Russell Simmons spoke in-depth about his vegan lifestyle, during an interview with The Breakfast Club.
With the release of Russell Simmons’ new book, “The Happy Vegan: A Guide to Living a Long, Healthy, and Successful Life,” the Def Jam co-founder appeared on The Breakfast Club to speak on the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.
Simmons first informed listeners that the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t have their best interests at hand.
“People think the FDA is looking out for you,” Russell Simmons said. “They’re telling you milk is a food group. You’re lactose-intolerant. If you’re black or if you’re Jewish, especially. And if you’re white, mostly. You are lactose-intolerant. There’s nothing good. You’re not getting calcium from milk. Milk does not do a body good. What I did is I wrote a book that’s simple…I wrote a simple book that you can digest the idea. It’s also a simple book that you can do it and save a lot of money being vegan. Cause the idea that being vegan’s expensive is a misconception. So, I just wanted to clear that up and show people that they can have stuff that we like.”
When asked if humans were meant to be herbivores or carnivores, Simmons shared his belief that humans were naturally meant to be vegan.
“This idea that that’s part of your diet, culturally,” he said. “No matter where you’re from, is not true. People are not meant to eat that kind of meat. So, we killing ourselves and I just wanted to share…I think naturally—It’s in all the scriptures, not to eat [meat]. Even the Jews said be vegan…When they say it’s organic and this, so many loopholes. The government is paid to allow those loopholes. And they poison us.”
Video of Russell Simmons speaking on his vegan lifestyle, can be found below.
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Let’s talk about it over a steak Russ. I’ll pay with my non-existent RushCard, same as my Vegan lifestyle.
Im not sure if he’s talking bad about milk but KEFIR to this day is the best dairy drink for the human. Its packed naturally with probiotics. Get the KEFIR From a company called LIfeWay they make the best Kefir, get the original yellow bottle not that flavoried stuff.
forever fuck Russell for what he let transpire in regards to his debit card*all that apologizing he should of lived in a very lost cost neighborhood on a minimal budget until things were fixed*fuck A* I’m sorry were doing our best then weeks later it’s still the same*& I’m struggling trying to put pieces together while you’re living the good life*again fuck u russ*btw I don’t own a card*knew it was bullshit back when* I jusr feel for the people*
Been a vegan for five years. Health reasons are important, but ultimately I don’t really care about that stuff. I just arrived at a place in my life where I refused to contribute to the intense physical and psychological suffering of conscious beings three times a day. Animal agriculture is, hand’s down, the most brutal and violent industry on the planet. In America alone, a cow’s throat is slit every 12 seconds.
fuck russell simmons!let him do serious research! this fake-ass nigga who thought Nas was a useless talent knows nothin bout good, healthy food I think the fuckin fda knows better since they’re pros in dat domain.
Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things humanity will not find peace.. A.S. …eat Healthy y’all
Is there a place where you can find good vegan food in New York.
Yes there’s tons of awesome vegan restaurants here. Try By Chloe, Beyond Sushi, Candle Cafe, Sun in Bloom (also in Park Slope) or Blossom. There are many, many more. Enjoy!