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Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:42 pm EST

Prince Fielder is on an all-sunflower seed diet

By 'Duk

Well, not quite. But the Brewers' hefty slugger showed up to camp on Wednesday and dropped the mother of bombshells for someone of his considerable size: He is now a vegetarian. After learning the dirty truth about how cows are cut up, he now eats no meat and no fish but he does consume plenty of ketchup-drowned Boca Burgers.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

It wasn't always this way. Fielder used to enjoy a stacked burger or a juicy steak as much as any carnivore, but a few weeks ago he received a book from his wife, Chanel, that changed his outlook on what he puts in his massive frame. The book described how certain animals are treated and slaughtered for food.

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"After reading that, (meat) just didn't sound good to me anymore," Fielder said. "It grossed me out a little bit. It's not a diet thing or anything like that. I don't miss it at all."

Over here at the BLS, I wish Fielder the best of luck with his new lifestyle, especially once he reports back to the knockwurst-laden burg of Milwaukee.

But I speak from experience when I say it's not going to be easy. While a sophomore at the UW, I once tried to dabble in vegetarianism, but it only lasted all of about five or six hours. I blame Madison's famous Plazaburgers for the death of my idealism.

Because how are you supposed to say no to an all-beef patty topped with a lot of secret sauce and grilled with just the right amount of love? If Prince bucks the odds and continues being all-veggie, all-the-time, I'd like him to tell me. 

• Diet fit for a Prince / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
• Tofu prince? / Chuckie Hacks

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  1. Jeffrey
    1. Posted by Jeffrey Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    Hm and I thought he became a vegetarian to shed some pounds so he could flirt with 40-40 this season
  2. Thomas W
    2. Posted by Thomas W Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:08 pm EDT

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    Being a vegetarian is the smart thing to do for many reasons. Congratulations Prince! It will improve your health as well contrary to what some people believe. For more information please read "Diet for a new America" by John Robbins!
  3. essteeyou
    3. Posted by essteeyou Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    There are dozens of reason to not eat meat, I'm just stoked to see someone at this level of sport go vegetarian.
  4. HawaiianHawk
    4. Posted by HawaiianHawk Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Plzaburgers are capable of killing ideas. Once the Prince realizes he needs either a steak a week or a daily dose of HGH if he wants to hit 40 HR's again in the big leagues he'll buck Bocaurgers.
  5. Ron Mexico
    5. Posted by Ron Mexico Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    Being a vegitarian is good if you want the build of an 5'2" asain, but not for baseball. Get some protien in you're diet u weak b@$*@rd
  6. Mazarin
    6. Posted by Mazarin Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    what about the awful ways those seeds are plucked from their rightful resting place!? or corn yanked from their stalks! the horror. If god didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of tasty meats.
  7. mack
    7. Posted by mack Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    hank arron was a vegetarian and so was issac newton and einstein. you think he might be out of his league?!
  8. reh
    8. Posted by reh Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:35 pm EDT

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    i wonder if he realizes the glove and shoes he wears are made of the same cow.
  9. di
    9. Posted by di Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    fielder's commitment - and motivation- is a lot different from people who decide to dabble in vegetarianism, or give it a go. i gave up meat a year ago after reading about lawsuits in the poultry industry, and from there, the abuses of the meat industry as well. somehow, many of us felt the humane society and the food and drug industry would ensure the humane treatment of animals in the food industry. learning the truth pretty much ruins your appetite, and you find there are plenty of other great foods out there that leave you a lot healthier and clear-headed. he's someone who knows how to follow through and make a success of things; i'm sure this is no exception.
  10. Andy B
    10. Posted by Andy B Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    """i wonder if he realizes the glove and shoes he wears are made of the same cow."""
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  11. di
    11. Posted by di Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    Fielder's commitment - and motivation- is a lot different from people who decide to dabble in vegetarianism, or give it a go. I gave up meat a year ago after reading about lawsuits in the poultry industry, and from there, the abuses of the meat industry as well. Somehow, many of us felt the Humane Society and the Food and Drug Administration would ensure the humane treatment of animals in the food industry. Learning the truth pretty much wrecks your appetite, however much a burger or a steak has appealed in the past, and you find there are plenty of other great foods out there that leave you a lot healthier and clear-headed. Fielder is someone who knows how to follow through and make a success of things; I'm sure this is no exception. What a guy.
  12. matz
    12. Posted by matz Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    It's not a matter of whether anyone should eat meat. It's a matter of how that meat is processed. And the sanitation- this past week's beef recall was concerned with sick or somehow disabled animals being left lying in feces, then being put into the food supply. It seems mass production finds itself unable to guarantee either. And that makes a Boca Burger with lots of ketchup sound mighty good!
  13. alex b
    13. Posted by alex b Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    I understand why he could deside not to eat meat and poultry, but fish too? Fish aren't exactly one the same level as their mamilian and winged counter-parts, and it is difficult to get enough high- quality protein and calories in general from a soy based diet. I've had problems athletically from eating too many low calorie food (amazing yes) and being too full to eat enough nurishment. I can't imagime how he could shove down enough soy- burgers on a regular basis to mantain his energy and muscular fitness.
  14. george g
    14. Posted by george g Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    i think its great as a vegeterian myself for the past four year i feal healthy and good i do crew and i can outlast most of my team mates keep up the good work
  15. Dave
    15. Posted by Dave Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    all of god's creatures have a place on the plate of life..... right next to the mashed potatoes.
  16. Connor
    16. Posted by Connor Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    its cool that he wont eat red meat
    but fish?
    hes gonna shrivel up and die
  17. Chris A
    17. Posted by Chris A Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm EDT

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    How is he gonna get his proteins and omega 3 acids? flaxseed oil doesnt taste so good all the time.
  18. tim
    18. Posted by tim Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    I personaly don't care about how the animals are treated, or how they are butchered as they are being turned into my next meal. They are still "animals" as in below humans. And if ya'll don't like it, thats ok, eat your soy and beans, I'll not try to stop you, just please give me the same respect. I'll take mine medium well done thank you.
  19. altoe037
    19. Posted by altoe037 Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    tony gonzalez from the kansas city chiefs is a vegan. i see a trend starting here.
  20. yousucksomuchbuddy
    20. Posted by yousucksomuchbuddy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

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    Vegetarians make me sick. I live and grew up with them. They are brainwashed. I believe that they are a part of a scientology-like cult, but it's not scientology with a leader who thinks global warming is caused by people eating meat. Pathetic.
  21. farfromdiva
    21. Posted by farfromdiva Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    A friend of mine is about the same size as Fielder and he has been a vegetarian and an athlete for over 10 years. It can be done.
  22. blueviper_lovemuffin
    22. Posted by blueviper_lovemuffin Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    to # 15..there is a difference between vegan and vegetarianism..
    vegans wont even drink milk or eat eggs..my homie at school is veg and he started linebacker during football..he just drinks lots of protein shakes
  23. Joseph S
    23. Posted by Joseph S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 pm EDT

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    flaming ninja...well im sure your flaming...ninja, not so sure but the brew crew will rise...a young talented team is bound to improve and be on top the conference in the next couple years
  24. Luneta C
    24. Posted by Luneta C Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:00 pm EDT

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    I think in America its Okey to be a vegitarian becuase there are alot of other foods munch. Unlike here in Africa we need the PROTEIN and the that is the only Food most resturants offer.

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