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Montell Owens
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Montell Ernest Owens (born May 4, 1984) is a former American football fullback. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2006. He has also played for the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
Quotes
No steak "every now and then," no ribs, no burgers, none of that. … Culturally there needs to be a change, and why not start with myself?
"Vegan athletes solve the 'protein problem'", interview with ABC 7 (April 10, 2013).
[Being vegan] improved my performance off and on the field. Plant-based foods have no cholesterol, so I don’t have a cholesterol issue. My blood pressure is good, and the toxicity level in my body is good. You’re able to take more energy from plant-based sources than animal-based sources. The list goes on, and it translates to the field and how I recover.
"Hey, Arian Foster—Where's the Beef? Going Vegan in the NFL", interview with Sports Illustrated (April 24, 2014).
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Category:American football players from the United States
Category:Musicians from the United States
Category:1984 births
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Category:People from Delaware