I was a Vegan for 12 years before I joined the circus, and could no longer cook for myself. I became sick and frail, not a good combo when you are required to climb for long hours 100 feet above the ground. Changing my diet to include some poultry and fish helped a lotand I guess I just stuck with that out of laziness since. It can be a lot of work to eat well as a Vegan/vegetarian and is necessary if you don't wanna crash and burn. Peanut butter and pasta do not a good diet make.... I was never healthier then when I was a good Veg though.