that he would love to be one.
Veganism in General
In reference to Black’s comment on cow farts, an interview on the NPR 1A show revealed that cattle create copious amounts of carbon dioxide and methane which enter the atmosphere and worsen climate change. Animal products are primarily much more “resource-intensive” than plants are.
Vegans need to ensure they receive enough vitamin B12, calcium, iron, and zinc in their diets. Vegan diet was linked to fewer symptoms of multiple mental disorders in data from cross-sectional and interventional studies, though.
These points solidify Black’s statements about how veganism is better for the environment, the ozone, and the world. It also shows why he chose to eliminate red meat from his diet for mental health purposes.
Many people partake in veganism for standing up against animal cruelty as well. This pertains to the way animals are raised for meat or products, the way animals are used for testing products, and overall to protest the way animals are viewed as a commodity in society instead of as a living being.
Popularity of Veganism
Veganism has gained popularity in the masses over the last 10 years specifically, and advancements in technology has really pushed this drive. Companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have revolutionized the ability to make vegetarian and vegan options that taste similar or potentially better than their traditional counterparts.
Awareness is a big step towards something achieving popularity. With celebrity influence, advancing food technologies, and popular endorsements, veganism will continue to rise as it has by hundreds of percent over the recent years.
Many celebrities have also helped to fuel the change. Some may be just for a trend diet, but some have practiced this lifestyle for several decades already.
Pamela Anderson Paul McCartney, Alicia Silverstone, and Erykah Badu all have rocked the vegan diet for over 20 years now. With this and a multitude of other vegan celebrities young and old, there is a high potential Jack Black will make that choice sooner rather than later.